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Discover the magical ambience of Germany’s traditional Christmas markets with their host of unique, inspired gift ideas, plus the stunning Rhineland in its wintry splendour. Cruise through the world famous and dramatic Rhine Gorge before arriving in the renowned wine town of Rüdesheim. Spend the afternoon wandering the Christmas markets of this charming spot. Explore Koblenz, dramatically situated at the confluence of the Rhine & Moselle Rivers, on a guided tour with free time to browse its lovely Christmas market. Discover Bonn on a guided tour of Germany’s historic former capital before arriving back in Cologne, where the rest of the day is free to discover one (or all) of its seven Christmas markets.
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Arrive at the airport for your flight to Düsseldorf or Cologne, or take the Eurostar to Brussels from London St Pancras International. On arrival, transfer by coach to your five-star cruise ship moored in historic Cologne, whose skyline is dominated by the spires of its magnificent cathedral. The dedicated English-speaking crew welcomes you on board and helps you to your cabin. After settling into your spacious and tastefully furnished accommodation, there’s time to familiarise yourself with this splendid ship.
Day 2 - Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim
To really get in the Christmas mood, nothing beats waking up on board to find you’re already cruising through an entrancing winter wonderland. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning and relax on board while a kaleidoscope of riverside views drifts by in all their seasonal glory. Wrap up warm and take to the deck for an invigorating breath of frosty air as we pass through the outstandingly beautiful Rhine Gorge, where the river flows a little faster, the vineyard-covered valley sides are steeper and ruined castles sit atop rocky crags. Tales of mysterious happenings here have been passed down over the generations, most famously of all the legend of the Lorelei – the maiden said to have enticed sailors onto the rocks with her irresistible songs. The festive period is a magical time to visit this picturesque part of Germany, and no country does it better. The historic Yuletide markets here are the ideal places to soak up the spellbinding atmosphere while seeking out unusual presents for friends and family back home.
Day 3 - Rhine Gorge & Koblenz
During breakfast the ship effortlessly glides out of port as we commence a spectacular morning’s cruising. One of the cruise highlights will be our return passage through the magnificent Rhine Gorge so have your camera at the ready to capture some of the most stunning river views, as the captain skilfully navigates our passage between the narrow valley sides that tower above. As we arrive in the historic city of Koblenz, dramatically located at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle, take in the views over another delicious lunch in the ship’s restaurant.
Day 4 - Bonn & Cologne
Rising refreshed, after breakfast there’s the opportunity to learn more about this fascinating city, which served as the capital of the West German state from 1949-1990, until the reunification of Germany which restored Berlin as the country’s capital. Whilst it lost the battle to retain the parliament, Bonn still holds the status of a secondary governmental seat, so many government ministries and public bodies still have their headquarters here. But behind its official facade lies a historic and fascinating city and this morning you will enjoy a guided tour of the main sights around the old town, centred around its two spacious squares. See the city’s most prominent landmark, the soaring spire of the huge Romanesque minster, one of the oldest churches in the country and the attractive pastel pink Rococo old town hall, with its gleaming silver and gold trim, from where an endless list of politicians throughout the decades have appeared on its sweeping staircase.
Day 5 - Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your return flight or to Brussels to connect with the Eurostar service to London St Pancras International.
Emily Brontë is one of Riviera Travel’s new ‘all suite’ ships. Launched in 2017 she offers excellent standards of accommodation consistent with Scylla’s (the ship operator) other 5 star ships. Standard Suites are large at 183 ft² with floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail on the middle and upper decks. Suites on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 172 ft² and feature high level windows. 6 Superior Suites and 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites are available on each ship at 247 ft² and 269 ft² respectively. Deluxe Balcony Suites, located on the upper deck, also feature a small private balcony. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 176 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with first class service levels. An outstanding ship it would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that, a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. A spacious new vessel as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout, including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising.
* Payable locally.
88 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172 – 269 ft² or indulge even more in one of the 6 Superior suites or 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites. Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Oscar Wilde is one of Riviera Travel’s new ‘all suite’ ships. Launched in 2017 she offers excellent standards of accommodation consistent with Scylla’s (the ship operator) other 5 star ships. Standard Suites are large at 183 ft² with floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail on the middle and upper decks. Suites on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 172 ft² and feature high level windows. 6 Superior Suites and 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites are available on each ship at 247 ft² and 269 ft² respectively. Deluxe Balcony Suites, located on the upper deck, also feature a small private balcony. An outstanding ship it would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that, a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. A spacious new vessel as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout, including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising.
* Payable locally.
88 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172 – 269 ft² or indulge even more in one of the 6 Superior suites or 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites. Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Geoffrey Chaucer is one of Riviera Travel’s new ‘all suite’ ships. Launched in 2020 she offers excellent standards of accommodation consistent with Scylla’s (the ship operator) other 5 star ships. Standard Suites are large at 183 ft² with floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail on the middle and upper decks. Suites on the lower deck are slightly smaller at 172 ft² and feature high level windows.
