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US $635 per person

Rhine Christmas Markets 2026

5 days

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Start and end in Cologne

4.5

13 traveler reviews

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Operator: A-ROSA
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 - 202
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cologne
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral and monuments
- Discover attractions in the cathedral city
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 2
Rüdesheim - Mainz
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), Snack (Embarkation snack), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)
Included Activities
- Explore Rüdesheim
- Visit Drosselgasse
- Explore Mainz
Optional Activities
- Taste traditional Rüdesheim coffee
- Visit stately homes and fortifications in Rüdesheim
- Discover historical sites in Mainz
Landmarks
Drosselgasse
Rüdesheim
Mainz
Day 3
Frankfurt
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Frankfurt's historical and cultural sites
- Visit Goethe's birthplace
- Tour banking headquarters and business district
Landmarks
Goethe House
Frankfurt Skyline
Day 4
Loreley Valley - Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Hoorn in the Loreley Valley
- Discover Koblenz's palaces and stately homes
- View Deutsches Eck headland from the ship
Landmarks
Loreley Valley
Deutsches Eck
Day 5
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Cologne's monuments and attractions
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Drosselgasse
Rüdesheim
Mainz

Landmarks
Goethe House
Frankfurt Skyline

Landmarks
Loreley Valley
Deutsches Eck

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

A-ROSA

3.9

(139 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

76%

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A-ROSA Ship

A-ROSA BRAVA
Cruising on a river is certainly not the fastest mode of transportation. And the countless meanders of the Rhine are not the fastest way to… Read more
Capacity
202
Built
2011
Guests
Crew
Length
135 m
Width
11,4 m
Suites
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
max. 22 km/h
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
99 outside cabins
Deck
Deck with Cabins
Country/Region
Belgium, Netherlands, Germany
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 13 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
4.0
Guide
4.3
Accommodation
4.4
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
3.9

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Walter
December 28th, 2025
3
The ship is nice, the cabins offer all facilities you expect and the daily cleaning is top. Do'nt understand why we...
The ship is nice, the cabins offer all facilities you expect and the daily cleaning is top. Do'nt understand why we got the chocolate on the pillow just one day . As we were in most places on a previous cruise we did not register for excursions but heard on board that more guests found excursions rather expensive, especially the "walking" once. Food was between ok and good but the house wines are terrible (no wine choice in extra drink package neither) and no promotion for the many good wines you can find in the Rhine region. Getting envelopes for tipping under the door the last night was a surprise because not announced before nor during the cruise. Would prefer seperate envelopes for room service, bar and restaurant and reception staff or, like most cruise companies, just include the tipping in the cruise rate. Tipping is probably a way to compensate the low wages paid to crew coming from Asia, Eastern Europe and North Africa. Only 1 crew member, from captain to kitchen aid was from Western Europe. For a cruise that costs approximately 250€/d.pp quality of service should overall be better.Show more
Traveled in December 2025
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malee
November 29th, 2025
5
It’s my first time on the River Cruise beyond my expectations . Love it and highly recommend to my friend .
Traveled in November 2025
Reply from: A-ROSA
Dear Malee, thank you for your excellent review. We're happy you liked the cruise! We'd love you to come back and have another cruise with us soon. Best regards, A-ROSA Team
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Helen
December 20th, 2024
5
We had a lovely trip and thought the staff were excellent and looked after us very well. Sabrina was an excellent...
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Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: A-ROSA
Dear Helen, we are so pleased to hear about your great cruising experience. We hope you made many memories to treasure forever. Cruising from town to town and visiting the Christmas markets is truly magical. We would love to welcome you on board again! A-ROSA Team
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Helen
November 29th, 2024
4
The boat tour was great, staff fantastic my only problem is one of the markets they took us to was not open. But the...
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Traveled in November 2024
Reply from: A-ROSA
Dear Helen, thank you for leaving a review for your river cruise on the Rhine! We're sorry to hear that the weather was not the best but even a rainy day can be cozy with good food and a relaxing atmosphere on board. We hope to have you back on board soon, our lovely crew will be delighted to welcome you again! Best regards, A-ROSA Team
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Minnie Bogert
July 5th, 2024
5
Itinerary is comfortable. Walkable. Pier not far from sights.
Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: A-ROSA
Dear guest, we are very happy to hear about your pleasant cruising experience! Our central berths offer you the comfort of stepping off the ship and right into the heart of the cities and towns along the route! We hope to welcome you on your next river cruise soon. Best regards, A-ROSA team
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Anonymous
July 5th, 2024
5
Itinerary is comfortable.
Traveled in December 2023
Marinette
January 6th, 2024
4
Predominantly German passengers on our cruise. There were 10 of us international english speaking passengers....
Predominantly German passengers on our cruise. There were 10 of us international english speaking passengers. Cruise staff were accommodating, courteous, some nice. Too cold/rainy to enjoy top open deck of boat (great in summer!). Had a fabulous time visiting different Christmas markets; very festive (gets more crowded at night)! Towns we docked/visited along the Rhine are all very near the ports; all walkable within a few minutes; we just self toured. Wonderful experience overall!Show more
Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: A-ROSA
Dear Marinette, Thank you for going onboard with A-ROSA and taking your time to sharing your your kind words with us and the community. We are glad to hear that you had a delightful cruise experience along the Rhine! Exploring Christmas markets and experiencing the festive atmosphere must have been a wonderful way to embrace the holiday spirit. The fact that the towns along the Rhine were easily walkable and allowed for self-guided tours adds to the convenience of your journey. Even though the weather didn't cooperate, we are sure that you made the most out of this cruise. We would love to have you onboard again. Best regards, A-ROSA Team
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Avril
December 12th, 2023
3
Nice boat. Clean rooms. Buffet food not the best. Saw 2 Christmas markets only as other 2 were closed early morning....
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Traveled in December 2023
Reply from: A-ROSA
Dear Avril, Thank you for your feedback on your cruise experience. It is encouraging to hear that, despite the mentioned issues, you still managed to have a good time overall. Christmas markets usually open from noon time till the evening. We tried our best to balance the shore time for our guests to visit Christmas markets and the cruising schedule. We hope you will cruise with A-ROSA again and see the improvements we've made. Your sincerely, A-ROSA Team
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HenryCW
November 8th, 2023
4
The Rhine is romantic
Traveled in November 2023
Reply from: A-ROSA
Dear Chi Wing Ho, thank you for taking your time to review your A-ROSA cruise. We totally agree. The Rhine is romantic and wonderful. Hopefully you have enjoyed it and took home unique memories. A-ROSA would love to welcome you on board again. Kind regards A-ROSA Team
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Sandra
December 29th, 2022
5
The cruise was great, awesome food comfortable cabin and public areas.
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 glad that you had a great Christmas experience with us on A-ROSA AQUA. We would love to have you onboard again. Best regards, A-ROSA Team
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2 Dec, 2026
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2 Dec, 2026
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6 Dec, 2026
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10 Dec, 2026
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From Thursday
10 Dec, 2026
To Monday
14 Dec, 2026
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From Monday
14 Dec, 2026
To Friday
18 Dec, 2026
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From Friday
18 Dec, 2026
To Tuesday
22 Dec, 2026
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- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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Rhine Christmas Markets 2026

Itinerary

Cologne

Optional Activities

Rüdesheim - Mainz

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Frankfurt

Optional Activities

Loreley Valley - Koblenz

Optional Activities

Cologne

Optional Activities

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