Cruise through the world famous and dramatic Rhine Gorge before arriving in the renowned wine town of Rüdesheim and spending the afternoon wandering this charming spot, followed by an onboard folklore show this evening featuring traditional music and storytelling.  Discover Bonn on a guided tour of Germany’s historic former capital with free time to browse its lovely Christmas market and after an excellent Chef’s dinner on board, you may choose to return to the markets to experience their magical evening glow.  Arriving back in Cologne, explore the old town on a guided orientation tour, then the rest of the day is free to discover one (or all) of its seven Christmas markets.