Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Cologne - Strasbourg)

5 days

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From Cologne to Strasbourg

4.5

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Operator: Lueftner 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: Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cologne
Meals
Dinner (AMADEUS welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail reception
- Welcome dinner - AMADEUS welcome dinner
Day 2
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
Day 3
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
Day 4
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
Day 5
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Loreley Rock

Landmarks
Speyer Christmas Market
Heidelberg Christmas Market

Landmarks
Strasbourg Christmas Market
Obernai

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Operated by

Lueftner Cruises

4.5

(188 reviews)

Number of tours

97

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

AMADEUS Amara
Step into a new era of river cruising with the AMADEUS Amara, a vessel that redefines luxury and sophistication. Launching in spring 2025, t… Read more
Capacity
Built
2025
Guests
164
Crew
approx. 46
Length
442.9ft
Width
37.4ft
Suites
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
25 km/h
Generators
Engines
Draft
4.3ft
Cabin
70
Deck
4
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.5

Karen
December 12th, 2025
5.0
DEC 02 - 06 202 - AMADEUS NOVA - JAN, OVI, and TONY - EXCELLENT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS !!!! THE SHIP IS WITHOUT A FLAW...
DEC 02 - 06 202 - AMADEUS NOVA - JAN, OVI, and TONY - EXCELLENT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS !!!! THE SHIP IS WITHOUT A FLAW !!! NOT A SINGLE PROBLEM !!! THE CREW WAS AMAZING !!! A TRULY WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS TREAT !!! I am the chief travel planner for my family. My husband served in the US Army and we were sent to Dexheim Germany when he was 24 years of age. and I was 21, with a baby. We spent 9 years at Dexheim, Hanau, and Karlsruhe. Germany was so kind to us all those years and we have always traveled back whenever we could. Fast forward to now, I wanted the family that I love to see a real Christmas and of course that is Germany for us!!! :-) And, moreover, they have never cruised the river, so this trip held enormous expectations. Well, without reservation, I can say, everyone has been blown away!!!! I personally thank you, every member of the crew and this amazing ship built so well, that my family is in love with cruising and German Christmas!!! And for my sake, you have saved my reputation as a travel guide !!!! :) You could not have known how very much was on the line for our family on this adventure, but you came through, especially for us, just doing your job!!! Well done !!! and we will be seeing you in the future!!! God bless and God speed to you, each and every one!! With love and gratitude, THE SKELLION FAMILY, THE CARRIKER FAMILY, and THE STANDISH FAMILY XO XO XOShow more
Traveled in December 2025
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Gerhard
December 8th, 2025
5.0
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Super ship, super crew, super food and excellent cruise director
Traveled in December 2025
Michele
December 3rd, 2025
5.0
Well organised, delicious food and very comfortable cabins.
Traveled in November 2025
J
Jan
December 12th, 2023
5.0
Excelllent experience: Nice boat Friendly staff Good food Jc
Traveled in November 2023

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 305485

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before July 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 24th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Lueftner Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Cologne - Strasbourg)

Itinerary

Cologne

Included Activities

Rüdesheim

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Heidelberg

Optional Activities

Strasbourg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Strasbourg

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