$200pp Savings* | Airfare from Seattle Included | Free Cabin Upgrade**
Experience the magic of the holiday season on this 9-day European journey, including roundtrip airfare from Seattle. Begin with a 1-night hotel stay in scenic Lucerne, Switzerland, followed by a 6-night Rhine River cruise aboard the brand new, luxurious, 158-passenger MS Amadeus Amara.
The itinerary combines guided city tours, fairy-tale landscapes along the Rhine River Gorge, and visits to traditional German Christmas markets in ports like Rüdesheim and Koblenz, complete with fine dining, dinner wine and beer, and excursions.
I have been a Travel Advisor since 2014 and have sailed with the cruise line. I have always wanted to sail on the Rhine and I think visiting the Christmas Markets would be wonderful. I have full confidence in this offer even if I don't sail with you. Let me know if you are interested in earning a discounted or free cabin just by gathering a few friends together!
Zurich - Lucerne - Strasbourg - Speyer - Mannheim - Mainz - Rüdesheim - Koblenz - Cologne
- Thu Dec 9 - Depart USA for Zurich (international flight from Seattle INCLUDED)
- Fri Dec 10 - Zurich (Lucerne Christmas Market)
- Sat Dec 11 - Lucerne to Strasbourg (Board Ship)
- Sun Dec 12 - Strasbourg (City Tour & Christmas Market)
- Mon Dec 13 - Speyer to Mannheim (Walking Tour, Heidelberg Castle, Two Christmas Markets)
- Tue Dec 14 - Mainz to Rudesheim (Walking Tour & Christmas Market)
- Wed Dec 15 - Rüdesheim to Koblenz (Rhine River Gorge, Walking Tour, Christmas Market)
- Thu Dec 16 - Cologne (Walking Tour, Christmas Market)
- Fri Dec 17 - Cologne (Disembark Cruise, Flight from Frankfurt to USA)
After boarding, unpack once. All staterooms are large and offer excellent river views. The Mozart Deck features 12 Suites with Walk Out Balconies. The other 16 Staterooms on the Mozart Deck & 35 Staterooms on the Strauss Deck feature a floor-to-ceiling window. The 16 Staterooms on the Haydn Deck have a fixed window.
All staterooms are fully equipped with comfortable & modern furnishings including flat screen TV & large private bathrooms with shower, comfortable double or twin bed, generously-sized walk in closet, well-stocked minibar, and more.
*Prices are based on double occupancy and include the booking discount. Contact me for more details. Final payment must be made by check to qualify for discount. Stateroom size & amenities may vary.
**For Passenger bookings received by Nov 30, 2026: One cabin complimentary upgrade. Based on availability. Suites excluded.
$5,195pp*
These cabins feature a fixed panoramic window (cannot be opened) that fills the space with natural light. 172 sqft of floor space.
Add $1,500 for single supplement rate if traveling solo.
$6,095pp*
These staterooms a drop-down panoramic window for uninterrupted river views. 188 sqft of floor space.
Add $1,900 for single supplement rate if traveling solo.
$7,095pp*
The magnificent suites offer private walk-out balconies and lounge areas. 284 sqft of floor space.
Add $2,900 for single supplement rate if traveling solo.
THE SHIP - MS AMADEUS Aurea
Step into the new era of river cruising on the custom designed 158 passenger Amadeus Aurea, launching in 2026. The ship offers all the amenities of a floating 5-star hotel and features the most modern furnishings that blend masterfully with the architecture of the ship and a luxurious design that is the hallmark of the Amadeus fleet.
ALL MEALS INCLUDED ONBOARD
Three meals daily are served graciously in the exquisite restaurant and feature local & international specialties. All dinners are four courses and are served with included hand selected wines, beer & soft drinks. Enjoy afternoon and/or late evening snacks in the lounge based on the daily schedule.
Please note that this tour is rated ACTIVITY LEVEL 3 on a scale of 1-4. With 1 being easy and 4 being active. Some excursions require moderate walking with some stair climbing possible.
- Roundtrip Airfare from Seattle
- 1 Night Hotel - Lucerne, Switzerland
- 6 Night Cruise - Outside Cabin
- 18 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 6 Dinners)
- PWD Tour Director(s)
- Ship Staff
- Hand Selected Wines, Beer & Soft Drinks w/ Luncch & Dinner onboard
- Welcome & Farewell Dinners
- Wi-Fi Onboard
- Baggage Handling at Hotel & Ship
- Int’l Air Taxes/Fuel/Port Charges
- Baggage Handling at Hotel/Ship
- Hotel & Ship Transfers
- $200pp Booking Discount
- 6 Night Cruise - Amadeus Aurea
- 1 Night Hotel - Lucerne, Switzerland
- 7 Included Excursions
- Lucerne Walking Tour & Xmas Market
- Strasbourg City Tour & Xmas Market
- Speyer Walking Tour & Xmas Market
- Heidelberg Castle, Walking Tour & Xmas Market
- Mainz Walking Tour & Xmas Market
- Koblenz Walking Tour & Xmas Market
- Cologne Walking Tour & Xmas Market
- Cologne Afternoon at Leisure
- Rudesheim Visit at Leisure
- Optional Alsace & Obernai
- Optional Rudesheim Tram Car with Musical Instrument Museum