There are many things to see in Cologne, and they are all overshadowed by the cathedral. At 144.5 metres long and 157.38 metres high, this is the third-highest church building in the world. The view over Cologne, the Rhine and the surrounding areas makes climbing the south tower’s 533 steps well worth the effort. The basilica of Great St Martin Church is another fantastic sight. The brightly coloured houses of Cologne’s fish market seem to glow in front of it. Located away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, you can soak up the atmosphere of the old town here. During carnival season, locals sing ‘Das Herz der Welt, das schlägt am Rhein’ (‘The heart of the world beats on the Rhine’) – and when you get to know the people of Cologne, you’ll no doubt agree with this sentiment.
There’s a lot to discover between the Frisian Wadden Sea and the open North Sea: small harbours, endless white sandy beaches and water as far as the eye can see. The IJsselmeer is the largest lake in the Netherlands. Its shore is a great place for mudflat walking – and with a little luck, you’ll even find oysters washed up at low tide. On land, you can explore towns full of fascinating history, inspiring art and entertaining cultural attractions.
Enjoy a beautiful day in Enkhuizen, which is often affectionately referred to as a large open-air museum. Here you can easily reach numerous monuments on foot. In the historic city center you will find many small stores that invite you to go on a shopping spree. Experience Dutch hospitality in an environment steeped in history.
Here is where we embark on our exciting Rhine cruise. You should definitely get to know the city of Cologne with its many monuments and attractions. The best way to do this is to arrive one day before your cruise or simply extend your stay after the cruise.
Discover the oldest city in Holland! Dordrecht, the city on the water, with its countless monuments and small city harbors. Here the three rivers Merwede, Noord and Oude Maas flow together, which give Dordrecht the flair of a city by the sea.
Welcome to the Dutch city of Huizen! The city is located on the banks of the Gooimeer, part of the IJsselmeer, and is known for its picturesque location, historic architecture and maritime atmosphere. Huizen has a rich history as a fishing village, but over the years the economy has diversified to include trade, tourism and services. Visitors can explore the charming old town with its traditional houses, cozy cafés, stores and marina. The surrounding nature offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and water sports, making Huizen a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
Get to know Huizen with your private tour guide, a city full of contrasts and cultural diversity. Organise this excursion according to your own ideas and wishes. Take a walk along the picturesque Oude Hafen harbour, past the historic quayside promenade or through the alleyways of the old town. Your tour guide will tell you exciting anecdotes about this city's unique blend of tradition and modernity.
€ 459.00 per reservation for max. 4 people
approx. 2 Hours
walking
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Let us take you from A to B in comfort and discover Huizen without stress. Your private driver will take you to the Oude Hafen harbour, the historic quayside promenade or shopping in the old town. An expert tour guide can also be booked on request.
€ 429.00 per reservation for max. 2 people
approx. 2 Hours
Private car
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Would you like to explore Huizen individually and get from A to B in comfort? Then book your private minivan for up to 4 people. An expert tour guide can also be booked on request. Whether alone, as a couple or with new friends, explore the corners of Huizen that you would like to see.
€ 499.00 per reservation for max. 4 people
approx. 2 Hours
Minivan and walking
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
A myriad of tulips, crocuses, daffodils and other bulb flowers provide a sea of colour at Keukenhof. No less than 7 million flowers are planted here every year for 30 shows. The walkways through the 32-hectare park lead to seven inspirational gardens. And if the weather doesn't play ball, you can always marvel at the splendour of the various pavilions. Everywhere you will discover the motto 'A World of Colours'. Bright colours, pastels, from light to dark. Discover a colourful sea of flowers.
Only takes place on the following dates: 16.04. | 30.04.2025
€ 89.00 per person
approx. 5.5 Hours
Bus and walking
Moderate
Explore the charming town of Huizen on a guided walking tour and immerse yourself in the rich history of this former fishing village. Your tour guide will lead you through the picturesque streets and tell you fascinating stories about the past and present of the region. Discover historic buildings, the old harbour district and enjoy the view of the coast.
Only takes place on the following dates: 14.05. | 28.05. | 11.06. | 25.06. | 09.07. | 23.07. | 06.08. | 20.08. | 03.09. | 17.09. | 01.10. | 15.10.2025
€ 29.00 per person
approx. 2 Hours
walking
Moderate
Join us from Huizen to Amsterdam and experience a canal cruise through the historic centre. As the boat glides quietly through the water, the picturesque house facades, narrow streets and magnificent monuments pass you by. And you pass under many pretty bridges, which come into their own in the evening atmosphere. The extensive network of historic canals stretches for around 100 kilometres. Amsterdam is particularly beautiful in the evening, when the water reflects thousands and thousands of lights.
