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Rhine Enchanting Christmas Markets 2027 (10 destinations)

6 days
Start and end in Cologne
4.6
5 reviews
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A-ROSA

4(148 reviews)

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 15 - 186
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower for city views
    • Explore local wine bars and beer culture
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Drosselgasse wine taverns
    • Wine tasting at local establishments
    • Explore the old town
    Landmarks
    Drosselgasse
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Germersheim (Speyer)

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Speyer Cathedral
    • Explore Speyer's medieval town centre
    Landmarks
    Speyer Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Strasbourg (Kehl)

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Strasbourg Cathedral
    • Climb cathedral viewing platform for city views
    • Explore medieval half-timbered houses
    • See elegant city palaces
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Mainz - Loreley Valley - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Saint Martin's Cathedral in Mainz
    • Stroll along the riverbank in Mainz
    • Wine tasting in Mainz
    • Explore Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen park in Koblenz
    • Try local specialty Debbekooche with apple sauce
    Landmarks
    Saint Martin's Cathedral
    Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen
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  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower for city views
    • Explore local attractions and beer culture
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral

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What's Included

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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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A-ROSA

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Rating
4(148 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

A-ROSA Ship

  • A-ROSA SILVA
    A-ROSA SILVA
    The A-ROSA SILVA Whatever you’re looking for on vacation – you will find it on board the A-ROSA SILVA on the Rhine. ­  Whether you… Read more
    Capacity
    Capacity
    Built
    2012
    Built
    2012
    Guests
    186
    Guests
    Crew
    Crew
    52
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    11,4 m / 36 ft
    Width
    11,4 m
    Suites
    Suites
    6
    Staterooms
    83
    Staterooms
    89
    Registry
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Electricity
    Electricity
    four 331 kW/overall 1.800 PS
    Beam
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
    Cruising Speed
    max. 22 km/h
    Generators
    Generators
    Engines
    Engines
    Draft
    Draft
    Cabin
    Cabin
    89 outside cabins, 4 junior suites, 2 balcony suit
    Deck
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Germany

Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.6
Overall rating based on 5 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.6
  • 4.0

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  • Rhine Enchanting Christmas Markets 2027 (10 destinations) reviewer 1
    December 8th, 2023
    The cruise was primarily for German guests. As there were only 10 English speaking guests on the ship all but one of...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Sherri, Thank you for going onboard with A-ROSA. We are sorry to hear that the cruise did not meet your expectation this time. However, A-ROSA is always trying hard to enhance the overall guest experience with our hospitality, services, facilities, food and many more. We hope you will consider giving A-ROSA another chance in the future, so we can demonstrate the improvements we've made. Hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on board. Your sincerely, A-ROSA Team
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  • Rhine Enchanting Christmas Markets 2027 (10 destinations) reviewer 2
    December 8th, 2022
    This cruise was fantastic. The ship was nice, the food was awesome, the stops were breathtaking,if you are a...
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    Traveled in December 2022
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Sandra, Thank you for going onboard with A-ROSA and taking your time to share your review with us and the community. We are grateful for your kind words and glad that you have a nice Christmas memory to bring home. We would love to have you onboard again. Best regards, Your A-ROSA Team
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  • L
    December 29th, 2021
    The crew went above and beyond to make my cruise enjoyable. Especially Stephanie, who made sure I was kept informed...
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    Traveled in December 2021
  • M
    December 29th, 2019
    The cruise was so much more than we expected. The staff was so professional and anything we needed was always...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • Rhine Enchanting Christmas Markets 2027 (10 destinations) reviewer 5
    December 20th, 2019
    Had a great trip loved the Christmas markets
    Traveled in November 2019

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    23 Nov, 2026
    To Saturday
    28 Nov, 2026
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    3 Dec, 2026
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    23 Dec, 2026
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  • From Saturday
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    2 Dec, 2027
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    12 Dec, 2027
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  • From Sunday
    12 Dec, 2027
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    17 Dec, 2027
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    Marc

    Asked on October 7th, 2024

    Are all meals and drinks included in the price?

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten October 2024

      Breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as High-quality drinks included throughout the day.

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    Marlene

    Asked on October 21st, 2023

    Does this tour have off shore excursion? Is it another payment,? How much?

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten October 2023

      Shore excursions can be pre-booked, however, you will always have to pay for them onboard. A-Rosa offers daily shore excursions that can be found by scrolling to the Itinerary section and clicking on each specific day. Once you click on a specific day, it will expand and provide a small description followed by the shore excursions available on that day with their pricing.

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    Cynthia

    Asked on December 29th, 2022

    Are the shore excursions fully guided?

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten December 2022

      Yes, all the shore excursions are fully guided and they are booked before travelling. All excursions can be reserved in advance. Some excursions require a minimum number of participants. There are different difficulty levels: Easy, Moderate, Advanced, and Sportive.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 40% is required to confirm your booking with A-ROSA. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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