Christmas Cruise on the Rhine

📅 Tuesday, December 22, 2026 🏁 Monday, December 28, 2026 🌙 6 Nights ⚓ Cologne 🚢 AMADEUS Aurea
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Cologne Germany Marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral while sipping Kölsch beer in charming riverside taverns along the Rhine.
Arrive 2026-12-22 11:30:00 Depart 2026-12-22 22:00:00
Day 2
Koblenz Germany Ascend the dramatic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress via cable car for breathtaking Rhine Valley views and centuries of Rhineland history.
Arrive 2026-12-23 08:00:00 Depart 2026-12-23 12:00:00
Day 3
Speyer Germany Marvel at the colossal Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Monument showcasing over a thousand years of Romanesque architectural grandeur.
Arrive 2026-12-24 06:00:00
Day 4
Speyer Germany Marvel at the colossal Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Monument showcasing over a thousand years of Romanesque architectural grandeur.
Arrive 2026-12-25 00:00:00 Depart 2026-12-25 01:30:00
Day 4
Strasbourg France Wander through fairytale medieval streets and marvel at the soaring Gothic cathedral that has captivated visitors for centuries.
Arrive 2026-12-25 12:30:00 Depart 2026-12-25 22:00:00
Day 5
Mainz Germany Wander through centuries of history in the stunning Mainz Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture overlooking the Rhine.
Arrive 2026-12-26 12:00:00 Depart 2026-12-26 22:00:00
Day 6
Cologne Germany Marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral while sipping Kölsch beer in charming riverside taverns along the Rhine.
Arrive 2026-12-27 08:00:00
Day 7
Cologne Germany Marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral while sipping Kölsch beer in charming riverside taverns along the Rhine.
Arrive 2026-12-28 00:00:00

About This Cruise

Celebrate Christmas in a new way – on board our festively decorated AMADEUS cruise ship. Experience a special Christmas atmosphere — be enchanted by the local Christmas markets with their smells of gingerbread and Gluhwein, where traditional handicrafts meet sweet memories of childhood. On Christmas day, the restaurant will prepare a special gala dinner, after which you will have the option of attending a traditional midnight mass.
Rhine River