Rhine River Cruise (Christmas Markets): Strasbourg and Koblenz — Leonora, 4 Nights
About Rhine River Cruise (Christmas Markets): Strasbourg and Koblenz — Leonora, 4 Nights
A 4 Nights 5 Days Rhine River cruise aboard the Leonora. Fly from Istanbul with Pegasus and board the ship at Düsseldorf port. The ship calls at Düsseldorf, Koblenz, Speyer, and Strasbourg in that order. Itinerary summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Düsseldorf; Day 2 Koblenz; Day 3 Speyer; Day 4 Strasbourg; Day 5 Strasbourg – Istanbul. Cabin options: Promo Lower Deck Outside Cabin, Lower Deck Outside Cabin, Middle Deck French Balcony Cabin, Upper Deck French Balcony Cabin, Upper Deck Suite Cabin. The cabin supplement is added according to the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: December 18, 2026. Prices start at €1.070 per person. Included: Economy-class round-trip flights with Pegasus Airlines on the Istanbul (SAW) – Düsseldorf (DUS) / Stuttgart (STR) – Istanbul (SAW) route; airport taxes and ship port fees; airport transfers (on the day of embarkation and the day of disembarkation); live Turkish music and activities on board; complimentary coffee and tea station throughout the day and afternoon tea on board; free internet on board.
Departure Dates
18 - 22 December 2026 — €1.070 (≈₺61.100)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Düsseldorf
Flight from Istanbul on Pegasus flight PC1007 (07:35); upon arrival, transfer to the Port of Düsseldorf, board the ship, and settle into cabins. Dinner and overnight 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 — Speyer
Stop at Speyer port. Sightseeing around Heidelberg Castle and free time during the day. Overnight 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 the port of Strasbourg. Transfer to the airport and return to Istanbul on Pegasus flight PC974.
Places to Visit
Düsseldorf
Koblenz
Speyer
Strasbourg
What’s Included
Round-trip economy class flight ticket with Pegasus Airlines on the Istanbul (SAW) – Düsseldorf (DUS) / Stuttgart (STR) – Istanbul (SAW) route
Airport taxes & Cruise port taxes
Airport transfers (Embarkation and disembarkation days)
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?
Travel to Düsseldorf port by flight from Istanbul with Pegasus, boarding the ship there; return is also by plane.
What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?
Departure dates: December 18, 2026. Prices start from €1,070 per person.
What cabin types are available?
Promo Lower Deck Outside Cabin (base price), Lower Deck Outside Cabin (+€100), Middle Deck French Balcony Cabin (+€300), Upper Deck French Balcony Cabin (+€500), Upper Deck Suite Cabin (+€800). The supplement is per person.
What is included in the price?
Economy-class round-trip flight ticket with Pegasus on the Istanbul (SAW) – Düsseldorf (DUS) / Stuttgart (STR) – Istanbul (SAW) route; Airport taxes & cruise port taxes; Airport transfers (on embarkation and disembarkation days); Turkish live 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 cruise; Professional Turkish-language guide and assistance 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.