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36 To book visit saga.co.uk/riversAndr%u00e9 Rieu%u2019s Festive CelebrationsExperience the theatrical extravaganza of the Andr%u00e9 Rieu Christmas concert. Discover over 800 years of history on a walking tour of Roermond, where the skyline is dominated by the towers of St Christopher Cathedral and Roermond Minster. Continue to Maastricht to explore its cobbled old town, home to the Gothic-style church of St Janskerk and the Romanesque Basilica of St Servatius, on a walking tour. In the evening you will take your seat for a spectacular performance from Andr%u00e9 Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra at the MECC Maastricht. You also visit Arnhem, located on the banks of the Nederrijn and St Jansbeek rivers. The city is best known for its connection to one of the famous battles of World War Two and the subject of the epic war film, %u2018A Bridge too Far%u2019. Explore on foot with a local guide to see the traditional Dutch architecture lining the cobbled central square.To find out more visit saga.co.uk/rh440 or saga.co.uk/rh441Day 1: UK to Nijmegen, Netherlands. Day 2: Nijmegen to Roermond, Netherlands. Overnight sailing. Day 3: Roermond to Maastricht, Netherlands. Day 4: Maastricht. Overnight sailing.Day 5: Arnhem, Netherlands. Day 6: Utrecht, Netherlands to UK.Christmas with Andr%u00e9 at the MECC Maastricht %u00a9(Andr%u00e9 Rieu)Christmas Markets of the MainGermany is renowned for its Christmas markets and you can visit some of the country%u2019s most popular venues on this river cruise along the Main. Take your time to browse illuminated stalls o\culinary delights, from gluhwein to lebkuchen, while enjoying the festive atmosphere and historic setting. In the medieval city of Nuremberg head to the main square to explore the Christmas market before returning to the comfort of your ship and sailing overnight to UNESCO-listed Bamberg. During Advent, Maximiliansplatz square in Bamberg houses a large Franconian nativity scene alongside its market stalls. Next, following an overnight and leisurely morning sailing the Main River, you arrive in the Bavarian city of Schweinfurt where the Christmas market is centred around a huge Christmas tree. Continue overnight to W%u00fcrzburg and look forward to visiting the Christmas Market held on Market Square, with Marienkapelle Chapel providing a historic backdrop.To find out more visit saga.co.uk/mo113 or saga.co.uk/mo13RPlease note: #This departure operates a reverse itinerary (cruise code: MO13R).Day 1: UK to Nuremberg, Germany. Day 2: Nuremberg. Overnight sailing.Day 3: Bamberg, Germany. Overnight sailing.Day 4: Schweinfurt, Germany. Overnight sailing.Day 5: W%u00fcrzburg, Germany. Day 6: W%u00fcrzburg to UK.Nuremberg%u2019s Christmas MarketPlease note: #This date operates a reverse itinerary (cruise code: RH441).SHIP: Spirit of the RhineINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSHIP: Spirit of the MoselleINCLUDED VISIT IN EVERY PORTDEPARTS: December 11 and 16#, 2026. NIGHTS: FiveCRUISE CODE: RH440/RH441#.DEPARTS: December 11 and 16#, 2026. NIGHTS: FiveCRUISE CODE: MO113/MO13R#.