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Magic of Advent on the Rhine (Strasbourg - Cologne)

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From Strasbourg to Cologne
5.0
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  • Christmas market stall with handcrafted decorations, possibly in Strasbourg.
  • Nighttime Christmas market scene in front of a cathedral.
  • Night view of Cologne, Germany, across the river.
  • Person in front of a large decorated Christmas tree in a square.
  • Festive street scene in Strasbourg, France, with illuminated decorations.
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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, German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Speyer
    Speyer
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Cologne
    Cologne
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Highlights

  • Embark on a festive Rhine cruise from Strasbourg
  • Explore Strasbourg and its enchanting Christmas market
  • Visit Heidelberg and the Speyer Christmas market
  • Stroll through Rüdesheim and cruise past the Loreley
  • Disembark in Cologne after a memorable journey

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Strasbourg
  2. Day 2 Strasbourg
  3. Day 3 Speyer
  4. Day 4 Rüdesheim,Koblenz
  5. Day 5 Cologne
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Lueftner Cruises

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Number of tours

87

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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Response rate

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • Amadeus Riva
    Amadeus Riva
    The AMADEUS Riva is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly… Read more
    Capacity
    158
    Built
    2023
    Guests
    Crew
    46
    Length
    135 x 11.4 m
    Width
    443 x 37.5 ft
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    68
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    1.45
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
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    · December 12th, 2023
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    Trip date: November 2023

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    What kind of room do you offer a solo voyager? What is the price for a solo voyager? Is there a departure date available for December 2025?

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before January 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 17th, 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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