Rhine Christmas Markets aboard MS Oscar Wilde
4 nights from €1,490 per person
Highlights
- Begin in Cologne, where the cathedral towers above the old town and the Christmas markets spread across the city’s historic squares.
- Sail through the Rhine Gorge, a scenic stretch of river known for steep vineyard slopes, castle ruins and riverside towns.
- Spend time in Rüdesheim, one of the Rhine’s classic wine towns, with time to choose how you explore in the afternoon.
- Join a guided tour of Bonn, Germany’s former capital, before browsing its Christmas market.
- Return to Cologne for a guided walk through the old town, then use free time to visit more of the city’s festive markets.
- Enjoy the ease of river cruising, with your cabin, dining, scenic sailing and guided visits brought together aboard MS Oscar Wilde.
MS Oscar Wilde
MS Oscar Wilde gives this Rhine Christmas market cruise a refined, intimate setting, carrying just 167 guests as the route moves between Cologne, Rüdesheim and Bonn. From the ship, you can watch the Rhine Gorge unfold through winter scenery, with castle ruins, vineyard slopes and riverside towns passing between festive stops.
Your lower deck Standard Suite has a fixed river-view window, marble bathroom with rain shower, flat screen TV with live bow camera, mini fridge, safe and tea and coffee-making facilities, giving you a comfortable place to return to after time ashore at the markets. On board, the Panorama Lounge is the main place to settle in with a drink, while dining includes buffet breakfasts, four-course waiter-served dinners, lighter options in the Bistro and 24-hour tea, coffee and pastries.
An all-inclusive drinks package is included throughout. When the weather allows, the Sun Deck gives you open-air views along the Rhine, with loungers, a splash pool, putting green and giant chess set, while the fitness room, hair salon and spa treatment room add extra comfort during the cruise.
Terms and Conditions
Economy flights from Dublin to Düsseldorf, departing 08-12-2026, with coach transfers between Düsseldorf Airport and Cologne. Four nights aboard MS Oscar Wilde in Standard Cabin 102 on the Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets river cruise, sailing from Cologne through the Rhine Gorge with visits to Rüdesheim, Bonn and Cologne. Guided tours of Bonn and Cologne’s old town, visits to Christmas markets, scenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge and a Chef’s Dinner are included. Return flights from Düsseldorf to Dublin are included. Based on two adults. Gratuities are not included.
4 nights from €1,490 per person
The Small Print
All bookings are subject to Travel Counsellors' standard booking conditions, copies of which are available on request. Travel Counsellors Ireland is licenced and bonded with the Irish Aviation Authority, licence number TA 621. We strongly recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking. Prices are per person based on the stated number of passengers sharing and are subject to availability at the time of booking.
