Departure: 05 DEC 2024
We have a very limited number of cabins for the group. BOOK your spot today & let’s live magic together!

The dreamy landscapes of the Middle Rhine Valley await you, snowy and festively lit, as well as trips to the most beautiful Christmas markets of the region, where the scent of roasted almonds, gingerbread, and glühwein fills the air.

A Rhine cruise during this most peaceful time of year offers you relaxation and contemplation in dream destinations, glowing with wintery Christmas cheer.

INCLUSIONS

  • Luxury accommodation in a stateroom of your choice. 
  • Individual climate control and in-room safe.
  • Choice of bed configuration (double or two twins).
  • Bottled water in the cabin.
  • Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches, and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options)
  • Afternoon tea and late-night snack.
  • Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions, draft beer, soda as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner.
  • Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club.
  • Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner.
  • Multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director.
  • AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions.
  • Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians.
  • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration.
  • Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day.
  • WiFi is available throughout the vessel including staterooms.
  • All PORT TAXES, embarkation, disembarkation, and lock fees.
  • All tours.
  • GRATUITIES are also included!


PLUS, INCLUDED TOURS: 

  • Koblenz walking tour
  • Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum
  • Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market
  • Speyer walking tour with Christmas market
  • Wintry Alsace and Obernai 
  • Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market
Type of cabins
Cabin C1

$1,617 per person.

172sft, top window. Lower deck.


Cabin B1

$1,990 per person

188sft, drop-down panoramic window.

Suite

$2,570.00 per person

284.2ft² with walk-out exterior balcony. Top deck.

Itinerary

Let's travel around those amazing cities, wine in hand, eating great food, in total Christmas spirit!

Dec 5
  • Dec 5: Departure from the US to Frankfurt (flights not included).
  • Dec 6: ARRIVAL IN FRANKFURT. Then get the train to Cologne (it’s just about 1h15min ride). We will all meet in Cologne tonight for a group dinner (don’t worry, we will help you with the train and the hotel). 1-night hotel included.
Dec 7

CRUISE STARTS! But first, we have a free morning and part of the afternoon to explore Cologne. We will do a city tour and then we have time to visit all 5 Christmas Markets of Cologne. They each have their own theme and are BEAUTIFUL! At 4pm we will embark on our festively decorated ship, with a Welcome Cocktail and our first dinner on the ship.

Dec 8

KOBLENZ. We reach Koblenz before breakfast and we can explore the romantic town in the northern Rhineland-Palatinate during the course of an extended sightseeing walk, allowing the Christmas flair of the old town to charm you. Then, our trip continues through the magical Middle Rhine Valley, past the legendary Lorelei rock. The enchanting landscape loses none of its charm in the winter months and this section of the Rhine is rightly considered one of the most beautiful! Plus, we have a Mulled Wine Party on board :-)

RUDESHEIM. Late in the afternoon, we will reach the wine town of Rüdesheim, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Rhine Valley. Discover this picturesque little town during a relaxed stroll. We will visit the Music Cabinet Museum for a musical adventure with historical self-playing instruments.

Dec 9

SPEYER. Today we can take a tour of the old imperial residence town of Heidelberg, visit the castle, and have free time at the romantic Christmas market. After lunch, we will explore Speyer. Here, too, a beautiful Christmas market awaits. Spend a relaxed evening enjoying the contemplative advent.

Dec 10

STRASBOURG. The south of France welcomes us in the morning. Visit the surrounding area and fall under the spell of the wintery Alsace and Obernai, or the city of Freiburg. On this excursion, we drive through the romantic wintry landscapes of Alsace to discover the village of Gertwiller, famous for its Lebkuchen (Christmas gingerbreads). After an included glass of Glühwein, the tour continues to the magical little town of Obernai, where we stroll through the old quarter – delightfully decorated for Christmas. Then, we will explore Strasbourg where we can walk through the historic town center on the Grande Île (UNESCO), and the lovely “La Petite France” district, where you will see the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame and its famous astronomical clock. The shops come to life with beautiful Christmas decor (as in teddy bears on porches :). As our trip nears its end, we will enjoy the exclusive Captain’s Gala Dinner onboard.

Dec 11

STRASBOURG. Now it is time to say “Adieu.” The group trip officially ends here and you can either get a train back to Frankfurt for your flight back home, or extend your stay. 

We can help you choose the best option for you!

You can choose to extend your stay for extra nights in Strasbourg (France), Frankfurt (Germany), Munich (Germany), Basel (Switzerland) or Zurich (Switzerland).

Important to know

  • The deposit is just 10% of your total. 
  • The final payment date is July 25, 2024 and yes, you can make smaller payments towards the total, any amount, and as frequently as you want!


  • Prices above are special group pricing, you are getting a great discount!
  • There is very limited availability. These cruises are small and they fill up fast!
  • Prices listed are for double occupancy (please inquire if you are traveling solo and want your own cabin).
  • Flights and any pre or post-cruise arrangements are not included (aside from the 1-night in Cologne) but can be added as you wish!
Check the photos and video of how river sailing looks like!