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Southern Rhine Experience 2026

8 days
Start and end in Cologne
3.8
4 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 - 186
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. 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), Snack (Embarkation snack), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower for city views
    • Visit traditional wine taverns
    • Explore the city streets
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim

    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), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Drosselgasse alleyway
    • Visit rustic wine taverns in old town
    • Sample local wines
    • Learn about historic castles
    Landmarks
    Drosselgasse
  3. Day 3

    Speyer

    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), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Speyer Cathedral
    • Explore the medieval old town
    • Walk along the Rhine
    Landmarks
    Speyer Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Breisach

    Breisach
    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), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Münster Sankt Stephan cathedral
    • Tour Geldermann sparkling wine producer
    • Sample local sparkling wines
    • Explore the hilltop town
    Landmarks
    Münster Sankt Stephan
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  5. Day 5

    Huningue - Basel

    Huningue - Basel
    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), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Zolli (Basel Zoo)
    • Explore the medieval old town
    • Visit one or more of the 27 museums
    • Tour Switzerland's oldest university area
    Landmarks
    Zoo Basel (Zolli)
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  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    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), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Strasbourg Cathedral to the viewing platform
    • Explore medieval half-timbered houses
    • Discover elegant city palaces
    • Wander the city streets
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
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  7. Day 7

    Mainz - Loreley Valley - Koblenz

    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), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along the riverbank in Mainz
    • Visit Saint Martin's Cathedral in Mainz
    • Sample local wine in Mainz
    • Cruise through Loreley Valley
    • Explore Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen in Koblenz
    • Try traditional Debbekooche with apple sauce
    Landmarks
    Saint Martin's Cathedral
    Loreley Valley
    Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen
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  8. Day 8

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Tea/Coffee (Daily tea and coffee time)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cologne Cathedral
    • Revisit favorite locations from Day 1
    • Explore additional city areas
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral

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What's Included

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Operated by

A-ROSA

Gold Operator
Rating
4(166 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
72%
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 Reviews

3.8
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.0
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    3.7
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.0

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  • V
    May 5th, 2025
    Outstanding service, clean spaces, good food. Just incredible for the price.
    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Victoria Ann, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your cruise on the Rhine and hope to welcome ou on board again soon! Kind regards, A-ROSA Team
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  • A
    July 18th, 2024
    The A-ROSA Rhine river cruise was excellent in many respects - food, staff, cabins, sites, itinerary etc....
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Alicia, thank you for your feedback. Connection on the river, especially in the border regions, can be tricky because of the different networks. That is why the WIFI is not suitable for streaming services. We hope to offer improved connectivity in the future to make your cruise even more comfortable. Thank you for cruising with A-ROSA, we are pleased to read that you were satisfied with the service, cabins and the culinary highlights! Sincerely, A-ROSA team
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  • R
    June 9th, 2024
    The entire itinerary and route of our cruise was altered. And we were given absolutely no advance notice of the same....
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    Traveled in June 2024
  • Southern Rhine Experience 2026 reviewer 4
    October 5th, 2019
    A-ROSA offered an excellent service. The staff was really attentive to its clientele and accommodating. The only...
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    Traveled in September 2019

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    Taylor

    Asked on November 28th, 2022

    We are traveling south from Strasbourg to Basel. We would like to come aboard at Strasbourg and travel to Basel....Can you accommodate that? If so which day of the week do you travel that direction, what fare would you want for the day trip? We would like to be there about May 23, 2023.

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    Tour Details
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten November 2022

      The operator only sells complete trips that will begin/end at the port of Cologne. They would not be able to accommodate day trips. We do apologize for the same. Would you consider a multi-day cruise that does a couple of cities along that route in May 2023?

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    Robyn

    Asked on April 22nd, 2022

    How do you get to the departure point and back home? Also, is this cruise suitable for a single traveler?

    Flights / Transfers
    Single supplement
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten April 2022

      While TourRadar specialises in helping you book the best tours from around the world, the tours we offer don't include international airfare, as travellers can join any of the trips from many different countries.

      We also recommend you don't book your airfare until you have a confirmed booking.

      In terms of the cruise, you are able to have a cabin as a single traveller. This would come with a Single Supplement fee.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 291462

  • Currencies
    Euro
    France and Germany
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 28th, 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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  • Cancellation Policy
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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