€ 79.00 per person
approx. 3.5 Hours
Bus, boat and walking
Easy
Welcome to the Dutch city of Huizen! The city is located on the banks of the Gooimeer, part of the IJsselmeer, and is known for its picturesque location, historic architecture and maritime atmosphere. Huizen has a rich history as a fishing village, but over the years the economy has diversified to include trade, tourism and services. Visitors can explore the charming old town with its traditional houses, cozy cafés, stores and marina. The surrounding nature offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and water sports, making Huizen a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
Enjoy a beautiful day in Enkhuizen, often affectionately referred to as a large open-air museum. Many of the city's monuments are within walking distance. In the historic city centre you will find many small shops that invite you to go shopping. Experience Dutch hospitality in a setting steeped in history.
Enjoy your private tour guide's tour of Enkhuizen, a pearl on the IJsselmeer, which impresses with its historical charm and maritime flair. You will explore the unique atmosphere of this town at your own pace and stroll past the picturesque harbour. Through winding alleyways, past the historic old town, where half-timbered houses, cosy boutiques and traditional craft shops await you.
€ 329.00 per reservation for max. 4 people
approx. 2 Hours
walking
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Would you like to explore the city on your own while travelling in comfort? Then book a private people carrier for up to 4 people. You can also book an expert tour guide at the same time if you wish. Whether you go alone, as a couple or with new friends you’ve made on your cruise, you’ll be able to discover the parts of Enkhuizenthat you’re most interested in.
€ 659.00 per reservation for max. 4 people
approx. 2 Hours
Private Minivan
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Want to explore Enkhuizen individually as a couple and get from A to B without stress? Your driver will take you comfortably to the historic old town, the Zuiderzee Museum or the picturesque harbour. An expert tour guide can also be booked on request.
€ 559.00 per reservation for max. 2 people
approx. 2 Hours
Private car
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Join us through the delightful town of Enkhuizen to the town's most important museum: the Zuiderzee Museum. On foot, you will reach a ferry that will take you to the Zuiderzeemuseum in about 25 minutes. Once there, you will discover the outdoor museum with its authentic buildings, workshops and fish smokehouses. Learn in an authentic way everything about the life on the banks of the Zuiderzee before the Afsluitdijk was completed in 1932.
After some free time, you will take a walk through the old town, past historic buildings and the harbour of Enkhuizen, back to the ship.
€ 35.00 per person
approx. 2.8 Hours
Ferry and walking
Moderate
Enjoy a beautiful day in Enkhuizen, often affectionately referred to as a large open-air museum. Many of the city's monuments are within walking distance. In the historic city centre you will find many small shops that invite you to go shopping. Experience Dutch hospitality in a setting steeped in history.
The delightful little town of Hoorn lies on the Ijsselmeer, towards the northern Rhine. Back in the 16th century, Hoorn was one of the Netherlands’ most important ports. Today, many of its buildings still bear witness to this heyday. A visit to Hoorn during your Rhine cruise is an activity not be missed.
Explore the harbour town of Hoorn with a private English-speaking guide. Experience history in the footsteps of Willem Schouten, who sailed around the southern tip of America in 1616 and gave it the name of his hometown. Or walk along the Grote Kerk to the Grote Mark and the city's town hall. Stroll along the dyke past various small shops. Design this excursion according to your own wishes and ideas.
€ 329.00 per reservation for max. 4 people
approx. 2 Hours
german tour guide only
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
The IJsselmeer is one of the most popular places in the Netherlands for sailing. Since the water is just five metres deep here, people sail in typical flat-bottomed boats. On board the Mother Goose you’ll be able to take control of the ropes and the helm yourself. Your skipper and another sailor will show you the correct hand movements to use, and over the course of the excursion you’ll become increasingly adept at making the boat glide over the water. After around four hours the Mother Goose will moor close to your A-ROSA ship.
€ 899.00 per reservation for max. 6 people
approx. 4 Hours
By boat and walking, depending on the weather
Demanding
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
During a walk through Hoorn you will feel travel back in time. You will learn about Willem Schouten, who sailed around the southern tip of America in 1616, and named it after his home town. Another famous man from Hoorn was Abel Janszoon Tasman, who was the first European to visit both New Zealand and Tasmania. Many buildings bear witness to how Hoorn flourished in the 16th century to become one of the most important port cities of Zuidersee. During the tour, you will be able to see the Grote Kerk, the old town hall or the Waage from 1609.
€ 29.00 per person
approx. 1.5 Hours
walking
Moderate
The Romans astutely identified the ideal location along the Rhine River nearly 2,000 years ago, laying the foundation for the oldest city in the Netherlands. Today, this Hanseatic city captivates visitors with its rich historical sites and the vibrant energy brought by its thriving student population. Nijmegen's liveliness extends to its city beaches, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of its unique surroundings.
