German Christmas Markets Mini Cruise

Don’t miss our hugely popular, festive mini cruise and discover some of Germany’s wonderful, fairy-tale Christmas markets. Picture authentic wooden stalls beautifully lit up with fairy lights and the aroma of Gluhwein wafting through the air… an unforgettable festive experience!

Holiday Inclusions
* Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
* Door-to-Door service
* Return ferry crossings
* Coach travel throughout
* Excursions as listed

Additional Information
This holiday requires a full UK Passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date your holiday returns to the UK.Overnight Ferry
Day 1 takes us to the port for our overnight crossing to Holland. There will be a variety of entertainment and activities for you to enjoy whilst on board. Lower berth en-suite cabins, dinner and breakfast is included.

City of Cologne
En-route to our hotel we can explore Cologne's authentic Christmas markets, located in and around the shadow of the beautiful Cathedral. We then proceed to Deiblich in time to check-in before dinner.

Bernkastel-Keus
We first visit the historic town of Bernkastel-Keus to explore the town's narrow streets, picturesque half-timbered houses, quaint shops, cosy cafés and of course, Christmas Markets. browse to your heart's content among traditional arts and crafts, jewellery, children's toys and nostalgic bric-a-brac. We then continue to the pretty town of Cochem by the Moselle River, enriched with dozens of festive wooden stalls and delicious, locally-produced German fare.

Valkenburg
Valkenburg - En route back to the port, we call at the delightful town of Valkenburg. Its unique Christmas Market is in beautifully lit old quarries and caves underneath the town! Again, you can enjoy dinner and entertainment as we sail home back to the UK tonight and return to the North West on day five.Our Accommodation

Overnight Ferry - 2 nights
Our ship offers a variety of entertainment whilst we sail to Europe from either Newcastle or Hull. Your lower birth cabin, dinner, and breakfast are included.

The Hotel Pistono, Deiblich - 2 nights
Our traditional, family run hotel is ideally located for our itinerary and is surrounded by vineyards, including its own! Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar, beer garden and leisure facilities including a sauna and swimming pool. All bedrooms are en-suite and feature hairdryer, telephone and TV. The hotel has a lift.