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

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

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

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From Nuremberg 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
Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Welcome Dinner
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
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
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
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
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
Day 7
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast

Landmarks
Falkenhaus
Old Main Bridge
St. Mary's Chapel
Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Landmarks
Angel Fountain
Kilian Chapel
Miltenburg Castle

Landmarks
Frankfurt Christmas Market at Römerberg
Gutenberg Museum

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Speyer Christmas Market

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Rating: 4.5 (214 reviews)
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

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
Country/Region
Refurbished
Refurbished
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4.5

Bronwyn4.0•September 2026
Our Rhine cruise was beset by climate difficulties which meant several changes of itinerary during to low water...
Our Rhine cruise was beset by climate difficulties which meant several changes of itinerary during to low water levels. We had some parts in the Netherlands and the Moselle river but I don’t think we ever saw the Rhine. However the staff were outstanding, the ship was fabulous and amazing food. We could not fault the service or the desire of the staff to facilitate the trip to be the best it could possibly be. We were disappointed at times but realised it was beyond their control. A six hour bus trip on the last day ( to get to disembarking destination of Basel) was a bit gruelling with a 2.45 wake up. If the water levels were good I think the trip would have been perfect.Show more

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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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