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Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Strasbourg - Cologne) (5 destinations)

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From Strasbourg to Cologne
4.5
198 traveler reviews
  • Christmas market stall with handcrafted decorations, possibly in Strasbourg.
  • Nighttime Christmas market scene in front of a cathedral.
  • Night view of Cologne, Germany, across the river.
  • Person in front of a large decorated Christmas tree in a square.
  • Festive street scene in Strasbourg, France, with illuminated decorations.
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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 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Dinner (Festive welcome dinner with selected delicacies)

    Included Activities

    • Onboard orientation and welcome cocktail
    • Festive welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
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  2. Day 2

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Strasbourg city center
    • Visit to Strasbourg Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Morning excursion to Wintry Alsace and Obernai (€88 per person if purchased on board; Package A €194 per person; Package B €297 per person)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Christmas Market
    Obernai
  3. Day 3

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely exploration of Speyer
    • Visit to Speyer Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Heidelberg with castle visit and Christmas market (€73 per person if purchased on board; Package A €194 per person; Package B €297 per person)
    • Speyer walking tour with Christmas market (€33 per person if purchased on board; Package B €297 per person)
    Landmarks
    Speyer Christmas Market
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Christmas Market
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Festive gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Rüdesheim wine town
    • Passage through the Middle Rhine Valley with Loreley Rock
    • Walking tour of Koblenz
    • Festive gala dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum (€42 per person if purchased on board; Package A €194 per person; Package B €297 per person)
    • Koblenz walking tour (€27 per person if purchased on board; Package A €194 per person; Package B €297 per person)
    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim
    Loreley Rock
    Middle Rhine Valley
    Koblenz
  5. Day 5

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Relaxed breakfast
    • Disembarkation assistance
    Landmarks
    Cologne
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Lueftner Cruises

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Rating
4.5(198 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
80%
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Aurea
    AMADEUS Aurea
    The AMADEUS Aurea is not only a technical masterpiece, but also a floating paradise for connoisseurs. Experience relaxing hours in 12 spaci… Read more
    Capacity
    158
    Built
    2026
    Guests
    158
    Crew
    46
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11,4m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    1,5m
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany
    Refurbished
    Refurbished
    Depth
    1.5m
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  • Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Strasbourg - Cologne) (5 destinations) reviewer 1
    December 12th, 2025
    DEC 02 - 06 202 - AMADEUS NOVA - JAN, OVI, and TONY - EXCELLENT ABOVE EXPECTATIONS !!!! THE SHIP IS WITHOUT A FLAW...
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    • Close-up of a traditional garment with colorful embroidery.
    Traveled in December 2025
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    December 8th, 2025
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    Super ship, super crew, super food and excellent cruise director
    Traveled in December 2025
  • Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Strasbourg - Cologne) (5 destinations) reviewer 3
    December 3rd, 2025
    Well organised, delicious food and very comfortable cabins.
    Traveled in November 2025
  • J
    December 12th, 2023
    Excelllent experience: Nice boat Friendly staff Good food Jc
    Traveled in November 2023

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