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APT Travelmarvel Rhine & Moselle Christmas Markets
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Experience the magic of Christmas in Europe on this wonderful cruise along the Rhine and Moselle rivers.
What’s Included:
- Return scheduled flights or Rail from the UK*
- Unique cultural experiences in up to 7 towns, villages and cities
- Insider Experience
- Complimentary soft drink, beer and local wine with lunch and dinner on board
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners
- Travelmarvel River Cruise Director and expert local guides
- Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping
NO FLY option available on this cruise
Fly from the UK to Amsterdam. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your river ship.
Tonight, after enjoying some time to relax and settle in, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception onboard.
You will have the opportunity to get to know your fellow guests and meet your crew.
Day 2 - Amsterdam, Utrecht
With historic houses lining its banks and studded with low bridges, Amsterdam’s network of 17th-century canals lends the city its nickname – ‘The Venice of the North’. Today you will board a glass-top boat and glide past the city’s waterside sights with a local guide.
Back on land, enjoy some free time to explore the city at leisure before travelling by coach to Utrecht, stopping at Rembrandt’s Windmill. From here, your ship will set off along the Rhine, allowing you to enjoy a special Gala Dinner while you cruise.
Day 3 - Cologne
Having entered Germany, arrive in Cologne and be met by the magnificent Cologne Cathedral on the bank of the Rhine. You will disembark your ship here, learning on a guided tour about the famous twin spires of this landmark cathedral, which took over six centuries to complete.
During some free time, perhaps stroll through the city’s impressive Christmas market, back-dropped by the iconic Kolner Dom Cathedral.
Day 4 - Moselle River, Cochem
Soak up the scenery as your ship gently twists through some of Europe’s prettiest stretches along the Moselle River. Disembark in the pretty town of Cochem in the Moselle Valley.
Explore the narrow alleyways with their half-timbered houses and visit the magnificent Cochem Castle. Perched on a hill overlooking the beautiful Moselle River, this castle could be straight from the pages of a fairytale.
Chochem’s Christmas market is said to be just as idyllic as the town itself. Here, you’ll find delicious Glühwein, made from grapes grown right here in the Moselle Valley.
Day 5 - Rhine Gorge, Rüdesheim
Experience the stunning Rhine Gorge as you cruise today, considered by locals to be the most beautiful section of the Rhine River. Watch in awe as steep slopes covered in vineyards and dotted with ancient castles drift past, before your ship docks in Rudesheim, a Rhine Gorge wine town.
Here, the Winzerexpress mini-train will take you through the town to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, which houses the most beautiful collection of automated musical instruments in Germany.
Follow the scent of gingerbread to the Old Town where you’ll find Rüdesheim’s charming Christmas market in full swing. Be sure to call in on the famous Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas store for decorations and gifts.
Day 6 - Strasbourg
Arrive in Strasbourg, the Alsatian city that straddles the border between France and Germany. Discover the picturesque sites on a guided tour and enjoy the pretty scenery.
You will also have time to explore the Christkindelsmärik Christmas market, the oldest in France. More than 300 chalet-style stalls are strung throughout the city’s historic district with a towering Christmas tree at its centre.
If you’re feeling peckish, this is the perfect opportunity to taste some local treats.
Day 7 - Breisach
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Visit the open-air Black Forest Museum Vogtsbauernhof. Here you will be treated to a mouth-watering Black Forest cake demonstration, followed by a tasting of this decadent dessert.
Disembark in Breisach today and explore the famous Black Forest region. Travel by coach, past the sky-bound pine and birch trees blanketing the mountainsides, to the scenic village of Triberg.
This place was once home to the inventor of Black Forest cherry cake, Josef Keller. Afterwards, enjoy some time at leisure. Later on, return to your river ship where the gourmet delights continue as you indulge in a Farewell Dinner this evening.
Day 8 - Disembark ship, Depart Basel
After breakfast on board, disembark and be transferred to Basel airport for your return flight to the UK.
Travelmarvel Polaris, and her sister ships Vega and Capella, offer stylish contemporary design and a host of modern facilities and amenities to make your journey truly memorable.
Multiple dining styles are available on your trip. Choose from a more formal Dining experience in the Constellations Restaurant, where regional specialties are always featured. For more relaxed dining, lighter, buffet options are available in the True North Lounge, or head to McGeary’s Bar, an Irish pub serving traditional pub fare. Wherever you dine, lunch and dinner is always accompanied with complimentary local wine and beer, as well as soft drinks.
The large Sun Deck offers space to relax and unwind whilst enjoying the passing scenery. Perhaps take a dip in the whirlpool, practice your putting or take a drink at the outdoor Bar. One great new feature of these ships is the large Sky Deck Terrace. At half a deck lower than the rear Sun Deck this area is accessible even when passing through locks and under bridges – particularity useful on cruises that pass along the Main river and Main Danube Canal.
Staterooms and suites on the middle and upper decks feature floor to ceiling windows, that drop down to create a French (Juliette) balcony at the touch of a button. All have personal climate control, en-suite bathrooms, double or twin beds and TV, safe and mini-fridge.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Comfortable outside cabins and suites, most with opening floor to ceiling windows and french Balcony
- Sun deck with 360-degree views, shaded sitting area, putting green & whirlpool
- Lower level Sky Deck Terrace & Bar
- Open seating Constellation Restaurant with tables for 4 to 8 guests
- Panoramic views from the True North Lounge and open-air Alfresco Lounge
- McGeary’s Bar offering drinks and pub style meals
- Lift to all internal decks
- Fitness room, walking track & bicycles for use on shore
- Air conditioned throughout
- Onboard shop *
- Laundry service*
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
91 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 153 – 258 ft² .
Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Such is the attention to detail on this vessel that all guest accommodation has specially designed blackout curtains and blinds to keep out the light until you choose to open them.
Owners Suite
258 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony with two chairs and a table
- Enhanced sitting area with sofa and armchair
- Larger private bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products and fluffy bathrobes
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat P, A & A+
167 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat B+, B & C
167 ft² – Middle Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat D & E
153 ft² – Lower Deck
- High-level fixed twin windows
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Travelmarvel Polaris – Deck Plan
Travelmarvel Capella, and her sister ships Vega and Polaris, offer stylish contemporary design and a host of modern facilities and amenities to make your journey truly memorable.
Multiple dining styles are available on your trip. Choose from a more formal Dining experience in the Constellations Restaurant, where regional specialties are always featured. For more relaxed dining, lighter, buffet options are available in the True North Lounge, or head to McGeary’s Bar, an Irish pub serving traditional pub fare. Wherever you dine, lunch and dinner is always accompanied with complimentary local wine and beer, as well as soft drinks.
The large Sun Deck offers space to relax and unwind whilst enjoying the passing scenery. Perhaps take a dip in the whirlpool, practice your putting or take a drink at the outdoor Bar. One great new feature of these ships is the large Sky Deck Terrace. At half a deck lower than the rear Sun Deck this area is accessible even when passing through locks and under bridges – particularity useful on cruises that pass along the Main river and Main Danube Canal.
Staterooms and suites on the middle and upper decks feature floor to ceiling windows, that drop down to create a French (Juliette) balcony at the touch of a button. All have personal climate control, en-suite bathrooms, double or twin beds and TV, safe and mini-fridge.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Comfortable outside cabins and suites, most with opening floor to ceiling windows and french Balcony
- Sun deck with 360-degree views, shaded sitting area, putting green & whirlpool
- Lower level Sky Deck Terrace & Bar
- Open seating Constellation Restaurant with tables for 4 to 8 guests
- Panoramic views from the True North Lounge and open-air Alfresco Lounge
- McGeary’s Bar offering drinks and pub style meals
- Lift to all internal decks
- Fitness room, walking track & bicycles for use on shore
- Air conditioned throughout
- Onboard shop *
- Laundry service*
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
91 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 153 – 258 ft² .
Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Such is the attention to detail on this vessel that all guest accommodation has specially designed blackout curtains and blinds to keep out the light until you choose to open them.
Owners Suite
258 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony with two chairs and a table
- Enhanced sitting area with sofa and armchair
- Larger private bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products and fluffy bathrobes
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat P, A & A+
167 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat B+, B & C
167 ft² – Middle Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat D & E
153 ft² – Lower Deck
- High-level fixed twin windows
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Travelmarvel Capella Deck Plan
Travelmarvel Vega, and her sister ships Capella and Polaris, offer stylish contemporary design and a host of modern facilities and amenities to make your journey truly memorable.
Multiple dining styles are available on your trip. Choose from a more formal Dining experience in the Constellations Restaurant, where regional specialties are always featured. For more relaxed dining, lighter, buffet options are available in the True North Lounge, or head to McGeary’s Bar, an Irish pub serving traditional pub fare. Wherever you dine, lunch and dinner is always accompanied with complimentary local wine and beer, as well as soft drinks.
The large Sun Deck offers space to relax and unwind whilst enjoying the passing scenery. Perhaps take a dip in the whirlpool, practice your putting or take a drink at the outdoor Bar. One great new feature of these ships is the large Sky Deck Terrace. At half a deck lower than the rear Sun Deck this area is accessible even when passing through locks and under bridges – particularity useful on cruises that pass along the Main river and Main Danube Canal.
Staterooms and suites on the middle and upper decks feature floor to ceiling windows, that drop down to create a French (Juliette) balcony at the touch of a button. All have personal climate control, en-suite bathrooms, double or twin beds and TV, safe and mini-fridge.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Comfortable outside cabins and suites, most with opening floor to ceiling windows and french Balcony
- Sun deck with 360-degree views, shaded sitting area, putting green & whirlpool
- Lower level Sky Deck Terrace & Bar
- Open seating Constellation Restaurant with tables for 4 to 8 guests
- Panoramic views from the True North Lounge and open-air Alfresco Lounge
- McGeary’s Bar offering drinks and pub style meals
- Lift to all internal decks
- Fitness room, walking track & bicycles for use on shore
- Air conditioned throughout
- Onboard shop *
- Laundry service*
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
91 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 153 – 258 ft² .
Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Such is the attention to detail on this vessel that all guest accommodation has specially designed blackout curtains and blinds to keep out the light until you choose to open them.
Owners Suite
258 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony with two chairs and a table
- Enhanced sitting area with sofa and armchair
- Larger private bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products and fluffy bathrobes
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat P, A & A+
167 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling window dropping down to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat B+, B & C
167 ft² – Middle Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat D & E
153 ft² – Lower Deck
- High-level fixed twin windows
- Private marble bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- Hotel Queen size beds, the best mattresses and fine cotton bed linen
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Travelmarvel Vega – Deck Plan
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Excellent Quality and Value
Travelmarvel’s contemporary vessels are an elegant and relaxed way to travel in Europe. We think they offer a really lovely inclusive experience.
Formal and informal dining options for all meals help to add a bit off variety into the experience as you glide along the rivers.
