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2026 Christmas Market River Cruise on the Rhine & Main
Dec 2 - 12, 2026
CRUISE SAIL DATES: DECEMBER 4, 2026 - DECEMBER 10, 2026
SIX SAILING NIGHTS
Make the most of the advent season with this festive seasonal cruise! From Strasbourg in France, cruise along the legendary Rhine River to Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest towns, visit Mannheim, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers, and discover Mainz, capital of the beautiful Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, where you can try local delicacies or visit the Gutenberg museum. Travel along the Main River to the commercial hub Frankfurt and onward to the romantic, medieval towns of Miltenberg and Wertheim. Finally, wrap up your cruise with a stop in Würzburg, located in the midst of the Franconian wine-growing district, and Bamberg, one of Germany’s most beautiful towns.
Itinerary
Trip Details
Wed, Dec 2
Thu, Dec 3
Fri, Dec 4: Nuremberg, Germany
Sat, Dec 5: Bamberg, Germany
Sun, Dec 6: Würzburg, Germany
Mon, Dec 7: Wertheim, Germany
Tue, Dec 8: Frankfurt, Germany
Wed, Dec 9: Mannheim, Germany
Thu, Dec 10: Strasbourg, France
Fri, Dec 11
Sat, Dec 12
Full Itinerary
INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE
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, or a small panoramic window (can't be opened) room, Individual climate control and in-room safe Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)
Gourmet Dining
Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snacks, Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions of Europe served with dinner on board Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus ClubWelcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner.
Voyage of Discovery
Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, 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.
Highlights on board
Technical Innovation
- A hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system for significantly lower emissions.
- An extremely powerful battery that allows us to cover power peaks underway without additional generators.
- Innovative main engines with high-performance filters and catalytic converters that virtually eliminate emissions of air pollutants.
- An innovative heat recovery system that repurposes thermal energy from generator operation
- A semi-autonomous ship control system, combined with our captains' extensive experience, enhances safety and fuel efficiency through intelligent route calculations.
More Space for the Love of Luxury
- Elegant and modern,this ship is the natural evolution of our fleet. Large enough to offer multiple dining options yet small enough for the famed AMADEUS onboard ambience, AMADEUS Aurea inherits the best features of her sister ships Nova, Riva and Cara, but is in a class all of her own
- Heated swimming pool on the sundeck and even more open-air areas
- Many open areas and far more space than ever before
- Every suite has floor-to-ceiling windows with a private balcony where you become one with nature
- 5-star amenities that meets your demands for luxury and comfort more than ever
A Wide Variety for Your Palate
Enjoy a light and airy lunch at the AMADEUS Lounge, sweeten your afternoon in the Café Vienna, savor each bite in while dining in the Panorama Restaurant, and enjoy a cocktail under the stars at the Lido Bar on the Sun Deck. With numerous breathtaking spots on the AMADEUS Aurea, you will always find a new favorite place to discover.

Your Advisor
Chrissy Cole
Escape Reality Travel LLC

chrissycole@escaperealitytravel.net
(412) 663-0079