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Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Cologne - Strasbourg)

5 days
From Cologne to Strasbourg
4.5 (206 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Dinner (AMADEUS welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail reception
    • Welcome dinner - AMADEUS welcome dinner
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Passage of the Loreley

    Optional Activities

    • Koblenz walking tour (€27 per person or Package A €194 or Package B €297)
    • Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum (€42 per person or Package A €194 or Package B €297)
    • AMADEUS Experience: Mulled Wine Party on board
    Landmarks
    Loreley Rock
  3. Day 3

    Heidelberg

    Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market (€73 per person or Package A €194 or Package B €297)
    • Speyer walking tour with Christmas market (€33 per person or Package B €297)
    Landmarks
    Speyer Christmas Market
    Heidelberg Christmas Market
  4. Day 4

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Extended city tour of Strasbourg
    • Gala dinner - exclusive gala dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Wintry Alsace and Obernai exploration (€88 per person or Package B €297)
    • Freiburg with famous market visit
    • Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market (€86 per person or Package A €194 or Package B €297)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Christmas Market
    Obernai
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 5

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Lueftner Cruises

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Rating
4.5 (206 reviews)
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Response rate
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Amara
    AMADEUS Amara
    Inspired by the ever-changing world of river cruising, the AMADEUS Amara embodies a contemporary interpretation of elegance, innovation, and… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2025
    Guests
    164
    Crew
    approx. 46
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11.4m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    4.3ft
    Cabin
    70
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Refurbished
    Refurbished
    Depth
    1.3m

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    Karen5.0December 2025
    DEC 02 - 06 202 - AMADEUS NOVA - JAN, OVI, and TONY - EXCELLENT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS !!!! THE SHIP IS WITHOUT A FLAW...
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  • Gerhard5.0December 2025
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    Super ship, super crew, super food and excellent cruise director
    Traveled in December 2025
  • Michele
    Michele5.0December 2025
    Well organised, delicious food and very comfortable cabins.
    Traveled in November 2025
  • Jan5.0December 2023
    Excelllent experience: Nice boat Friendly staff Good food Jc
    Traveled in November 2023

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