So we have finally come to the end of our blog series for our December 2024 river cruise. (Yes, we’re very behind, but there’s a lot to share!) So it’s time to wrap up our experience. We’ll give you the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of our Gate 1 Travel 11-day German Christmas Markets…
We met our ship, the Monarch Queen, in Regensburg, Germany, to begin our river cruise. Regensburg, one of Germany’s oldest and best-preserved medieval cities, is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We began our visit with a walking tour of the old city. If you saw our last blog, ‘The Historic Sausage Kitchen’, you’ll…
Arriving in Regensburg, Germany, and boarding the Monarch Queen, we relaxed and settled in for our upcoming river cruise. The next day would include a short walking tour of the city and time in the Christmas Markets. We knew we’d have free time for lunch. Based on the recommendations of friends (thanks, Scott and Evie)…