Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Moselle

Enjoy visits to the picturesque Christmas Markets dotted along the banks of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, experiencing the festivities in Cochem, Koblenz and Rüdesheim.

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New for 2026 - Prepare for an enchanting journey as we visit the magical Christmas markets of the Rhine and Moselle Valleys on this wonderful break. You’ll enjoy visits to the picturesque Christmas Markets dotted along the banks of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, experiencing the festivities in Cochem, Koblenz and Rüdesheim.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

Return ferry crossings

3 nights half board

Welcome drink / Entertainment on 1 night

Nightly Hotel Happy Hour (9pm-10pm)

Visits to Cochem, Koblenz & Rüdesheim Christmas Markets

Day 1

We depart for our ferry crossing to France, and onto our hotel in the Rhine Valley.

Day 2

Today’s excursion take us to the magnificent festive markets of Cochem, famous for its fairy tale castle and charming riverside promenade, and Koblenz, where the Christmas celebrations light up the scenic old town.

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Day 3

Explore Rüdesheim today. The Christmas market brings a distinctly festive feel to this romantic German city, whilst visitors can browse stalls featuring handcrafted gifts, glühwein and traditional German treats like stollen and roasted almonds.

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Day 4

We return home by ferry and road.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Hotel Wagner 2*, Kamp Bornhofen

Found just a short walk from the Rhine, this family-run hotel offers a spa with a sauna, hot tub, solarium and a traditional restaurant with a garden terrace and complimentary Wi-Fi. We have been working with the Wagner family for many years, and each stay guarantees a wonderful experience, with generous hospitality and a home away from home experience.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
Wi-Fi
Spa

Please note: The hotel is unsuitable for passengers with restricted mobility.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA