Rhine River Cruise (Christmas Markets) — Leonora, 4 Nights
About Rhine River Cruise (Christmas Markets) — Leonora, 4 Nights
A 4 Nights 5 Days Rhine River cruise aboard the Leonora. Fly from Istanbul with SunExpress and board the ship at Düsseldorf port. The ship calls at Düsseldorf, Koblenz, Worms and Strasbourg. Itinerary summary: Day 1: Istanbul – Düsseldorf; Day 2: Koblenz; Day 3: Worms; Day 4: Strasbourg; Day 5: Strasbourg – Istanbul. Cabin options: French Balcony Cabin, Middle Deck; French Balcony Cabin, Upper Deck; Suite Cabin, Upper Deck. The cabin supplement is added based on the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: 18 December 2026. Prices start at €1.099 per person. Included: Economy-class airfare on the round-trip route Izmir (ADB) – Düsseldorf (DUS) / Basel (BSL) – Izmir (ADB) with SunExpress; Airport taxes and cruise port taxes; Airport transfers (on embarkation and disembarkation days); Düsseldorf city tour; Live Turkish music and activities on board; All-day coffee and tea station and afternoon tea service on board.
Departure Dates
18 - 22 December 2026 — €1.099 (≈₺62.700)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Düsseldorf
Flight from Istanbul on SunExpress flight XQ958; upon arrival, transfer to the port of Düsseldorf, board the ship, and check into cabins. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 2 — Koblenz
The ship docks at Koblenz port at 19:00. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those who wish. Overnight on board.
Day 3 — Worms
Stop at the port of Worms. Sightseeing around Heidelberg Castle and free time during the day. Overnight stay on board.
Day 4 — Strasbourg
Stopover at Strasbourg port. Sightseeing and free time around Notre Dame Cathedral and Rohan Palace during the day. Overnight stay on board.
Day 5 — Strasbourg – Istanbul
Disembarkation after breakfast at Strasbourg port. Transfer to the airport and return to Istanbul on SunExpress flight XQ973.
Places to Visit
Düsseldorf
Koblenz
Worms
Strasbourg
What’s Included
Round-trip economy class flight tickets with SunExpress Airlines on the Izmir (ADB) – Düsseldorf (DUS) / Basel (BSL) – Izmir (ADB) route
Airport taxes & Cruise port taxes
Airport transfers (Embarkation and disembarkation days)
Düsseldorf city tour
Live Turkish music and activities on board
All-day coffee & tea station and afternoon tea service on board
Free internet on board
Welcome Cocktail
Captain's Gala Cocktail, Special Gala Menu
Luggage handling service on the first and last day of the ship
Professional Turkish guidance and assistance services
Tourist city taxes 50 Euro
TÜRSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
What’s Not Included
Visa fee and service charge
Ship Crew Service Charge (Calculated at 15 Euros per person per night, totaling 60 Euros per person)
Domestic connecting flight ticket
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on board
All kinds of personal expenses
Entrance fees to museums and historical sites not specified in the program
Driver and guide tips
International departure fee
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days does the Rhine River cruise with Leonora take?
Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?
Fly from Istanbul to Düsseldorf port with SunExpress and board the ship there; return is also by flight.
What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?
Departure dates: December 18, 2026. Prices start from €1,099 per person.
What cabin types are available?
French Balcony Cabin Middle Deck (base price), French Balcony Cabin Upper Deck (+€100), Suite Cabin Upper Deck (+€400). Supplements are per person.
What is included in the price?
Economy-class round-trip flight ticket with SunExpress Airlines on the İzmir (ADB) – Düsseldorf (DUS) / Basel (BSL) – İzmir (ADB) route; airport taxes & cruise port taxes; airport transfers (on embarkation and disembarkation days); Düsseldorf city tour; live Turkish music and activities aboard the ship; complimentary all-day coffee & tea station and afternoon tea treats aboard the ship; complimentary internet aboard the ship; welcome cocktail; Captain's Gala Cocktail and special gala menu; luggage handling service on the first and last days of the cruise; professional Turkish-speaking guide and assistant services; tourist city taxes 50 Euro; TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance.
What is not included in the price?
Visa fee and service charge; Ship staff service fee (calculated at 15 Euro per person per night, totaling 60 Euro per person); Domestic connecting flight; All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on board; All personal expenses; Admission fees for museums and archaeological sites not listed in the itinerary; Driver and guide tips; International departure fee.
Is a visa required?
Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.
Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?
Yes, Turkish-speaking tour leader service is included in the price.