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

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From Nuremberg to Strasbourg
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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
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

  1. Day 1

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Bamberg Advent and Christmas Traditions guided excursion - experience festively decorated town, learn about St. Martin's Day to Three Kings Day traditions, discover the mysterious 'Pfeffern' and prince-bishop Christmas customs, and hear about the 'Perlefex' from local legends
  3. Day 3

    Würzburg

    Würzburg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Würzburg's old town
    • Visit to Würzburg Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Rothenburg ob der Tauber excursion - visit the world-famous medieval town on the Romantic Road
    Landmarks
    Falkenhaus
    Old Main Bridge
    St. Mary's Chapel
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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  4. Day 4

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Wertheim including Angel Fountain and Kilian Chapel
    • Guided tour of Miltenberg including historic market square, Old Town Hall and Miltenburg Castle
    • Christmas gathering with mulled wine and music
    Landmarks
    Angel Fountain
    Kilian Chapel
    Miltenburg Castle
  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt - Mainz

    Frankfurt - Mainz

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Gutenberg Museum in Mainz

    Optional Activities

    • Christmas Magic in Frankfurt - self-guided exploration of Frankfurt Christmas market with over 200 decorated stalls, arts and crafts, gifts and treats, and the large Christmas tree on the Römerberg
    Landmarks
    Frankfurt Christmas Market at Römerberg
    Gutenberg Museum
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  6. Day 6

    Mannheim - Speyer

    Mannheim - Speyer
    Meals
    Dinner (Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Speyer
    • Visit to Speyer Christmas market
    • Gala Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Heidelberg Castle and Christmas Market excursion - visit Heidelberg's castle and stroll through the Christmas market in the baroque center of this city on the Neckar River
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Speyer Christmas Market
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • Amadeus Nova
    Amadeus Nova
    Our drive for sustainability has a name: AMADEUS Nova. This ship sets new standards in river cruising, showcasing our commitment to a greene… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2024
    Guests
    158
    Crew
    approx. 46
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11,4m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    1770 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    1.45
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
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    Refurbished
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  • Karen
    July 14th, 2026
    My first river cruise! The ship was beautiful; the accommodations could not have been better. The entire staff...
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  • Karin
    June 26th, 2026
    it was great the staff we amazing
  • Amanda
    May 25th, 2026
    We loved the river cruise and all it had to offer, perfect way to start our trip in Europe and a very relaxing boat...
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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

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      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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