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Revel in the magic of the holidays in Germany and France on a seven-night Rhine River cruise. Celebrate yuletide traditions in festive, cozy markets aglow with twinkling lights and good cheer and overflowing with handmade treasures. Savor the uplifting sounds of carolers and bells and the scent of fresh pine and roasted chestnuts. Visit Heidelberg’s castle and enjoy a special musical performance in the romantic old town.
You’ll also admire Cologne’s spectacular cathedral and stroll through Freiburg, a vibrant university city. In the ports of Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim and Düsseldorf, choose excursions that fit your interests, such as wine tastings, culinary tours or cultural experiences. Aboard your exclusively chartered, first-class ship, take in the scenic beauty of the Rhine Gorge and sip warm, spicy Glühwein. This heartwarming journey includes an ample meal plan with wine and beer at lunch and dinner.
There is no supplement for solo travelers.
Day 2 - Zürich, Switzerland | Basel
Day 3 - Breisach, Germany | Freiburg | Personalize Your Journey
Day 4 - Strasbourg, France | Personalize Your Journey
Day 5 - Mannheim, Germany | Heidelberg
Day 6 - Rüdesheim | Personalize Your Journey | Rhine Gorge
Day 7 - Cologne
Day 8 - Düsseldorf
Day 9 - Depart for home city
Base Price: $3,840, per person for Category E cabin
- No single supplement fee for solo travelers, limited availability
- Airfare additional
- VAT/Port included in pricing
Discounts available:
- Save $250 per person with Special Savings, through March 25, 2025.
- Save $500 person with Full Payment Discount*, through Aug. 7, 2025.
- *Must pay in full at the time of booking to receive discount
Inclusions:
- 7 nights aboard the first-class MS Amadeus Imperial.
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
- See brochure for full details.
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
- Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
- Phone: (877) 962-3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
- Email: travel@unc.edu
- All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received.
- If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
- If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email. This information must be provided in order to hold a room.