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Christmas Carols & Castles

Check out Cologne’s Cathedral Market

From Cologne’s Cathedral Market to Rudesheim’s ‘Christmas Market of Nations’, this four-night itinerary ticks off some of Germany’s best-known festive fairs.

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19th December 2025

£781

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Departure Date: 19th December 2025
Total Nights: 4 Nights
Cruise: TUI Isla
Package Type: Fly Cruise
Includes Outbound Flight
Includes Inbound Flight

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TUI river cruises

TUI river cruises offer adults-only voyages on all the major European rivers. The all-inclusive sailings come with top service and an array of tempting shore excursions. You'll be spoiled for choice!

There are currently three river cruise ships - TUI Isla, TUI Maya and TUI Skyla. All TUI vessels have capacity for a maximum of 155 guests, ensuring that there's plenty of personal space onboard.

154

Passengers

Crew

2020

Launched

12t

Tonnage

135m

Length

11m

Width

Decks

EUR

Currency

Overview

4 Night cruise
1 x Superior Cabin
Flights included
Full Board Plus Cruise

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Flight departs

Day 1

Düsseldorf

Day 2

Cologne

Cologne is a city in western Germany located across the Rhine river. It is the oldest in Germany, dating back 2000 years and is considered the region’s cultural hub. The city is known for its iconic landmark of the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral set against the reconstructed Old Town buildings. When in Old Town, visit the historic Old Town Hall and the Roman Church Great St Martin, or take time out and sit at one of the traditional breweries and enjoy the scenery around you. Historical sites such as the Roman Dionysus mosaic and the medieval Overstolzenhaus are worth a visit too. Another iconic sight in Cologne is at Hohenzollern Bridge. Here, local and tourist couples affix padlocks to the railings of the bridge and swear their loyalty to each other, they then throw the key into the Rhein to ensure everlasting love. Cologne is home to over 30 stages providing cabaret, free ensembles, theatre and dance and also celebrates its openly gay culture.

Day 3

Rüdesheim

Day 4

Koblenz

Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago.

Day 5

Düsseldorf

Day 5

Flight departs

Day 1

Flight departs

Day 1

Düsseldorf

Day 2

Cologne

Day 3

Rüdesheim

Day 4

Koblenz

Day 5

Düsseldorf

Day 5

Flight departs

Ship Details

TUI river cruises

TUI Isla

TUI Isla follows the TUI River Cruises standard of two onboard restaurants and bars. These are thrown into the mix with a please-all top deck, featuring sunbathing, lounging and activity zones.