Spend Christmas in the snowy alpine mountains, and then enjoy a relaxing New Year cruising on the River Rhine.
YOUR HOLIDAY ITINERARY
12-day Holiday
Dec 22: - Travel from your local joining point to your overnight hotel.
Dec 23: Bregenz - We continue south, to arrive in Bregenz, Austria for a five-night stay.There's a welcome drink on arrival. B D
Christmas Eve: Bavaria - Join an included excursion through the stunning Tirol region and north into Bavaria to see the lovely town of Füssen.You will also see Hohenschwangau,where the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle lies perched above the village. This unique castle was built by King Ludwig and is now recognised the world over. B D
Christmas Day: St.Anton - An included excursion to the famous winter resort of St. Anton,where you'll be able to watch the skiers tackle the slopes, perhaps take a cable car ride and generally enjoy the atmosphere of this popular mountain destination.During the day you'll also have the opportunity to take an optional horse and carriage ride. Return to your hotel for evening dinner and live music. B D
Boxing Day : Swiss Glacier Express - Today we include a ride on the Swiss Glacier Express. This unforgettable journey takes you through some breathtaking alpine scenery as you travel from Chur to Andermatt via the Oberalp Massif.We call in to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein for a brief stop en route to the hotel. B D
Dec 27 : Lindau - This morning, why not join our half-day optional excursion to the medieval island town of Lindau. A delightful setting only a short distance from Bregenz. This afternoon spend time relaxing. B D
Dec 28: Black Forest - Depart from Bregenz for a fascinating day as you travel to Schaffhausen where you can see the 'Rhine Falls'. Continue into the Black Forest with a stop at the charming lakeside town of Titisee before heading to our overnight hotel. B D
Dec 29 : Cologne - This morning we head to Heidelberg for a short stop. Afterwards we continue to Cologne where you join your cruise ship the Prinses Juliana. B D
Dec 30: Cologne . Andernach - Free morning in Cologne with included orientation tour. See the famous Dom (or cathedral) and stroll along Hohe Strasse with its tempting shops. Afternoon cruise to Andernach. B L D
New Year's Eve : Andernach . Koblenz - Cruise from Andernach to Oberwesel. Afternoon excursion to Rüdesheim with optional visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum. Rejoin ship in Koblenz. B L D
New Year's Day: Koblenz . Bonn - Leisurely start with brunch, then optional excursion to the Moselle Valley with winetasting at the House of Anton Hammes. Return to the ship and sail to Bonn. BR D
Jan 2 : U.K. - Disembark your ship at Bonn and return by coach to the U.K. B
B = Breakfast BR = Brunch L = Lunch D = Dinner
Price Includes
Seven nights' hotel accommodation and four nights on board the Prinses Juliana with meals as shown in the itinerary.
Included excursions and visits as detailed.
Return Channel crossings.
Hotel Messmer, Bregenz
Location:The 4-star Hotel is centrally located in Bregenz, a short walk from Lake Constance.
Facilities:The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lift and sauna. All bedrooms have T.V. and telephone.
Cruise Ship Prinses Juliana
The Prinses Juliana is a 3-star standard cruise ship.On board facilities include three decks, including a sun deck, and a lounge, bar and restaurant. All cabins have twin beds, telephone and hairdryer.
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