The tour appears to start in Frankfurt, but it's not clear how we get to Cologne on the first night - could you please clarify! Is it possible to join in Cologne?

A-Rosa has advised that the cruise indeed starts in Frankfurt but it makes its way to Cologne overnight. So you get to enjoy the sights and sounds of Cologne on Day-2 onwards not day-1. The operator advised that its possible to embark in Cologne on the 3rd May 2025.

All meals are included. The ship that will be sailing on the 15 August, 2025 is known as the A-Rosa Clea.

Is it safe? Can we get electric bikes? Will we have time to spend at the castles?

The bike package operates on the 13-20th June 2025 followed by 15-22 Aug 2205. They are run on e-bikes. Yes indeed you will have plenty of time in engage in the shore excursions.

What are the fall colors of Germany for October 2025?

Regarding the cruise 'Main & Middle Rhine Experience 2025' it is only available until September 2025. The ship sailing on this date will be the A-ROSA CLEA and we have availability on cabins C, D & E.

From

NZ $1,927

Main & Middle Rhine Experience 2026

8 days

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Start and end in Frankfurt-am-Main

4.0

112 traveler reviews

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Main & Middle Rhine Experience 2026

8 days

•

Start and end in Frankfurt-am-Main

4.0

112 traveler reviews

From

NZ $1,927

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Plan your adventure:

Gold Operator: A-ROSA
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
Guided in English, German
Group Size 15 - 140
Age range 2 to 99

Places You’ll See

Frankfurt-am-Main
Cologne
Konigswinter
Koblenz

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Highlights

Explore Goethe's birthplace in Frankfurt
Set sail on a Rhine cruise from Cologne
Visit Koblenz, one of Germany's oldest cities
Stroll through Rüdesheim's Drosselgasse
Discover 2000 years of history in Mainz

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Frankfurt
Day 2 Cologne
Day 3 Cologne - Königswinter
Day 4 Königswinter - Koblenz
Day 5 Koblenz - Loreley Valley - Rüdesheim
Day 6 Rüdesheim - Mainz
Day 7 Mainz - Frankfurt
Day 8 Frankfurt

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Additional Services
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Insurance
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Additional Services

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A-ROSA

4.0

(112 reviews)

Number of tours

111

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

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A-ROSA
4.0

Victoria
· May 5th, 2025
Outstanding service, clean spaces, good food. Just incredible for the price.
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Ian
· June 8th, 2025
The time at the trip destinations was too short
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Janardhanan
· June 1st, 2025
Very good. Well arranged.
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Dates & Availability

8 days

Main & Middle Rhine Experience 2026

From Frankfurt-am-Main to Frankfurt-am-Main

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What our customers ask about this tour

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Victor
Asked on March 30th, 2025
The tour appears to start in Frankfurt, but it's not clear how we get to Cologne on the first night - could you please clarify! Is it possible to join in Cologne?
Tour Details
Transport
- A-ROSAOperator•Written April 2025
  A-Rosa has advised that the cruise indeed starts in Frankfurt but it makes its way to Cologne overnight. So you get to enjoy the sights and sounds of Cologne on Day-2 onwards not day-1. The operator advised that its possible to embark in Cologne on the 3rd May 2025.
B
Belinda
Asked on January 27th, 2025
Are meals included
Meals
- A-ROSAOperator•Written January 2025
  All meals are included. The ship that will be sailing on the 15 August, 2025 is known as the A-Rosa Clea.
C
Carole
Asked on January 14th, 2025
Is it safe? Can we get electric bikes? Will we have time to spend at the castles?
Tour Details
Transport
- A-ROSAOperator•Written January 2025
  The bike package operates on the 13-20th June 2025 followed by 15-22 Aug 2205. They are run on e-bikes. Yes indeed you will have plenty of time in engage in the shore excursions.
C
Cathy
Asked on October 4th, 2024
What are the fall colors of Germany for October 2025?
Other
Tour Details
- A-ROSAOperator•Written October 2024
  Regarding the cruise 'Main & Middle Rhine Experience 2025' it is only available until September 2025. The ship sailing on this date will be the A-ROSA CLEA and we have availability on cabins C, D & E.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 291450

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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 10th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 10th, 2025, 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
- TourRadar can request A-ROSA to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of A-ROSA. Please familiarize yourself with the A-ROSA payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
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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