All of our Leger Christmas
Markets Holidays have been discounted from their brochure
prices. Group Travel Available - contact
us for details.
Magical
Markets of the Rhine Valley
featuring Cologne and Rüdesheim Coach
Holidays 5 Days - 7.5% Discount
Spend time exploring the
Drosselgasse in Rüdesheim, the Romerplatz in Frankfurt and
the Altstadt in Cologne for a truly memorable Christmas market
experience!
Why European
Christmas markets have been so popular for over 700 years
Your Guide... Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim is home of the
quaint Drosselgasse, lined with traditional German bars and
shops. Enjoy the festive treats on offer at the market stalls
and, while you’re here, why not sample a traditional Rüdesheim
coffee?
Magical
Markets of the Rhine Valley - Itinerary
DAY 1: To Belgium
for an overnight stay.
DAY 2: Cologne (included) We head
into Germany and travel to the grand city of Cologne to
see the Christmas markets. There is also plenty of entertainment
on offer as Christmas approaches, with a variety of markets,
Christmas concerts, nativity scene displays and a huge temporary
ice rink. After time in the city, continue to your hotel
in the Rhine Valley for a three-night stay. B,D
DAY 3:
Rhine Valley (included), Rhine Cruise (optional)
We enjoy an excursion to the majestic Rhine Valley, visiting
many of the riverside villages and towns in this picturesque
area of Germany. Enjoy an optional cruise along the River
Rhine, before spending time at the Christmas market in Rüdesheim.
The festively decorated Christmas stalls offer handmade
arts and crafts, many created right in front of you, such
as candles, decorations and wood figures. Of course, festive
dishes from the region, and the famous mulled wine, will
also be available. B,D
DAY 4:
Frankfurt-am-Main (optional) The Frankfurt
Christmas Market is one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful.
The decorated stalls and historical backdrop of the Romerberg
and St. Paul’s Square make this a Christmas experience you’ll
never forget. B,D
DAY 5:
To Calais
then return home.
Included Meals: B=Breakfast,
D=Dinner
Your Hotels
You’ll stay for three
nights at the 3-star Hotel Alte Bauernschänke in charming
Assmannshausen in the Rhine Valley. The hotel is typically
Rhineland in style, with an atmosphere to match. There’s a
lift, restaurant and large bar area. All bedrooms have T.V.,
telephone and safe. Due to demand, the Hotel Unter den Linden
and the Rheinhotel Lamm will also be used. Both are 3-star
hotels in Assmannshausen. Entertainment will take place in
the ‘Bauernschänke’ during your stay in Assmannshausen. Overnight
stay in Belgium will be in a city-style hotel.
Please Note: on dates marked R the itinerary will operate
in reverse (reverse itinerary dates have 2 x dinners in Assmannshausen).
The last night will be in Belgium on a bed and breakfast basis.
Silver
Service Departure Dates & Prices 2008 tour ref 5MGAV
Leger
Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price
in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T5501 + Tour Code
Tel Leger Reservations
on 0845 458 5604
November
24 R
£317 £294
December
1R, 3
£323 £299
November
26
£317 £294
December
8R, 10
£323 £299
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement
£69 • Travel
insurance from £29.95.
