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Christmas Cruise on the Rhine
From £2,066 pp
Experience the magic of a Christmas getaway as we sail along the Rhine on the 5-star MS Amadeus Imperial.
On this Christmas cruise, we’ll glide past medieval towns lit by the glow of fairy lights, shop for handmade crafts at colourful festive markets and warm your hands on piping hot glühwein. We’ll visit historic cathedrals and explore ancient cities, where decorated trees and the sounds of carol singing will greet you at every turn.
Back on the ship, we’ll enjoy first-class dining, excellent service, and lots of festive activities to get us in the holiday spirit.
What’s included:
- VIP experience: Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
- Transport from the UK: International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow.
- 6 nights cruise on MS Amadeus Imperial
- 17 meals; 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners
- Complimentary quality wines served with dinner
- 24-hour coffee and tea available in the Amadeus Club
- Welcome dinner and captain’s gala dinner
- Variety of onboard entertainment, including lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances and live music
- 4 excursions & visits
- Walking tour of Koblenz
- Walking tour of Speyer and the Imperial cathedral
- Strasbourg city tour with canal boat tour
- Cologne walking tour with Kölsch tasting
- 1.5 days free time: Enjoy time to explore independently, relax at your hotel, join our optional excursions or ask your tour manager for their recommendations.
- Experts: Titan tour manager
- Portable audio Headset system on excursions
- Porterage Services included
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Cologne.
Upon arrival, we’ll be met and transferred to board our ship, featuring a newly designed atrium, fitness centre, expansive sun decks, café, restaurant, and bar. Enjoy a welcome cocktail reception before dinner this evening.
Our ship will sail to Koblenz during the night.
Day 2 - Koblenz
Historic Koblenz sits at the point where the Moselle and Rhine rivers meet, with many of its cultural landmarks holding UNESCO World Heritage status.
Today, we’ll explore one of Germany’s oldest and most pedestrian-friendly towns with over 2,000 years of history on a guided walking tour. Highlights include the town’s iconic Schängel Fountain at the town hall and a visit to the Memorial of Emperor Wilhelm at the renowned Deutsches Eck (German Corner).
After the guided tour, we’ll return to our ship and continue through what is arguably the most scenic stretch of the journey, taking in the winter landscapes of the Middle Rhine Valley. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its vineyards, medieval architecture, and the Lorelei Rock – and we get to see them all.
Excursions & visits
Walking tour of Koblenz (morning)
Day 3 - Speyer (Christmas Eve)
We’ll arrive in the former imperial town of Speyer early on Christmas Eve morning for a guided walking tour. Highlights include the Romanesque Imperial cathedral featuring its impressive twin-towered portal, along with a visit to the beautiful baroque Church of the Holy Spirit, the Old Gate of Speyer, and the medieval Judenhof – one of Germany’s most significant Jewish medieval sites. Get in the festive spirit with a visit to a traditional German Christmas market before heading back to the ship.
Relax or help decorate the Christmas tree, while carols play the background and then sit down to a gourmet Christmas dinner.
The option of attending a Christmas mass at Speyer Cathedral is also available afterwards. As night falls, our cruise continues its journey.
Excursions & visits
Walking tour of Speyer and Imperial cathedral (morning)
Visit to the Christmas Mass in the Imperial Cathedral (Included)
Day 4 - Strasbourg (Christmas Day)
Enjoy a relaxing Christmas morning. During lunch, our ship will dock in Strasbourg, nestled in the enchanting Alsace region.
We’ll join an extended city tour later in the day, uncovering the beauty of Strasbourg’s landmarks including a visit to its cathedral. On a boat cruise along the canal, we’ll discover the famous quarter, ‘Petite France’. This former mill and tanner district still maintains its medieval charm, where some of the beautiful, half-timbered houses lining the banks are up to 500 years old.
This evening, we sail for Mainz.
Excursions & visits:
Strasbourg city tour with canal boat tour (afternoon)
Day 5 - Mainz (Boxing Day)
Spend Boxing Day in Mainz, the largest city in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany.
We’ll have plenty of time to independently explore its rich history of baroque palaces and a quaint Old Town. Don’t miss the fascinating Gutenberg Museum, a hidden gem for culture and literature enthusiasts, displaying artefacts related to the printing revolution.
Later, we’ll enjoy a sumptuous gala dinner, as the ship heads back to Cologne.
Optional Excursion:
Mainz walking tour including Gutenberg Museum (not included)
Day 6 - Cologne
After breakfast, we’ll make the most of our last full day by exploring Cologne. Our city tour will take us through narrow, cobbled streets and lively squares including the Alter Markt and the Heumarkt, as well as making stops at the iconic cathedral and Old Town. We’ll finish off with a refreshing glass of Kölsch, the city’s most popular beer. The afternoon is free for souvenir shopping or a leisurely stroll, before dinner on board.
Excursions & visits:
Cologne walking tour with Kölsch tasting (morning)
Day 7 - Cologne
Our Christmas market river cruise comes to an end today. We disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
Launched 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.
Explore this ship in a virtual 360 degree tour
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.
Launched in 2022, the Amadeus Cara 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 71 spacious deluxe cabins and 10 Amadeus suites in total. As on all ships built since 2011, the Amadeus Cara 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.
Explore this ship in a virtual 360 degree tour
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
- Lift
Accommodation & 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 55 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.
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Dec 22 | Amadeus Imperial | Cologne | £2336 | Cabin Upgrades |
| C-1 | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2066 | ||
| C-1 | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2336 | ||
| C-1 | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2516 | ||
| C-1 | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold |
Why Choose this Cruise?
Titan’s VIP home departure service provides a seamless experience, collecting you from your home for a luxurious start to your holiday and back to your door on return.
This Christmas cruiseis a wonderful way to spend the festive period in Germany and Alsace with the opportunity to spend Christmas Mass at the Cathderal in Speyer.
