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Rhine Christmas Markets 2026

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Start and end in Cologne
4.5
13 traveler reviews
  • Illuminated cathedral tower and festive carousel lit against a deep blue evening sky.
  • Aerial view of Cologne’s Old Town with Great St. Martin Church beside the Rhine River and bridges.
  • The ornate red-sandstone Mainz Cathedral dominates a sunny square beneath a blue sky with wispy clouds.
  • Modern skyscrapers form Frankfurt’s striking skyline against a patchwork of sun-lit clouds.
  • Walkers follow the Rhine towpath with Ehrenbreitstein Fortress perched on a wooded hill across the river.
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
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; Welcome dinner (special for cruises 5+ nights)), Snack (Embarkation snack)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Cologne Cathedral tower for city and Rhine views
    • Explore local wine taverns and sample Kölsch beer
    • Stroll through Cologne's streets and neighborhoods
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Rüdesheim - Mainz

    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 Drosselgasse alleyway and wine taverns in Rüdesheim
    • Sample local wines in Rüdesheim's rustic wine taverns
    • Visit Saint Martin's Cathedral in Mainz
    • Stroll along the riverbank in Mainz
    • Sample local wine in Mainz
    Landmarks
    Drosselgasse
    Saint Martin's Cathedral
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  3. Day 3

    Frankfurt

    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 Goethe's birthplace
    • Explore Frankfurt's high-rise skyline
    • Discover historical sites related to the 1848 German national assembly
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  4. Day 4

    Frankfurt - 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)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the town of Hoorn during cruise along northern Rhine
    • Visit Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen landscaped park in Koblenz
    • Sample local specialty Debbekooche with apple sauce
    Landmarks
    Loreley Valley
    Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen
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  5. Day 5

    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; Farewell dinner (special for cruises 7+ nights))

    Optional Activities

    • Revisit Cologne Cathedral
    • Explore Cologne's neighborhoods
    • Sample Kölsch beer in local establishments
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral

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4(157 reviews)
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within 1 day
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84%
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A-ROSA Ship

  • A-ROSA BRAVA
    A-ROSA BRAVA
    Cruising on a river is certainly not the fastest mode of transportation. And the countless meanders of the Rhine are not the fastest way to… Read more
    Capacity
    202
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    Crew
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    11,4 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    max. 22 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    99 outside cabins
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Belgium, Netherlands, Germany
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 13 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.0

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  • W
    December 28th, 2025
    The ship is nice, the cabins offer all facilities you expect and the daily cleaning is top. Do'nt understand why we...
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    • Mainz city square with historical buildings, trees, and a few pedestrians.
    • View of a boat deck approaching a lock on a canal.
    • Partially obscured text on a music bingo sheet.
    • Festive stall in a Christmas market with gingerbread and decorations.
    • View from a boat deck with a scenic town across the river.
    • Buffet of desserts and pastries with holiday decorations.
    • Stately building by the riverside with cloudy skies.
    • Plate of gourmet food with a sauce.
    • Tourists walking along the ruins of a historical structure.
    • Plate of assorted food with vegetables and meat.
    • Dessert topped with ice cream and decorative elements.
    • Riverside view with historic buildings and a church tower.
    • Close-up of desserts on a table with Christmas decorations.
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Walter, many thanks for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a good time with us on board. We will be happy to pass on your suggestions for the future to the relevant departments. We hope to welcome you back soon! The A-ROSA Team
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  • M
    November 29th, 2025
    It’s my first time on the River Cruise beyond my expectations . Love it and highly recommend to my friend .
    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Malee, thank you for your excellent review. We're happy you liked the cruise! We'd love you to come back and have another cruise with us soon. Best regards, A-ROSA Team
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  • H
    December 20th, 2024
    We had a lovely trip and thought the staff were excellent and looked after us very well. Sabrina was an excellent...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Helen, we are so pleased to hear about your great cruising experience. We hope you made many memories to treasure forever. Cruising from town to town and visiting the Christmas markets is truly magical. We would love to welcome you on board again! A-ROSA Team
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  • H
    November 29th, 2024
    The boat tour was great, staff fantastic my only problem is one of the markets they took us to was not open. But the...
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    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Helen, thank you for leaving a review for your river cruise on the Rhine! We're sorry to hear that the weather was not the best but even a rainy day can be cozy with good food and a relaxing atmosphere on board. We hope to have you back on board soon, our lovely crew will be delighted to welcome you again! Best regards, A-ROSA Team
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  • A
    July 5th, 2024
    Itinerary is comfortable. Walkable. Pier not far from sights.
    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear guest, we are very happy to hear about your pleasant cruising experience! Our central berths offer you the comfort of stepping off the ship and right into the heart of the cities and towns along the route! We hope to welcome you on your next river cruise soon. Best regards, A-ROSA team
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  • A
    July 5th, 2024
    Itinerary is comfortable.
    Traveled in December 2023
  • Rhine Christmas Markets 2026 reviewer 7
    January 6th, 2024
    Predominantly German passengers on our cruise. There were 10 of us international english speaking passengers....
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Marinette, Thank you for going onboard with A-ROSA and taking your time to sharing your your kind words with us and the community. We are glad to hear that you had a delightful cruise experience along the Rhine! Exploring Christmas markets and experiencing the festive atmosphere must have been a wonderful way to embrace the holiday spirit. The fact that the towns along the Rhine were easily walkable and allowed for self-guided tours adds to the convenience of your journey. Even though the weather didn't cooperate, we are sure that you made the most out of this cruise. We would love to have you onboard again. Best regards, A-ROSA Team
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  • A
    December 12th, 2023
    Nice boat. Clean rooms. Buffet food not the best. Saw 2 Christmas markets only as other 2 were closed early morning....
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Avril, Thank you for your feedback on your cruise experience. It is encouraging to hear that, despite the mentioned issues, you still managed to have a good time overall. Christmas markets usually open from noon time till the evening. We tried our best to balance the shore time for our guests to visit Christmas markets and the cruising schedule. We hope you will cruise with A-ROSA again and see the improvements we've made. Your sincerely, A-ROSA Team
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  • Rhine Christmas Markets 2026 reviewer 9
    November 8th, 2023
    The Rhine is romantic
    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Chi Wing Ho, thank you for taking your time to review your A-ROSA cruise. We totally agree. The Rhine is romantic and wonderful. Hopefully you have enjoyed it and took home unique memories. A-ROSA would love to welcome you on board again. Kind regards A-ROSA Team
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  • Rhine Christmas Markets 2026 reviewer 10
    December 29th, 2022
    The cruise was great, awesome food comfortable cabin and public areas.
    Traveled in December 2022
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Sandra, Thank you for going onboard with A-ROSA and taking your time to share your review with us and the community. We are glad that you had a great Christmas experience with us on A-ROSA AQUA. We would love to have you onboard again. Best regards, A-ROSA Team
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