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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 vacation?

Singular vacations
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Main characteristics
Model of the boat: River boat
Type:
Number of cabins: 45
Maximum capacity: 90 travelers
Crew members: 22

Cabin

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

Sailing itineraries

Strasbourg
From 1pm, meet at Strasbourg river station and drop off luggage on board.
Excursion included:... see+ 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. 
Activities: Includes: Visit Strasbourg's Christmas markets, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Strasbourg Mannheim Heidelberg Eberbach
Arrival in Mannheim, starting point of the included excursion to Heidelberg. Discover the town and... see+ 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. 
Activities: Includes: Tour of Heidelberg, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Eberbach Heilbronn Heidelberg
Day trip included: Heilbronn (lunch included - ~2h30 drive AR).
Departing from Eberbach, you'll... see+ 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. 
Activities: Includes: Tour of Heilbronn, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Heidelberg Speyer Strasbourg
Morning sailing to Speyer.
In the afternoon, excursion included: Speyer. Guided tour of the... see+ 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. 
Activities: Includes: Guided tour of Speyer, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Strasbourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Option to privatize the boat on request
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
The 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
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

Included
Included $73 / pers.
Included
Included

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Cat C - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat C - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat C - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat B - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat A - Double Cabin - Main Deck
  • Cat B - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
  • Cat A - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
  • Privatization
Travelers: 2
Price for 2 people:
$2,652
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