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Rhine Romance at Christmas
Experience the magic of Advent along one of Europe’s most scenic rivers. On this Rhine river cruise, the wintery Middle Rhine Valley unfolds before you, with its romantic castles and the legendary Loreley rock. Explore charming cities like Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, and Strasbourg, soak in the calm away from the holiday crowds, and treat yourself to a true sensory escape. A steaming mug of mulled wine on board adds warmth, while twinkling lights and festive decorations complete the atmosphere.
Prepare for five unforgettable days of pre-Christmas charm, culinary delights, and wintertime romance – from Cologne to Strasbourg.
Itinerary
Cologne greets you with winter charm, even if December temperatures rarely dip below freezing. After boarding, take your time exploring the elegantly decorated AMADEUS ship before the crew welcomes you with a festive cocktail. Later, our chef presents an exclusive AMADEUS welcome dinner, a delicious prelude to your magical winter cruise. Late in the evening, the ship sets sail toward Koblenz.
Stay Cologne
Departure at 10:00pm
Before breakfast, your ship arrives in Koblenz. Discover the romantic city on a guided walking tour, taking in the festive spirit of the old town. Then, your journey continues through the enchanting Middle Rhine Valley, past the legendary Loreley rock. Even in winter, this stretch of the Rhine is captivating – and rightly considered one of the most beautiful!
In the late afternoon, arrive in Rüdesheim. After a short ride on the Winzerexpress, begin a walking tour of the picturesque town. In the historic heart, the world-famous Drosselgasse awaits with its traditional wine taverns and unique charm. Explore the Adler Tower and remnants of the medieval city walls and fortifications from the 15th century. After dinner, the AMADEUS continues south, while you toast the season with a cozy onboard mulled wine party.
Stay Koblenz
7:00am - 11:00am
Excursions
Koblenz walking tour
AMADEUS Experience: Mulled Wine Party on board
Stay Ruedesheim
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Excursions
Rüdesheim & the famous Drosselgasse
AMADEUS Experience: The Music of the Rhine
Wake to the festive atmosphere of Speyer at breakfast. Take an excursion to the historic city of Heidelberg, where you can stroll through the romantic Christmas market, admire regional handicrafts, and enjoy mulled wine and gingerbread.
After lunch, explore Speyer itself, once one of the most important cities of the Holy Roman Empire. Here, too, a charming Christmas market awaits. Let the day end in relaxed comfort, soaking in the pre-Christmas spirit before your evening departure toward France.
Stay Speyer
8:00am - 7:30pm
Excursions
Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market
Speyer walking tour with Christmas market
This morning, Strasbourg welcomes you with its signature holiday magic. Explore the charming surrounding villages and experience the romantic ambiance of Obernai, or visit the famous Freiburg Christmas market.
In the afternoon, Strasbourg itself is yours to discover. On an extended city tour, admire the historic European city at its finest. During the Advent season, its festively decorated shops and streets shine with a captivating glow. A visit to the Strasbourg Christmas market is of course included. End the day with a warming punch, soaking up the romantic holiday atmosphere, before an exclusive onboard gala dinner. Your AMADEUS ship stays overnight in Strasbourg.
Stay Strasbourg
Arrival at 7:30am
Excursions
Wintry Alsace and Obernai
Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market
Today it’s time to say “au revoir.” After a hearty breakfast, the crew will assist you with disembarkation as you begin your journey home from Strasbourg. On behalf of the entire AMADEUS team, we wish you a safe trip and a joyful, peaceful holiday season!
Stay Strasbourg
Over Night
We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program.
Reverse direction itinerary
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Dates & Prices
The magnificent suites offer private walk-out balconies and lounge areas—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or gazing at the starry sky at night.
Each suite includes our AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a luxurious bathroom with a shower and high-quality Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, Espresso machine with complimentary selection of coffee, flat-screen TV, cabin safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, direct dial telephone, individual climate control, and a minibar for your convenience.
Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat.
These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience.
Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat.
These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience.
Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat.
These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience.
Designed with both style and practicality in mind, our Haydn Deck cabins offer a peaceful and well-equipped space for your journey.
Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hair dryer, along with a fixed panoramic window that fills the space with natural light. Thoughtful touches like a comfortable double or twin bed, generously-sized wardrobe, well-stocked minibar, secure in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, and direct dial telephone ensure a restful and well-equipped stay.
