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Rhine Christmas City Experience 2026

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Start and end in Cologne
4.0 (182 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cologne

    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 views of the city and Rhine
    • Explore the city and chat with locals over Kölsch beer
    • Independent exploration by e-bike (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  3. Day 2

    Cologne to Amsterdam

    Cologne to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Van Gogh Museum
    • Visit Rijksmuseum
    • Explore Amsterdam by bike
    • Canal boat tour
    Landmarks
    Van Gogh Museum
    Rijksmuseum
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  4. Day 3

    Amsterdam

    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)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Van Gogh Museum
    • Visit Rijksmuseum
    • Explore Amsterdam by bike
    • Canal boat tour
    Landmarks
    Van Gogh Museum
    Rijksmuseum
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  5. Day 4

    Amsterdam to Antwerp

    Amsterdam to 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)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Antwerp's art and cultural sites
    • Visit diamond trade districts
    • Try Belgian waffles, chocolates, and chips
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  6. Day 5

    Antwerp

    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), Snack (Embarkation snack), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Antwerp independently with free e-bike (subject to availability)

    Optional Activities

    • Discover art and cultural attractions
    • Visit diamond district
    • Sample Belgian waffles, chocolates, and chips at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Antwerp
  7. Day 6

    Dordrecht

    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), Snack (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Dordrecht independently with free e-bike (subject to availability)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit monuments and historic sites
    • Explore small city harbors
    • Discover the confluence of the Merwede, Noord, and Oude Maas rivers
    Landmarks
    Dordrecht
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  8. Day 7

    Antwerp to Nijmegen

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

    Optional Activities

    • Cross Waalburg arch bridge
    • Explore Waalkade wharf
    • Discover the historic city centre
    Landmarks
    Waalburg
  9. Day 8

    Nijmegen to Cologne

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

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower for views of the city and Rhine
    • Explore the city and chat with locals over Kölsch beer
    • Independent exploration by e-bike (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral

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      We regret to inform you that the departure date you have selected is currently sold out for single cabins. The availability of single cabins on A-ROSA cruises is limited and tends to fill up quickly due to their popularity among solo travelers.

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