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The Magic of Christmas: Savory delights and holiday traditions on a Rhine River cruise

5 days
Start and end in Strasbourg
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 1 to 99
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Highlights

  • Board our ship and enjoy a welcome cocktail
  • Explore Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
  • Tour Mainz and visit the Gutenberg Museum
  • Discover Lalique's crystal art at Musée Lalique
  • Stroll through Strasbourg's Christmas Markets

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 STRASBOURG
  2. Day 2 Romantic Rhine River - SANKT GOARSHAUSEN - RÜDESHEIM
  3. Day 3 RÜDESHEIM - MAINZ - GAMBSHEIM
  4. Day 4 GAMBSHEIM - STRASBOURG
  5. Day 5 STRASBOURG
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

552

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • MS Beethoven
    MS Beethoven
    A Danube river cruise may be just what you are looking for your holiday. On the other hand, a Rhine river cruise does not sound that bad… Read more
    Built
    2004 (refurbished 2010)
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    25
    Length
    110m
    Width
    11.4m
    Staterooms
    90
    Electricity
    220v

Customer Reviews

  • Liliana
    · June 13th, 2025
    The river cruise was an excellent way to visit Vienna and Budapest on a tight schedule, and to visit other less known places like Melk, Dürnstein and Esztergom. The crew of the Mona Lisa were always eager to please us, and we found the cabins, bar and restaurant very pleasant. Even though the majority of the passengers were French, the cruise crew always gave the instructions also in English. All in all, great experience!
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  • Alexander
    · May 26th, 2025
    A high value cruise down three rivers and a canal with stunning views and exquisite weather. So much fun, entertainment and sheer pleasure. So well organised with a multitude of onshore activities and onboard relaxation. Scrumptious food and bottomless drinks. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and courteous. This is a must do.
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  • Michele
    · January 13th, 2025
    The New Year in Holland and the Romantic Rhine (port to port) was a lovely cruise. My husband and I were very happy with the staff, the cruise itself and the places we visited. It was relaxing and informative. The food was wonderful and varied and well presented. We did not have to do anything, the staff greeted us on arrival and took our bags to the cabin, and took our bags to the taxi on departure. We had a great time.
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Dates & Availability

5 days
The Magic of Christmas: Savory delights and holiday traditions on a Rhine River cruise
From Strasbourg to Strasbourg

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    Anna

    Asked on January 2nd, 2024

    I'm booking a European river cruise for my mother and aunt to celebrate their retirement. Ideally it would be Christmas themed under 2500pp for the cruise. Interested in airfare deals separately if they exist.

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      Anna

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      As long as the room has a large window we don't mind if it's main or upper deck. My aunt has some mobility challenges so if there is an accessible room that is preferred. Balcony would be a plus.

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      Anna

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      I will be deciding on which cruise to book tomorrow. My mother let me know that the accessible room is not necessary but would prefer a room with twin beds near the elevator on the upper deck.

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      Anna

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      Is a French balcony worth it in winter or would they generally not use it? Also, This seems to be a refurbished ship- what are your experiences with this vs a newer ship?

    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten January 2024

      There is very little difference between a new and refurbished ship, because the ships are constantly being refurbished. The operator has received no complaints.

    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten January 2024

      The operator says a French balcony's usability would depend upon how cold the weather is during that particular season.

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Tour ID: 132338

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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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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 14th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 14th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River 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 120 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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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.