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4 nights from £861pp departing Tuesday 3rd Dec 2024

4 Nights from Cologne to Rüdesheim, Mainz, Frankfurt and Koblenz to Cologne.

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					Arrive	Depart
	3rd03	DecDec	202424	Cologne, Germany, embark on the A-ROSA CLEA		17:00
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.
	4th04	DecDec	202424	Mainz, Germany	19:00	23:59
	4th04	DecDec	202424	Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany	08:00	16:00
Rudesheim am Rhine is a town in the Rhine Valley in Germany and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rhine Gorge. It is known for its production of Riesling wine and has been popular for its wine making since ancient times. The Medieval Bromserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum and wine is a crucial part of Rudesheimer culture. The town is surrounded with vineyards and wineries, as well as many local wine bars and seasonal wine taverns. Wine tasting is a must do in Rudesheim and dining out is a great accompaniment. The local cuisine is seasonal and is closely intertwined with the wine growing traditions together with soups such as Zwiebelkuchen, Handkäs mit Musik and Spundekäs. Nordic Walking is popular around town, with five adventure trails around the vicinity, as well as many popular cycling routes. Great views of the town can be found from the water, the cable car to Niederwald Monument and the Monument itself. Old Town has the best examples of the town’s architecture with Eagle Tower, Oberstrasse and Rheinstein Castle some key sites to visit.
	5th05	DecDec	202424	Frankfurt, Germany	06:00
	6th06	DecDec	202424	Frankfurt, Germany		02:00
	6th06	DecDec	202424	Koblenz, Germany	13:00	21:30
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.
	7th07	DecDec	202424	Cologne, Germany, disembark the A-ROSA CLEA	03:00
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.

A-ROSA CLEA

Launch Year

2009

Capacity

140

Cabins

Accessible

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	4 nights cruising on the Rhine
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	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Balcony staterooms from		£861pp
C	2-bed Outside Cabin with Juliette Balcony	£861pp
D	2-bed Outside Cabin with Juliette Balcony	£956pp

Suite staterooms from		£1,433pp
E	2-bed Junior Suite with Juliette Balcony	£1,433pp

	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Mon 25th Nov 202425 Nov 24	623	765	1,338
Fri 29th Nov 202429 Nov 24	664	807	1,433
Sat 7th Dec 202407 Dec 24	718	861	1,433
Wed 11th Dec 202411 Dec 24	664	807	1,433
Sun 15th Dec 202415 Dec 24		807	1,433
Thu 19th Dec 202419 Dec 24	623	765	1,338