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Magic of Advent on the Rhine and Main (Nuremberg - Strasbourg) (12 destinations)

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From Nuremberg to Strasbourg
4.5
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  • Snowy morning mist rises from the Main River beneath the old bridge and Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg
  • Timber-framed riverside houses and stone bridge over weir in Nuremberg’s old town.
  • Vineyard rows leading toward Bamberg’s skyline of twin church spires under lively clouds.
  • Wide view over Würzburg with Alte Mainbrücke, red roofs and Marienberg Fortress hillside.
  • Festive Strasbourg street decked with Christmas lights and crowds before the cathedral.
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  • Vibrant aerial of Frankfurt’s illuminated Christmas market with carousel and giant tree at dusk.
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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 - 158
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Dinner (Gourmet welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Cocktail reception
    • Gourmet welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Nuremberg Airport (€171 per transfer for 1-2 people)
    • Train station transfer from Nuremberg Train Station (€171 per transfer for 1-2 people)
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  2. Day 2

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Bamberg Advent and Christmas Traditions guided excursion (8:00am - 11:00am)
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  3. Day 3

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Guided walk of Würzburg historic center
    • Würzburg Christmas Market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber excursion
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Market Square
    Falkenhaus
    Marienkapelle
    Alte Mainbrücke
    Würzburg Christmas Market
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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  4. Day 4

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Guided walk of Wertheim
    • Guided walk of Miltenberg
    • Festive Christmas gathering with mulled wine and traditional music
    Landmarks
    Wertheim Angels' Fountain
    Kilian Chapel
    Miltenberg Historic Marketplace
    Miltenberg Old Town Hall
    Miltenburg Fortress
  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt - Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Frankfurt Christmas Market exploration
    • Mainz guided walking tour with Gutenberg Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Frankfurt Christmas Market
    Römerberg
    Gutenberg Museum
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  6. Day 6

    Mannheim - Speyer

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Festive gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Guided walk of Speyer historic center
    • Gala dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market excursion
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Christmas Market
    Speyer Historic Center
    Speyer Christkindlmarkt
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
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  • 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...
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  • 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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    Rita

    Asked on March 2nd, 2026

    We preferred to do in Dec 2026, and those are quite short cruises for us.

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    • Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written March 2026

      We checked on the back end and the only dates that the operator runs this itinerary in 2027 are the 8-14th Dec 2027.

    • Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written March 2026

      We can also offer you the following alternative

      Magic of Advent on the Danube
      Vienna - Nuremberg

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      Rita

      Traveler•Written March 2026

      We like this tour and it's quite similar to what we wanted; however the one we wanted had other ports and price what much less.

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