Cruise Plus & Scenic Riviercruise - 2022

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Rhine Christmas Markets

Cologne Markets, Germany

Christmas markets delight Admire festive decorations and twinkling lights along streets and squares – even your Scenic Space-Ship will be decked out in all the Christmas finery. Delight in the charms of a European Christmas as you cruise along the Rhine. Visit picturesque Strasbourg, take in the spa resort town of Baden-Baden and Heidelberg Castle. Marvel at the World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge, explore Cologne’s Christmas markets, and discover the canals of Amsterdam. Throughout your journey, you will be enchanted by the magical traditions of Christmas, including the fragrant aroma of glühwein, roasted chestnuts and bustling markets bursting with festive excitement.

Enrich: Enjoy a private evening concert at the Baroque palace of Rastatt, one of themost magnificent historic venues in the region. It’ll be an evening of grandeur unlike any other, and a chance to creatememories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Meals:B.L.D Day 4 Mannheim f Freechoice: Join a local guide on a historic tour of Heidelberg and visit the Renaissance castle.The castle ruins are among themost important Renaissance structures north of the Alps.Or, join a guided orientation tour of Heidelberg, followed by free time. Meals:B.L.D Day 5 Koblenz f One of Germany’s oldest cities is turned into a Christmas paradise in the advent season. Freechoice: Take a guided tour of Koblenz,which straddles two of Europe’smost beautiful rivers. Six tranquil places in the old part of the city offer more than 100 glittering, festive, cottage-style stands and serves Lebkuchenherzen – traditional gingerbread hearts – creating amagical European Christmas medieval gemon the banks of theMoselle River.You’ll feel as if you’re stepping straight into a fairytale on a guided tour that culminates in a visit to the iconic Reichsburg Castle. Meals:B.L.D experience. Alternatively, discover Cochem, a true

Day 6 Cologne

Stroll through Cologne on a guided city tour and get up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral. Enjoy free time and perhaps visit Cologne Cathedral markets, home to the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland. Immerse yourself in all themagical scents of Christmas, hot chestnuts, freshly baked gingerbread andmulledwine. Meals:B.L.D Day 7 Amsterdam f Freechoice: Experience an iconic cruise of Amsterdam’s canals, or take to the streets with a local guide on a walking tour including a tasting of traditional Dutch festive treats. Alternatively, if you’re feelingmore active, join a guided cycling tour outside of the city, or discover charming Volendambefore visiting the equally lovely village of Edam. Afterwards, youmay wish to visit one of themany Christmasmarkets in the city. Perhaps sample delicious Dutch treats such as Oliebollen and Poffertjes, peruse the stalls for some last minute traditional gifts, or simply wander the streets taking in themagic of Amsterdamat this special time of year. Meals:B.L.D

8 Day Cruise

Basel > Amsterdam

Day 1 UK > Basel

Afterwards, during free time, youmight wish to explore the stalls of Strasbourg’s Christkindelsmärkt, one of the largest Christmasmarkets in Europe. Meals:B.L.D Day 3 Baden-Baden fe Arrive in charming Baden Baden, a popular spa town famous for its Roman baths. Freechoice: Join a guided tour of this picturesque town and learn of its rich heritage, or take an active hike to Hohenbaden Castle for scenic views of the Black Forest. Alternatively, visit the Mercedes-Benz factory and learn about the fascinating history of this luxury brand, or relax with a visit to a rejuvenating thermal spa.

Fly to Basel fromone of up to 16 UK regional airports. If you’d prefer not to fly,why not take advantage of our Eurostar No-Fly option at no extra cost?On arrival, you’ll be transferred to your Scenic Space-Ship.This evening, raise your glass to the fabulous cruise ahead at your welcome reception. Meals:D Day 2 Strasbourg Enjoy a guided tour of Strasbourg,where you’ll have the opportunity to stroll through the Old Town with its half-timbered houses and distinctive Alsatian winstubs.