Visit a European Christmas market

Along the Rhine, Germany

When: From Nov 27 2009

What's on: Take a leisurely approach to festive shopping with a magical four-day cruise on the romantic Rhine. Use this floating hotel as your base for trips to the famous Christmas markets of the Mittelrhein, including Boppard, Koblenz and Cologne. There's spectacular scenery along the way, with dramatic gorges where fairytale castles cling to sheer cliffs.

Make it a break: Four-day cruises cost from £399 pp (two sharing) inc return flights and transfers, three nights' accommodation on-board with meals and a VFB tour manager. Contact AITO member VFB Holidays; 01452 716840