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Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Cologne - Strasbourg)

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From Cologne to Strasbourg

4.5 (214 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Lueftner Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for 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 - 158
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Dinner (Exclusive AMADEUS welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Explore AMADEUS ship
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Welcome Dinner
Landmarks
Rhine River
Day 2
Koblenz - Rüdesheim
Koblenz - Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Koblenz
- Passage of the Loreley
- Cruise through Middle Rhine Valley
- Winzerexpress ride in Rüdesheim
- Tour of Rüdesheim old town
- Mulled wine party onboard
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Koblenz Walking Tour (Package A or B)
- Rüdesheim & the Famous Drosselgasse (Package A or B)
Landmarks
Loreley Rock
Drosselgasse
Eagle Tower
Middle Rhine Valley
Day 3
Speyer
Speyer
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Speyer
- Excursion to Heidelberg
- Visit to Heidelberg Christmas Market
- Lunch
- Explore Speyer Christmas Market
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Heidelberg Castle and Christmas Market (Package A or B)
- Speyer Walking Tour with Christmas Market (Package B only)
Landmarks
Heidelberg Christmas Market
Speyer Christmas Market
Speyer Cathedral
Day 4
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive gala dinner), Afternoon tea
Included Activities
- Extensive city tour of Strasbourg
- Visit to Strasbourg Christmas Market
- Gala Dinner onboard
- Afternoon tea
- Late-night snack
Optional Activities
- Wintry Alsace and Obernai (Package B only)
- Strasbourg with Visit to the Christmas Market (Package A or B)
- Christmas market in Freiburg
Landmarks
Strasbourg Christmas Market
Strasbourg Cathedral
Obernai
Freiburg Christmas Market
Day 5
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
- Disembarkation assistance

Landmarks
Rhine River

Landmarks
Loreley Rock
Drosselgasse
Eagle Tower
Middle Rhine Valley

Landmarks
Heidelberg Christmas Market
Speyer Christmas Market
Speyer Cathedral

Landmarks
Strasbourg Christmas Market
Strasbourg Cathedral
Obernai
Freiburg Christmas Market

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Rating: 4.5 (214 reviews)
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

AMADEUS Mira
The AMADEUS Mira is the newest jewel of the Lüftner fleet and will be sailing on the Rhine, Main and Danube from the 2027 season. … Read more
Capacity
Built
2027
Guests
158
Crew
46
Length
135 m
Width
11.4 m
Suites
12
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
25 km/h
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
67
Deck
4
Deck with Cabins
Country/Region
Germany
Refurbished
Refurbished
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans

Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.5

Karen5.0•December 2025
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
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Gerhard5.0•December 2025
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Super ship, super crew, super food and excellent cruise director
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Michele5.0•December 2025
Well organised, delicious food and very comfortable cabins.
Traveled in November 2025
Jan5.0•December 2023
Excelllent experience: Nice boat Friendly staff Good food Jc
Traveled in November 2023

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Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Cologne - Strasbourg)

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