New Year Inclusive Danube River Cruise
Celebrate the New Year travelling through historic German cities on this excellent value 0ver-50s seasonal river cruise of the Danube and Main, and welcome in the New Year aboard Spirit of the Danube. Cruise the Main and Rhine, stopping to explore the attractions of Nuremberg, Frankfurt and Cologne during included sightseeing tours. Contrast the medieval landmarks of Nuremberg and gothic architecture of Cologne cathedral with the modern skyscrapers of Frankfurt. Ring in the New Year with celebrations on board Spirit of the Danube as she cruises towards Koblenz, home to the 19th-century Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Your Tour Includes
TRAVEL
VIP door-to-door travel service from anywhere on the UK mainland
Included travel insurance
Return flights and transfers
ACCOMMODATION
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
All gratuities on board
EXPERIENCES
Cruise Host
Nuremberg city tour
Frankfurt city tour
Cologne city tour
FOOD & DRINK
20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Drinks reception and Captain’s dinner
27/12/2022 UK - Munich - Regensburg
Fly to Munich and transfer to Regensburg (a journey of approximately one hour and 20 minutes) to embark Spirit of the Danube.
Enjoy dinner on board as your ship begins the overnight journey towards Nuremberg.
28/12/2022 Nuremberg
This afternoon you arrive in the historic Bavarian city of Nuremberg where you can admire the elegant architecture and major sights during an included tour, from its medieval beginnings to the present. Once famous for the manufacture of toys, it achieved infamy in the 20th century as the setting for the notorious Nazi rallies, and later for the war crimes trials of 1945-46.
You sail from Nuremberg early this evening and continue towards Bamberg.
29/12/2022 Bamberg
Arrive in Bamberg early this morning. This UNESCO World Heritage city is characterised by quaint streets lined with historic buildings. Take in the town's well-preserved medieval treasures on an optional morning tour, including the cathedral and the quirky historic town hall, set in the centre of a bridge.
Set sail towards Frankfurt at lunch time.
30/12/2022 River cruising
Spend the day relaxing on board as Spirit of the Danube sails along the River Main towards Frankfurt.
31/12/2022 Frankfurt
You arrive in Frankfurt this afternoon and will set off on an included tour of the city where the glass skyscrapers of the modern centre contrast with the timber-framed buildings that line the main square of the Old Town. Highlights include St Paul's Church, the seat of the first freely elected German parliament and the Gothic-style Catholic Emperor's Cathedral, where the German kings and the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were crowned between 1356 and 1792.
Welcome in the New Year with a fireworks display in Frankfurt before rejoining your ship and sailing through the night.
01/01/2023 Koblenz
Arrive during lunch in Koblenz where an optional excursion visits 19th-century Ehrenbreitstein Fortress this afternoon.
Spirit of the Danube sets sail for Cologne late this evening.
02/01/2023 Cologne
Awaken in Cologne, Germany's cultural capital where you can see some of the city’s attractions during an included sightseeing coach tour.
The Gothic cathedral, started in 1248 to house the relics of the three Magi, wasn’t completed until 1880! It houses the shrine to Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar – now among the patron saints of Cologne – behind its high altar. See the Altstadt, or old town, which has been sensitively restored to it's pre-World War Two glory, the towers of Gross St Martin, the elaborate town hall and Gothic cathedral. Then set off on foot to get a closer look as you stroll along the cobbled lanes and squares, such as the Alter Markt.
Depart this evening and cruise to Düsseldorf, arriving later tonight.
03/01/2023 Düsseldorf - UK
Disembark Spirit of the Danube and travel to Düsseldorf Airport (a journey of around 30 minutes) for your return flight to the UK.
