Northern Rhine Experience 2025

8 days
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Start and end in Cologne
5.0
1 traveler review
  • A woman wearing sunglasses enjoys a sunny day near a windmill.
  • Beautiful sunrise view of windmills by a waterway.
  • Harbour in Hoorn with traditional boats.
  • Grote Markt square in Antwerp with the Brabo Fountain.
  • View of Cologne Cathedral along the Rhine river with a boat passing by.
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  • Panoramic view of Antwerp skyline at sunset.

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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 - 202
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Ghent
    Ghent
  • Antwerp
    Antwerp
  • Hoorn
    Hoorn
  • Emmerich am Rhein
    Emmerich am Rhein
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Highlights

  • Explore Cologne's historic monuments
  • Stroll through Willemstad's tranquil village
  • Discover Ghent's baroque and medieval sites
  • Taste Belgian delicacies in Antwerp
  • Uncover Amsterdam's rich historical tapestry

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cologne
  2. Day 2 Willemstad
  3. Day 3 Ghent - Passing the seaport of Westerschelde - Passing the seaport of Antwerp - Antwerp
  4. Day 4 Antwerp
  5. Day 5 Amsterdam (Lelystad*)
  6. Day 6 Amsterdam (Lelystad*) - Panorama Cruise Markermeer & IJsselmeer - Hoorn
  7. Day 7 Emmerich
  8. Day 8 Cologne
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Operated by

A-ROSA

4.0
(122 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

119

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

76%

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A-ROSA Ship

  • A-ROSA AQUA
    A-ROSA AQUA
    Cruising on a river is certainly not the fastest mode of transportation. ­  And the countless meanders of the Rhine are not the fastes… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2009
    Built
    2009
    Guests
    202
    Guests
    Crew
    Crew
    54
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    11.4 m / 36 ft
    Width
    11,4 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    99
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Electricity
    four 331 kW/overall 1.800 PS
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
    Cruising Speed
    max. 22 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Belgium, Netherlands, Germany
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • BM
    · September 25th, 2024
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    Very nice trip, the ship, the crew and the food all top and highly recommended.
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    A-ROSA commented on this review
    Dear Britta, thank you very much for your review, we are very happy to hear you loved your river cruise on the Rhine! We hope to welcome you on board again soon! Team A-ROSA
    Trip date: September 2024

Dates & Availability

8 days
Northern Rhine Experience 2025
From Cologne to Cologne

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Tour ID: 313625

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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