All Inclusive Christmas Rhine River Cruise

Those looking for a different Christmas break this year, look no further. VIVA Cruises invites you to experience the very best of Europe, the way it was meant to be discovered: with good company, unique perspectives and awardwinning service and amenities. Enjoy a variety of festive excursions, including visits to Christmas markets and to the idyllic halftimbered houses, as Viva Tiara cruises along the Rhine towards Mainz, Mannheim and Strasbourg, in France.

Holiday Inclusions
• Overnight Return North Sea Ferry Crossings
• 7 nights Full Board on MS Viva Tiara • Multicourse gourmet menus
• All Inclusive Drinks Package from 10ammidnight
• Wellstocked minibar in each cabin (refilled daily) • High Tea on one day
• Onboard entertainment • Frankfurt City Walk "Neue Altstadt"
• Koblenz City Walk • Mainz "Gutenberg Trail" City Walk
• Mannheim City Walk • Speyer City Walk & Brezel • Strasbourg City Tour
• Strasbourg Alsace Panorama Bus Tour • DoortoDoor Service
• Coach Travel throughout

Additional Information
Price is based on an Emerald standard cabin, upgrades to Ruby & Diamond standard cabins may be available on request. This holiday requires a full UK Passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date your holiday returns to the UK.Ferry & Hotel
Overnight Ferry & Hotel - Day 1 takes us to Hull for our overnight crossing to Rotterdam with cabin, dinner & breakfast included. On day 2 we journey to Frankfurt to board MS Viva Tiara. Your all-inclusive package entails multi-course gourmet menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, high-quality alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks served from 10am until midnight, and a free minibar in each cabin (re-filled every morning).

Frankfurt
- Your enchanting Christmas journey begins in Frankfurt, with its striking skyline. Explore the 'Neue Altstadt' adorned with holiday decor and visit one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets. Return to the ship in time for departure at 18:30, and sail along the festively adorned Rhine with a cocktail in hand.

Mannheim City Walk
Mannheim City Walk - Awake in Mannheim on day 3, known for its 18th-century Baroque Palace. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and stroll through illuminated city squares, explore the city centre and festive market, or partake in the optional Mannheim City Walk. Numerous sights along the way from the Augustaanlage to the "Electoral Palatinate Mile of Innovations" in front of the baroque palace form a fitting backdrop to the stories of Bertha Benz, who gave her husband's invention, the automobile, the decisive marketing push with her trip to Pforzheim.

Strasbourg City Tour
- Cross into France and explore the 'Christmas Capital of the World' on day 4. A sightseeing tour will guide you through the decorated town towards the UNESCO-protected Grand Ile, with its stunning Cathedral de Notre Dame and France's oldest Christmas Market. Our tour begins with a one-hour route past the most important sights, before we get off the bus and discover the famous Petite France district, which is very popular with visitors, on foot. See the covered dam bridge Barrage Vauban, which was already built in the 17th century, stroll through the cobbled streets, enjoy views of the idyllic canals and discover details on the well-preserved half-timbered houses. The narrow streets here are lined with countless cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops.

Speyer City Walk
Speyer City Walk & Brezel - On day 5 we discover the most important and beautiful sights of this 2000-year-old imperial city. Step back in time with the impressive Speyer Cathedral and its large Romanesque columned hall crypt. Enjoy the 'national baked good' of Speyer, a Brezel (pretzel) on a guided city walk.

Koblenz City Walk
Koblenz City Walk - We arrive in Koblenz on day 6. Uncover historical treasures at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. A guided city walk will lead you through the charming streets of this city, sharing stories and anecdotes about Koblenz's past and present. During the tour, you'll uncover the historical treasures that Koblenz has to offer, including impressive monuments, well-preserved buildings, and hidden gems. Stroll through the festive town as over 100 rustic stalls fill the air with scents of gingerbread, roasted almonds and mulled wine. Don't miss the Deutsches Eck, with its Kaiser Wilhelm statue.

Eltville
- Savour the morning in Eltville, a cosy town on the banks of the Rhine. Stroll through the old town past the 13th-century remnants of Electoral Castle, and visit the illuminated market square.

Mainz
- On day 8, we depart Eltville and continue to Mainz to enjoy the historical charm of the Old Town dressed up for Christmas. Get to know the most important man of the city, Johannes Gutenberg, as you pass by famous sights. Enjoy your last night on board with a Farewell Gala before returning to Frankfurt.

Overnight Ferry
Overnight Ferry - On day 9 we return to Frankfurt to disembark our floating premium hotel. We then journey back to Rotterdam, ready for an overnight crossing back to Hull. Again, dinner, breakfast and lower berth cabins are included. We disembark our overnight ferry on 10 day and return home by coach.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.

MS Viva Tiara - 4 nights
Freshly renovated in 2020, our cruise ship boasts a modern and spacious design. It has the main Riverside restaurant serving gourmet food and VIVA's Bistro, an alternative restaurant offering classic dishes. You can relax in the whirlpool on deck, treat yourself to a quiet moment in the sauna or steam bath, or challenge yourself and your opponent with a game of chess on the sun deck. After an eventful day, the panoramic lounge invites you to enjoy a drink with a beautiful view. On board entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and “themed” fun! All cabins are equipped with flatscreen TV, fully-stocked minibar (re-filled every morning), Nespresso machine, hairdryer, safe, air-conditioning and en-suite facilities. There is a lift between Ruby and Diamond Deck, however, there are 12 steps to Emerald Deck and Sun Deck.