b'YOUR ITINERARY 5 DAY HOLIDAYFROM THE RHINEDay 1To Cologne where we boardboard. Choose between two delicious1,295 PPChristmas Marketsour luxurious ship menus: one with traditional German2024 Departures in: We meet at St Pancras and boardfood, including duck consomm, the Eurostar to Brussels, continuingbraised goose leg, and pear and of the Rhine by train to Cologne. Here, we boardmarzipan strudel. The other menu isNOV, DECour luxurious cruise ship, which istraditional British food, including roast bedecked in Christmasnery. Tonightturkey, pigs in blankets, and, of course,UPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAY:we set sail upstream through the lowerChristmas pudding with brandy butter. First Class rail departures available.Rhine towards charming Rdesheim.Day 4Historic Bonn and Day 2The enchanting Rhine Gorgecultural Cologne YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDESand delightful Rdesheim During breakfast, we set sail for Bonn, We sail through the ancient landscapesthe birthplace of the world-renowned4 night cruise onboard MS Amadeus of the Rhine Gorge during breakfast.composer, Ludwig van Beethoven. OnRiva, Silver II, or Silver IIISoak up the breathtaking views ofarrival, we step back in time with aStandard Class rail travel and centuries-old castles, emerald greenguided tour of the history- lled streets.all transfersforests, and the legendary Lorelei rock,We see the Beethoven monument and which soars almost 500 feet out oflovely Hofgarten Park then continueEscorted throughout your tour the water. This afternoon, we arriveto the Minster - one of Germanysby our experienced Tour/Cruise in the captivating town of Rdesheim,oldest churchesbeneath which areManager team famous for its delicious white wine,Bonns lovely Christmas markets. InBreakfast, lunch and dinner each especially the dry Riesling variety.December the town hall is transformedday of your cruise including a Unique Christmas markets are foundinto an enormous Advent CalendarChristmas themed gala dinnerin the towns historic centre and o erwith a di erent window lit up each dayDrinks package with dinner every an enticing variety of goods fromthroughout the month. During lunchnight of your cruise across 12 nations. Wander amongstwe sail back to Cologne. Later, indulge the stalls shopping for gifts, or maybein a Christmas-themed afternoon teaFive-star service onboard sample a Rdesheim Co ee, madewith festive classics including minceComplimentary onboard Wi-Fiwith local Asbach Uralt Brandy andpies, stollen, gingerbread, turkey and served with whipped cream. You couldstung sandwiches, and mulled wine. Complimentary luggage service from stroll along the Drsselgasse, a vibrantyour home to the ship and backstreet in the Old Town lined withOn arrival in Cologne, you have freeA superb choice of excursionsquirky pubs, cafs, and wine cellars. time to enjoy Colognes magni cent markets. There are seven to choose Day 3Picturesque Koblenz from, each with a unique character, We leave Rdesheim behind thishowever the most popular is the morning to set sail for Koblenz.Cathedral Christmas Market. This Cruising back through the enchantingvibrant market has a dramatic Rhine Gorge, we enjoy a gingerbreadbackdrop of Colognes Gothic making demonstration in the lounge. Cathedral and hosts around 160 On arrival in Koblenz, located at thefestive stalls, selling everything con uence of the Rhine and Mosellefrom charming wood-carved gifts to rivers, we enjoy a guided walking tourdelicious local delicacies.RDESHEIMof the towns most famous sights. We see Deutsches Eck where youllDay 5Homeward boundbe surrounded by inspiring vistasAfter breakfast this morning, our cruise including the mighty Ehrenbreitsteincomes to an end and we make our way Fortress. After our tour, theres timeto the railway station. We continue by to explore at your own pace. We enjoyrail to Brussels and join the Eurostar to a highlight of our holiday this eveningLondon St Pancras, where our festive - a Christmas-themed gala dinner onholiday ends.UPGRADE YOUR CABIN: Middle Deck Deluxe Stateroom from 300pp Upper Deck Deluxe Stateroom from 500pp Tour Code: RLM| per person based onUpper Deck Deluxe Suite from 700pp 2 sharing. Deposit from 300 per person.Supplement for solo travellers from 500.To book and for information visit greatrail.com/RLMor call 01904 527168 & speak to our expert team.31'