RHINE CHRISTMAS CRUISE

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Departing in November 2008 & 2009
5 days 4 night duration
Return executive coach travel (flight
and rail options are also available)
Selected local pick up points
Return Eurotunnel
Twin share cabins with private en-
suite facilities on board the MV Virginia
Full board including breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning coffee & afternoon teas
A Christmas theme on board with a visit
from Santa including 1 night of live entertain-
ment & other nights with music & dancing.
FREE INSURANCE on selected departure dates

PROVISIONAL ITINERARY

Day 1 The coach will depart from your allocated pick up point and take the Eurotunnel to France and on to Cologne, where you will board the M.V. Virginia later this afternoon.Ther M.V. Virginia is stylishly furnished and decorated, with lounge and pleasant bar, a dance floor on the promenade deck and a superbly appointed restaurant. The twin bedded cabins are all tastefully decorated, comfortable and are outward facing. Each cabin has private facilities including a shower, hand basin & toilet as well as satellite TV with in house movies. The boat will be decorated in festive Christmas regalia and you will also be visited by Santa on one evening. Dinner (which may be buffet style) will be served in the restaurant once you have had time to freshen up.

Day 2 You will begin the cruise down the
mighty Rhine from Cologne to
Konigswinter at the foot of the Siebengebirge (7 mountains). The Drachenfels, literally translated is ‘Dragon Rock’ dominates the skyline at over 1010 ft and perched on top is Krutzburg castle. There is a funicular cog railway (the oldest in Germany) from town to the summit. After lunch on board you will have the afternoon to discover the town. You might like to take the cog railway up the Drachenfels (not included), as well as visit the Lord Byron square and wine fountain before boarding the cruiser in time to freshen up before dinner.

Day 3 After breakfast you continue to the beautiful city of Koblenz. The history of the city dates back to 9 B.C, which was when the city was founded and named "Castrum ad Confluentes" meaning "at the confluence". You will be given a guided walking tour of the city centre and have time to explore Koblenz at your leisure this afternoon. We highly recommend a journey to Ehrenbreitstein fortress that provides wonderful views over the Rhine as well as the ‘Deutsches Eck’ at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.

Day 4 You will depart from Koblenz this morning arriving back in Cologne in the afternoon. You will have time to explore the ancient city, named after "Colonia Claudia Ara grippinensum". Present-day Cologne still remains one of the most important centres of Europe.

Day 5 After disembarking you will travel into the southern most region of Holland and spend some time in the pretty town of Valkenburg. You will have time for some lunch (not included) before returning via Eurotunnel to your original departure point later in the day.

PRICE & SUPPLEMENTS

Price on application
Limited single cabins with supplement & min imum numbers apply

HOW TO BOOK

Choose your departure date
For your instant quote / more information:
Call Simply Groups on 01943 605999 or
click here to use our online enquiry form.

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