6 Superior Suites and 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites are available on each ship at 247 ft² and 269 ft² respectively. Deluxe Balcony Suites, located on the upper deck, also feature a small private balcony. An outstanding ship it would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that, a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level.
A spacious new vessel as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above.
The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout, including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious colour schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising.
* Payable locally.
88 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172 – 269 ft² or indulge even more in one of the 6 Superior suites or 4 Deluxe Balcony Suites. Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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Dec 1 | Oscar Wilde | Cologne | £1209 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1209 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1209 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1609 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1409 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1609 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1609 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £1909 |
Dec 2 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Cologne | £1209 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1209 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1209 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1609 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1409 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1609 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1609 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £1909 |
Dec 5 | Oscar Wilde | Cologne | £1209 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1209 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1209 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1609 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1409 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1609 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1609 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £1909 |
Dec 6 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Cologne | £1159 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1159 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1159 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1359 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £1859 |
Dec 9 | Oscar Wilde | Cologne | £1159 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1159 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1159 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1359 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £1859 |
Dec 10 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Cologne | £1159 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1159 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1159 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1359 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £1859 |
Dec 13 | Oscar Wilde | Cologne | £1159 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1159 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1159 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1359 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £1859 |
Dec 14 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Cologne | £1159 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1159 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1159 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1359 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1559 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £1859 |
Dec 17 | Oscar Wilde | Cologne | £1109 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1109 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1109 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1509 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1309 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1509 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1509 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £1809 |
Dec 18 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Cologne | £1109 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1109 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1109 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1509 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1309 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1509 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1509 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £1809 |
Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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Dec 1 | Oscar Wilde | Cologne | £1149 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1149 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2149 |
Dec 2 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Cologne | £1149 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1149 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2149 |
Dec 3 | George Eliot | Cologne | £1149 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £1149 | ||
Lower Deck | Superior Suite | 183 ft², Fixed Windows | £1349 | ||
Middle Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 253 ft², Outside Balcony | £2149 |
Dec 5 | Oscar Wilde | Cologne | £1149 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1149 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2149 |
Dec 6 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Cologne | £1149 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1149 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2149 |
Dec 7 | George Eliot | Cologne | £1149 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £1149 | ||
Lower Deck | Superior Suite | 183 ft², Fixed Windows | £1349 | ||
Middle Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 253 ft², Outside Balcony | £2149 |
Dec 9 | Oscar Wilde | Cologne | £1149 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1149 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2149 |
Dec 10 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Cologne | £1149 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1149 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2149 |
Dec 11 | George Eliot | Cologne | £1149 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £1149 | ||
Lower Deck | Superior Suite | 183 ft², Fixed Windows | £1349 | ||
Middle Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1449 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1849 | ||
Upper Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1649 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1949 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 253 ft², Outside Balcony | £2149 |
Dec 13 | Oscar Wilde | Cologne | £1099 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1099 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1399 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2099 |
Dec 14 | Geoffrey Chaucer | Cologne | £1099 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1099 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1399 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £2099 |
Dec 15 | George Eliot | Cologne | £1099 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £1099 | ||
Lower Deck | Superior Suite | 183 ft², Fixed Windows | £1299 | ||
Middle Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1399 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², French Balcony | £1599 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 194 ft², French Balcony | £1899 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 253 ft², Outside Balcony | £2099 |
Dec 17 | Oscar Wilde | Cologne | £999 | Cabin Upgrades |
Lower Deck | Cabin | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £999 | ||
Middle Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1299 | ||
Middle Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1699 | ||
Upper Deck | Suite | 183 ft², French Balcony | £1499 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Stern Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1699 | ||
Upper Deck | Superior Suite | 247 ft², French Balcony | £1799 | ||
Upper Deck | Deluxe Balcony Suite | 269 ft², Outside Balcony | £1999 |
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of single cabins available on all decks, at the relevant supplement. The price includes full board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day; if you choose to travel with us on any of the full day excursions by coach, a packed lunch will be provided. Anyone choosing to stay on the ship may of course have lunch in the restaurant; morning/afternoon tea and coffee; all visits and excursions as mentioned in the brochure, airport transfers, coach travel as mentioned, travel to and from port of embarkation and the services of a Riviera Travel Tour Manager. Solo Occupancy On the lower deck there are a limited number of standard cabins available for single occupancy without a supplement. For other cabins the sole occupancy price is twice the per person rate less £200.
Riviera Travel’s river cruises have caused a bit of a revolution in the UK market, selling more river cruises in the UK than any other river cruise line. A range of brand-new classically-styled ships have impressed with their high standards for the price. Riviera’s 30 years of land-touring experience have carried into their river cruise excursions, providing good value off-ship experiences. Whilst some may require higher levels of inclusions and finer dining, Riviera’s river cruises deliver consistently high standards for their loyal UK customers.