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10 Days Rhine -
Main Holiday Markets
Brochure Type : Winter 2010/11
Tour code:
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Itinerary :
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1 - Arrive Nuremberg ( 9 nights )
On arrival you are transferred from Nuremberg Airport to your River Cruise Ship. ( Dinner )
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Day 2 -
Nuremberg Sightseeing and Christmas Market
We see the mighty walls with 80
towers that enclose the historic city centre. We stop at the
medieval Kaiserburg Castle, and walk through the lively old
quarter and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Nuremberg’s
Christkindlesmarkt with its over 200 wooden stalls. Tonight we enjoy the Captain's Welcome Dinner.
( Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Welcome Dinner )
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Day 3 -
Bamberg Nativity Walk and Christmas Market
The UNESCO World Heritage city of
Bamberg continues its centuries-old tradition with Nativity
Scenes stationed throughout the city, which you will see on your
walk. Then we visit the Christmas Market, with its local crafts,
smoked sausages, gingerbread, and Rauchbier—Bamberg’s famous
smoky beer.
( Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
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Day 4 -
Würzburg - Romantic Road - Rothenburg
Travel along parts of the Romantic
Road to Rothenburg, where you can explore this medieval gem on
your guided walking tour and visit the Christmas Market.
( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner )
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Day 5 -
Würzburg Sightseeing and Christmas Market
Visit the stunning baroque
18th-century Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Amble through Würzburg’s Christmas Market and then cruise the
wonderfully peaceful Main River to Wertheim during the
afternoon. ( Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
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Day 6 -
Wertheim walking tour
We’ll dock right in
the heart of Wertheim where we will explore on foot and see the
Pointed Tower, a former jail built in 1170, the Market Square
and wonderful shops adorned for the holidays. ( Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
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Day 7 -
Frankfurt City Tour and Christmas Market
Your panoramic tour takes you
through the financial hub called "Mainhattan" and past the Old Town,
Goethe University, and the Botanical Gardens. Stroll through the
historical area around Römer Square, where you’ll find the grand
Frankfurt Christmas Market. ( Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
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Day 8 -
Rüdesheim, Cruising The Romantic Rhine
Visit Siegfried’s Museum, with its unique collection of
mechanical musical instruments, housed in Rüdesheim’s
16th-century Brömserhof Mansion. During the afternoon, you will
sail along the romantic Rhine with its vine-covered slopes and
its 40 castles. ( Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Farewell Dinner )
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Day 9 -
Cologne Walking Tour
We
have time to visit magnificent Cologne Cathedral and stroll
through the narrow streets of the Old Town and to visit Cologne’s
impressive six Christmas markets at your leisure. ( Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner )
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Day 10 -
Depart Cologne
Disembark the ship and transfer to Cologne Airport for your
flight home.
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| Dates & Rates
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10
Days from US$2475 |
Starts Nuremberg |
Ends Cologne |
Twin Share |
Port Taxes |
Total Twin Share |
Tue 30 Nov 10 |
Thu 09 Dec 10 |
US$2399 |
US$126 |
US$2525 |
| Thu 09 Dec 10* |
Sat 18 Dec 10 |
US$2349 |
US$126 |
US$2475 |
| Sat 18 Dec 10 |
Mon 27 Dec 10 |
US$2349 |
US$126 |
US$2475 |
| Single room supplement: US$1199 |
| All prices are per person, twin share. |
| River Cruise Ship: River Duchess |
| *This cruise operates in reverse from Cologne to Nuremberg |
Prices shown include cruise in Cat. 5, Moselle Deck.
To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per person price below: |
| Cat 4: US$195 |
Cat 3: US$475 |
Cat 2: US$675 |
Cat 1: US$875 |
Suite: US$1625 |
Guaranteed cabin share is not available on this tour.
A limited number of single cabins are available at an additional supplement.
No triple cabins are available. |
Important note:
For Trafalgar's other great savings, extra night accommodation and air details, please refer to Great Saving pages. |
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| What's Included : |
- Sightseeing
Highlights
- Christmas Markets Visits: Nuremberg, Bamberg, Rothenburg, Wurzburg, Frankfurt, Cologne.
Note: Christmas markets are generally open from the beginning of Advent until December 23.
- Nuremberg: Sightseeing includes views of Kaiserberg castle and the old town.
- Bamberg: Enjoy the Nativity walk.
- Rothenburg: Guided walking tour of this medieval city.
- Wurzburg: Visit the baroque Residenz Palace.
- Wertheim: See the Pointed Tower and the Market Square.
- Frankfurt: See the financial hub, the Old Town, Goethe University, and the Botanical Gardens.
- Rudesheim: Visit Siegfried's Museum in the 16th-century Bromserhof Mansion.
- Cologne: See Cologne cathedral, when open, and the Old Town.
Note: Tours are not conducted inside Colognen Cathedral on Sundays or Catholic holidays.
- Dining Highlights
- All meals onboard.
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinner.
- Complimentary fine wine, beer and sodas during dinner, bottled water in your stateroom, and 24-hour speciality coffees and teas.
- First Class Travel
Highlights
- 9-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the luxurious River Duchess.
- 8 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking guides.
- State-of-the-art portable audio headset system on all shore excursions.
- Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures.
- An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking crew.
- All transfers on arrival and departure days.
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