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Christmas Cruise on the Rhine (Cologne - Cologne, 9 destinations)

7 days

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Start and end in Cologne

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 - 150
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Explore AMADEUS ship
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Welcome Dinner on board
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 2
Koblenz
Koblenz
Included Activities
- Cruise through Middle Rhine Valley
- View Lorelei Rock
Optional Activities
- Koblenz walking tour - guided sightseeing walk
Landmarks
Lorelei Rock
Day 3
Speyer
Speyer
Meals
Dinner (Christmas dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Speyer
- Visit traditional Christmas market
- Decorate Christmas tree on board
- Christmas dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Speyer walking tour
- Christmas Mass at the Imperial Cathedral (Speyer Cathedral)
Landmarks
Speyer Cathedral
Day 4
Speyer - Strasbourg
Speyer - Strasbourg
Included Activities
- Explore Strasbourg's half-timbered houses
Optional Activities
- Strasbourg with canal boat tour - extended city sightseeing tour
Day 5
Mainz
Mainz
Meals
Dinner (Festive Gala Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing walk of Mainz
- Gala Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Mainz walking tour with Gutenberg Museum
Landmarks
Gutenberg Museum
Day 6
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Cologne
- Visit Cologne Cathedral
- View Roman Dionysus mosaic
Optional Activities
- Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 7
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Lorelei Rock

Landmarks
Speyer Cathedral

Landmarks
Gutenberg Museum

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

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Rating: 4.5 (214 reviews)
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Lueftner Cruises Ship

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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans

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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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