Rhine Advent Dream
4 Nights
Magical Christmas markets huddle together in narrow timber-framed streets. Rüdesheim is in the Christmas mood. Celebrate with a glass of punch! Or perhaps with one of the world-famous local wines? Frankfurt’s towering Christmas tree proves that the city is as good at Christmas as it is at finance. One of Germany’s prettiest Christmas markets takes place every winter between the old Römerberg area and the historical St. Paul’s Church. Mainz’s Nikolose Market has a history stretching back more than 200 years. The panorama of the Middle Rhine Valley – which, with its enchanting valleys and mountains dotted with knight’s castles, itself calls for a celebration – will accompany you onwards to Koblenz.
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Ship:
A-ROSA Aqua
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Itinerary:
From Cologne to Rüdesheim, Mainz, Frankfurt and Koblenz to Cologne
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Port of Departure:
Cologne
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Duration:
4 Nights
Danube Christmas Markets
4 Nights
A trilogy of cult films about “Sissi”, Empress Elisabeth of Austria, is always shown on German TV at Christmas. But this year, you can go one better: by visiting the Sisi Museum yourself. The Danube will take you there in festive style – with castles and abbeys lining the way as you pass through the most beautiful landscape imaginable. Vienna was made to fill you with Christmas cheer. Christmas lights shine out from the high windows of magnificent historical buildings. Meanwhile Baroque churches and opulent squares with sparkling Christmas markets and ice-skating rinks look like something out of a fairy tale. The Christkindl market in Linz also entices you in with the aroma of sweet treats, festive music and a sightseeing train that whisks you off to the peaceful, wintry Pöstlingberg Schlössl restaurant.
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Ship:
A-ROSA Donna
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Itinerary:
From Engelhartszell (Passau) to Vienna, Bratislava, and Linz to Engelhartszell (Passau)
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Port of Departure:
Engelhartszell (Passau)
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Duration:
4 Nights
Experience The Douru
7 Nights
What do you have in mind when it comes to Portugal? Spectacular cliffs, the taste of port wine or melancholic fado? Everything's right. Come aboard, discover the beauty of the Douro and have a look directly into the soul of Portugal! The port of departure and destination on the Douro is Porto. So you have plenty of opportunities to stroll through the beautiful old town, enjoy the view from Portugal's highest church tower or enjoy one of the 365 Bacalhau dishes, Portugal's favourite dried fish. And don't miss out on a trip to Salamanca in Spain, which is an UNESCO World Heritage City with its university from the 13th century.
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Ship:
A-ROSA Alva
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Itinerary:
From Porto to Régua, Pinhão, Vega Terron, Barca d'Alva, Pocinho, Pinhão and Régua to Porto.
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Port of Departure:
Porto
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Duration:
7 Nights
Rhine Discovery Amsterdam & Rotterdam
7 Nights
Antwerp is the diamond city - but Rotterdam, Dordrecht and especially Amsterdam are also real jewels. Where else do strangers immediately feel like they belong? Where else are there crazy and lovable things on every street corner? Bicycle bells mingle with music from open windows - and the guests from the A-ROSA ship mix with the locals in the pubs and restaurants. And in between the cities: Wind whistling around your nose - and an incomparable feeling of freedom spreads. And then again, it is pleasing to the eye to see one of the old Dutch fishing villages with the quaint stepped gables and colourful fishing boats.
Ship:
A-ROSA Sena
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Itinerary:
From Cologne to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Dordrecht, Antwerp and Cruising Day to Cologne.
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Port of Departure:
Cologne
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Duration:
7 Nights
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Experience The Southern Rhine
7 Nights
The Rhine is the chameleon of the world’s rivers. Sometimes it seems wild; indeed, in the past it was dangerous, particularly at the Lorelei rocks. At other times it appears vast, as when it joins the Moselle in Koblenz. The romantic meadows of Rastatt invite you to picnic after an afternoon of rowing. And at other times human beings have tamed the river and turned it into an ornamental companion for elegant riverside promenades in cities such as Basle. It’s the perfect match for Baroque and Gothic architecture, and it looks amazing in photos. But its true home is between wild cliffs and dense forests, and between knights’ castles and winemaking villages whose vineyards it has made fertile over the course of its history.
Ship:
A-ROSA Aqua / A-ROSA Brava
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Itinerary:
From Cologne to Rüdesheim, Germersheim (Speyer), Breisach, Basel, Strasbourg (Kehl), Mainz and Koblenz to Cologne.
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Port of Departure:
Cologne
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Duration:
7 Nights
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Rhine Christmas Markets 2023
5 Nights
Since many of its dangerous shoals have been removed, the Rhine has been flowing peacefully along almost its entire length. So the best remedy for pre-Christmas stress: flow along for a few days. It will carry you relaxed past castles, palaces and monasteries to the old towns that have dressed up festively. There you can rummage for gifts in peace and quiet and get into the mood of anticipation with baked apples, punch and hearty brass band music. In addition, there are wonders to marvel at such as the Strasbourg Cathedral. In the evening on board, you can look forward to Christmas delicacies and inspiration for your own festive menus.
Ship:
A-ROSA Silva
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Itinerary:
From Cologne to Rüdesheim, Germersheim (Speyer), Strasbourg (Kehl), Mainz and Koblenz to Cologne
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Port of Departure:
Cologne
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Duration:
5 Nights
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