Designed with both style and practicality in mind, our Haydn Deck cabins offer a peaceful and well-equipped space for your journey.
Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hair dryer, along with a fixed panoramic window that fills the space with natural light. Thoughtful touches like a comfortable double or twin bed, generously-sized wardrobe, well-stocked minibar, secure in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, and direct dial telephone ensure a restful and well-equipped stay.
The magnificent suites offer private walk-out balconies and lounge areas—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or gazing at the starry sky at night.
Each suite includes our AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a luxurious bathroom with a shower and high-quality Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, Espresso machine with complimentary selection of coffee, flat-screen TV, cabin safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, direct dial telephone, individual climate control, and a minibar for your convenience.
Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat.
These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience.
Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat.
These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience.
Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat.
These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience.
Designed with both style and practicality in mind, our Haydn Deck cabins offer a peaceful and well-equipped space for your journey.
Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hair dryer, along with a fixed panoramic window that fills the space with natural light. Thoughtful touches like a comfortable double or twin bed, generously-sized wardrobe, well-stocked minibar, secure in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, and direct dial telephone ensure a restful and well-equipped stay.
Designed with both style and practicality in mind, our Haydn Deck cabins offer a peaceful and well-equipped space for your journey.
Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hair dryer, along with a fixed panoramic window that fills the space with natural light. Thoughtful touches like a comfortable double or twin bed, generously-sized wardrobe, well-stocked minibar, secure in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, and direct dial telephone ensure a restful and well-equipped stay.
The magnificent suites offer private walk-out balconies and lounge areas—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or gazing at the starry sky at night.
Each suite includes our AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a luxurious bathroom with a shower and high-quality Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, Espresso machine with complimentary selection of coffee, flat-screen TV, cabin safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, direct dial telephone, individual climate control, and a minibar for your convenience.
Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat.
These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience.
Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat.
These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience.
Discover the perfect balance of luxury and tranquility in your personal retreat.
These staterooms feature the AMADEUS Signature Bed (available as a double or twin), a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and premium Rituals® bathing products, walk-in wardrobe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, and direct dial telephone — ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience.
Designed with both style and practicality in mind, our Haydn Deck cabins offer a peaceful and well-equipped space for your journey.
Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hair dryer, along with a fixed panoramic window that fills the space with natural light. Thoughtful touches like a comfortable double or twin bed, generously-sized wardrobe, secure in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, and direct dial telephone ensure a restful and well-equipped stay.
Designed with both style and practicality in mind, our Haydn Deck cabins offer a peaceful and well-equipped space for your journey.
Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hair dryer, along with a fixed panoramic window that fills the space with natural light. Thoughtful touches like a comfortable double or twin bed, generously-sized wardrobe, secure in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control, and direct dial telephone ensure a restful and well-equipped stay.
Inclusions
Suites & Staterooms
- 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
- 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
An Array of Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
- All gratuities on board are included in your cruise fare
Voyage of Discovery
- 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
Excursions and excursion packages
Cruise your way and choose from a carefully curated selection of immersive and inspiring excursions and adventures! Select one of our packages offered at a discounted rate when purchased in advance or book individual shore excursions at regular rates on board your cruise.
Package A | for only A$ 357 per person
Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance.
- Koblenz walking tour
- Rüdesheim & the famous Drosselgasse
- Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market
- Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market
Package B | for only A$ 540 per person
Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance.
- Koblenz walking tour
- Rüdesheim & the famous Drosselgasse
- Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market
- Speyer walking tour with Christmas market
- Wintry Alsace and Obernai
- Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market
Cologne – Strasbourg
Unit Price
Koblenz walking tour
A$ 48
AMADEUS Experience: Mulled Wine Party on board
Included
Rüdesheim & the famous Drosselgasse
A$ 58
AMADEUS Experience: The Music of the Rhine
Included
Heidelberg Castle and Christmas market
A$ 160
Speyer walking tour with Christmas market
A$ 58
Wintry Alsace and Obernai
A$ 157
Strasbourg with visit to the Christmas Market
A$ 153
Prices per person if excursions are purchased on board.
Additional Services
Transfer
You're in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport or train station to the ship port and back. The following rates apply per transfer for 1-2 people:
Cologne (Germany)
Train Station - Port A$ 167
Airport - Port A$ 233
