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New Year's Eve Cruise on the Rhine (Cologne - Cologne)

8 days
Start and end in Cologne
4.5
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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, German
Group Size 20 - 150
Age range 8 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore the cultural town of Mainz
  • Tour Strasbourg's picturesque old town
  • Join a sightseeing tour in Basel
  • Celebrate New Year's Eve with a gala dinner
  • Relax on board while cruising the Rhine

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cologne
  2. Day 2 Mainz
  3. Day 3 Strasbourg
  4. Day 4 Basel
  5. Day 5 Basel
  6. Day 6 Speyer,Mannheim
  7. Day 7 Rüdesheim,Koblenz
  8. Day 8 Cologne
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Lueftner Cruises

Number of tours

85

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

64%

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • Amadeus Cara
    Amadeus Cara
    The new ship offers a total of 72 spacious deluxe cabins and 12 AMADEUS Suites. Similar to our other ships, the cabins on the Mozart and Str… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    168
    Crew
    46
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Width
    11.4 m / 37.5 ft
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    72
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    1770 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    14 kn / 26 kph / 16 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

Customer Reviews

  • SERGIO
    · May 15th, 2025
    Itinerary is pretty good covering the main attractions in Tunisia. Hotel are nice and food is also very good.
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  • Patrick
    · May 10th, 2025
    Our tour of Turkyie was exceptional. Well organised with great drivers and super tour guides. We explored so much or the country’s history and culture. We were impressed with all aspects of the tour.
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  • Omer
    · January 7th, 2025
    We cruised in Amedeus Riva from 28/11/24 to 4/1/25. This is our 3rd time on Luftner Cruises and we absolutely love it every time.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
New Year's Eve Cruise on the Rhine (Cologne - Cologne)
From Cologne to Cologne

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 284601

  • Currencies
    Euro
    France and Germany
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 19th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 19th, 2025, 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Lueftner Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
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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.