Magic of the Christmas Markets RHINE CRUISE & NEUSTADT 7 NIGHTS FROM £1,195 PP
Departing 27th November 2023 4 nights river cruise on board MS Amadeus Imperial and 3 nights Neustadt Christmas Markets
OPTIONAL LINCOLN DEPARTURE AVAILABLE
• FREE-FLOWING HAND-SELECTED WINES, DRAFT BEER, SODA AS WELL AS COFFEE AND TEA WITH EVERY LUNCH AND DINNER • WELCOME AND FAREWELL COCKTAIL RECEPTION, WELCOME AND CAPTAIN’S GALA DINNER • A VARIETY OF ONBOARD PROGRAMS, INCLUDING FASCINATING LECTURES, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, LOCAL CULTURAL PERFORMANCES, AND MUSIC • RETURN ECONOMY FLIGHTS, • OVERSEAS TRANSFERS • 5 STAR FULL BOARD RIVER CRUISE, • NEUSTADT HOTEL BED AND BREAKFAST • PERSONALLY ESCORTED BY PAUL & SUE BREWER
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Der Weihnachtsmarkt der Kunigunde in Neustadt an der Weinstraße © Jochen Heim
DAY/PORT
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM
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COLOGNE
Although the weather in Cologne is mild, even in December, and the thermometer rarely drops below zero degrees, the Rhine metropolis welcomes you with wintery charm. After embarkation in the afternoon, you will have plenty of time to explore your festively decorated AMADEUS ship, followed by a ‘welcome cocktail’ with the on-board crew and officers. Thereafter, you will savour your first culinary delights on board at our stylish AMADEUS Welcome Dinner, during which our chef will put you in an appropriately celebratory mood for your upcoming winter trip. Late at night your ship will set off for Koblenz.
KOBLENZ > RUDEHEIM
You reach Koblenz before breakfast and you can explore the romantic town in the northern Rhineland-Palatinate, allowing the Christmas flair of the old town to charm you. Thereafter, your trip continues through the magical Middle Rhine Valley, past the legendary Lorelei rock. Thereafter, your trip continues through the magical Middle Rhine Valley, past the legendary Lorelei rock. The enchanting landscape loses none of its charm in the winter months and this section of the Rhine is rightly considered one of the most beautiful! Late in the afternoon, you will reach the wine town of Rüdesheim.
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SPEYER
Christmas magic awaits you again today in Speyer, where you arrive punctually at breakfast time. Here, a beautiful Christmas market awaits you, which you should not miss. Spend a relaxed evening enjoying the contemplative advent atmosphere before you continue to France during dinner.
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The south of France welcomes you in the morning with Christmas cheer. In the preSTRASBOURG Christmas season, the beautifully decorated shops which set the city aglow with festive lights are particularly worth seeing.
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Blick auf das Hambacher Schloss in Neustadt an der Weinstraße © kgp.de
After a generous breakfast on board, the Amadeus crew will gladly assist you at disembarkation for your onward coach journey to Neustadt an der Weinstraße to spend 3 nights in this wonderful town twinned with Lincoln. Your hotel for the 3 night stay will be the beautiful Achat Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. 4
www.achat-hotels.com/hotels/ STRASBOURG neustadt-an-der-weinstrasse > NEUSTADT • During your stay in Neustadt there are two optional excursions. • Wine tasting and meal in the F.F.N Cellar • Visit to Heim Sektkellerei with tour of the cellars and tasting At the end of your festive break you will take a coach from Neustadt to Karlsruhe for your onward flight back to Stansted.
Cabin Grade
Price
C1
£1,195pp
B4
£1,345pp
B1
£1,445 pp
A1
£1,545 pp
Suite
£1,795 pp
Weihachtsmarkt der Kunigunde_8 © Paola Tonello
7 nights from £1,195pp includes 15% early booking discount until 28th Feb 2023
IMP TRAVEL
01522 513009 www.imptravel.co.uk mark@imptravel.co.uk Prices shown are subject to availability, based on twin share. Terms & conditions apply. Please refer to individual tour pages for applicable T&C. Prices are correct at time of sending but are subject to change without notification. Operators reserve the right to withdraw offers at any time. Other regional departure points are available on request, please ask for details.Visit www.fredholidays.co.uk/terms-conditions for full terms and conditions. Price includes 15% early booking discount valid until 28th Feb 2023. Flights include 1 x small hand luggage and 20kg per person luggage allowance.
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