Rhine Castles & Christmas Magic: A Family Holiday Cruise
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Rhine Castles & Christmas Magic: A Family Holiday Cruise
Lumina Literary Tours
Nov 28 - Dec 5, 2027
Rhine Castles & Christmas Magic: A Family Holiday Cruise
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nov 28 - Dec 5, 2027
Lumina Literary Tours
$6,194
Deposit: $100
About this trip
This isn’t your typical Christmas cruise.
It’s one part European fairytale, one part floating boutique hotel, and entirely designed for families who want more connection — not more chaos.
The AmaViola is home base: modern and bright, with twin-balcony staterooms, panoramic lounges, and food that can make even teenagers look up from their phones. You’ll unpack once, then wake each day to another storybook town strung with lights.
Kids get cocoa, crafts, and scavenger hunts. Adults get great wine, good conversation, and the rare luxury of doing absolutely nothing for a minute.
✨ For Kids
Ornament Crafting & Mini Market Scavenger Hunt
Hot Chocolate & Pajamas Night
Cookie Decorating & Exchange
Gingerbread Workshop
St. Nicholas Visit
Cocoa & Carols Night
🍷 For Grown-Ups
Regional Wine Tastings & Local Beer Walks
Quiet Deck Evenings with Mulled Wine
Couples’ Coffee Break in Rüdesheim
Spa or Fitness Time While Kids Play
Live Lounge Music & Conversation
Easy Luxury: unpack once, enjoy every day
What's included
✨ 7-night cruise aboard
7-night river cruise aboard the AmaViola, a modern boutique ship with twin-balcony staterooms and luxury amenities.
✨ All onboard meals
All onboard meals, wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
✨ Daily guided excursion
Daily guided excursions in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Düsseldorf, Rüdesheim, Ludwigshafen, Strasbourg, Breisach, and Basel.
✨ Christmas Market tours
Christmas Market tours in each destination.
✨ Family Magic Moments
Lumina Family Magic Moments (crafting, cookie exchange, cocoa nights)
✨ Wi-Fi + entertainment
Complimentary Wi-Fi, bikes, and wellness activities onboard.
✨Access
Access to Main Lounge, Chef’s Table Restaurant, and Sun Deck pool.
💡 Pricing
Based on double occupancy (two guests per stateroom).
What's not included
Premium Drink Package
Premium Drink Package ($229 pp, optional)
Flights
Airfare (optional flight management available for $150 per person)
Travel Insurance
We'll send recommendations for reputable providers.
Pre/Post Accommodations
Hotels or meals before or after trip dates are not included—tour dates only.
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs, spa services, additional drinks beyond the package, laundry, and other personal purchases.
Crew Gratuities
Typically €10-15 per guest per day, paid directly on board at the end of the voyage.
Optional
Premium excursions or private tours
Transfers
Airport transfers (available upon request)
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1. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, NetherlandsAbout your organizer
At Lumina Literary Tours, we don’t just book trips; we design plot-driven adventures for women who spent their childhoods—and their adulthoods—finding refuge in the pages of a book. Founded by travel strategist Kate Ciullo, Lumina was born from the belief that travel should feel like stepping into the worlds that once saved us.
We specialize in immersive, story-driven group travel that balances "main character energy" with the indulgence of long dinners, coastal villages, and historic castles. Whether we are chasing the Northern Lights in a landscape straight out of a winter romantasy or sharing a private yacht through the Adriatic, our tours are crafted to feel less like a "retreat" and more like a cinematic experience shared with your found family.
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