The 2026 routes with Lueftner Cruises are now available for booking. The newly published travel program once again highlights the state-of-the-art AMADEUS fleet, taking travelers to Europe’s most culturally fascinating regions.
The excursion offerings have been further expanded, providing culture, sports, and nature enthusiasts with even more choices during their shore excursions.
River travelers can look forward to tailored experiences in the AMADEUS 2026 season. In the “AMADEUS Active” category, additional exciting cycling tours through Vienna, Bamberg, and Amsterdam are available. Moreover, active vacationers can enjoy new hiking opportunities in Linz and Oberwesel, as well as vineyard explorations near Bernkastel.
Guests who prefer culinary experiences will find a variety of discovery tours featuring regional specialties in the “AMADEUS Taste” category.
These include visits to Passau, wine and sparkling wine tastings in Koblenz, Cochem, or Rüdesheim, an excursion to the “Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse” market hall in Lyon, or a visit to a truffle farm in the picturesque village of Grignan.
Under the motto “AMADEUS Experience”, Lueftner Cruises offers new included onboard events. These include a waltz course, concerts along the Rhine, “Budapest by Night” with a folkloric program, and a chanson evening on selected French routes.
The 2026 program also features exciting themed cruises in winter, as well as special journeys focusing on golf and music. A special highlight at the beginning of the year is the André Rieu Cruise from Cologne to Amsterdam from January 5 to 11, 2026, aboard the AMADEUS Cara, including a concert in Amsterdam on January 10.
On board, AMADEUS guests enjoy first-class 5-star service on every journey, with exquisite cuisine, spacious lounges, panoramic restaurants, as well as modern wellness and fitness areas..
Early bookers will also benefit from attractive price advantages in 2026 – this also applies to pre-bookable excursion packages.
(Booking Start 2026 with Amadeus River Cruises. Amadeus journeys now with even more excursion and activity options)
Tags: Lüftner CruisesRiver – Inland Navigation / Barges
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