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A-ROSA River Cruises, Rhine Experience Basel to Amsterdam, July 27, 2023

A-ROSA River Cruises Rhine 7-day route

Cruising from: Basel, Switzerland;

Departure Date: 27 July, 2023;

Cruise Line: A-ROSA River Cruises;

Cruise Ship: A-ROSA Aqua;

Duration: 7 days;

Ports of Call: Basel, Strasbourg, Koblenz, Cologne, Willemstad, Ghent, Antwerp, Amsterdam;



7-day cruise to Basel, Strasbourg, Koblenz, Cologne, Willemstad, Ghent, Antwerp, Amsterdam on board A-ROSA Aqua.

Day 0 Basel, Switzerland

Basel, nestled on the Rhine river, is Switzerland's third-largest town and, partly because of its proximity to France and Germany, has a strong sense of its own identity. Historic landmarks of the city include the large market square with its richly decorated red sandstone town hall and the late Romanesque-Gothic cathedral. The city of culture, for connoisseurs, has the highest concentration of museums in the country. Basel also has a beautiful Old Town, modern architecture, and famous traditional Basel honey cake.

Day 1 Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg is the capital and largest city of the Grand Est region of France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Strasbourg is the second most popular tourist city in France, after Paris. There are three main attractions: the cathedral, historic quarter of Petite France, with its half-timbered medieval houses and its quays overlooking branches of the river Ill and the Strasbourg Christmas market, the oldest and biggest historic Christmas market in Europe. The old town is a maze of narrow streets and alleys and the reflections of half-timbered houses with sloping roofs, reminiscent of those seen in fairytales

Day 2 Koblenz, Germany

Koblenz is a German city situated on both banks of the Rhine where it is joined by the Moselle. The main sights are the old castle of Ehrenbreitstein, which dominates the right bank of the wide Rhine, and Fort Konstantin, strategically located in the heart of the old city, with views over both rivers. One of the newer tourist attractions in the city, the Koblenz Cable Car takes visitors on a thrilling aerial journey to Ehrenbreitstein castle

Day 3 Cologne, Germany

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.

Day 4 Willemstad, Netherlands

Willemstad, Netherlands. Cruising Dutch-Belgian Waterways. Netherlands river cruise.

Day 5 Ghent, Belgium

Ghent is the Belgium's fourth-largest - and most beautiful - city and home to a quarter of a million people and a flourishing flower export trade. An important port, Ghent's city center is a pedestrian area that is like. Ghent is a perfect blend of industry and medieval architecture which will appease every travellers European city palette. Nightlife and food are also good with some truly great food being served at a range of restaurants that will suit all budgets. Beer is king in Belgium and Ghent is home to the famous Gruut beer.

Day 6 Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp is Belgium's second city and one of the biggest port in the world, second in Europe. Famous for its vibrant fashion and entertainment scene, along with its architectural and cultural contrasts, Antwerpen is a favorite destination of travelers. The old city, within the arc once formed by the 16th-century fortifications, has many narrow, winding streets and old buildings. This area contains the Cathedral of Our Lady, one of the nation's finest Gothic buildings.

Day 7 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam has a rich history and famous Amsterdam residents include the diarist Anne Frank, artists Rembrandt and Van Gogh, and philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Beside many parks, open spaces, and squares throughout the city, Amsterdam is famous for De Wallen, the red-light district. It is an unusual city to explore.

Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Rhine river cruise with A-ROSA River Cruises. Sail with A-ROSA River Cruises from Basel to Rhine on board A-ROSA Aqua. Discover the best of Switzerland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium on this Rhine cruise and discover amazing Basel, Strasbourg, Koblenz, Cologne, Willemstad, Ghent, Antwerp, Amsterdam. A-ROSA Aqua leaving Basel, Switzerland for 7 day from July 27, 2023.


Rhine River cruise July 2023


Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at A-ROSA River Cruises website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the A-ROSA River Cruises website.