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Magic of Advent on the Rhine

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 Cruise Length
5 Days
 Cruise Starts
Strasbourg
 Cruise Finishes
Cologne
5 Day Magic of Advent on the Rhine Itinerary (Amadeus)
Countries Explored: France, Germany
Cruise Line
Amadeus
Ship
Departures
Passengers
158
Crew
46
Launched
2023
Cruise Code
ASC

Overview

Experience the pre-Christmas magic of the Rhine by diving into this unique and contemplative travel experience! Commencing in Strasbourg, our advent cruise will take you through the romantic Middle Rhine Valley and to the imposing Rhine metropolis of Cologne, which is as fascinating in winter as in any other season. During the course of the cruise, you visit the most beautiful Christmas markets of the region and discover magical destinations along the riverbanks, aglow with Christmas charm. Relax and enjoy this most peaceful time of the year on board the Amadeus fleet with us.

Itinerary

Embarkation from 4:00pm

Welcome to the south of France! In the afternoon, you board your festively decorated AMADEUS ship and you have plenty of time to familiarize yourself with your floating hotel before the Welcome Cocktail with the on-board cruise management. Thereafter, allow yourself to be spoilt at the Welcome Dinner with selected specialties prepared by our chef, which will put you in an appropriately festive mood for your advent cruise. During the night, the ship will remain anchored in Strasbourg.

Winterly Alsace

Today you can enjoy the Alsace river city of Strasbourg. The surroundings are also well worth a visit: Those who wish to do so can take a morning expedition into the wintery Alsace and Obernai, and can admire the landscape of southern France.

In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to explore Strasbourg, where the festively decorated facades and shops invite you for a stroll, while enjoying the pre-Christmas atmosphere. You will, of course, also be able to experience the romantic ambience of the Christmas market before returning to the ship. After dinner, your ship will set sail for Germany.

Visit the Christmas market in Speyer

Early in the morning you arrive in Speyer, which was once one of the most important cities of the German Holy Roman Empire. From here, you can take a trip to the old imperial town of Heidelberg, which looks particularly charming at this time of year. Apart from the other tourist attractions, don't miss the Heidelberg Christmas market, in order to enjoy its enchanting advent atmosphere.

After lunch, the festive mood continues and you will have the opportunity to enjoy Speyer during the course of a relaxed stroll. Here, too, a beautiful Christmas market awaits you, which you should not miss! At dinner time, your ship continues downriver to Rüdesheim.

Passage of the Lorelei

You reach Rüdesheim early in the morning and, after a generous breakfast, you can start exploring this fascinating wine town which, together with Bingen on the opposite side, forms the southern gateway to the Middle Rhine Valley. The picturesque little town is best discovered on a leisurely walk, after which you will continue to Koblenz for lunch.

On the way, you pass what is probably the most beautiful section of your trip – the dreamy, wintery Middle Rhine Valley and the mysterious Lorelei rock, which is associated with countless legends. In the afternoon you will reach Koblenz. This romantic town in the northern Rhineland-Palatinate is best discovered during an extended walk. In the evening, the festive Gala Dinner awaits you. Your ship leaves Koblenz in the evening.

Disembarkation after breakfast

Early in the morning, you reach the Rhine metropolis of Cologne, where your trip ends. Enjoy a relaxed and generous breakfast before disembarkation, with which the crew will gladly assist you. The entire AMADEUS team wishes you a safe journey home and a joyous festive season with your loved ones!

Trip Inclusions

  • Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with a walk-out balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with drop-down Panorama Retractable Windows offering a wide-open view (except AMADEUS Brilliant)
  • Individual climate control and in-room safe
  • Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)
  • Bottled water in every stateroom

  • Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack
  • Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner onboard
  • Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the AMADEUS Club
  • Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Gala Dinner

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
  • Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
  • All gratuities on board are included in your cruise fare

  • Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director
  • AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
  • Immersive cultural or musical performances as part of the AMADEUS Experience, along with a diverse array of onboard enrichment programs,including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, and music by our onboard musicians
  • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration
  • Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
  • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare

Life Onboard Amadeus Riva

Amadeus Riva
Amadeus Riva

Amadeus Riva offers guests a choice of 12 suites and 67 exterior cabins across four decks that feature mostly walk-out balconies or lowerable panoramic windows. Read more

On Board Inclusions
On Board Inclusions

The ambiance onboard invites you to relax in the morning before your discovery tours and unwind in style at the end of a full day's activities. Read more

Excursions
Excursions

Amadeus' excursion programs allow you to decide how you'd like to get to know each destination. Select from a wide range of optional inspiring and eventful shore excursions. Read more

Gourmet Dining
Gourmet Dining

Amadeus' exclusive menus reflect the traditions and cultures of regional cuisine and at the same time are diverse enough to satisfy an international appetite. Read more

Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Magic of Advent on the Rhine' Reviews

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We would have to say that we could NOT fault the ship Amados Riva. The standard of the food in the restaurant and the buffet was of high standard and quality like a 5 star venue. The rooms were beautiful and the ship was new and made you feel special. The Staff was very friendly and extremely helpful, in all we would not hesitate to recommend this ...read more company to travel with, and we would be happy to book our next cruise again with them, and booking with Global Journeys also made it smooth. They always replied to emails promptly and they were easy to keep in contact with. A Happy Traveler!

Optional Shore Excursions Excursion Packages can be only pre-booked. Individual excursions can be booked onboard.

Introductory Excursion Package $219

Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance. Additional shore excursions can be purchased onboard. View Excursions

  • Day 2 - Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market
  • Day 3 - Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market
  • Day 4 - Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum
    Koblenz walking tour
    Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market
    Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market
    Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum
    Koblenz walking tour
    Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market
    Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market
    Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum
    Koblenz walking tour

Intermediate Excursion Package $336

Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance. Additional shore excursions can be purchased onboard. View Excursions

  • Day 2 - Wintry Alsace and Obernai
    Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market
  • Day 3 - Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market
    Speyer walking tour with Christmas market
  • Day 4 - Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum
    Koblenz walking tour
    Wintry Alsace and Obernai
    Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market
    Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market
    Speyer walking tour with Christmas market
    Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum
    Koblenz walking tour
    Wintry Alsace and Obernai
    Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market
    Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market
    Speyer walking tour with Christmas market
    Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum
    Koblenz walking tour

Individual Excursions

You can also pre-purchase individual excursions or prchase them onboard during your river cruise. View Excursions

  • Day 2 -
    Wintry Alsace and Obernai$134
    Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market $131
  • Day 3 -
    Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market$111
    Speyer walking tour with Christmas market $50
  • Day 4 -
    Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum$64
    AMADEUS Experience: Mulled Wine Party on board $0
    Koblenz walking tour $41
    Wintry Alsace and Obernai $147
    Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market $143
    Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market $122
    Speyer walking tour with Christmas market $55
    Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum $70
    AMADEUS Experience: Mulled Wine Party on board $0
    Koblenz walking tour $45
    Wintry Alsace and Obernai $99
    Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market $97
    Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market $82
    Speyer walking tour with Christmas market $37
    Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum $47
    AMADEUS Experience: Mulled Wine Party on board $0
    Koblenz walking tour $31

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