 Christmas Rhine river cruise itineraryDay 1 Königswinter - Andernach Selected early morning pick-ups and journey to Dover/Folkestone for the 10.00am ferry/Eurotunnel crossing to Calais. Alternatively, join at port or at the Holiday Inn Ashford North. On arrival in Calais, your coach will continue through France, Belgium and Germany to your cruise vessel** in Königswinter in time for your welcome drink and included three-course evening meal. Passengers taking the overnight crossing from the north of England or Scotland, will depart the previous day and join the vessel on Day 1 for dinner. Day 2 Königswinter - Koblenz Christmas Eve: after breakfast, join our optional excursion to the Ahr Valley. This afternoon we cruise to Koblenz, where you’ll be at leisure to explore this historic town. This evening, enjoy a special four-course Christmas Eve dinner on board. Day 3 Koblenz - Rüdesheim/Mainz Christmas Day: during breakfast, the vessel will head to Rüdesheim. To help you celebrate Christmas, we have included a five-course lunch, followed by coffee and cakes. This afternoon, you will transfer by land train to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musik Kabinett and sample some of Adolf’s special glühwein. You will also have free time to explore Rüdesheim. This evening, a cold buffet dinner will be served on board, followed by a party with live music. Day 4 Rüdesheim - Boppard/St. Goar Boxing Day: this morning as you wake, we will be making our way to Boppard, where you’ll be at leisure to explore this delightful village. Alternatively, join our optional magical Moselle sightseeing excursion, which includes a wine tasting. Day 5 Boppard/St. Goar Bid farewell to the vessel and, time permitting, stop at a hypermarket/warehouse en route to Calais for the return 5.30pm Channel crossing to Dover/Folkestone. Upon arrival you will be returned to your original point of departure. Passengers returning on the overnight crossing to the north of England or Scotland, will transfer to the departure port and arrive in the UK the next day. (Due to the popularity of this cruise destination the itinerary may operate in an alternate order.) Timings are correct at time of publish but may be subject to change. **A number of different vessels are used for this cruise. Final timings and actual vessel will be confirmed with your final travel documents. 
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