Discover the most beautiful corners of Nijmegen with your private English-speaking tour guide. Walk through the oldest city of the country and get to know its history, which already goes back to the Romans. Visit the central and worth seeing old town and explore the Grote Markt as well as the St. Stevenskerk, the Belvedère or the Latijnse School.
€ 329.00 per Reservation for max. 4 people
approx. 2 Hours
german tour guide only
Moderate
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Experience the oldest city in the Netherlands in the comfort of your own private people carrier. To the Grote Markt, past the Stevenskerk or to the Belveder, a watchtower built in the mid-15th century. You decide the programme and we will implement it for you. If you wish, you can book an English-speaking guide to introduce you to the history and life of Nijmegen.
€ 629.00 per Reservation for max. 4 people
approx. 2 Hours
Private Minivan
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Discover Nijmegen individually as a couple. Whether to the Grote Markt in the old town or to the oldest shopping street in Holland. Your driver will take you comfortably from A to B.
€ 599.00 per Reservation for max. 2 people
approx. 2 Hours
Private car
Easy
This excursion is only bookable on request. We recommend that you make a reservation online.
Welcome to Nijmegen, a lively Hanseatic city that awaits you not only with history and culture, but also with delicious beer! Immerse yourself in the rich history of Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. Stroll through the old streets, discover the historic buildings and learn more about the fascinating past of this Hanseatic city. Afterwards, embark on a culinary journey through the world of beer. The brewery visit takes you behind the scenes of a brewery and you experience first-hand how the delicious brewing specialities of Nijmegen are created.
€ 42.00 per person
approx. 3 Hours
walking
Moderate
The Hanseatic city on the Lower Rhine offers numerous recreational and leisure opportunities. The modern pedestrian zone is a particular highlight. It invites you to take a relaxed stroll. The city's urban structures are embedded in a charming natural landscape.
Discover the charm of Wesel on the Rhine. After a short coach ride, the city walk starts by exploring the historical treasures and charming places along the picturesque banks of the Rhine. Passing by the majestic Willibrordi Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, and reaching the historical town hall facade on the Grand Market. Learn fascinating anecdotes about the life and history of Wesel.
€ 39.00 per person
approx. 2 Hours
Bus and walking
Moderate
After an exciting cruise on the Rhine, you will be docking back in Cologne today. However, before you set off on your journey home with a thousand memories of your trip, why not use the day to explore North Rhine-Westphalia and the city of Cologne? The imposing cathedral of Cologne is a must-see. See you soon and ahoy!
The rate A-ROSA Basic incl. Full Board includes the following services:
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
Spacious and comfortable outside cabin with a Juliette balcony. Elegant design and first-class materials ensure an atmosphere of well-being. Cabin facilities: safe, air-conditioning, TV, hair dryer, bathroom with shower and toilet, sauna towel, wool blanket, telephone, bathrobe.
You want a relaxed arrival and departure? Then choose one of these hotels! Your advantage: You arrive already one or two days before disembarkation and can consciously look forward to the journey with A-ROSA. Or you can let your vacation come to an end in a very juicy way before you start your journey home. All hotels are personally and carefully selected by us to round off your vacation.
Luxury in the middle of the city center is what the Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Cologne offers you. The panoramic elevator with a view of the cathedral takes you to your chic room, which includes everything you need to work and relax. In addition, an exclusive fitness and wellness area (fee required) with glass-roofed pool and the chic Harry's New-York Bar await you.
Prices include the tax for the promotion and advancement of culture. Not valid during certain exhibitions in Cologne.
Included services
Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 148 pp
Single occupancy
€ 258 pp
Double occupancy
€ 198 pp
Triple occupancy
€ 138 pp
2 rooms with connecting door
€ 248 pp
The Maritim Hotel Cologne is located directly on the Rhine, only a few steps away from the charming old town, the cathedral and the city centre as well as the central station. The hotel impresses with its extraordinary architecture and has 454 rooms and suites, all of which are equipped with a bathroom/toilet, minibar, safe, radio, TV and a telephone. In the spacious, glass-roofed hotel lobby you will find a variety of boutiques and restaurants.
Prices include the tax for the promotion and advancement of culture. Not valid during certain exhibitions in Cologne.
Included services
Overnight stay incl. breakfast, extended stay possible
Double occupancy
€ 128 pp
Single occupancy
€ 198 pp
Double occupancy
€ 138 pp
Single occupancy
€ 238 pp
Double occupancy
€ 188 pp
Single occupancy
€ 318 pp
