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Exceptional stay: Christmas market cruise in the Neckar Valley

Would you like to enjoy the atmosphere of Christmas during a relaxing, exclusive and culturally rich vacation?

A unique vacation
Who is the cabin cruise for?
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: river boat
Number of cabins: 45
Maximum capacity: 90 travelers
Crew members: 22

Cabs

Cat A - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat B - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Cat C - Disabled persons - Upper deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Cabins may be slightly smaller and benefit from a "standard" location.
Cat A - Double Cabin - Main Deck
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with high windows. Premium location cabins.
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NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Strasbourg
From 1pm, meet at Strasbourg river station and drop off luggage on board.
Excursion included:... see+ Strasbourg. At 2pm, departure for a panoramic tour of Strasbourg, the Christmas capital, followed by free time to discover its famous Christmas markets. Embarkation at 6pm in Strasbourg. Presentation of the crew and welcome cocktail in the lounge. Dinner and evening entertainment. Sailing to Mannheim. 
Included activities: Visit Strasbourg's Christmas markets, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Strasbourg Mannheim Heidelberg Eberbach
Arrival in Mannheim, starting point of the included excursion to Heidelberg. Discover the town and... see+ its castle (exterior). Every artist has immortalized Heidelberg, but it was above all the German Romantics of the 19th century who made Heidelberg a myth and one of the cities of Romanticism. After a guided tour of the old town, you'll have some free time to discover the enchanting atmosphere of its Christmas market. Whether on Market Square with its large Christmas pyramid, on University Square with its ancient carousel, or on Kornmarkt with its dreamlike winter forest, a winter stroll through Heidelberg is a must. Return on board to Heidelberg.

Afternoon sailing on the Neckar to Eberbach. You'll sail past the four romantic towns of the Neckar valley: Neckargemünd, a medieval town of charming half-timbered houses dominated by the Dilsberg citadel; Neckasteinach and its four castles, including Hinterburg, once the seat of the Steinach knights, and Burg Schadeck, nicknamed the swallows' nest; Hirschhorn, with its imposing castle and Carmelite abbey; and finally Eberbach, a medieval gem magnificently situated in the heart of the Neckar valley. Free time to explore this medieval town. Located in the Neckartal-Odenwald nature park, Eberbach was founded in the 13th century and has preserved a rich cultural past.

Evening entertainment. 
Included activities: Tour of Heidelberg, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Eberbach Heilbronn Heidelberg
Day trip included: Heilbronn (lunch included - ~2h30 drive AR).
Departing from Eberbach, you'll... see+ reach Heilbronn, Württemberg's wine capital and former imperial city, situated on the banks of the Neckar in the heart of a magnificent landscape of woods and vineyards.
Stroll through the town center and admire the astronomical clock decorating the façade of the former town hall on the market square, St. Kilian's church with its Renaissance tower and the Deutscherhof, now a cultural center and home to the town's history museum.
At Christmas time, the town resounds with festive carols and is infused with the distinctive aromas of aniseed and cinnamon. You can admire precious handicrafts at the decorated stalls in the squares around the St. Kilian church, the town hall and the market square. Lunch in a local restaurant.
Return on board to Heidelberg. Evening at leisure. 
Included activities: Tour of Heilbronn, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Heidelberg Speyer Strasbourg
Morning sailing to Speyer.
In the afternoon, excursion included: Speyer. Guided tour of the... see+ historic city of Speyer. Admire the imperial Romanesque cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as sites reminiscent of the rich Jewish tradition, such as the Jewish courtyard with its mikveh (Jewish ritual bath). Then, discover Speyer's Christmas market, which welcomes you in a peaceful atmosphere on the famous Maximilianstraße, in front of the Alte Münze, with a splendid view of the cathedral.
Gala evening. Night sailing to Strasbourg. 
Included activities: Guided tour of Speyer, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Strasbourg
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Mineral water available
unlimited tea and coffee on board
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Personal expenses
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Further information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
The guides speak French and English
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

Visit Strasbourg's Christmas markets
Departure by coach with our guide to Strasbourg city center. The whole city is decorated with Christmas garlands and decorations, especially the streets and shops. Free time to explore the Christmas markets on Place Broglie and in front of the cathedral. At... see+ the end of the afternoon, discover the Christmas lights, including the cathedral square, Place Kléber, the Carré d'Or, and Place Gutenberg. Return to the side of the boat.NOTES Please wear comfortable walking shoes.Times are given as a guide only.The order of visits may be changed. 
Included
Tour of Heidelberg
Departure from Mannheim by coach to Heidelberg. Romantic and idyllic, cosmopolitan and dynamic, mythical and modern: Heidelberg harmoniously combines all these elements to create its unparalleled charm. Meet your guides at Heidelberg Castle, where they will... see+ show you around the exterior of this magnificent pink sandstone castle, now partially in ruins. Since the end of the 18th century, the castle ruins have inspired painters and poets, who saw them as a symbol of the grandeur and decadence of human works. Goethe, Hölderlin, Uhland, and Eichendorff celebrated the castle's landscape, while many painters chose it as their motif. You will also discover the geometric terraces of the Palatinate Garden, the "Hortus Palatinus," once considered the "eighth wonder of the world." The garden's architect, Salomon de Caus, wanted to celebrate harmony with the city, the river, and the surrounding hills. Transfer by coach to Neckarmünzplatz, an important square in the historic center of Heidelberg, directly on the side of the boat of the Neckar River, below the castle. You will continue with your guides on a tour of the old town. You will admire the Church of the Holy Spirit (exterior), built between 1398 and 1441, the burial place of the prince-electors, whose naves housed the "Bibliotheca Palatina" until 1623. You will also have some free time to do a little shopping on Germany's longest shopping street before returning to the bus. On the way back, you will pass through the center of Mannheim, where you will board the boat.NOTESTo access the castle, there is a slope of about 300 m to climb.It is not possible to visit the interior of the castle at this time of year.Please wear comfortable walking shoes.Times are given as a guide only.The order of visits may be changed. 
Included $75 / pers.
Tour of Heilbronn
Included
Guided tour of Speyer
Included

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

  • Filovent partner since 2023
  • Last booking with this partner in December 2025
  • 283 bookings with this partner

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