Dlx Nehir Gemisi MS Leonora on the Rhine River Christmas Markets with PGS
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
DLX RIVER SHIP LEONORA and CHRISTMAS MARKETS ON THE RHINE RIVER
GERMANY – FRANCE
Düsseldorf (*Cologne) – Koblenz – Romantic Rhine Route – Rüdesheim – Worms / Speyer
(*Heidelberg) – 1 night in Strasbourg (*Colmar) – Stuttgart
The ship cannot dock at the ports marked with an (*) symbol. The cities and towns marked with an (*) symbol can be visited by private vehicle.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
DIRECTION | DATE | FLIGHT CODE | ROUTE | DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL
OUTBOUND
16.12.2026
PC 1007
SAW – DUS
07:35
08:50
RETURN
20.12.2026
PC 974
STR - SAW
18:10
23:05
01. Day ISTANBUL SABIHA GÖKÇEN – DÜSSELDORF
16 December 26 / Wednesday
Meeting at the time specified in front of the Pegasus Airlines counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, International Departures Terminal, followed by check-in and passport procedures; departure to Düsseldorf at 07:35 on Pegasus Airlines flight PC 1007 and arrival at 08:50 local time. After arrival in Düsseldorf, transfer to our ship by the vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Check-in will be completed after 14:00. For those who wish, an extra Cologne & Düsseldorf tour, one of Germany’s most popular cities, is available. Afterwards, transfer to our ship and check-in procedures are completed. Our ship departs from Düsseldorf today at 17:00.
02. Day KOBLENZ - ROMANTIC RHINE ROUTE PASSAGE - RUDESHEIM
17 December 26 / Thursday
We will dock at Koblenz port at 06:00 in the morning. Those who wish can join the Koblenz and cable car tour, which also offers views of the Moselle River, organized as an extra by our guide. We go up to Ehrenbreitstein Castle by cable car and from there see Koblenz’s famous German Corner, the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, with a bird’s-eye view. Afterwards, we take a walking tour in Koblenz and visit the Christmas Market. Our ship will depart from Koblenz port at 12:00. The most beautiful part of the Rhine River, the Romantic Rhine Passage, will be crossed. During this voyage, more than 20 medieval castles and magnificent landscapes can be seen. Our ship will arrive in Rüdesheim at 19:00 and will remain in port until 01:30 at night.
03. Day WORMS - SPEYER
18 December 26 / Friday
In the morning at 09:00 we arrive at Worms port. After a short technical stop, at 09:30 our ship will depart for Speyer. The ship will arrive in Speyer at 12:30 and depart from Speyer at 20:00.
With those who wish, you can join the Heidelberg tour as an extra. We visit the city of Heidelberg, whose population is mostly made up of students. Heidelberg is also famous for its printing and press machines, which are also known by the city’s name. Among the places to be seen are Heidelberg Castle, the huge barrel Grosses Fass exhibited in the castle cellars, Carl-Theodor Bridge, known as the Old Bridge among the public, and Heiligegeistkirche (Historical Church) located in the very center of the old town. After the tour, return to our ship waiting for us at Speyer port.
04. Day STRASBOURG
19 December 26 / Saturday
We arrive at Strasbourg port at 08:00 in the morning. Our ship will remain anchored in Strasbourg overnight.
In the morning, we begin the Strasbourg and Colmar city tour as an extra. Strasbourg, added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988, also hosts the Council of Europe and the European Parliament. As the seventh largest city in France by population, we first visit the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. After a photo stop in front of the building, we come to the historic city and begin our walking tour. On this tour, historic streets, Notre Dame Cathedral, Rohan Palace, Kammerzell, shopping streets, and Kleber Square are among the places to be seen. Then, with those who wish, we walk to the Petit France (Little France) district. Our tour ends with free time in the center of Strasbourg. In Colmar, those who wish can explore the city in detail by mini train as an extra.
05. Day STRASBOURG – STUTTGART – ISTANBUL SABIHA GÖKÇEN
20 December 26 / Sunday
After breakfast, disembarkation from the ship and transfer to the airport from which your return flight will depart. Before transfer, those who wish can join an extra panoramic Stuttgart city tour. From the city center, we see the New Palace, the Town Hall, and the shopping street Königstrasse. After visiting the Christmas market at Marktplatz, free time and transfer to the airport. After check-in and passport control, we depart for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 18:10 on Pegasus Airlines flight PC 974. After arrival in Istanbul at 23:05 local time, our tour ends.
CANCELLATION & REFUND CONDITIONS
Depending on the date of the cancellation request, the following deduction amounts or percentages will apply, based on the reservation date.
TIME REMAINING UNTIL DEPARTURE AS OF RESERVATION DATE | APPLIED DEDUCTION RATE
180 days prior | 10%
179 – 159 days prior | 15%
158 – 120 days prior | 25%
119 – 90 days prior | 30%
89 – 60 days prior | 50%
59 – 45 days prior | 60%
44 – 30 days prior | 75%
29 – 10 days prior | 90%
9 days or less prior | 100%
MS LEONORA SHIP FEATURES
The ship began its voyages in 2008 under the name Avalon Scenery and was later renamed Ms Leonora. In 2025, it underwent a complete renovation and the renewal work was completed. With a length of 110 m, a width of 11.40 m, a height of 5.85 m, and a total of 3 decks, the ship has 67 cabins and a passenger capacity of 138. French balcony cabins are 16 m² in size. All cabins include air conditioning, TV, telephone, minibar, safe, hair dryer, clothes hanger, towels, shampoo, and similar amenities. On the ship, where approximately 40 friendly staff members will serve you, you can fully enjoy the river on the Sun Deck, the top deck of the ship, with free sun loungers, tables, and seating areas. In the restaurant section on the lowest deck of the ship, you can have your breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the table assigned to you on the ship. In the Club Lounge Bar section prepared for you at the rear of the ship, you can have a pleasant time with card games, backgammon, and okey. In the Lounge section at the entrance of the ship, you can follow local performances, presentations about rivers, organizations such as the “Welcome” and “Farewell cocktail,” and activities such as the “Tea & Coffee hour service.” In addition, the Turkish program sent to your cabins every night allows you to easily follow the program for the next day.
What's Included
Pegasus Airlines round-trip economy class flight ticket on the Istanbul (SAW) – Düsseldorf (DUS) / Stuttgart (STR) – Istanbul (SAW) route
Airport taxes & port taxes
4 nights full board accommodation on a Deluxe River Ship, built in 2008 and completely renovated in 2025 (Within the full board, service starts with dinner on the boarding day and ends with breakfast on the disembarkation day)
Airport transfers (on the boarding day and disembarkation day)
Live music and activities on board
All-day coffee & tea station and afternoon tea refreshments on board
Free internet on board
Welcome cocktail
Captain’s Gala Cocktail, Gala Special Menu
Luggage handling service on the first and last day of the cruise
Professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistance services
Tourist city taxes (50 Euro)
TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
Not Included
Visa fee and service charge
Domestic connecting flight ticket
Ship Crew Service Fee (calculated at 15 Euros per person per night, and a total of 60 Euros per person will be added to your cabin account)
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board
All kinds of personal expenses
Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites not specified in the program
Travel & Health Insurance and surcharge premium (for guests aged 65 and over)
Tips for the driver and guide
International departure tax fee
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