New Year Rhine Cruise
Enjoy New Year’s Eve celebrations on this cheap week-long river cruise of the Rhine for 0ver-50s travellers, taking you through historic German towns, including Bonn, the birthplace of Beethoven. Enjoy the celebrations and sociable atmosphere on board Spirit of the Rhine as you toast in the New Year in delightful Boppard, where the sky will alight with a colourful fireworks display.
Look forward to an included trip to Koblenz, which spreads across the banks of the Rhine and Moselle, and a visit to historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress along the way. Your journey concludes in the vibrant city of Cologne, where an included tour will reveal the city’s countless attractions, such as the imposing twin-spired Gothic cathedral.
Your Tour Includes
TRAVEL
VIP door-to-door travel service from anywhere on the UK mainland
Included travel insurance
Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry
ACCOMMODATION
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
All gratuities on board
EXPERIENCES
Visit to Bonn: Birthplace of Beethoven
Koblenz and Ehrenbreinstein Fortress
Tour of Cologne
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
Day 1 UK - Cologne - Bonn
Travel by coach and Eurotunnel to Cologne. Embark Spirit of the Rhine and then enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner on board this evening. Your ship sets sail for Bonn, arriving late this evening.
Day 2 Bonn
This morning you’ll set off on an included tour of one of Germany's oldest cities and its provisional capital city between 1949 and 1990.
Spirit of the Rhine departs early this evening for an overnight cruise to Cochem.
Day 3 Cochem - Bernkastel-Kues
Arrive in Cochem early this morning and spend the day exploring this charming town that sits on the banks of the Moselle – perhaps pay a visit on an optional excursion this afternoon.
Depart Cochem late this afternoon and arrive in Bernkastel-Kues late this evening.
Day 4 Bernkastel-Kues - Tries-Karden
Spend the morning at leisure in Bernkastel-Kues.
This afternoon Spirit of the Rhine continues along the Moselle to Tries-Karden, arriving in the late evening and mooring overnight.
Day 5 Tries-Karden - Boppard
Your cruise continues to Boppard, located in the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge. Arriving in the afternoon you’ll have the opportunity to join an optional visit to the ruins of Rheinfels Castle and St Goar or instead, join an optional wine tasting excursion.
Tonight bid farewell to 2021 with mulled wine and a New Year’s Eve party on board, and enjoy the spectacular fireworks that light up the river at the stroke of midnight.
Day 6 Boppard - Koblenz
Depart Boppard this morning and cruise the short distance to Koblenz, where your ship will moor for the rest of the day and overnight, giving you plenty of time to explore.
Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Day 7 Koblenz - Cologne - Düsseldorf
Sail from Koblenz early this morning, arriving in Cologne late this morning.
Spend the afternoon discovering the city’s historic attractions during an included excursion in the company of a knowledgeable guide who will point out the highlights.
Spirit of the Rhine will sail towards Düsseldorf during dinner and will moor there overnight.
Day 8 Düsseldorf - UK
Disembark Spirit of the Rhine and return journey to the UK.
