Christmas in the Rhine and Mosel Valleys - 7 days

An idyllic setting for a truly wonderful Christmas surrounded by fairytale scenery. The Rhine and Mosel Valleys offer some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. We include an excursion to the pretty Eiffel hills village of Monschau with its romantic half timbered 'fairy tale' houses harbouring a rich mosaic of art, culture and museums. You will call at Cologne and visit the Christmas markets. There are varying themes such as the Medieval Market at the Chocolate Museum, the floating market on board a Rhine ship and the fascinating Christmas market by the 'Dom'.

Day 1 We travel to our overnight hotel in Belgium/Holland. Day 2 COLOGNE CHRISTMAS MARKETS. We travel into Germany to Cologne and the Christmas Markets where you will have free time. We then continue our journey arriving at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 3 - Christmas Eve: LORELEI & RIVER RHINE CRUISE. Included full day excursion. Day 4 - Christmas Day: WINE TASTING. Included visit to the famous House of Anton Hammes for a wine tasting, as we cut the Christollen cake. Traditional Christmas lunch. Day 5 - Boxing Day: MOSEL RIVER CRUISE. Optional full day excursion. Day 6 MONSCHAU - Journey through the Eiffel Hills to Monscahau where you will have free time. We then travel to our overnight hotel in Belgium/Holland. Day 7 Journey to Calais then return home.

Your Hotel You will stay for four nights at a comfortable 3-star hotel located to the north of lake Garda in the Riva del Garda - Torbole region. All hotels used have well-furnished en-suite bedrooms as well as a comfortable bar and a dining room where breakfast and dinner will be included throughout your stay. You will have two overnight stays in France/Luxembourg on a bed and breakfast basis. What's Included Included excursions to Merano Christmas Market, Boat Cruise. Included Traditional Turkey lunch on Christmas Day. Included Gala Dinner with entertainment. Four nights accommodation on a half-board basis. Two nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Return executive coach travel. Return channel crossing. Free local joining points.

Named accommodation may be changed if necessary by the tour operator. If this is the case you will be advised of all new details at time of enquiry. All holidays and prices are subject to availability, change and possible fuel surcharges