11 Day River Cruise--departing December 8, 2009
Celebrate-Travel, Inc. invites you to join them on a Christmas Markets adventure in Germany next year...
Visit picturesque villages and historically important cities for a special holiday experience. Cruise the majestic Rhine and meandering Main rivers at this magical time of year aboard the River Duchess. Discover the origins of centuries-old traditions. Relish the charm of Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its Nativity Walk, and seek treasures at Rothenburg’s medieval-themed Christmas Market.
Admire Nuremberg’s Christmas Angel presiding over Christmas Market activities in her white and golden dress, and delight in the unusual collection of musical instruments at Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim. Stroll through the bustling stalls of Frankfurt’s grand marketplace, and while in Cologne enjoy several Christmas Markets, including the memorable market front and center outside the majestic cathedral. Delight in a unique and joyous holiday celebration in the countries where many of our Christmas traditions began.
Who will enjoy this cruise: All will enjoy discovering the origins of many of our beloved Christmas traditions, from decorated trees to candy canes. Shoppers will find unique handcrafted gifts to awe and delight.
Highlights:
- Nuremberg
- Bamberg
- Rothenburg
- Wurzburg
- Wertheim
- Frankfurt
- Rüdesheim
- Cologne
Day 1 - Depart USA
Day 2 - Arrive Nuremburg (embark)
Day 3 - Nuremberg
Day 4 - Bamberg
Day 5 - Würzburg (Rothenburg)
Day 6 - Würzburg
Day 7 - Wertheim
Day 8 - Frankfurt
Day 9 - Rüdesheim - cruising the romantic Rhine
Day 10 - Cologne
Day 11 - Depart Cologne
Please note Holiday Markets generally open thru December 23. We reserve the right to substitute appropriate sights and excursions in keeping with the celebrations of the season.
What's Included
Rhine & Main Holiday River Cruise Package Includes:
- 9-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the luxurious River Duchess.
- All meals onboard.
- Complimentary fine wine during dinner, bottled water in your stateroom, and 24-hour specialty coffee.
- 8 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking guides.
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions.
- Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners.
- Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures.
- An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff.
- All transfers on arrival and departure days.
Email:info@celebrate-travel.com