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Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets

Riviera Travel MS Riviera Resplendence
Date 5th Dec 26
Nights 4 Nights
From
£1,499PP
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1
Arrival in Cologne
Embark onto your five-star ship.
2
Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim
Sail through the famous Rhine Gorge on our way to Rüdesheim, where you can choose between two afternoon activities.
3
Rhine Gorge & Bonn
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge once more, arriving in Bonn for a guided tour. Afterwards explore the festive markets.
4
Cologne
Sail back to Cologne where we learn more about the old town on a guided walk, then you are free to explore the many Christmas markets.
5
Cologne
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
  • The Emerald (Lower) Deck, Double cabin £1,499pp
  • The Diamond (Upper) Deck, double cabin from £1,949pp
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package
  • 4 nights on board a five-star ship
  • Return flights & transfers
  • 5 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host
  • All port charges
  • All additional taxes
  • Checked luggage
Highlights:

  • 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. 
  • Enjoy visits to Christmas markets, including Rüdesheim, Bonn and Cologne.
  • Explore Rüdesheim, the quintessential Rhine village with crooked houses sloping down from wooded hillsides.
  • Discover the former capital of West Germany and the birthplace of Beethoven, Bonn, on a guided tour.
  • See Cologne’s old town on a guided walk before free time to explore more than 160 festive stalls at the Cathedral Christmas market or one of the many other markets dotted across the city.
  • Sample a glass of warming Glühwein sailing through the stunning Rhine Gorge, and enjoy a Rhenish folklore show on board.

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MS Riviera Resplendence
Overview

The brand-new MS Riviera Resplendence provides the perfect balance of contemporary and cosy, with some of our biggest-ever suites.

Life on board the 135-metre MS Riviera Resplendence feels airy and light with split-level lounge and dining in the main restaurant and the floor-to-ceiling French balconies available in over 80% of cabins and suites. On the Diamond deck, the Grand Suites are an impressive 32 square metres and feature separate living and sleeping space as well as a full balcony. They're some of our largest suites yet! And, at 24 square metres, our Superior Suites feel luxuriously spacious too.

Our brand-new ship features all the facilities you'd expect to find in a boutique hotel. The main restaurant takes fine dining to another level, complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. On board are two additional, speciality restaurants, which offer a more intimate dining experience and showcase a delicious array of local flavours. You'll never go hungry on board!

Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Resplendence is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme. So, you can lay back, relax and enjoy that cocktail on the Sun Deck guilt-free knowing your holiday will have a minimised impact on the peaceful natural landscapes we cruise through, protecting the world we love exploring for future generations to enjoy.

A small number of bicycles are available on board for our guests. Please enquire at the reception desk for information.

MS Riviera Resplendence
MS Riviera Resplendence - Main Restaurant MS Riviera Resplendence - Mosaic MS Riviera Resplendence - Riverview Kitchen
Food & Drink

Get ready for the day's adventure with a buffet breakfast in the main dining room with hot and cold options. Onboard MS Riviera Resplendence you have three dining options for lunch and dinner. The main restaurant offers a buffet lunch and a four-course à la carte dinner. The Riverview Kitchen - available at no extra charge - takes its inspiration from a traditional grill restaurant and the Mosaic Restaurant where each course features a number of elements inspired by the rivers of Europe, paired with the perfect wine and selected by our sommelier.

Please note images shown are currently of sister ship, Riviera Radiance.

Entertainment

The Diamond Deck is home to the social hub of the ship, the Panorama Lounge and Bar. From here, you can watch the waters of one of Europe's most beautiful waterways rush by and spot the small settlements that reside on the riverbank. And, after the day's adventure, you and your sun-kissed fellow travellers will congregate here to swap stories and discuss the highlights of the day, returning after dinner to enjoy a digestif and the evening's entertainment.

Please note images shown are currently of sister ship, Riviera Radiance.

MS Riviera Resplendence - Panorama Lounge MS Riviera Resplendence - Panorama Lounge MS Riviera Resplendence - Sun Deck MS Riviera Resplendence - Cruise Director and Reception MS Riviera Resplendence - Cruise Director and Reception
MS Riviera Resplendence - Wellness Area
Health & Fitness

On the Emerald Deck is the fitness centre, perfect for working off all those delicious meals or, for something less strenuous, you could treat yourself to a relaxing massage.

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Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. Flight inclusive packages, where promoted, are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels, if any, are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost.  All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD excepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting.
Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets
MS Riviera Resplendence
5th Dec 26
4 Nights
From
£1,499PP
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