I'm booking a European river cruise for my mother and aunt to celebrate their retirement. Ideally it would be Christmas themed under 2500pp for the cruise. Interested in airfare deals separately if they exist.

As long as the room has a large window we don't mind if it's main or upper deck. My aunt has some mobility challenges so if there is an accessible room that is preferred. Balcony would be a plus.

The Magic of Christmas: Savory delights and holiday traditions on a Rhine River cruise

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Start and end in Strasbourg

4.3

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Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and 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 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Embarkation
Meals
Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail with crew
- Dinner on board
- Alsatian bredeles holiday cookie celebration
Day 2
Rüdesheim
Meals
Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Rhine cruise through Lorelei region
- Bredeles tasting in lounge
- Tourist train to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
- Dinner on board
- Rüdesheimer Kaffee tasting
Optional Activities
- International Christmas market in Rüdesheim historic downtown - browsing and shopping
- Nativity scene viewing (one of Europe's largest)
Landmarks
Lorelei Rock
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
Drosselgasse
Day 3
Mainz
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mainz
- Inside visit to Saint-Martin's Cathedral
- Gutenberg Museum visit
- Lunch on board
- Onboard Christmas traditions entertainment
- Gala dinner and evening
Optional Activities
- Christmas market exploration near cathedral
Landmarks
Saint-Martin's Cathedral
Gutenberg Museum
Day 4
Strasbourg
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Authentic Alsatian dinner)
Included Activities
- Coach trip from Gambsheim to Wingen-sur-Moder
- Musée Lalique visit
- Coach to Strasbourg
- Panoramic tour of Strasbourg
- Coach return to ship
- Lunch on board
- Hot mulled wine upon return to ship
- Authentic Alsatian dinner
- Alsatian Christmas Markets quiz
Optional Activities
- Christmas markets in Strasbourg - browsing and shopping
- Viewing holiday lights around cathedral, Place Kléber, Carré d'Or, Place Gutenberg
Landmarks
Musée Lalique
Strasbourg Cathedral
Place Kléber
Carré d'Or
Place Gutenberg
Day 5
Disembarkation
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board

Landmarks
Lorelei Rock
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
Drosselgasse

Landmarks
Saint-Martin's Cathedral
Gutenberg Museum

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

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(466 reviews)

Number of tours

567

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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Response rate

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Beethoven
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Built
2004 (refurbished 2010)
Guests
180
Crew
25
Length
110m
Width
11.4m
Staterooms
90
Electricity
220v
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Reviews from other tours by CroisiEurope River Cruises

Tour Operator
4.3

Stephen
November 3rd, 2025
4.0
generally food and accomodations were average to good. tiny cabins with separate beds and small bathroom/shower stall.
Vanessa
October 23rd, 2025
4.0
On a number of excursions, an English speaking tour guide was not provided.
Alison
April 12th, 2026
5.0
The staff and service was first rate, food delicious and bed very comfortable. The accomodation was surprisingly well...
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