Don't Stay Home For the Holidays
Aug 16, 2023 · By Vacations By Rail
Don't stay home for the holidays this year; there are so many incredible places to explore, and our array of Christmas and New Year's Vacations can take you there.
Read more2023 Tour code: RLM24
About the tour
The Rhine Gorge is a spectacular destination brimming with centuries of history and natural landscapes that put others in Europe to shame. Dense forests drape over sheer cliffs, and ancient castles dot the shores. There are wonderful cities and quaint villages, each of which offers a unique glimpse at the Rhine region's culture. As the holiday season approaches, these locales are adorned in traditional decorations and twinkling lights as the Christmas Markets arrive once more. This cruise tour through the Rhine Gorge presents the yuletide warmings of this time of year in four fantastic destinations along the river: Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Bonn and Cologne. Aboard your luxury Amadeus cruiser, navigate the beautiful Rhine, enjoying views of its passing scenery from your comfortable cabin and indulging in memorable onboard experiences, such as gingerbread making. Each day brings a new port of call and a fresh chance to experience the excitement and merriment surrounding this time of year. Enjoy guided city tours that dip their toes into history and showcase how destinations are brought to life through their holiday decor and time to wander through local holiday markets at your own pace. With spiced scents filling the air and the bounties of the Christmas spirit, there is no shortage of delights to behold on this holiday tour.
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We meet at St Pancras to board the Eurostar to Brussels. We continue by train, traveling to Cologne, and here, we board our excellent vessel, the MS Amadeus Riva or Imperial. After we are settled into our cabins, we are treated to a welcome cocktail before dinner later tonight. The ship sets sail overnight.
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5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
BARDEN, PAMELA
Submitted 21 Dec 2022
Exceptional trip. Guide was great and the accommodations were exceptional.
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PURNELL, KEVIN
Submitted 16 Dec 2022
My wife and had a wonderful time, our tour guide as well as the crew were very good.
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