2024 Germany/Rhine River Cruise & Christmas Markets

Duration

6 Nights

About

Join Carrie’s Bus Tours as we travel to Germany & discover the magical ambience of their traditional Christmas markets with their host of unique, inspired gift ideas, plus the stunning Rhineland in its wintry splendor. Then cruise through the world famous and dramatic Rhine Gorge before arriving in the renowned wine town of Rüdesheim. Spend the afternoon wandering the Christmas markets of this charming spot. Explore Koblenz, dramatically situated at the confluence of the Rhine & Moselle Rivers, on a guided tour with free time to browse its lovely Christmas market. Discover Bonn on a guided tour of Germany’s historic former capital before arriving back in Cologne, where the rest of the day is free to discover one (or all) of its seven Christmas markets.

We will depart locally via shuttle transport to the Pittsburgh International Airport where we will be dropped off to begin our journey to Cologne, Germany on December 11 & make our arrival on December 12th. We will check in at our hotel & have dinner as a group that evening in Germany (and maybe have a little time to explore the area) before heading to bed for a good night’s sleep. When we awake in the morning, we will be transported to the port to board one of Riviera River Cruises 5-star ships (MS Oscar Wilde)! Shortly after our arrival, we will begin our 5-day adventure! (See the above cruise schedule). At the conclusion of our river cruise, we will be greeted by our transportation to begin the journey back home to Pittsburgh, PA, where we will again by greeted by our shuttle transportation back to our local original departure location.

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy cabins in middle deck accommodations. Other cabin categories are available at a higher price. A $400 non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking. Final payment is at 101 days prior to departure. This is a limited time offer and exclusive to Carrie’s Bus Tours in conjunction with Destiny Travel. We highly recommend travel insurance. 2024 Riviera Travel Ltd. Registered in England No. 01869298. Riviera Travel, 715 Bayshore Drive - Suite 904, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304. CST 2130254-50

TRIP INFO:

• The full cost on the front of this flyer includes: airfare to/from Germany * Enchanting Rhine & Yuletide Markets River Cruise w/ all its inclusions (see additional supplemental information below) * All airport/hotel/port transfers on both ends * 1 night hotel stay in a 4-star hotel w/breakfast * 2-hour walking tour of Cologne * one group dinner * All driver gratuities*
• There are a VERY limited number of single rooms available, call for details & pricing.
• All Double Occupancy Rooms are on the Ruby Deck & have French Balconies. The Single Occupancy Rooms are all on the Emerald Deck & all have a Fixed Window.
• Registrations are due by February 24th to be assured the EARLYBIRD RATE. After this date, prices to increase & you must call Destiny Travel for current rates.
• Passports are required to travel on this trip, but you can register for the trip prior to obtaining the Passport. Travel Visas will also be required & these will be your responsibility to obtain.
• While the overwhelming majority of river cruise travelers are adults, the minimum age on this trip is 12 years of age.
• This trip is limited to 22 travelers. Including your tour escort(s).

ADDITIONAL ‘CRUISE SPECIFIC’ INFO:

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of single cabins available on all decks, at the relevant supplement. The price includes:
• Superior drinks package: Over lunch in our restaurants enjoy unlimited drinks from a choice of: Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic PLUS Draught beer, including non-alcoholic PLUS A selection of soft drinks and juices. Then from 6 pm until midnight in our bar and restaurants, enjoy all of the above, plus unlimited drinks from a choice of: Our cocktail and mocktail of the day PLUS House spirits and mixers (including gin, vodka, rum and whisky) PLUS a recommended regional wine during dinner PLUS Martini & Sherry pre-dinner PLUS Port & Brandy after dinner.
• 4 nights on board a 5-star ship with 4 visits & tours
• Full board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day (except one lunch), including the Captain’s Dinner and farewell drinks. If you choose to travel with us on any of the full day excursions by coach, a packed lunch will be provided. Anyone choosing to stay on the ship may of course have lunch in the restaurant.
• Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
• Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.
• Expert Cruise Director & a dedicated English-speaking crew welcomes you on board and helps you to your cabin.
• All port charges & taxes

Mobility - We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your vacation with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the trip due to reduced mobility, we encourage you to contact us to discuss these concerns.

This is a Carrie’s Bus Tours trip; however, we are working in conjunction with Della at Destiny Travel to create the perfect travel experience for you! General inquiries should be directed to Carrie’s Bus Tours, as should all payments not directly related to the river cruise portion of the trip. You will need to officially register for the cruise with Destiny Travel & make all of the actual cruise payments through Della. See the detailed flyer information above to see this breakdown.

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THE PAYMENT MADE HERE IS ONLY FOR THE BUS TRANSPORTATION, Airfare, Transfers, Hotel Stay in Cologne, Dinner in Cologne, driver gratuities, etc. THIS PAYMENT DOES NOT THE ACTUAL CRUISE OR INSURANCE. You must contact Della Fait with Destiny Travel at 412-780-3038 to book your actual cruise & obtain insurance. This needs to be done within 72 hours of booking your bus seat to ensure you do not lose your bus seat.

Limit 1 Suitcase & 1 Carry-on Per Person