New Year Cruise on the Romantic Rhine – MS Serenade 1
New Year Cruise on the Romantic Rhine – MS Serenade 1
New Year Cruise on the Romantic Rhine – MS Serenade 1
7 Days Starting in Belgium and ending in Cologne, Germany
Visiting: Belgium, Cologne, Andernach, Boppard, Koblenz
Tour operator:
Tour code:
c-tbc9
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Make this New Year one to remember with a spectacular cruise aboard the MS Serenade 1! We’ll meander along the romantic waters of the Rhine and walk the cobbled streets of quaint riverside towns, before reaching the beautiful city of Koblenz where the festive atmosphere really sets in with our fantastic party – expect delicious festive foods and exciting entertainment! Whether you’re travelling alone, with a partner, or as part of a group, by the time the clock strikes midnight you’ll be celebrating with friends against the unique backdrop of the Rhine valley.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dec 27 Arrive In Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Dec 28 Travel To Cologne
Location: Cologne
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We travel to Cologne. Enjoy time to explore the capital of the Rhineland and wander the Old Town. See the awe-inspiring Dom and relax in one of the many beer halls, enjoying the local Kölsch beer.
Later, we join our cruise ship.
Day 3 : Dec 29 Cologne To Andernach
Location: Cologne, Andernach
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we sail to Andernach, an attractive walled town with a pretty riverside promenade. During the afternoon, you can join our optional excursion to the picturesque town of Winningen for some wine tasting. Here, you can sample delicious local wines and find out all about the cultivation and origin of the grapes and how they are made into wine.
Day 4 : Dec 30 Boppard
Location: Boppard
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax aboard our ship this morning and enjoy the passing scenery as we cruise towards Boppard, where you have the afternoon at leisure to explore. Once a Roman fort, Boppard is made up of lively squares and quiet lanes where traces of its early Roman heritage are evident. Enjoy a relaxing stroll or indulge in a glass or two of some of the best wines the Middle Rhine has to offer.
Day 5 : New Year’S Eve Boppard To Koblenz
Location: Boppard, Koblenz
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we set sail for Koblenz where you are free to explore the quaint lanes and atmospheric squares, filled with beautiful old buildings.
Alternatively, you can join our optional excursion taking in panoramic views of the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge on a round-trip cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Be sure to pack your glad rags for tonight’s highlight, our wonderful New Year’s Eve gala dinner and party. Enjoy atmospheric Koblenz as fireworks light up the sky and we celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
Day 6 : New Year’S Day Koblenz To Cologne
Location: Cologne, Koblenz
Accommodation Name: MS Serenade 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Happy New Year! This morning we continue our course down the Rhine, arriving into Cologne during the early afternoon. This beautiful city is the largest on the Rhine and is dominated by its cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece which hovers above the rooftops. You are free to explore this vibrant city at leisure before we enjoy our final dinner and a relaxing evening aboard our ship.
Day 7 : Jan 2 Return Home
Location: Cologne
Meals Included: Breakfast
We bid farewell to our captain and crew this morning before returning home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for five nights on a full-board basis aboard the MS Serenade 1.
Overnight stay in Belgium will be in a city-style hotel.
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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