Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne
You'll arrive in Cologne with the afternoon stretching ahead before your cruise departs at 5:00 PM. Use this time to wander through the city and check out some of its historic sites and monuments. The cathedral dominates the skyline, so that's worth seeing if you haven't already. Grab lunch somewhere in the old town, then head back to the ship with time to spare before departure.
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne cathedral city and its monuments
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 2
Mainz
The morning and early afternoon find you in Rüdesheim, where Drosselgasse is the main pedestrian street full of local wine shops and traditional taverns. It's the place to experience the regional culture and try some local wines if that interests you. By evening, you'll sail to Mainz, arriving after dinner. The city has a relaxed vibe worth exploring once you're settled for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (A-ROSA ALEA, CLEA and ALVA dinner partly à la carte)
Included Activities
- Rhine cruise from Rüdesheim to Mainz
Optional Activities
- Visit Drosselgasse in Rüdesheim
- Explore Rüdesheim's cultural attractions and stately homes
- Try Rüdesheim coffee
- Explore Mainz's historical sites
Landmarks Drosselgasse Mainz Cathedral 
- Day 3
Frankfurt
You dock early in Frankfurt, Goethe's birthplace, and the ship travels along the Main River through the city. From the water, you'll see Frankfurt's modern skyline with all those corporate high-rises standing out against older architecture. This is Germany's financial and cultural center, so there's plenty to take in. The contrast between historic and contemporary makes it a unique stop on the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (A-ROSA ALEA, CLEA and ALVA dinner partly à la carte)
Included Activities
- Rhine cruise along the Main river in Frankfurt
Optional Activities
- Explore Frankfurt's historical sites
- Visit Goethe's birthplace
Landmarks Goethe House Frankfurt Main Tower 
- Day 4
Loreley Valley - Koblenz
After departing Frankfurt early in the day, you'll cruise through the Loreley Valley, which features some of the Rhine's most dramatic landscapes with steep cliffs and narrow passages. Later you reach Koblenz, an ancient city with over 2,000 years of history. You'll have time to walk around and see some of the old fortifications and riverside areas before the ship departs again.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (A-ROSA ALEA, CLEA and ALVA dinner partly à la carte)
Included Activities
- Rhine cruise from Frankfurt through Loreley Valley to Koblenz
- View of Deutsches Eck headland near Koblenz
Optional Activities
- Explore Koblenz's palaces, stately homes and cultural attractions
- Explore the town of Hoorn in the Loreley area
Landmarks Deutsches Eck Koblenz Fortress 
- Day 5
Cologne
You arrive back in Cologne early morning as the cruise wraps up. After disembarking, you can either take one more walk through the city to catch anything you missed on arrival, or simply relax and reflect on the journey downriver. Either way, it's a good chance to stretch your legs before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rhine cruise return to Cologne
Optional Activities
- Explore Cologne cathedral city and its monuments
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral
