Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You arrive in Cologne and have the whole day before your cruise departs at 18:00. If you came a day early, that's great because it gives you time to walk around and check out the cathedral and other sites without rushing. The city has plenty to see, so you can take things at your own pace and grab lunch somewhere in the old town before heading to the ship.
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne's cathedral city
- Visit city monuments and attractions
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 2
Rüdesheim
The ship pulls in at Rüdesheim around 11:00, and you've got time to head into town and check out Drosselgasse, the famous street that's basically the heart of Rhine wine country. This is where Brahms worked on his Symphony No. 3, which is kind of cool to know while you're walking around. Try a Rüdesheim coffee, which is their local specialty, and then get back to the ship before it departs at 18:00.
- 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
- Explore cultural attractions including stately homes and fortifications
- Try Rüdesheim coffee
Landmarks Drosselgasse - Day 3
Speyer
You dock in Speyer at 08:00, and this medieval town has over 2,000 years of history packed into it. The main thing to see is Speyer Cathedral, one of Germany's most important Romanesque cathedrals and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's impressive to walk through, and then you can explore the rest of the old town before the ship leaves at 19:00.
- 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 (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Germany's oldest planned medieval town
Landmarks Speyer Cathedral - Day 4
Breisach
Arriving in Breisach at 14:00 gives you a few hours in this hillside town. Head up to Münster Sankt Stephan cathedral, which sits high above the Rhine valley and has quite an art collection inside. If you're interested in wine, Geldermann sparkling wine producer is based here too. You'll have until nearly midnight before the ship departs.
- 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 Münster Sankt Stephan cathedral
- Explore Breisach's hilltop setting overlooking the Rhine valley
- Visit Geldermann sparkling wine producer
Landmarks Münster Sankt Stephan 
- Day 5
Basel
Basel's your stop at 08:00, and this Swiss city has a lot to explore if you're interested in history and culture. Walk through the medieval old town, check out the Gate of Spalen, and if you have time, pop into one of the 27 museums. The city's home to Switzerland's oldest university, so there's definitely character here. You'll have until 19:30 before leaving.
- 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 Basel's medieval old town
- Visit Gate of Spalen
- Visit one or more of 27 museums
- Learn about Switzerland's oldest university
Landmarks Gate of Spalen 
- Day 6
Strasbourg
You arrive at Kehl (Strasbourg's river port) at 11:30, so take the short walk across to Strasbourg proper. The medieval half-timbered houses are all over the place, and the city palaces give it a really elegant feel. If you want views of everything, head up to the cathedral's viewing platform. Then grab dinner before the ship departs at 18:00.
- 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 and climbing to its viewing platform
- Explore medieval half-timbered houses
- Discover elegant city palaces
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral 
- Day 7
Mainz - Loreley Valley - Koblenz
Your ship pulls into Mainz at 6am, giving you a solid six hours to walk around this historic city with roots going back over 2,000 years before boarding resumes at noon. The morning's yours to check out the old town and cathedral area at your own pace. After that you'll cruise the Rhine through the Loreley Valley, where the river scenery gets pretty special with steep cliffs and vineyards lining both sides. By evening you're in Koblenz at 6:30pm, another ancient spot worth exploring. The city's known for its palaces and mansions, plus there's the Deutsches Eck where two rivers meet. You've got a few hours to wander before the ship leaves again at 9:30pm, so grab dinner onboard or in town and settle in for the night.
- 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
- Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations
- Lunch buffet with live-cooking stations
- Dinner buffet with live-cooking stations
- Daily tea and coffee time
- Rhine cruise viewing from ship
- Explore Mainz city (6am-12pm window)
- View Loreley Valley during cruise
- Explore Koblenz city (6:30pm-9:30pm window)
- View Deutsches Eck headland from ship
Optional Activities
- Excursions in Mainz (available for advance booking via A-ROSA App)
- Excursions in Koblenz (available for advance booking via A-ROSA App)
- Wellness and beauty treatments at SPA-ROSA (reduced prices for guests)
- Free e-bikes for independent exploration (subject to availability)
Landmarks Deutsches Eck Mainz Cathedral Loreley Rock 
- Day 8
Cologne
You're back in Cologne at 05:00, wrapping up your Rhine cruise. After disembarking, you can take one last walk through the cathedral city or head straight to your departure transfer. It's an early finish, so plan accordingly.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations)
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay to explore Cologne's monuments and attractions
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral
