Christmas Cruise on the Rhine

7 days

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Start and end in Cologne

4.5

186 traveler reviews

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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 (Welcome Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Explore AMADEUS ship
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Welcome Dinner on board
Landmarks
AMADEUS
Day 2
Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing walk in Koblenz
- Cruise through Upper Middle Rhine Valley with views of Lorelei Rock
Landmarks
Lorelei Rock
Rhine-Mosel Confluence
Day 3
Speyer
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Speyer
- Visit to traditional Christmas market
- Christmas tree decorating ceremony
- Christmas dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Christmas mass at Speyer Cathedral
Landmarks
Speyer Cathedral
Speyer Christmas Market
Day 4
Speyer - Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Strasbourg half-timbered houses
Optional Activities
- Extended city sightseeing tour of Strasbourg
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
Day 5
Mainz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Gala Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing walk of Mainz
- Visit to Gutenberg Museum
- Captain's Gala Dinner on board
Landmarks
Gutenberg Museum
Day 6
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Cologne
- Visit to Cologne Cathedral
- View of Roman Dionysus mosaic
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Roman Dionysus Mosaic
Day 7
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
AMADEUS

Landmarks
Lorelei Rock
Rhine-Mosel Confluence

Landmarks
Speyer Cathedral
Speyer Christmas Market

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral

Landmarks
Gutenberg Museum

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Roman Dionysus Mosaic

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Operated by

Lueftner Cruises

4.5

(186 reviews)

Number of tours

97

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by Lueftner Cruises

Tour Operator
4.5

Lisa
January 19th, 2026
5.0
LOved the ship and staff. Activity director seemed a bit overwhelmed at times but I guess that there was a lot of...
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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
Mary
December 10th, 2025
5.0
Staff really try to make it an enjoyable trip. Boat and excisions were fine. Food was good.

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Tour ID: 339720

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Christmas Cruise on the Rhine

Itinerary

Cologne

Included Activities

Koblenz

Included Activities

Speyer

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Speyer - Strasbourg

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Mainz

Included Activities

Cologne

Included Activities

Cologne

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