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Northern Rhine Experience 2026

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Start and end in Cologne
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  • A woman wearing sunglasses enjoys a sunny day near a windmill.
  • Beautiful sunrise view of windmills by a waterway.
  • Panoramic cityscape of historic European buildings, church towers and boats along a wide river under a clear blue sky.
  • Harbor of Antwerp at sunset with moored boats and the modern MAS museum building glowing in the background.
  • Harbour in Hoorn with traditional boats.
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  • Iconic Cologne Cathedral and Great St. Martin Church dominate the riverfront skyline on a clear day.
  • Twilight aerial of Cologne Cathedral illuminated above a sparkling Christmas market and the Rhine.
  • Grote Markt square in Antwerp with the Brabo Fountain.
  • Night view of Cologne’s festive Christmas market booths glowing beneath the towering cathedral spires.
  • View of Cologne Cathedral along the Rhine river with a boat passing by.
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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

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

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Daily tea and coffee time

    Optional Activities

    • Climbing Cologne Cathedral tower for city views
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  2. Day 2

    Rotterdam

    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)

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Daily tea and coffee time

    Optional Activities

    • Exploring Rotterdam's contemporary architecture and skyline
    • Visiting Erasmusbrug bridge
    • Viewing Kijk-Kubus architecture
    • Visiting Witte Huis (Europe's first skyscraper)
    Landmarks
    Erasmusbrug
    Kijk-Kubus
    Witte Huis
  3. Day 3

    Ghent

    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)

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Daily tea and coffee time

    Optional Activities

    • Exploring Ghent's architectural monuments
    • Experiencing Ghent's nightlife scene
  4. Day 4

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

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Daily tea and coffee time

    Optional Activities

    • Exploring Antwerp's art and culture scene
    • Visiting diamond trade sites
    • Sampling Belgian specialities (waffles, chocolates, chips)
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  5. Day 5

    Antwerp

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

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Daily tea and coffee time

    Optional Activities

    • Further exploration of Antwerp's art and culture
    • Diamond district visits
    • Belgian food experiences
  6. Day 6

    Nijmegen

    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)

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Daily tea and coffee time

    Optional Activities

    • Crossing Waalburg arch bridge
    • Exploring Waalkade wharf
    • Viewing city-centre architecture
    • Discovering Hanseatic city heritage
    Landmarks
    Waalburg arch bridge
    Waalkade wharf
  7. Day 7

    Nijmegen - Duisburg

    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)

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Daily tea and coffee time

    Optional Activities

    • Exploring Duisburg's industrial heritage
    • Visiting the inland port
    • Discovering high-tech companies and research facilities
  8. Day 8

    Cologne

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

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live-cooking stations
    • Daily tea and coffee time

    Optional Activities

    • Revisiting Cologne Cathedral
    • Climbing cathedral tower for Rhine views
    • Final exploration of Cologne's attractions
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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A-ROSA Ship

  • A-ROSA AQUA
    A-ROSA AQUA
    Cruising on a river is certainly not the fastest mode of transportation. ­  And the countless meanders of the Rhine are not the fastes… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2009
    Built
    2009
    Guests
    202
    Guests
    Crew
    Crew
    54
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    11.4 m / 36 ft
    Width
    11,4 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    99
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Electricity
    four 331 kW/overall 1.800 PS
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
    Cruising Speed
    max. 22 km/h
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    Belgium, Netherlands, Germany
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    Very nice trip, the ship, the crew and the food all top and highly recommended.
    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Britta, thank you very much for your review, we are very happy to hear you loved your river cruise on the Rhine! We hope to welcome you on board again soon! Team A-ROSA
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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 July 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 8th, 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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