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Magic of Advent on the Rhine
From £638 pp
At this most contemplative time of year, you can enter a real winter fairytale. Visit the best Christmas Markets along the Rhine or the Danube, explore some sleepy little towns and riverscapes,warm your self with a delicious glass of mulled wine on board and immerse yourself in the wonderful traditions of the pre-Christmas period.
What’s included:
- Fascinating river cruise in on outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows.
- Flights from the UK based on London economy.
- Transfers to the ship from airport/railway station
- Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions
- Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director
- Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating
- Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board
- Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner
- 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles
- Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck)
- All port taxes and local taxes
Optional excursions are available from £13pp. Pre-book a package in the UK and save 15%.
Join us on a fun-filled journey and experience the enchanting Rhine region in winter!
The embarkation begins in the afternoon in Cologne. After exploring your festively decorated AMADEUS ship, our team will welcome you with a welcome cocktail.
In the evening, enjoy the welcome dinner on board before the ship takes course on Koblenz.
Day 2 - Koblenz
One of the oldest and most beautiful in Germany, the charming town of Koblenz is situated at the confluence of the Mosel and the Rhine Rivers.
Many of its cultural landmarks are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are best explored during a guided sightseeing walk.
Enjoy the Christmas spell of this Rhine jewel before returning to your ship for a tasty lunch.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on board and enjoy a spectacular view of the most beautiful section of the Rhine: the Upper Middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also a dream in the winter. Do not miss the passage of the fabled Lorelei Rock!
Join your fellow travellers for a delightful dinner.
Day 3 - Speyer
Before breakfast, your ship arrives in the former imperial town of Speyer, which you can explore during the course of a guided sightseeing tour in the morning.
In the Middle Ages, Speyer was the sovereign heart of the Holy Roman Empire. Today, Speyer impresses with its rich cultural offerings, its Mediterranean flair and its cosmopolitanism.
The visit to the traditional Christmas market will put you in a festive mood: the smell of gingerbread, mulled wine and roasted almonds will enchant you!
Enjoy the contemplative Advent mood before the ship leaves for the next port-of-call after dinner.
Day 4 - Kehl -Strasbourg
Arrive in Strasbourg in the morning and feel the Christmas flair of this city. The city is home to the most important European institutions: the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights.
In the morning, you can enjoy a city tour of Strasbourg’s sights and visit the traditional Christmas market. It was in Strasbourg in 1570 that the very first edition of the oldest Christmas market in Europe took place, then called the “Christkindelsmärik” (market of the Infant Jesus).
Since this time, Strasbourg has continued the tradition of a traditional, authentic, warm and generous Alsatian Christmas market.
After lunch, a trip to wintry Alsace and the romantic city of Obernai is offered. Late in the evening the ship leaves France again and takes course to Germany
Day 5 - Mainz
Christmas lights are also waiting for you in Mainz, where your ship arrives at midday. In the afternoon you have the opportunity to admire the old town with its many historical buildings.
This town boasts not only numerous monuments but also the Gutenberg Museum which, with its exciting collections and its history of printing, books and writing, offers an insight into the printing technology that Johannes Gutenberg invented in the 15th century.
After the excursion you will return on board, where you can expect an elegant captain’s gala dinner, where our chef will spoil you with festive delicacies, before returning to Cologne at night.
Day 6 - Cologne
After breakfast on board, disembark and begin your homeward journey. We wish you a pleasant and safe journey, and a happy festive season! We hope to welcome you again soon!
Launching in April 2020, the Amadeus Imperial is designed to offer our guests an effortless combination of the vibrant energy of a river cruise day with an increasingly calm and intimate ship experience.
The new ship offers 72 spacious deluxe cabins (17.5m2 / 188 sq.ft.) and 12 Amadeus suites (26.4m² / 284 sq.ft.) in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Imperial cabins on the Mozart and Strauss decks also feature lowerable panoramic windows along the entire cabin width. All deluxe cabins and suites are equipped with comfortable, spacious bathrooms, an infotainment system, a flat screen television, a telephone, a cabin safe, a minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning. The suites also have an accessible outdoor balcony with a seating area.
(Please note images featured are of a similar ship, Amadeus Imperial images will be updated once the ship building has been completed)
Onboard Features & Facilities
• Panorama-Restaurant
• Panorama-Bar and Lounge
• Amadeus-Club
• “Café Vienna” with Viennese coffee specialities
• Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace”
• Sun Deck with Lido-Bar, lounge chairs, shade awnings, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard
• Fitness Room
• Hair Salon, Massage Room
• Gift Shop
• Laundry Service
• Complimentary bicycles on board
• Wi-Fi available
• Lift
Accommodations & Amenities
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.<
Classic Staterooms
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 18 staterooms. The beautiful 172 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
French Balcony Cabins
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 54 enlarged staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Balcony Suites
These 12 deliberately designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Balcony Suites
284 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck
- Walk-out exterior balcony
- Comfortable corner sofa
- Luxurious bathroom en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe & hair dryer
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Large walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
A-1 Stateroom
188 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck
- Drop-down panoramic french window
- Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Large walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
B-1 & B-4 Staterooms
188 ft² – Strauss (Middle) Deck
- Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Drop-down panoramic french window
- Mini-bar
- Large walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
C-1 & C4 Staterooms
172 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck
- Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Panoramic window (cannot be opened)
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
- Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.
Save 15% early booking discount on 2020 River Cruises
(Prices shown include 15% off)
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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| Nov 28 | Amadeus Imperial | Cologne | £638 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £638 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £797 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², Panoramic Window | £964 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1047 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1181 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £1457 |
| Dec 6 | Amadeus Imperial | Cologne | £638 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £638 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £797 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², Panoramic Window | £964 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1047 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1181 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £1457 |
Excursion Packages
Owing to the variety of available excursions it‘s often difficult to choose between them – so on this cruise we offer you tailor-made and carefully composed sets of excursions that you can book in advance with 15% discount. All excursions can of course also be booked individually at regular rates on board.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
| Koblenz walking tour | £ 15.00 | ||
| Rüdesheim walking tour incl. music cabinet museum | £ 21.00 | ||
| Excursion to Heidelberg with Christmas Market | £ 42.00 | ||
| Speyer walking tour with Christmas Market | £ 15.00 |
Enquire now about this cruise & speak to one of our friendly river cruising team on 0800 471 4754.
Why Choose this Cruise?
Celebrate all that is magical about Christmas in Continental Europe onboard a luxury floating hotel with wonderful staff and like-minded travelers. Something truly different.
Austrian family hospitality makes cruising a relaxed affair. Excursions can be added ad hoc to allow more independent exploration and free time for you.
A European facing, luxury cruising experience with English the language onboard. One of our favourite river cruise lines. A European facing, luxury cruising experience with English the language onboard. One of our favourite river cruise lines and the one all the others have learnt from.
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