The Magic of Christmas: Savory delights and holiday traditions on a Rhine River cruise (port-to-port cruise)

5 days

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Start and end in Strasbourg

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Platinum Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 180
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Start point
Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France (On board, 17:00)
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Evening celebrating Alsatian bredeles
Landmarks
Strasbourg
Day 2
Rhine River - Rüdesheim
Rhine River - Rüdesheim
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhine River cruise to Rüdesheim
- Tourist train to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
- Rüdesheimer Kaffee tasting in the evening
- Bredeles tasting in the lounge
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Rüdesheim's Christmas market independently
- Exploring cafés and bars along Drosselgasse
Landmarks
Lorelei Rock
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
Rüdesheim Christmas Market
Drosselgasse
Day 3
Rüdesheim - Mainz - Gambsheim
Rüdesheim - Mainz - Gambsheim
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on the ship), Dinner (Festive gala dinner and evening)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Mainz Cathedral
- Walk through Mainz old town streets
- Onboard entertainment about Christmas traditions
- Gala dinner and evening
Landmarks
Mainz Cathedral
Day 4
Gambsheim - Strasbourg
Gambsheim - Strasbourg
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Authentic Alsatian dinner)
Included Activities
- Coach trip to Wingen-sur-Moder
- Visit to Musée Lalique
- Panoramic tour of Strasbourg
- Hot mulled wine upon return to ship
- Authentic Alsatian dinner
- Quiz about Alsatian Christmas markets
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Strasbourg independently
- Viewing city lights near the cathedral, Place Kléber, Carré d'Or, and Place Gutenberg
- Browsing Christmas markets across the city
Landmarks
Musée Lalique
Strasbourg Cathedral
Place Kléber
Carré d'Or
Place Gutenberg
Day 5
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
End point
Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France (Disembark, 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Strasbourg

Landmarks
Lorelei Rock
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
Rüdesheim Christmas Market
Drosselgasse

Landmarks
Mainz Cathedral

Landmarks
Musée Lalique
Strasbourg Cathedral
Place Kléber
Carré d'Or
Place Gutenberg

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Rating: 4.3(477 reviews)
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Response rate: 88%
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Victor Hugo
Brightly colored and ready to offer an unforgettable experience to its passengers, Victor Hugo is to be found cruising on the Danube, Elbe,… Read more
Capacity
90
Built
2000 (refurbished 2019)
Guests
90
Crew
Length
82m
Width
9.5m
Suites
Staterooms
45
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
220v
Beam
Cruising Speed
Generators
Engines
Draft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by CroisiEurope River Cruises

Tour Operator
4.3

Michael
May 2nd, 2026
We loved our Rhine river cruise . The weather was perfect and the French cuisine delicious. We enjoyed our chance to...
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Stephen
November 3rd, 2025
generally food and accomodations were average to good. tiny cabins with separate beds and small bathroom/shower stall.
Gregory
June 30th, 2026
An overall wonderful experience. Fine French cuisine and excellent service with plenty of entertainment onboard. The...
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Tour ID: 130518

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The Magic of Christmas: Savory delights and holiday traditions on a Rhine River cruise (port-to-port cruise)

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Strasbourg

Included Activities

Rhine River - Rüdesheim

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Rüdesheim - Mainz - Gambsheim

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Gambsheim - Strasbourg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Strasbourg

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