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Rhine Christmas 2027

8 days
Start and end in Cologne
4.0
165 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 - 140
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Evening starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Included Activities

    • Full Board Plus meals (breakfast and lunch buffets, evening starters and desserts from buffet with table-served main courses)
    • Complimentary beverages during bar opening hours (water, soft drinks, juices, draught and non-alcoholic lager, sparkling wine, A-ROSA white and red wine)
    • Tea, coffee and coffee specialities at breakfast and coffee time
    • Free use of on-board facilities (whirlpool and fitness room)
    • A-ROSA App with cruise information
    • English-speaking travel and hotel management

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower for city views
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Cochem

    Cochem
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Evening buffet for starters and desserts; main courses served at table)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the West German government secret bunker (former federal bank bunker)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Reichsburg castle
    • Walk through the town of Cochem
    • Visit local shops and attractions
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Cochem
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Bernkastel-Kues

    Bernkastel-Kues
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Evening buffet for starters and desserts; main courses served at table)

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting session with a winemaker
    • Tour of steep vineyard slopes
    • Visit wine bars and rustic wine taverns
    • Explore the picturesque old town
    Landmarks
    Bernkastel-Kues
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Koblenz

    Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Evening buffet for starters and desserts; main courses served at table)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen (Rhine promenade park)
    • Explore Roman history sites
    • Experience the cultural scene
    • Try local specialty Debbekooche with apple sauce
    Landmarks
    Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz to Frankfurt

    Koblenz to Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Evening starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Included Activities

    • Full Board Plus meals (breakfast and lunch buffets, evening starters and desserts from buffet with table-served main courses)
    • Complimentary beverages during bar opening hours (water, soft drinks, juices, draught and non-alcoholic lager, sparkling wine, A-ROSA white and red wine)
    • Tea, coffee and coffee specialities at breakfast and coffee time
    • Free use of on-board facilities (whirlpool and fitness room)
    • A-ROSA App with cruise information
    • English-speaking travel and hotel management

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Goethe's birthplace
    • Visit historical assembly hall
    • Tour modern high-rise architecture and skyline
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Evening starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Included Activities

    • Full Board Plus meals (breakfast and lunch buffets, evening starters and desserts from buffet with table-served main courses)
    • Complimentary beverages during bar opening hours (water, soft drinks, juices, draught and non-alcoholic lager, sparkling wine, A-ROSA white and red wine)
    • Tea, coffee and coffee specialities at breakfast and coffee time
    • Free use of on-board facilities (whirlpool and fitness room)
    • A-ROSA App with cruise information
    • English-speaking travel and hotel management

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Goethe's birthplace
    • Visit historical assembly hall
    • Tour financial district and modern architecture
    • Explore museums and cultural venues
  7. Day 7

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Evening starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Included Activities

    • Full Board Plus meals (breakfast and lunch buffets, evening starters and desserts from buffet with table-served main courses)
    • Complimentary beverages during bar opening hours (water, soft drinks, juices, draught and non-alcoholic lager, sparkling wine, A-ROSA white and red wine)
    • Tea, coffee and coffee specialities at breakfast and coffee time
    • Free use of on-board facilities (whirlpool and fitness room)
    • A-ROSA App with cruise information
    • English-speaking travel and hotel management

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Saint Martin's Cathedral
    • Stroll along the riverbank
    • Enjoy local wine at riverside venues
    • Explore historic old town
    Landmarks
    Saint Martin's Cathedral
  8. Day 8

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch buffet), Dinner (Evening buffet for starters and desserts; main courses served at table)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower
    • Visit Cologne Cathedral
    • Explore the city and local attractions
    • Experience local culture and friendliness
    • Enjoy glasses of Kölsch beer with locals
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. 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.
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    • For any tour departing before August 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 22nd, 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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