Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise for Solo Travelers

Dec 18 - 22, 2026

Cruise through the world famous and dramatic Rhine Gorge before arriving in the renowned wine town of Rüdesheim and spending the afternoon wandering this charming spot, followed by an onboard folklore show this evening featuring traditional music and storytelling. Discover Bonn on a guided tour of Germany’s historic former capital with free time to browse its lovely Christmas market and after an excellent Chef’s dinner on board, you may choose to return to the markets to experience their magical evening glow. Arriving back in Cologne, explore the old town on a guided orientation tour, then the rest of the day is free to discover one (or all) of its seven Christmas markets.

Itinerary

Trip Details
1. Choose your cabin
Fri, Dec 18: Cologne, Germany
1. Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise for solo travellers
2. Cologne
Sat, Dec 19: Rüdesheim, Germany
1. Rüdesheim
Sun, Dec 20: Koblenz, Germany
1. Koblenz
Mon, Dec 21: Cologne, Germany
1. Cologne
Tue, Dec 22: Cologne, Germany
1. Cologne

Full Itinerary

Pricing Details
What is included in the price?
Prices are per person, based on one person in a cabin for sole occupancy.
- Full board during your cruise from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day
- Free drinks package
- Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
- Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
- All visits and excursions as mentioned
- Coach travel as mentioned
- English-speaking expert guides
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge
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.