Main & Middle Rhine Experience

7 nights from £1,141pp departing Friday 2nd May 2025

Here, city life is combined with breathtaking nature and history! We start in "Mainhattan" - in Frankfurt. Then it's off to the Middle Rhine - a fascinating journey through some of Germany's most beautiful regions. Explore the historic city centre of Mainz and admire the majestic cathedral. Continue along the Rhine to Koblenz, where you can visit the impressive Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. In Cologne, the imposing landmark, Cologne Cathedral, awaits you, as well as a lively atmosphere along the banks of the Rhine. Finally, the tour takes you to Rüdesheim, where you can str...

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					Arrive	Depart
	2nd02	MayMay	202525	Frankfurt, Germany, embark on the A-ROSA CLEA		21:00
Welcome to Goethe’s birthplace! Here’s another historical fact while we’re at it: this is where the first German national assembly met in 1848. Today, the metropolis on the Main is home to the headquarters of major banks and is also one of Germany’s most important centres of business and commerce. Frankfurt is also known for its many futuristic-looking high-rises. You’ll get a closer view of them when your Rhine cruise takes you along the Main river.
	3rd03	MayMay	202525	Cologne, Germany	11:00
Cologne is a city in western Germany located across the Rhine river. It is the oldest in Germany, dating back 2000 years and is considered the region’s cultural hub. The city is known for its iconic landmark of the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral set against the reconstructed Old Town buildings. When in Old Town, visit the historic Old Town Hall and the Roman Church Great St Martin, or take time out and sit at one of the traditional breweries and enjoy the scenery around you. Historical sites such as the Roman Dionysus mosaic and the medieval Overstolzenhaus are worth a visit too. Another iconic sight in Cologne is at Hohenzollern Bridge. Here, local and tourist couples affix padlocks to the railings of the bridge and swear their loyalty to each other, they then throw the key into the Rhein to ensure everlasting love. Cologne is home to over 30 stages providing cabaret, free ensembles, theatre and dance and also celebrates its openly gay culture. We will set off on our exciting Rhine cruise from here, heading for the northern or the southern Rhine. But you shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to explore this cathedral city, with its wealth of monuments and attractions. The best way is to arrive the day before your cruise departs, so that you can relax – or simply extend your stay in Cologne after the cruise has ended.
	4th04	MayMay	202525	Cologne, Germany		10:00
Cologne is a city in western Germany located across the Rhine river. It is the oldest in Germany, dating back 2000 years and is considered the region’s cultural hub. The city is known for its iconic landmark of the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral set against the reconstructed Old Town buildings. When in Old Town, visit the historic Old Town Hall and the Roman Church Great St Martin, or take time out and sit at one of the traditional breweries and enjoy the scenery around you. Historical sites such as the Roman Dionysus mosaic and the medieval Overstolzenhaus are worth a visit too. Another iconic sight in Cologne is at Hohenzollern Bridge. Here, local and tourist couples affix padlocks to the railings of the bridge and swear their loyalty to each other, they then throw the key into the Rhein to ensure everlasting love. Cologne is home to over 30 stages providing cabaret, free ensembles, theatre and dance and also celebrates its openly gay culture. We will set off on our exciting Rhine cruise from here, heading for the northern or the southern Rhine. But you shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to explore this cathedral city, with its wealth of monuments and attractions. The best way is to arrive the day before your cruise departs, so that you can relax – or simply extend your stay in Cologne after the cruise has ended.
	5th05	MayMay	202525	Cruising
	6th06	MayMay	202525	Koblenz, Germany		08:00
Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago. Discover Koblenz during your Rhine cruise. Its history dates back over 2,000 years, making it one of Germany’s oldest cities – and one of its most picturesque, with a wealth of sights and cultural attractions. Marvel at Koblenz’s palaces, stately homes, grand townhouses, narrow lanes and romantic corners. And watch as our A-ROSA ship sails close to the famous Deutsches Eck headland.
	7th07	MayMay	202525	Rüdesheim, Germany		06:00
The town describes its biggest attraction, the world-famous Drosselgasse, as ‘144 metres of joie de vivre’. This centre of Rhine Romanticism once inspired poets and musicians – it was here that Brahms composed his Symphony No. 3. Rüdesheim is the best-known spot in the Rheingau and has plenty of cultural attractions, including stately homes and fortifications. And no visit to the towns and countryside of this area of the Rhine would be complete without a Rüdesheim coffee, which was invented here.
	8th08	MayMay	202525	Mainz, Germany		08:00
Mainz bleibt Mainz (or ‘Mainz is always Mainz’) is more than a carnival motto. It is an expression of the easy-going way of life that makes the locals proud of their city, makes it easy for non-locals to settle in and helps visitors to enjoy their stay here. With 2,000 years of history, Mainz is not just one of the oldest cities in Germany – it is also a place where you can see history come alive wherever you turn.
	9th09	MayMay	202525	Frankfurt, Germany, disembark the A-ROSA CLEA
Welcome to Goethe’s birthplace! Here’s another historical fact while we’re at it: this is where the first German national assembly met in 1848. Today, the metropolis on the Main is home to the headquarters of major banks and is also one of Germany’s most important centres of business and commerce. Frankfurt is also known for its many futuristic-looking high-rises. You’ll get a closer view of them when your Rhine cruise takes you along the Main river.

A-ROSA CLEA

Launch Year

2009

Capacity

140

Cabins

Accessible

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Holiday Summary

	7 nights cruising on the Rhine
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,141pp
S	2-bed Outside Cabin	£1,141pp
A	2-bed Outside Cabin	£1,237pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,522pp
C	2-bed Outside Cabin with Juliette Balcony	£1,522pp
D	2-bed Outside Cabin with Juliette Balcony	£1,618pp

Suite staterooms from		£2,426pp
E	2-bed Junior Suite with Juliette Balcony	£2,426pp

	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Fri 23rd May 202523 May 25	1,141	1,522	2,426
Fri 13th Jun 202513 Jun 25	1,141	1,522	2,426
Fri 4th Jul 202504 Jul 25	1,141	1,522	2,426
Fri 25th Jul 202525 Jul 25	1,141	1,522	2,426
Fri 15th Aug 202515 Aug 25	1,141	1,522	2,426
Fri 5th Sep 202505 Sep 25	1,141	1,522	2,426
Fri 26th Sep 202526 Sep 25		1,522	2,427