Date: November 2, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Ludwigshafen, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
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Rhine cruise with a stopover in Cologne, Germany
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In addition to visiting some of the most picturesque European cities and villages during your Rhine cruise in 2023, choose an itinerary that will stop in Cologne, Germany. Soak up the breathtaking rolling scenery as you slowly make your way along the lovely Rhine River and make your way to Cologne. As a result of its long and eventful history, Cologne is a must-see destination for passengers on many Rhine River cruises. This is because Cologne has a wide range of architectural styles and historical landmarks that attract tourists.
Cologne
Because of the smaller size of the vessels and their greater mobility, Rhine River cruises provide passengers with the option to explore world-famous and less well-known ports all throughout Europe. Cologne is fourth largest city in Germany and largest city of the Land of North Rhine-Westphalia. One of the key inland ports of Europe, it is the historic, cultural, and economic capital of the Rhineland. Cologne is famous for its 12 great Romanesque churches - especially the magnificent Cologne Cathedral - all an easy walk from the historic Old Town. Its university is one of the oldest and largest in Europe. Among its attractions are Roman remains, medieval churches, Baroque palaces, and museums that reflect such diverse subjects and the various products for which it is known: fragrances, mustard, and chocolate.
Germany
If you are going on a Rhine river cruise in 2023, plan to visit Cologne, Germany. A river cruise in Germany might take you along the Rhine, Danube, or Elbe, or through the picturesque Main and Moselle wine regions. If you want to explore more of Germany and experience everything it has to offer, these are your best bets. Finding a suitable spot to stay while also seeing many of...
Rhine River
The Rhine River is one of Europe's longest river, flowing nonstop for nearly 1200km, beginning in the Swiss Alps, start navigable around Basel, Switzerland. The most scenic section of the Rhine Valley, the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, landscapes dotted with fairytale castles, and terraced vineyards,...
The best time of year for river cruise that visit Cologne
Cologne is a charming town on Rhine to visit at almost any time of the year. Generally, the season for an Rhine river cruise runs from March through December; however, the months of late spring (April-May) and early fall (September-October) are considered to be the finest times to take a river cruise in Cologne. Cruises with stops in Cologne are very frequent; you can find them in almost every month, including May 2023, June 2023, July 2023, August 2023, September 2023, October 2023, November 2023, December 2023, January 2024, February 2024, March 2024, April 2024, May 2024, and it is expected to continue like this.
River cruise operators that make a stop in Cologne
Many of Europe's leading river cruise lines in 2023 will have stopover in Cologne, including A-ROSA River Cruises, Amadeus River Cruises, AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Tauck River Cruises, Uniworld River Cruises, and Viking River Cruises.
Departure ports with a stopover in Cologne
There are numerous itineraries that sail the Rhine that also include Cologne. These itineraries depart from Amsterdam, Basel, Bucharest, Budapest, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Lucerne, Nuremberg, Passau, Remich, and Zurich.
River Cruise in 2023 with a stopover Cologne Schedule
Date: October 14, 2023
Ports of Call: Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Rudesheim, Cologne, Amsterdam, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
Date: September 19, 2023
Ports of Call: Bucharest, Bucharest, Veliko Tarnovo, Vidin, Iron Gates, Belgrade, Osijek, Kalocsa, Budapest, Budapest, Vienna, Vienna, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Wertheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
Date: July 17, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Vienna, Budapest, Budapest; View Itinerary
Date: October 21, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: July 25, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Utrecht, Cologne, Cochem, Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: October 24, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: August 14, 2023
Ports of Call: Basel, Basel, Lucerne, Strasbourg, Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
Date: September 25, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: October 24, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Vienna, Budapest, Budapest; View Itinerary
Date: August 12, 2023
Ports of Call: Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Rudesheim, Cologne, Amsterdam, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
Date: July 2, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Vienna, Budapest, Budapest; View Itinerary
Date: October 11, 2023
Ports of Call: Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Koblenz, Cologne, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
Date: July 2, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: July 19, 2023
Ports of Call: Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Koblenz, Cologne, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
Date: September 9, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: July 27, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Almere, Cologne, Rudesheim, Main River, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Passau, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Budapest; View Itinerary
Date: November 7, 2023
Ports of Call: Cologne, Rudesheim, Frankfurt, Koblenz, Cologne; View Itinerary
Date: October 3, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Cologne, Lahnstein, Moselle Valley, Trier, Bernkastel-Kues, Rhine Gorge, Ludwigshafen, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: October 14, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: June 5, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: August 19, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: September 16, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: July 18, 2023
Ports of Call: Budapest, Budapest, Vienna, Vienna, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Wertheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
Date: June 10, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: July 1, 2023
Ports of Call: Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Rudesheim, Cologne, Amsterdam, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
Date: November 2, 2023
Ports of Call: Budapest, Budapest, Vienna, Vienna, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Wertheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
Date: September 10, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel; View Itinerary
Date: August 25, 2023
Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Vienna, Budapest, Budapest; View Itinerary
Date: October 16, 2023
Ports of Call: Basel, Basel, Lucerne, Strasbourg, Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Amsterdam; View Itinerary