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Explore Frankfurt on a river cruise. Effortlessly float between quaint villages, scenic countryside, and history-rich cities and destinations like  without unpacking your bags. Enjoy Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Christmas Market Visits, Local Market Visits, and Urban Exploration on a specialty Frankfurt river cruise. river cruises cost from $1,883 to $34,990 for a 5 to 15 days trip. Adventure Life's Frankfurt cruise specialists can help you plan the perfect trip. Contact us to get started planning your trip now
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas Market in Frankfurt
from $2,781
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Christmas Time in Alsace and Germany

5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama
  • Experience the Black Forest
  • Explore Christmas market in Europe
  • Visit Fascinating Heidelberg Castle
  • Tour Strasbourg Cathedral
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Frankfurt / Basel
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Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime Rhine River cruise vacation starting in Frankfurt, cruising through the heart of Germany, and ending in Basel aboard the Avalon Panorama. Visit Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, and Heidelberg.
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River through Koblenz Germany
from $2,014
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The Valley of the romantic Rhine, the Moselle and the Main

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard MS Gérard Schmitter
  • Cruise Iffezheim & Gambsheim locks
  • Enjoy Strasbourg at night
  • Visit the unique Reichsburg Castle
  • Join an exclusive wine tasting
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Explore the enchanting cities of Strasbourg, Frankfurt, Cochem, Koblenz, Rudesheim and Mannheim on this 7-day river cruise aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter. As you travel the Rhine, Moselle, and Main rivers, you'll have the chance to tour ancient towns, bike through verdant valleys, savor the local wines, and explore castles.
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Strasbourg at dusk
from $1,883
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The Valley of the Romantic Rhine, the Moselle and the Main

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard MS La Boheme
  • Enjoy Strasbourg at night
  • Visit Cochem, Pearl of the Moselle
  • See the unique Reichsburg Castle
  • Discover the famous Lorelei Rock
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Discover three extraordinary rivers: the enchanting Rhine, the graceful Moselle, and the charming Main, on this incredible 7-day cruise aboard La Boheme exploring this romantic region. Delight yourself with the enchanting city of Frankfurt with its mix of ancient and modern sites that are sure to astonish you.
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Traditional colorful houses in La Petite France, Strasbourg, Alsace, France.
from $6,450
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Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights

Basel - Cologne - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Connect
  • Tour Strasbourg’s Old Town
  • Wine tasting in Alsace
  • See Gutenberg’s Bible
  • Walk Black Forest trails
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Basel / Cologne
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Sail from Basel to Cologne aboard Connect on this 8-day European river cruise, journey through Switzerland, Germany, and France, discovering medieval towns, scenic vineyards, and cultural landmarks.
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
from $2,362
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5 Different Rivers: The Rhine, Neckar, Main, Moselle, and Saar (Port-to-port cruise)

Strasbourg to Luxembourg - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Enjoy Heidelberg Castle guided tour
  • Rudesheim vineyard wine tasting
  • Enjoy Rhine Valley scenic sailing
  • Explore Saarburg’s old town
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Strasbourg / Remich
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Set sail on a 9-day Rhine and Moselle river cruise from Strasbourg to Luxembourg aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci. Discover Heidelberg Castle, Mainz Cathedral, and Trier’s Roman ruins. Explore Frankfurt, Rüdesheim’s vineyards, Cochem Castle, and Luxembourg’s historic city center. Enjoy wine tastings, guided tours, and unique cultural landmarks.
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Stop in Frankfurt, a major financial hub in Germany
from $2,709
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Along the Danube and the Rhine - Following the Romantic Road

Roundtrip Strasbourg - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven
  • Discover Vienna’s imperial splendor
  • Stroll Passau’s historic streets
  • See Regensburg’s ancient treasures
  • Enjoy Frankfurt skyline views
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing
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Sail the Danube and Rhine on a 10-day river cruise,, aboard MS Beethoven, discovering Europe’s most iconic cities and historic gems. Explore imperial Vienna, medieval Regensburg, and the Romantic Road’s charming towns before ending with modern Frankfurt’s dazzling skyline.
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Romantic evening light over Basel
from $5,396
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Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II
  • Explore Amsterdam’s canals
  • Discover Nijmegen’s Roman ruins
  • Taste Rüdesheim wines
  • Visit Strasbourg’s La Petite France
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Village Visits, Biking, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits
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Experience Europe’s Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel for 10 days on Avalon Imagery II. Explore Amsterdam’s canals, Nijmegen’s Roman ruins, Cologne Cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, and the Black Forest with guided tours, tastings, and scenic walks.
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas Market in Frankfurt
from $2,619
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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound)

Basel to Frankfurt - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama
  • Explore Breisach Christmas Market
  • Discover Freiburg medieval streets
  • Stroll Strasbourg La Petite
  • Tour Heidelberg Castle ruins
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Basel / Frankfurt
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Wine Tasting, Christmas Market Visits
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Experience a 5-day Christmas Markets cruise from Basel to Frankfurt aboard Avalon Panorama. Explore Breisach and the magical Black Forest, stroll through Strasbourg’s La Petite France and winter markets, and visit Heidelberg Castle with the Great Vat. Enjoy festive foods, mulled wine, and charming towns, combining guided excursions with free time.
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas market in Cologne
from $17,490
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Christmas & New Year

Budapest - Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal
  • Witness Vienna’s imperial charm
  • Discover Cesky Krumlov’s streets
  • Visit Nuremberg’s Imperial Castle
  • Admire Wurzburg’s vineyards
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Budapest / Amsterdam
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Set sail on a 15-day Scenic Opal cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, celebrating the holidays with visits to festive markets and historic cities. Experience Christmas in Vienna and ring in the New Year in Wurzburg, soaking in Europe’s rich culture and seasonal charm.
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Place Kleber in Strasbourg
from $5,063
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German Grandeur

Eastbound - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tranquility II
  • Explore magical Black Forest
  • Discover Mechanical Music Museum
  • Enjoy the visit in wine producer
  • Explore Bamberg
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Basel / Nuremberg
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Basel, Switzerland, is the starting point for your magnificent nine-day Germany river trip on Avalon Tranquility II. After that, go on a guided tour of Bamberg before continuing to Nuremberg, where your trip comes to a close.
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Explore the unique architecture of Bamberg
from $6,999
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European Jewels

Budapest - Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess
  • Experience Frankfurt’s
  • Explore Nuremberg
  • Enjoy Rudesheim
  • Discover Vienna
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Budapest / Amsterdam
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Hiking
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Sail the Danube on a 15-day river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam aboard the River Duchess. Explore historic cities, stunning landscapes, and cultural treasures with expert-guided tours, wine tastings, and local experiences.
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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
from $4,799
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Classic Christmas Markets

Nuremberg to Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess
  • “Gingerbread Capital of the World”
  • Hansel-and-Gretel houses
  • Visit the Würzburg Residence
  • See Wertheim’s medieval buildings
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Nuremberg / Frankfurt
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Indulge in the holiday spirit on this 8-day Classic Christmas Markets river cruise from Nuremberg to Frankfurt aboard the River Duchess. Shop for unique gifts and uncover the legends behind beloved traditions as you explore festive markets, medieval towns, and rich local culture on a luxurious holiday-season voyage.
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