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Experience a magical Christmas on this fantastically festive tour including a luxurious seven-night river cruise along the Rhine. Explore the picturesque city of Düsseldorf, visit the capital of Christmas at Strasbourg, discover romantic squares in idyllic Speyer, and soak in the festive atmosphere in Mainz on this extraordinary Christmas tour.
View Dates & Book9 days from £2275
DEPARTS
Friday 19 December 2025
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Experience a fabulous river cruise along the Rhine on our new luxury Timeless Voyage
Soak in the festive atmosphere in Mainz on Christmas Eve
Spend Christmas Day aboard the luxurious MS VIVA MOMENTS
Discover the history of Düsseldorf’s Old Town on a guided tour
Explore the impressive imperial city of Speyer
Visit the capital of Christmas, Strasbourg
Stroll the charming streets of the beautiful Rhine town of Koblenz
Also included in your Tour Fare:
1 night bed, breakfast & evening meal in Düsseldorf
7 nights’ cruise aboard the luxurious MS VIVA MOMENTS
Full Board Gourmet Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks)
All Inclusive Premium Drinks (Wine, Beers, Cocktails, Spirits, Liqueurs, Soft Drinks, Juices, Water, Tea/Coffee)
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
DAY 1
Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, then onwards to Düsseldorf for our overnight stay where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.
DDAY 2
After breakfast this morning, we enjoy a guided walking tour of Düsseldorf's Old Town strolling through the picturesque alleys and learning the history of this fabulous town. This afternoon, we transfer to board the MS VIVA MOMENTS, our home for seven nights, where we settle in and enjoy our evening meal together.
B, DDAY 3
Today, we enjoy all that MS VIVA MOMENTS and river cruising has to offer as we watch the beautiful Rhine slip by passing the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Boppard as we journey towards Speyer.
B, L, DDAY 4
This morning, we wake in the historic city of Speyer and, after breakfast, we enjoy a guided tour of this remarkable imperial city. We will discover impressive facades, romantic squares, and the fantastic cathedral that towers over the city centre with time to explore the local shops before returning to the MS VIVA MOMENTS.
B, L, DDAY 5
Today, the enchanting city of Strasbourg awaits with its idyllic half-timbered houses and picturesque landmarks which we will visit on our tour of the city learning the exciting history of these famous locations. We will have plenty of photo opportunities along the way of the most important sights.
B, L, DDAY 6
It's Christmas Eve and we arrive in Mainz early in the afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the special sights, numerous monuments, delightful fountains, and spacious parks. There will be an opportunity to visit St Martins Cathedral for a Christmas service.
B, L, DDay 7
Merry Christmas! For Christmas Day, we cruise from Mainz via the picturesque town of Rüdesheim to Koblenz and, along the way, we will enjoy a Christmas programme (to be advised closer to departure) plus a delicious, locally themed Christmas lunch to celebrate the special day.
B, L, DDAY 8
It's Boxing Day in Koblenz and we enjoy a unique city walking tour to dive into the fascinating history of this beautiful Rhine town. We will wander the charming streets and squares, discover the historical treasures, and walk the picturesque banks of the Rhine. We enjoy time at leisure this afternoon, before embarking on the final leg of this wonderful cruise and enjoying our final evening meal together.
B, L, DDAY 9
We bid farewell to Düsseldorf and to Germany as we disembark and return by rail to Brussels, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.
*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described excursions are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions/changes should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
HOTELS
TBC (min. 4-star)
MS VIVA MOMENTS
The MS VIVA MOMENTS is a premium ship that combines relaxation with beautiful views and offers a cosy panorama lounge, gourmet meals served in the Riverside restaurant, a sundeck with a whirlpool and putting green plus a fitness centre including a treadmill, bike, and dumbbells. All cabins provide a private bathroom with a shower and complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, an included mini-bar, and air conditioning.
Emerald Cabin – Lower Deck – 16m2 with small panoramic windows (cannot be opened).
Ruby Cabin – Middle Deck – 16m2 with floor to ceiling French balcony.
Diamond Cabin – Upper Deck – 16m2 with floor to ceiling French balcony.
FARES
| From London St Pancras International: | |
| Standard Class rail travel to/from Germany, including Standard Eurostar | £2,275 |
| First Class rail travel to/from Germany, including Standard Premier Eurostar | £2,475 |
| Join at Düsseldorf & Leave at MS VIVA MOMENTS | £1,999 |
| Single Traveller Supplement (Ruby Only*) | £975 |
Emerald Cabin Supplement £0
Ruby Cabin Supplement £345
Diamond Cabin Supplement £470
*Single travellers will have a Ruby Cabin for sole occupancy at a total supplement of £1,320
1 night bed, breakfast & evening meal in Düsseldorf
7 nights’ cruise aboard the luxurious MS VIVA MOMENTS
Full Board Gourmet Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks)
All Inclusive Premium Drinks (Wine, Beers, Cocktails, Spirits, Liqueurs, Soft Drinks, Juices, Water, Tea/Coffee)
Eurostar and rail travel to and from Germany in the class of your choice
All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Tour Base | Tour Base (Join & Leave at Hotel) |
| London St Pancras Int | London St Pancras Int (LNE) |
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