2025 Germany/Rhine River Cruise & Christmas Markets

Duration

6 Nights

About

Join Carrie’s Bus Tours, LLC & Destiny Travel 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 7th & make our arrival on December 8th. We will initially fly into Frankfurt Germany & board a train for the last leg of the trip. We will check in at our hotel, have a 2-hour guided walking tour in Cologne & have dinner as a group that evening in Germany (and have a little time to explore the area on our own) 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 on December 13th, 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 Ruby deck accommodations. Other cabin categories MAY be available, but pricing varies. This is a limited time offer & exclusive to Carrie’s Bus Tours in conjunction w/ Destiny Travel. We highly recommend travel insurance. 2025 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 this flyer includes: airfare to/from Germany * Train ticket from Frankfort to Cologne * Pre-Cruise walking tour of Cologne (including gratuity) * one group welcome dinner in Cologne (gratuity included) * 1 night hotel stay in Cologne in a 4-star hotel w/breakfast (not including gratuity) * Enchanting Rhine & Yuletide Markets River Cruise w/ all its inclusions (see additional supplemental information below) * All airport/hotel/port transfers on both ends * All driver gratuities * Staff gratuity on the river boat is optional and not included *
• Single rate includes a “single supplement” which is reflected in the quoted rate.
• All Rooms on the Ruby & Diamond Decks have French Balconies. Rooms on the Emerald Deck have a Fixed Window.
• Registrations are due by March 10th to be assured the EARLY BIRD RATE. After this date, prices MAY increase & you must call Destiny Travel for current rates/availability.
• Passports are required to travel on this trip, but you can register for the trip prior to obtaining the Passport.
• 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 16-18 travelers. Including your tour escort(s).

ADDITIONAL ‘CRUISE SPECIFIC’ INFO:

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a cabin & single travelers 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 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. There is a substantial amount of walking on this trip.

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 w/ Destiny Travel & make all actual cruise/air/pre-trip accommodation payments through Della. See the detailed breakdown near the top of the flyer.

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THE PAYMENT MADE HERE IS ONLY FOR THE AIRPORT BUS TRANSPORTATION & US DRIVER GRATUITIES. THIS PAYMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ACTUAL CRUISE, REMAINING TRAVEL PACKAGE OR INSURANCE. You must contact Della Fait with Destiny Travel at 412-780-3038 to book your actual cruise & obtain insurance.

Limit 1 Suitcase & 1 Carry-on Per Person