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Christmas on the romantic Rhine, the enchantment of the Lorelei Rock (port-to-port cruise) - SYMPHONIE

5 days
Start and end in Strasbourg
4.0
2 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

  1. Day 1

    Strasbourg

    You'll board the MS Symphonie at 3:00 p.m. and head into Strasbourg with your hostess to check out the Christmas markets. The ship becomes your home base, so you'll return for a welcome cocktail and meet the crew. Dinner follows, and the evening wraps up with festive Christmas-themed activities to kick things off.

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg Christmas markets
    • Welcome cocktail
    • Christmas-themed evening entertainment
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Christmas Markets
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  2. Day 2

    Braubach

    This morning you'll cruise toward Braubach and join a guided tour of Marksburg Castle, a medieval fortress that's stayed intact for centuries. Back on the ship by evening, you'll enjoy a Christmas Carols-themed night with the rest of the passengers and crew.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Marksburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Marksburg Castle
  3. Day 3

    Rüdesheim to Speyer

    Your morning is free to relax or take an optional guided tour of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments in Rüdesheim if you're interested. The ship heads toward Speyer in the afternoon. Christmas Eve evening brings a gala dinner, and midnight mass happens either in Speyer or Worms depending on your location that night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner with cocktail and wine)

    Included Activities

    • Christmas Eve dinner with cocktail and wine

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments in Rüdesheim (must be booked and paid for on board or at travel agency)
    Landmarks
    Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
    Speyer Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Rhine Cruise to Strasbourg

    You'll spend the full day cruising on the Rhine back toward Strasbourg. This evening is the final night of your cruise, so there's a gala dinner and entertainment to celebrate before wrapping up your journey.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Gala dinner and evening
  5. Day 5

    Disembarkation

    Start with a final buffet breakfast on board, then disembark at 9:00 a.m. This marks the end of your cruise services and the trip.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • PE
    · January 15th, 2020
    Loved the boat but our stay was not long enough and I would have liked to see the another xmas marked
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Emerton, thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are glad to read you enjoyed the ship. For this Christmas cruise you chose, only the visit of Strasbourg's Christmas market is planned. If you'd like to visit more Christmas... Show more
    Trip date: December 2019
  • RE
    · December 27th, 2019
    The river cruise was excellent. A very comfortable cabin, excellent food and very good service. However not enough time was spent in the towns the cruise visited and only allowed a very short time to look around. The entertainment was mostly repetitive and not very well organised.
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear client, we are glad to read you enjoyed your cruise, the ship and the food. We duly noted your remarks on the time spent on shore and the entertainement. Thank you for sharing your impressions as it is the best way for us to improve our services... Show more
    Trip date: December 2019

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    Asked on December 9th, 2024

    Need suggestions for Christmas markets river cruises for a family of 6 (4 kids) in mid December 2025. Looking for kid friendly options.

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