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Christmas Cruise on the Rhine (Cologne - Cologne)

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Start and end in Cologne
4.5
199 traveler reviews
  • Aerial panorama of Cologne skyline, cathedral, Rhine River and bridges at dusk.
  • Crowded Strasbourg street with angel lights and cathedral backdrop during Christmas.
  • Festive Christmas market stalls in front of illuminated Cologne Cathedral at night.
  • Blurred foreground of woman in wool hat admiring twinkling lights at a Christmas market.
  • Huge illuminated Christmas tree towering over Strasbourg’s festive square at dusk.
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  • Twin-towered cathedral rising above snow-covered trees and rooftops on a clear winter day.
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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 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cologne

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail reception
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Koblenz

    Optional Activities

    • Koblenz walking tour (Package A or B)
    Landmarks
    Loreley Rock
    Moselle River confluence
  3. Day 3

    Speyer

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Christmas Eve dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Speyer
    • Visit to traditional Christmas market
    • Christmas tree decoration on board
    • Christmas Eve dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Speyer walking tour (Package A or B)
    • Christmas mass at Speyer Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Speyer Cathedral
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  4. Day 4

    Speyer - Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Extended city tour of Strasbourg
    • Strasbourg with canal boat tour (Package A or B)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Mainz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Mainz
    • Visit to Gutenberg Museum
    • Gala dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Mainz walking tour with Gutenberg Museum (Package B only)
    Landmarks
    Gutenberg Museum
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Cologne
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral
    • Visit to Roman Dionysus mosaic

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting (Package A or B)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.5(199 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
80%
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Aurea
    AMADEUS Aurea
    The AMADEUS Aurea is not only a technical masterpiece, but also a floating paradise for connoisseurs. Experience relaxing hours in 12 spaci… Read more
    Capacity
    158
    Built
    2026
    Guests
    158
    Crew
    46
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11,4m
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    1,5m
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany
    Refurbished
    Refurbished
    Depth
    1.5m
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Reviews from other tours by Lueftner Cruises

  • 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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  • Karen
    May 22nd, 2026
    You will not be disappointed. This was the most amazing experience. The staff, the boat, the food,...everything was...
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  • Brian
    April 27th, 2026
    The trip was great. Well planned and organized at each port. Some excursions were better than others. As it was our...
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  • Vaccines
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 2nd, 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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