A-ROSA River Cruises, Rhine Christmas Markets City Experience from Cologne, December 3, 2023

Cruising from: Cologne, Germany;

Departure Date: 3 December, 2023;

Cruise Line: A-ROSA River Cruises;

Cruise Ship: A-ROSA Sena;

Duration: 5 days;

Ports of Call: Cologne, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Utrecht, 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 Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam is, besides one of the largest ports in the world, also the second-largest city in the Netherlands. Rotterdam is a city of many faces: a tough port city, a trendy nightlife city, a sophisticated shopping city, and a hip artistic city. Above all, Rotterdam is the architecture city of Holland that stimulates innovation. There are many things to do while visiting - shopping, enjoy some excellent food, and visit a range of museums and attractions in and around the city centre.

Day 2 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.

Day 3 Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht is the fourth-largest city and a municipality of the Netherlands. It was built around the Dom tower, which can be seen from any point in the city. Utrecht boasts beautiful canals with extraordinary wharf cellars housing cafes and terraces by the water. There is an extensive pedestrian-only zone which makes it even easier to stroll around. As well as the Dom tower, Utrecht boasts hundreds of other monuments that each contribute to the special atmosphere in this centuries-old university city.

Day 4 Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht is the fourth-largest city and a municipality of the Netherlands. It was built around the Dom tower, which can be seen from any point in the city. Utrecht boasts beautiful canals with extraordinary wharf cellars housing cafes and terraces by the water. There is an extensive pedestrian-only zone which makes it even easier to stroll around. As well as the Dom tower, Utrecht boasts hundreds of other monuments that each contribute to the special atmosphere in this centuries-old university city.

Day 5 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.