EDWARDS COACHES
Rhine Christmas Market Cruise - A-ROSA
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Enjoy a fantastic cruise aboard the A-ROSA AQUA, offering a casual deluxe way of cruising the Rhine on a fabulous All Inclusive package. The itinerary visits some of the best Christmas markets in Germany, such as Rűdesheim where the market takes centre stage in this charming riverside town and in Frankfurt and Mainz, you can explore the old towns while experiencing the wonderful festive atmosphere. With mooring points in the centre of each port it is easy to visit the markets independently.
A-ROSA AQUA
The A-ROSA AQUA offers the ultimate in comfort and luxury for guests to take in the passing scenery. There are 99 outside cabins with a maximum of 202 passengers on four decks. It is an international ship with an international Cruise Director and all announcements are also made in English.
• Spacious sun deck with recliners and awnings • Reception area • Restaurant • Outdoor restaurant • Free Wi-Fi • Bar • Lounge • Wine bar /day lounge • Shop • Heated outdoor whirlpool • Putting green • Gym • Spa relaxation area • Fully air conditioned • Cabins have queen sized beds with a fixed frame that can be made into twins on the same bed frame with 2 separate mattresses, shower and toilet • For more details, please speak to one of our Travel Advisors • Upgraded cabins on request
Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.
Tour highlights
- Executive coach travel
- Short sea crossings
- 1 overnight dinner, bed & breakfast overnight accommodation
- 4 nights buffet-style dining aboard the A-ROSA AQUA (breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking showcasing local produce and regional flavours)
- Choice of wines, prosecco, beers, soft drinks and speciality teas/coffees served from 11am til midnight – brands as advertised on arrival
- Option to upgrade to ‘Plus Drinks Package’ with an extended choice of spirits, cocktails and long drinks
Further highlights
Your itinerary
In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.
Day 1
TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL
Following our Channel crossing to Calais we complete the journey to our overnight dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation. (D)
Day 2
FROM OVERNIGHT HOTEL TO COLOGNE
We continue our journey where we embark the A-ROSA AQUA, our home for the next 4 nights. We depart this evening and sail through the night. (B,D)
Day 3
RÜDESHEIM & MAINZ CHRISTMAS MARKETS
In the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site lies the picturesque town of Rüdesheim. The Christmas market here is very special, called the Christmas Market of Nations there are over 120 stalls representing the Christmas traditions from 12 nations and is held in the heart of the historic Old Town on the Market Square. You have the whole day here to explore this charming town. We set sail in the late afternoon arriving in Mainz where you will also have several hours to visit the Christmas market that take place in the heart of the city. (B, L, D)
Day 4
FRANKFURT CHRISTMAS MARKET
Enjoy a full day in Frankfurt to explore the Christmas market, one of the oldest and most significant markets in Germany due to its sheer size. There are several locations around the city with quirkier markets alongside the traditional markets like the one at Römerberg and St Paul's Square as well as a huge Christmas tree. (B,L,D)
Day 5
LORELEI VALLEY & KOBLENZ
This morning we pass through the Lorelei Valley and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Middle Rhine Valley before arriving in Koblenz by mid afternoon. Here you can enjoy some time to stroll through the festively decorated city centre and see the city's largest Advent calendar on Jesuitenplatz as well as numerous stalls on the Christmas market selling traditional gifts and delicious food and drink whose scents fill the air. (B,L,D)
Day 6
FROM COLOGNE
After disembarking we travel to Calais for the return sea crossing and complete the journey home. (B)
Your accommodation
Planned hotels or ships as published by Edwards Coaches. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.
Published hotel information
ALL INCLUSIVE ON BOARD
Enjoy a fantastic cruise aboard the A-ROSA AQUA, offering a casual deluxe way of cruising the Rhine on a fabulous All Inclusive package. The itinerary visits some of the best Christmas markets in Germany, such as Rűdesheim where the market takes centre stage in this charming riverside town and in Frankfurt and Mainz, you can explore the old towns while experiencing the wonderful festive atmosphere. With mooring points in the centre of each port it is easy to visit the markets independently.
A-ROSA AQUA
The A-ROSA AQUA offers the ultimate in comfort and luxury for guests to take in the passing scenery. There are 99 outside cabins with a maximum of 202 passengers on four decks. It is an international ship with an international Cruise Director and all announcements are also made in English.
• Spacious sun deck with recliners and awnings • Reception area • Restaurant • Outdoor restaurant • Free Wi-Fi • Bar • Lounge • Wine bar /day lounge • Shop • Heated outdoor whirlpool • Putting green • Gym • Spa relaxation area • Fully air conditioned • Cabins have queen sized beds with a fixed frame that can be made into twins on the same bed frame with 2 separate mattresses, shower and toilet • For more details, please speak to one of our Travel Advisors • Upgraded cabins on request
What’s included
- Executive coach travel
- Short sea crossings
- 1 overnight dinner, bed & breakfast overnight accommodation
- 4 nights buffet-style dining aboard the A-ROSA AQUA (breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking showcasing local produce and regional flavours)
- Choice of wines, prosecco, beers, soft drinks and speciality teas/coffees served from 11am til midnight – brands as advertised on arrival
- Option to upgrade to ‘Plus Drinks Package’ with an extended choice of spirits, cocktails and long drinks
- Delicious afternoon tea served daily
- In cabin drinks service during bar opening hours
- Regular evening entertainment including DJ, music and occasional local artists and guest speakers
- Central docking locations in many of Europe’s most vibrant cities, charming towns and natural gems
- Complimentary SPA-ROSA access including sauna, relaxation room, gym and pool or whirlpool (optional treatments available at a charge)
- Bathrobe and slippers available from reception
- Mineral water available on board
- Porterage from coach to cabin
- Admire the Christmas Market of Nations in Rüdesheim
- Explore the Christmas market in Mainz
- Visit Frankfurt Christmas market, one of the oldest in Germany
- Pass through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Middle Rhine Valley
- Admire the Christmas market in Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest cities
Dates & prices
Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.
Possible coach joining points
Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.
- Cardiff Gate Services — Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
- Cardiff West Services — Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
- Clackett Lane Services — Clackett Lane Services, TN16 2ER (Anticlock)
- Dyffryn Depot Swansea — Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet, SA6 8QG
- Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT — Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
- Extra Services Cobham EB — Extra Services Cobham Eastbound, M25 Jct 10-9
- Leigh Delamare Eastbound — Leigh Delamare Services Eastbound Before J17
- Magor Services NP26 3YL — Magor Service Coach Park
- Maidstone Services — Maidstone Services, Junction 8 - M20
- Membury Services EB — Membury Services Eastbound (M4 J15/14) RG17 7TZ
- Neath - Railway — Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
- Newport RAILWAY STATION — Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
- Port Talbot Customs — Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
- Pyle Cross — Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
- Reading Services — Reading Services, Junction 11-12, RG30 3UQ
- Sarn SERVICES — Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY
- Stop 24 Svcs (M20 J11) — Stop 24 (Westenhanger) Services (M20 J11)
Pickup points vary by departure. We will confirm your joining point, time and any supplement before booking.
1 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.
| Departure | Departure point | Duration | Room basis | Price per person | Status |
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| 5 December 2027 | Coach joining point — confirm with us Edwards Holidays is a South Wales based operator offering pickups all along the M4 Corridor and at the port of Dover. | 6 days | Two sharing | Supplier price £969
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