A-ROSA River Cruises, Experience the Rhine & the Sea from Cologne, June 9, 2023

Cruising from: Cologne, Germany;

Departure Date: 9 June, 2023;

Cruise Line: A-ROSA River Cruises;

Cruise Ship: A-ROSA Brava;

Duration: 9 days;

Ports of Call: Cologne, Willemstad, Antwerp, Ghent, Kinderdijk, Lelystad, Harlingen, Hoorn, Emmerich, Cologne;

Day 0 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 1 Willemstad, Netherlands

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

Day 2 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 3 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 4 Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Kinderdijk is a village in the municipality of Molenlanden, in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. It is located about 15 km east of Rotterdam. Kinderdijk is a beautiful landscape of empty marshes and waterways above which 19 historic windmills rise like sentinels. The mills are kept in operating condition and some still function as residences. They have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997.

Day 5 Lelystad, Netherlands

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

Day 6 Harlingen, Netherlands

Harlingen, Netherlands. Cruising Wadden Sea. Netherlands river cruise.

Day 7 Hoorn, Netherlands

Hoorn, a municipality and a town in the Netherlands, is a small shopping paradise with lots of terraces and restaurants to enjoy and rest. For visitors who want to be active for a few hours, Hoorn offers excellent water sports facilities. The dunes and beaches nearby are perfect spots for nature lovers. The shopping center of Hoorn is a real shoppers paradise with many independent boutiques, original gift shops, some fascinating antique stores, as well as some really interesting craft shops.

Day 8 Emmerich, Germany

Emmerich, Germany. Cruising Rhine. Germany river cruise.

Day 9 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.