 German Christmas markets river cruise itineraryDay 1 Koblenz - Boppard Selected early morning coach pick-up 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. We will then journey to Koblenz to join MS Britannia in time for your optional three-course evening meal. During dinner, we will cruise to Boppard. Those taking the air option will fly direct from the UK and transfer to the vessel. Passengers taking the overnight crossing from the North of England or Scotland, will depart the previous day and join the vessel on day1. Day 2 Boppard - Rüdesheim This morning, the vessel will begin her cruise of the river Rhine. We will travel to Rüdesheim, the most famous of the wine villages, where we shall berth around lunchtime. In Rüdesheim, you will have time to explore the Christmas markets and to join our optional excursion to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musik Kabinett, followed by a glühwein tasting session. This evening, enjoy our optional wine tasting excursion. Day 3 Rüdesheim - Koblenz After breakfast we will cruise to Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Take advantage of our fascinating optional excursion to Cologne where the Christmas markets offer many gift ideas. On our return from Cologne, time-permitting, we will make a short visit to the celebrated Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) in Koblenz. Day 4 Koblenz After breakfast we bid farewell to the vessel and travel to Calais for the return 5.30pm Channel crossing. Time permitting, we may stop at one of the hypermarkets en route. Upon arrival, you will be returned to your original point of departure. Those taking the air option will transfer directly to the airport for the return flight to the UK. 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. Timings are correct at time of publish but may be subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed with your joining instructions. 
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