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Rhine Christmas City Experience 2026

8 days
Start and end in Cologne
3.9
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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 - 280
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), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Free e-bike rental for independent exploration (subject to availability)
    • Destination Scouts provide insider tips for individual exploration ashore
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    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 and daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
    • Destination Scout insider tips for individual exploration ashore

    Optional Activities

    • Canal boat tours
    • Museum visits
    • Historic neighborhood walks
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal District
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  3. Day 3

    Amsterdam

    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 (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
    • Destination Scout insider tips for individual exploration ashore

    Optional Activities

    • Anne Frank House visit
    • Van Gogh Museum
    • Cycling tours
    • Canal-side dining
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal District
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  4. Day 4

    Antwerp

    Meals
    Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations), Beverage Service (High-quality drinks included throughout the day (tea, coffee and coffee specialities, water, soft drinks, beer, prosecco, as well as a selection of wines, during bar opening hours))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Antwerp's art and cultural attractions
    • Visit diamond trade sites and museums
    • Sample Belgian waffles, chocolates, and chips at local restaurants and shops
    Landmarks
    Antwerp
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  5. Day 5

    Dordrecht

    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), Beverage Service (High-quality drinks included throughout the day (tea, coffee and coffee specialities, water, soft drinks, beer, prosecco, as well as a selection of wines, during bar opening hours))

    Optional Activities

    • Discover Dordrecht's historic monuments
    • Walk along small city harbors
    • Explore the area where the Merwede, Noord, and Oude Maas rivers converge
    Landmarks
    Dordrecht
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  6. Day 6

    Antwerp

    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), Beverage Service (High-quality drinks included throughout the day (tea, coffee and coffee specialities, water, soft drinks, beer, prosecco, as well as a selection of wines, during bar opening hours))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Antwerp's art and cultural attractions
    • Visit diamond trade sites and museums
    • Sample Belgian waffles, chocolates, and chips at local restaurants and shops
    Landmarks
    Antwerp
  7. Day 7

    Nijmegen

    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Beverage Service (High-quality drinks included throughout the day (tea, coffee and coffee specialities, water, soft drinks, beer, prosecco, as well as a selection of wines, during bar opening hours))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Nijmegen's rich historical sites
    • Visit city beaches along the Rhine
    • Discover the city's vibrant cultural atmosphere
    Landmarks
    Nijmegen
  8. Day 8

    Cologne

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

    Included Activities

    • Free e-bike rental for independent exploration (subject to availability)
    • Destination Scouts provide insider tips for individual exploration ashore
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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    2022
    Guests
    280
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    Length
    135 m
    Width
    17.7 m
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    max. 24 km/h
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    119 balcony cabins, 7 balcony suites, 2 cabins for
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  • malee
    November 29th, 2025
    5.0
    It’s my first time on the River Cruise beyond my expectations . Love it and highly recommend to my friend .
  • Paula
    November 3rd, 2025
    5.0
    very comfortable room, pleasant staff, excellent food.
  • Lucio
    March 23rd, 2026
    4.0
    Great, friendly staff.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • 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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    • For any tour departing before May 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 14th, 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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