DAY 1:
Depart early morning for our crossing around lunch time. We continue to our hotel in Kamp-Bornhofen arriving late evening, where we are met with a welcoming drink, sandwiches, tea and coffee

DAY 2:
RUDESHEIM CHRISTMAS MARKET
We visit a special market at the heart of Rüdesheim’s old town. Its tiny lanes, romantic sites and court yards exude a lovely atmosphere with enchanting ideas and glorious festivities. Artists, crafts people and vendors from five continents offer their goods, speciality gifts and customs all surrounded by the historical landscape and romance of the Middle Rhine.

DAY 3:
COCHEM
An excursion up the Mosel Valley to Cochem, a town whose foremost sight is the large Reichsburg castle. Rising high above the town, the castle’s many spires and walls stand out against the green trees.
The city’s square has pastel coloured or half timbered buildings and Baroque towers.


DAY 4:
KOBLENZ CHRISTMAS MARKET
A feature day along the historic Rhine to Koblenz. One of Germany’s oldest cities is turned into a Christmas paradise with a magical festive charm. More than 100 glittering, festive, cottage-style stands – and “Lebkuchenherzen”, traditional gingerbread hearts, a blaze of lights. mulled wine, Riesling fruit loaves as well as authentic and novel attractions in a unique atmosphere.

DAY 5:
Departing after breakfast, we head for Calais. Time permitting you can stock up on wines and spirits before your crossing back to UK and our return journey home.