Name: Rhine Christmas Markets (Christmas Cruises)
Brand: A-ROSA

A-ROSA

Introducing A-Rosa, a German river cruise line operating for a German and international audience with German and English spoken onboard.

The cruise line has a fleet of 14 comfortable, plush river ships operating on Europe’s most popular waterways, like the Danube, Rhine and Rhone.

A popular cruise option with A-Rosa is the line’s Christmas-themed sailings.

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Cologne

Cologne has roots going back to Roman times. Dominating the skyline is the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe’s largest Gothic churches. Don’t miss a visit to see its soaring spires, intricate façades and stained-glass windows.Beyond the cathedral, Cologne’s Old Town features cobbled streets lined with colourful medieval houses, cosy beer halls and cafés where the local Kölsch beer is served. The city has a vibrant cultural scene, with museums dedicated to Roman history, modern art and chocolate.The Rhine promenade is a good option for a relaxed walk and a chance to check out the city’s bridges.

Day 2

Willemstad

Day 3

Gent (Ghent)

Day 4

Middelburg

The capital of Zeeland has plenty to recommend it. During the Dutch Golden Age, Middelburg was a hub of maritime trade and innovation, and echoes of that prosperous past are still easy to spot. Wander its cobbled lanes to discover more than a thousand listed buildings and monuments, from its medieval abbey to the imposing town hall. Round off your day in port by treating yourself to some of the town's celebrated seafood or even a tour of a nearby oyster farm.

Day 5

Brussel (Bruxelles)

Day 6

Gorinchem

Day 7

Emmerich

Day 8

Cologne

Cologne has roots going back to Roman times. Dominating the skyline is the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe’s largest Gothic churches. Don’t miss a visit to see its soaring spires, intricate façades and stained-glass windows.Beyond the cathedral, Cologne’s Old Town features cobbled streets lined with colourful medieval houses, cosy beer halls and cafés where the local Kölsch beer is served. The city has a vibrant cultural scene, with museums dedicated to Roman history, modern art and chocolate.The Rhine promenade is a good option for a relaxed walk and a chance to check out the city’s bridges.

Day 1

Cologne

Cologne has roots going back to Roman times. Dominating the skyline is the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe’s largest Gothic churches. Don’t miss a visit to see its soaring spires, intricate façades and stained-glass windows.Beyond the cathedral, Cologne’s Old Town features cobbled streets lined with colourful medieval houses, cosy beer halls and cafés where the local Kölsch beer is served. The city has a vibrant cultural scene, with museums dedicated to Roman history, modern art and chocolate.The Rhine promenade is a good option for a relaxed walk and a chance to check out the city’s bridges.

Day 2

Willemstad

Day 3

Gent (Ghent)

Day 4

Middelburg

The capital of Zeeland has plenty to recommend it. During the Dutch Golden Age, Middelburg was a hub of maritime trade and innovation, and echoes of that prosperous past are still easy to spot. Wander its cobbled lanes to discover more than a thousand listed buildings and monuments, from its medieval abbey to the imposing town hall. Round off your day in port by treating yourself to some of the town's celebrated seafood or even a tour of a nearby oyster farm.

Day 5

Brussel (Bruxelles)

Day 6

Gorinchem

Day 7

Emmerich

Day 8

Cologne

Cologne has roots going back to Roman times. Dominating the skyline is the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe’s largest Gothic churches. Don’t miss a visit to see its soaring spires, intricate façades and stained-glass windows.Beyond the cathedral, Cologne’s Old Town features cobbled streets lined with colourful medieval houses, cosy beer halls and cafés where the local Kölsch beer is served. The city has a vibrant cultural scene, with museums dedicated to Roman history, modern art and chocolate.The Rhine promenade is a good option for a relaxed walk and a chance to check out the city’s bridges.