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

5 days
From Strasbourg to Cologne
4.5
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

  1. Day 1

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Strasbourg Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic excursion through wintery Alsace region to Obernai
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Christmas Market
  3. Day 3

    Speyer - Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market visit
    • Speyer walking tour with Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Christmas Market
    Speyer Christmas Market
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Mulled Wine Party on board
    • The Music of the Rhine (AMADEUS Experience)
    • Gala Dinner
    • Waltz dance class

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim & the famous Drosselgasse tour
    • Koblenz walking tour
    Landmarks
    Drosselgasse
    Adler Tower
    Loreley Rock
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Lueftner Cruises

Gold Operator
Rating
4.5(198 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
80%
Cancellation policy

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
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany
    Refurbished
    Refurbished

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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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  • 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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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before August 26th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 26th, 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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