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Rhineland Mini Cruise 2026

4 days
Start and end in Cologne
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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
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 15 - 186
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cologne to Düsseldorf

    Cologne to Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Dinner (Full Board Plus: starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Included Activities

    • Accommodation on board A-ROSA CLEA

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower for views of the city and Rhine
    • Visit Beethoven's birth house (mentioned as highlight in Bonn context but applicable to Rhine region exploration)
    • Explore Cologne's shopping and dining district
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Rhine River
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  2. Day 2

    Düsseldorf to Bonn

    Düsseldorf to Bonn
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet), Lunch (Buffet), Dinner (Starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise from Düsseldorf to Bonn on the Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Düsseldorf's luxury shopping district Kö
    • Sample Altbier at one of Düsseldorf's 300+ pubs
    • Visit Uerige brewery
    • Explore Bonn's historic government buildings
    • Visit Beethoven's birthhouse in Bonn
    Landmarks
    Beethoven's Birthhouse
    Uerige Brewery
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Bonn to Cologne

    Bonn to Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast (Full Board Plus: breakfast buffet), Lunch (Full Board Plus: lunch buffet), Dinner (Full Board Plus: starters and desserts from buffet, main courses served at table)

    Included Activities

    • River cruise from Bonn to Cologne

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Beethoven's birth house in Bonn
    • Explore Bonn's prince-elector buildings and historic landmarks
    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower for views of the city and Rhine
    • Visit Cologne's shopping district (Kö)
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Beethoven's Birth House
    Rhine River
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Cologne

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

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower for panoramic views
    • Explore Cologne's old town and neighborhoods
    • Sample Kölsch beer at local pubs
    • Visit museums and cultural sites
    • Stroll along the Rhine promenade
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral

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Response rate
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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

Reviews from other tours by A-ROSA

  • Sophie
    July 13th, 2026
    The boat, the cabin, the services and quality of the buffet were very good. Unfortunatly very limited services were...
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  • Wendy
    June 28th, 2026
    We enjoyed our cruise. It was great! 👍 We were the only English speaking onboard, an all German cruise. However when...
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  • Timothy
    June 16th, 2026
    A great trip up the Douro in Portugal on board the A Rosa Alva. Very impressed with the quality of service, meals...
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 344530

  • Currency
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    Germany
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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.
  • 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "A-ROSA" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • 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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