{"product_id":"christmas-markets-on-the-rhine-a-quilting-escape-with-gudrun-and-mr-hp-dec-2027","title":"Christmas Markets on the Rhine: A Quilting Escape with Gudrun and Mr. HP (Dec 6-16, 2027)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rhine in December, wrapped in winter light. Gluhwein and roasting chestnuts on the air. Storybook towns glowing with market stalls. Your quilting friends right beside you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a GE Quilting Escape, hosted by Gudrun Erla and Mr. HP!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 11 days you'll sail from the Swiss Alps to Amsterdam aboard the Emerald Star-Ship, stepping off each day into a different European Christmas market. Mulled wine in Cologne beneath the great cathedral. Half-timbered lanes in Strasbourg. Heidelberg's castle above the river. Handmade treasures at every stall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because this trip is made for quilters, we added something you won't find on any other sailing: a private visit to Madeira Threads in Freiburg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a river cruise. It's the Swiss Alps before, Amsterdam after, and every detail in between handled for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrip highlights\u003cbr\u003e- 7-night Emerald river cruise, Basel to Amsterdam\u003cbr\u003e- Guided visits to the Rhine's most beautiful Christmas markets\u003cbr\u003e- A private visit to Madeira Threads in Freiburg\u003cbr\u003e- Two nights on land before you sail: a welcome dinner in Zurich's old town, the Mt. Pilatus \"Golden Round Trip\", then overnight in Freiburg\u003cbr\u003e- A final night in Amsterdam\u003cbr\u003e- Hosted start to finish by Gudrun and Mr. HP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne price covers it all\u003cbr\u003e- 3 hotel nights on land (Zurich, Freiburg, Amsterdam) plus 7 nights aboard\u003cbr\u003e- All meals on the ship, with drinks at lunch and dinner\u003cbr\u003e- One included excursion every day, plus guided Christmas market visits\u003cbr\u003e- Gratuities, all transfers, and WiFi. No surprise add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome for the markets. Stay for the people. This is the kind of trip you'll talk about for years, made richer by the friends beside you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraveling solo? You're in good company. Book your own cabin, or let us pair you with a roommate so you can share the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it costs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll prices are per person. Reserve your cabin today with a 35% deposit. We invoice the balance in two installments: 35% on February 1, 2027, and the final 30% on September 7, 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharing a cabin (a companion you bring, or a roommate we pair you with):\u003cbr\u003e- Stateroom: $5,995 (deposit today: $2,098)\u003cbr\u003e- Balcony: $7,495 (deposit today: $2,623)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cabin to yourself (single occupancy, no roommate):\u003cbr\u003e- Stateroom: $9,495 (deposit today: $3,323)\u003cbr\u003e- Balcony: $12,495 (deposit today: $4,373)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing someone? You'll each book and pay separately. Add their name and email at checkout, and they reserve their spot within 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 20 cabins available! Choose yours below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE Designs","offers":[{"title":"Stateroom \/ Double - I'm bringing a companion","offer_id":43350084649023,"sku":"ES-ES-0001","price":2098.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stateroom \/ Single - my own cabin","offer_id":43350084681791,"sku":"ES-ES-0002","price":3323.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stateroom \/ Single - open to sharing a cabin","offer_id":43350084714559,"sku":"ES-ES-0003","price":2098.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Balcony \/ Double - I'm bringing a companion","offer_id":43350084747327,"sku":"ES-ES-0004","price":2623.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Balcony \/ Single - my own cabin","offer_id":43350084780095,"sku":"ES-ES-0005","price":4373.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Balcony \/ Single - open to sharing a cabin","offer_id":43350084812863,"sku":"ES-ES-0006","price":2623.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2407\/7723\/files\/ChristmasMarketCruise_v3_Product1_77a62c2e-84c0-40c3-9db8-80ccd5b870a7.jpg?v=1781555060","url":"https:\/\/gequiltdesigns.com\/products\/christmas-markets-on-the-rhine-a-quilting-escape-with-gudrun-and-mr-hp-dec-2027","provider":"GE Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}