Rhine Valley Christmas Markets

Bundle up and get ready for a truly festive adventure as we journey to some of the most magical German towns in the Rhine Valley. Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with a warming glühwein in hand, as we journey along the Rhine to see hundreds of decorated stalls, selling wonderful, handcrafted gifts and delicious food and drink. All set to the backdrop of colourful lights and twinkling stars, with the smell of cinnamon-roasted almonds in the air. Simply Christmas!What’s Included?
IncludesReturn coach travel and ferry crossings3 nights at a selected hotel in Germany (JG3 rating) with breakfastScenic drive from Koblenz to Rüdesheim along the River RhineExcursions to Boppard, Koblenz Christmas Markets, Bacharach & Rüdesheim Christmas Markets

Itinerary
Day 1 - Journey to GermanyWe catch the ferry to Calais and journey onwards to our hotel.Day 2 - Boppard & Koblenz Christmas marketsToday we travel to Boppard, where we stop for a look around the town's magical Christmas market. Boppard's popular town centre comes alive in the Christmas season, a haven for wine lovers and Christmas market goers. After purchasing a gift or two, we head to Koblenz. Here we have time to explore the picturesque Old Town, and the Christmas market with over 130 stalls providing a variety of hand-made goods, decorations and traditional German festive food and drink to get you in the mood for the season.Day 3 - Bacharach & Rüdesheim Christmas marketsWe journey to the 'world's prettiest town,' called Bacharach perched on the bank of the River Rhine. Here we enjoy the town's narrow streets and lovely houses. Later, we travel to Rüdesheim for free time to explore the Christmas market, held in the historic Old Town. Try the hot wine or punch, sample the German delicacies and check out the local hand-crafted cuckoo clocks and toys. Experience the joy of Christmas on our last night in this magical setting.Day 4After breakfast we check out of our hotel and head back to Calais for our return ferry home.Selected Hotel (JG3 rating) Hotel
We'll stay at a selected hotel in Rüdesheim such as the Rheinstein Hotel or the Hotel Trapp. (In times of high demand other hotels & resorts may be used). Each hotel features comfortable en-suite rooms as well as a bar and restaurant.Hotel RatingsJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.