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Christmas on the Rhine Cruise

  • Departure DateMon 21st Dec 2026
  • Riviera Travel MS Riviera Resplendence
  • 7 Night Cruise From Cologne
  • Fly Cruise From £2,549 pp

Itinerary

  • Cologne
  • Koblenz
  • Rudesheim
  • Speyer
  • Strasbourg
  • Boppard
  • Cologne

What's Included

  • FREE Drinks Package Included
  • Award-Winning River Cruises
  • Additional 10% Savings Included
  • Daily Shore Excursions
  • WiFi

Prices from pp

TypeInteriorRiver ViewBalconySuite
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Single Fly Cruise prices available from £6,279
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Day 1 - Cologne

Arrive: Mon 21 December 2026 / Depart: Mon 21 December 2026

Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region’s cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities.

Day 2 - Koblenz

Arrive: Tue 22 December 2026 / Depart: Tue 22 December 2026

Koblenz, spelled Coblenz before 1926, is a German city on the banks of the Rhine and of the Moselle, a multi-nation tributary. Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus around 8 B.C. Its name originates from the Latin c?nfluent?s, meaning " confluence"

Day 3 - Rudesheim

Arrive: Wed 23 December 2026 / Depart: Wed 23 December 2026

Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present.

Day 4 - Speyer

Arrive: Thu 24 December 2026 / Depart: Thu 24 December 2026

Speyer is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. Located on the left bank of the river Rhine, Speyer lies 25 km south of Ludwigshafen and Mannheim, and 21 km south-west of Heidelberg. Founded by the Romans, it is one of Germany's oldest cities.

Day 5 - Strasbourg

Arrive: Fri 25 December 2026 / Depart: Fri 25 December 2026

Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region, formerly Alsace, in northeastern France. It's also the formal seat of the European Parliament and sits near the German border, with culture and architecture blending German and French influences. Its Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame features daily shows from its astronomical clock and sweeping views of the Rhine River from partway up its 142m spire.

Day 6 - Boppard

Arrive: Sat 26 December 2026 / Depart: Sat 26 December 2026

Boppard, formerly also spelled Boppart, is a town and municipality in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, lying in the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is also a state-recognized tourism resort and is a winegrowing centre.

Day 7 - Cologne

Arrive: Sun 27 December 2026

Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region’s cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities.

Day 8 - Cologne

Depart: Mon 28 December 2026

Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region’s cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities.

MS Riviera Resplendence From Riviera Travel

From the split-level lounge and dining in the main restaurant to the floor-to-ceiling French balconies available in over 80% of cabins and suites, life on board the 135-metre MS Riviera Resplendence feels airy and light. The Grand Suites, located on our Diamond Deck, are an impressive 32 square metres and feature separate living and sleeping space as well as a full balcony - making them our biggest suites yet - and at 24 square metres, our Superior Suites feel luxuriously spacious. Our brand-new ship features all the facilities you'd expect to find in a boutique hotel. The main restaurant rivals the finest onshore establishments, taking fine dining to another level, complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. On board are two additional, speciality restaurants, which offer a more intimate dining experience and showcase a delicious array of local flavours. You'll never go hungry on board! Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Resplendence is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme. So, you can lay back, relax and enjoy that cocktail on the Sun Deck guilt-free knowing your holiday will have a minimised impact on the peaceful natural landscapes we cruise through, protecting the world we love exploring for future generations to enjoy.

Ship Cabins

Double Cabin Diamond Deck

Double Cabin Diamond Deck

Double Cabin Emerald Deck

Double Cabin Emerald Deck

Double Cabin Ruby Deck

Double Cabin Ruby Deck

Diamond Deck (Upper) - Grand Balcony Suite

Diamond Deck (Upper) - Grand Balcony Suite

Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite

Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite

Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite
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