Blend the scenic delights of the romantic Rhine with a magical New Year celebration. Enjoy four guided tours, including Rüdesheim, Cologne, Frankfurt, and Koblenz, and a spectacular New Year’s Eve gala dinner on board ship.
Relish beautifully decorated German towns and cities still basking in the glow of the festive season, and sail the spectacular Rhine Gorge before seeing in the New Year in the picturesque Rhineland town of Koblenz with its unique scenic backdrop.
This luxury cruise is the perfect post-festive present with fine wines, gourmet cuisine, and the beautiful backdrop of the Rhine River Valley clothed in its winter finery. Treat yourself to a feast for all the senses and the ultimate Christmas gift.
Explore the romantic River Rhine at one of the most atmospheric times of the year on this 5-night cruise. Visit picturesque German towns and cities dressed in their festive finery and savour fabulous river views. With five-star accommodation on board your luxury cruise ship, gourmet cuisine, fine wines, and a spectacular dinner, this is definitely the best way to bring in the New Year.
Arrive by coach in historic Cologne and transfer to your luxury cruise ship moored on the banks of the Rhine River.
Awaken to a cruise highlight, the Rhine Gorge, resplendent in its winter finery. Later, your ship moors in Rüdesheim with its pretty higgledy-piggledy houses, a delight to explore on an afternoon walking tour before an evening folklore show on board ship.
Head along the Main River to Frankfurt, a surprising blend of modern skyscrapers and medieval buildings. See the sights on a guided tour, including the charming old town, Frankfurt’s 14th-century cathedral, and Germany’s oldest museum.
Sail to Koblenz at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, a city with a rich history dating back centuries. Enjoy a guided tour of the old town before seeing in the New Year in this picturesque Rhineland city with a superb dinner on board ship.
Blow away the cobwebs with some fresh air on the Viewing Deck as your ship sails to Cologne, where a local guide awaits to take a fascinating tour of this spectacular city, including the famous cathedral. Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner in the evening.
Disembark in Cologne and transfer to the airport or railway stations for the return journey to the UK.
MS Oscar Wilde adds an elegant, outspoken, and poetic tone to your cruise, making you feel as if you’ve stepped into an adventure novel encapsulated in the very real style and comfort commonplace aboard a Riviera Travel cruise.
Welcome in the New Year on the Rhine with Crui.se
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