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Exceptional stay: Christmas market cruise in the Neckar Valley

Would you like to enjoy the atmosphere of Christmas during a relaxing, exclusive and culturally rich holiday?

By Léa MLODUCHOWSKI expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat type: river boat
Number of cabins: 45
Maximum capacity: 90 travelers
Crew members: 22

Cabins

Cat A - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat B - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Cat C - Disabled persons - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Cabins may be slightly smaller and benefit from a "standard" location.
Cat A - Double Cabin - Main Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with high windows. Premium location cabins.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Strasbourg
From 1pm, meet at Strasbourg river station and drop off luggage on board.
Excursion included:... more+ Strasbourg. At 2pm, departure for a panoramic tour of Strasbourg, the Christmas capital, followed by free time to discover its famous Christmas markets. Embarkation at 6pm in Strasbourg. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail in the lounge. Dinner and evening entertainment. Sailing to Mannheim. 
Activités incluses : Visit Strasbourg's Christmas markets, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Strasbourg Mannheim Heidelberg Eberbach
Arrival in Mannheim, starting point of the included excursion to Heidelberg. Discover the town and... more+ its castle (exterior). Every artist has immortalized Heidelberg, but it was above all the German Romantics of the 19th century who made Heidelberg a myth and one of the cities of Romanticism. After a guided tour of the old town, you'll have some free time to discover the enchanting atmosphere of its Christmas market. Whether on Market Square with its large Christmas pyramid, on University Square with its ancient carousel, or on Kornmarkt with its dreamlike winter forest, a winter stroll through Heidelberg is a must. Return on board to Heidelberg.

Afternoon sailing on the Neckar to Eberbach. You'll sail past the four romantic towns of the Neckar valley: Neckargemünd, a medieval town of charming half-timbered houses dominated by the Dilsberg citadel; Neckasteinach and its four castles, including Hinterburg, once the seat of the Steinach knights, and Burg Schadeck, nicknamed the swallows' nest; Hirschhorn, with its imposing castle and Carmelite abbey; and finally Eberbach, a medieval gem magnificently situated in the heart of the Neckar valley. Free time to explore this medieval town. Located in the Neckartal-Odenwald nature park, Eberbach was founded in the 13th century and has preserved a rich cultural past.

Evening entertainment. 
Activités incluses : Tour of Heidelberg, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Eberbach Heilbronn Heidelberg
Day trip included: Heilbronn (lunch included - ~2h30 drive AR).
Departing from Eberbach, you'll... more+ reach Heilbronn, Württemberg's wine capital and former imperial city, situated on the banks of the Neckar in the heart of a magnificent landscape of woods and vineyards.
Stroll through the town center and admire the astronomical clock decorating the façade of the former town hall on the market square, St. Kilian's church with its Renaissance tower and the Deutscherhof, now a cultural center and home to the town's history museum.
At Christmas time, the town resounds with festive carols and is infused with the distinctive aromas of aniseed and cinnamon. You can admire precious handicrafts at the decorated stalls in the squares around the St. Kilian church, the town hall and the market square. Lunch in a local restaurant.
Return on board to Heidelberg. Evening at leisure. 
Activités incluses : Tour of Heilbronn, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Heidelberg Speyer Strasbourg
Morning sailing to Speyer.
In the afternoon, excursion included: Speyer. Guided tour of the... more+ historic city of Speyer. Admire the imperial Romanesque cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as sites reminiscent of the rich Jewish tradition, such as the Jewish courtyard with its mikveh (Jewish ritual bath). Then, discover Speyer's Christmas market, which welcomes you in a peaceful atmosphere on the famous Maximilianstraße, in front of the Alte Münze, with a splendid view of the cathedral.
Gala evening. Night sailing to Strasbourg. 
Activités incluses : Guided tour of Speyer, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Strasbourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Mineral water available
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Personal expenses
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Additional information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Visit Strasbourg's Christmas markets
Departure with our hostess to Strasbourg City Centre. At this time of year, the entire city is covered in garlands and Christmas decorations, especially the streets and shops. Discover the Christmas Markets on the Place Broglie and in front of the cathedral.... more+ Once the sun sets, we'll set out to admire the Christmas lights around the city near the cathedral, the Place Kléber, Carré d'Or and Place Gutenburg. Afterwards, we'll return to the ship.PLEASE NOTE Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes.Times are approximate.The order of the visits can change. 
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Tour of Heidelberg
We'll leave by coach from Mannheim to Heidelberg. Its unique charm comes from the harmonious combination of romanticism, dynamism, legend and modernity. We'll take a guided tour of the outsides of the Heidelberg Castle on foot. It is partially in ruins, and... more+ as such has inspired generations of painters and poets ever since the 18th century. They perceived the damaged castle as a testimony to the grandeur and decadence of human creations. Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland and Eichendorff celebrated the landscape surrounding the castle while many others took it as a model itself. Don't miss the geometric terraces of the Palatinate gardens, once considered the "8th world wonder”. The gardens' architect, Salomon de Caus, wanted to recreate the harmony with which city, river and hills all around intertwined. After this guided tour, you will take the coach down into the Neckarmünzplatz in the old historic city center for a guided tour on foot. You will admire the Saint-Esprit Church (exterior view) and will have some free time for shopping before taking the coach back to the boat. On the way back you will go through the city center of Mannheim, where you will find the boat.PLEASE NOTEThe access to the castle needs to climb up a 300m gradient.We cannot visit the inside of the castle at this time of year.Good walking shoes are recommended.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
included 64 € / people
Tour of Heilbronn
included
Guided tour of Speyer
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