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Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise

Riviera Travel MS Oscar Wilde
Date 16th Dec 26
Nights 4 Nights
From
£1,299PP
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Arrival in Cologne
Embark onto your five-star ship. Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern bridge illuminated in Cologne, Germany Arrival in Cologne details On arrival, see 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.
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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
Return home
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
  • The Emerald (Lower) Deck, Standard Suite from £1,299pp
  • The Ruby (Middle) Deck, Standard Suite from £1,499pp
  • The Diamond (Upper) Deck, Standard Suite from £1,599pp 
  • 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:

  • 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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Background
MS Oscar Wilde
Overview
After years of painstaking research to create the most perfect vessels afloat, a new era in river cruising dawns as we introduce our brand new, state of the art, ‘all suite’ ships. Swiss operated and truly world-class, we are absolutely delighted to present the five-star MS Oscar Wilde. It is extremely difficult to convey just how extraordinary this outstanding ship really is and exactly what distinguishes it from similar vessels. It would be very easy to just say ‘luxurious’ but it’s much more than that; we have deliberately avoided the current trend for a minimalist style where you could be anywhere in the world, creating instead a unique yet exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level. Immediately striking is just how exceptionally spacious this new vessel is as you enter a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Moving inside, exceptional creativity from Europe’s finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. 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 which time after time you tell us you adore. The restaurant rivals the finest on shore establishments taking fine dining to another level complemented by delicate European porcelain, gleaming glassware and the intuitive service in which the Swiss excel. This superb vessel carries 44 in-house trained crew members serving just 169 guests (similar size vessels may carry well over 190 passengers) giving the ratio which our experience proves is concurrent with our first class service levels. Furthermore your suite will easily exceed your expectations for not only will you enjoy the most discerning décor, so too the ship’s dimensions afford the ultimate in space and comfort - a minimum 17 square metres (183 square feet), with upgrades available to ‘Superior’ and ‘Deluxe’ accommodation.
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Food & Drink

Start your morning with a full English Breakfast or opt for a lighter bite like fresh fruit and cereal. For lunch, enjoy the selection of sandwiches, burgers and pasta dishes. And don't forget dessert - there are enough options to satisfy any sweet tooth. At the end of the day, sit down to a carefully crafted four-course à la carte dinner featuring familiar dishes as well as soon-to-be favourites inspired by the destinations you visit.

Entertainment

The Diamond Deck is where you will find the very heart of the ship - the superb panoramic observation lounge and bar; a lounge in every sense of the word, complete with plenty of comfortable leather armchairs and sumptuous sofas where you can sink into warmly colourful cushions in beautiful quality fabrics with a freshly made cup of tea. A thick wool carpet feels lovely underfoot and the tasteful contemporary lighting above creates a welcoming and refined ambience, further complemented by the discreet and intuitive service resplendent of the finest five-star hotels. So just sit back with your favourite cocktail and take in the truly mesmerising view.

After a superb dinner in the restaurant perhaps it’s time for a digestif accompanied by the soothing tones of the ship’s pianist. 

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Health & Fitness

On the Emerald (lower) Deck is the fitness centre, perfect for working off all those delicious meals or for something less strenuous treat yourself to a relaxing massage. Simply put, these world-class ships, elegant and refined in the truest sense, take the idea of river cruising to another level – it really doesn’t get better than this!

Kids & Teens

Please note: there are no dedicated kids or teens facilities onboard.

Terms & Conditions
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 River Cruise
MS Oscar Wilde
16th Dec 26
4 Nights
From
£1,299PP
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