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Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Strasbourg - Cologne) (7 destinations)

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  • Traditional wooden stalls laden with ornaments at a bustling European Christmas market at night
  • Illuminated Cologne skyline with twin spires of the cathedral reflecting in the Rhine at blue hour.
  • Night scene of Cologne Cathedral towering over a bustling Christmas market filled with lights and crowds.
  • Festive Christmas market in Strasbourg with a giant illuminated tree and crowds at dusk.
  • Historic clock tower and ornate facades in Speyer under a bright blue sky.
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  • Ehrenbreitstein Fortress perched on a green hill above the Rhine River on a clear day.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Group Size 20 - 158
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with selected delicacies)

    Included Activities

    • Explore the ship at leisure
    • Welcome cocktail reception
    • Welcome dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea

    Included Activities

    • Explore Strasbourg Christmas market
    • Stroll through festively decorated city center

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to wintry Alsace and Obernai
    • Visit to Strasbourg Christmas market (Package A and B)
    • Strasbourg with Visit to the Christmas Market (separate from self-exploration)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Christmas Market
  3. Day 3

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Speyer - Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea

    Included Activities

    • Explore Speyer Christmas market
    • Leisurely stroll through Speyer

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to Heidelberg
    • Stroll through Heidelberg old town
    • Visit to Heidelberg Christmas market (Package B and separate excursion)
    • Speyer Walking Tour with Christmas Market (Package B)
    Landmarks
    Speyer Christmas Market
    Heidelberg Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim - Koblenz

    Rüdesheim - Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Festive gala dinner), Afternoon Tea

    Included Activities

    • Ride Winzerexpress to Rüdesheim town
    • Explore Drosselgasse and traditional wine houses
    • Visit Eagle Tower
    • View medieval town walls and fortifications
    • Passage through Middle Rhine Valley and Loreley Rock
    • Gala dinner on board
    • Waltz dance class

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim & the Famous Drosselgasse excursion (Packages A and B)
    • Koblenz Walking Tour (Packages A and B)
    Landmarks
    Drosselgasse
    Eagle Tower
    Loreley Rock
    Middle Rhine Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast before disembarkation
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Mira
    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
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    Electricity
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    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
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    Cabin
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  • Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Strasbourg - Cologne) (7 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
  • G
    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) (7 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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