Cologne & Rüdesheim Christmas Markets
10 departures between 23 November and 16 December 2010
A luxurious break with plenty of opportunity to eat, drink and be merry. Shop for traditional wood toys, candles, decorations and local provender and enjoy a river cruise to the wine town of Rüdesheim.
Your tour includes:
- three nights’ accommodation half-board
- visits to Cologne’s Christmas markets and to Rüdesheim where you can see Europe’s largest nativity scene.
Itinerary
Day 1 - London to
Cologne
We depart St Pancras International by Eurostar to Brussels. As we travel
in Leisure Select Class, a complimentary meal and drinks are served at
our seats. Our journey continues by Thalys to Cologne for a three night
stay at the 5-star Dom Hotel, situated next to the city's grand
cathedral and its fabulous Christmas Market. (E,D)
Day 2 - Cologne's Christmas Markets
After a relaxing start to the day you are free to explore the varied and
wonderful festive markets of Cologne. A short walking distance from the
hotel is the city's main Christmas Market at Roncalliplatz, which is
located beneath the spectacular cathedral and home to the biggest
Christmas tree in the Rhineland. Also close by is the Alter Markt
Christmas Market in the heart of the Old Town, which provides a lovely
setting in which to sample the aromas and flavours of Advent in Germany.
The marzipan and sugared almonds are extremely tempting and the sweet
smell of gl?hwein warms any wintry day. (B)
Day 3 - Cruising the Rhine Gorge
For a wonderful contrast to Cologne's festive markets we make the
journey into the scenic Rhine Valley by coach, where we meet a KD Rhine
Cruises' ship in St Goarshausen. Travelling upstream past the Lorelei
Rock of legend and unspoilt little villages nestled beneath vineyards
and hilltop castles, we enjoy lunch on board before arriving in
Rüdesheim. Here you have some free time to browse around the 120 stalls
of the Christmas Market along the Drosselgasse and the quaint streets of
the Old Town. A ride on the cable car up through the vineyards is also a
must in good weather for a bird's eye view of the Rhine Gorge. We
return to Cologne by coach, where your evening is at leisure. (B,L)
Day 4 - To Brussels and London
We leave Cologne by train for Brussels. Here we join the connecting
Eurostar service to London. A complimentary meal and drinks are served
at our seats before our arrival into St Pancras International. (B,E)
Booking info:
To book, call Teryn Holidays on 01904 734 250 or visit http://www.treynholidays.co.uk/
Terms and conditions:
Travel insurance is not included. Calls from a BT landline cost 5p per minute, mobile and other networks may vary. All prices are per person in UK £ based on two persons sharing a twin/double room. All tours are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are applicable to new direct bookings only. Terms and conditions apply, and can be obtained on request. All tours are operated by and your resulting contract will be with Treyn holidays, a company wholly independent of Travel Recipes Limited.
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