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“Legends of the Rhine 2026”
Cruise October 30, 2026 – November 4, 2026
Price: starting at 798 EUR
The “Legends of the Rhine” cruise is an exciting journey through Germany, France, and the Netherlands, where, over the course of 6 days, the fairytale castles of the Lorelei Valley and the cozy streets of Strasbourg will come to life before your eyes.
You’ll enjoy absolute comfort aboard the A-ROSA liner with “Full Board Plus” dining, without worrying about transfers or luggage. The itinerary combines the grandeur of Cologne Cathedral, the romance of Rüdesheim’s wine country, and the technological wonders of Speyer into one perfect trip. This is a rare opportunity to see “Europe’s Main Street” from the water while relaxing on the sun deck with a glass of local Riesling. Treat yourself to the luxury of waking up in a new city simply by opening the curtains of your cabin!
Day 1 — October 30, 2026
3:00 PM — Boarding the modern A-ROSA BRAVA cruise ship in Cologne, Germany.
The A-ROSA BRAVA (built in 2011 — with a regularly updated interior) is an elegant cruise ship designed for active leisure on the Rhine.
All cabins have windows, and most are equipped with panoramic French balconies.
The ship’s compact size allows it to dock right in the city center, eliminating the need for additional transfers.
The upper deck features a heated Jacuzzi, a relaxation area, and a panoramic sauna.
The modern interior and relaxed atmosphere make your stay exceptionally comfortable.
It is the ideal “hotel” that travels with you along Europe’s most picturesque routes.
Welcome snacks for all guests.
7:00 p.m. — Departure on a cruise along the Rhine.
Evening program on board: tour of the ship’s facilities, dinner, and entertainment.
Overnight on board.
Day 2 — October 31, 2026. Riedesheim, Germany
7:30–10:00 a.m. — Breakfast on board (buffet with live-cooking stations—dishes are prepared right before your eyes).
10:00 — Arrival in Riedesheim—the wine-making capital of Germany and one of the most charming towns on the Rhine.
Tours:
Group tours are conducted in English and German. They can be booked at the reception desk on the first day of the cruise. Most towns can be easily explored on your own.
We recommend visiting:
• Drosselgasse Street—the heart of the old town with wine taverns and live music.
• The cable car to the Niederwald Monument with a panoramic view of the Rhine Valley.
• The Siegfried Jukebox Museum.
• A Rüdesheimer Kaffee tasting—coffee with brandy and whipped cream.
12:30–14:00 — Lunch on board.
Free time for walks and tastings.
15:30–16:30 — Afternoon tea with pastries.
18:30–21:00 — Dinner.
9:00 PM — Departure from Riedesheim, an evening with live music.
Overnight on board.
Day 3 — November 1, 2026. Speyer, Germany
Breakfast on board.
8:00 a.m. — Arrival at the port of Germersheim, from where we’ll head to Speyer.
We recommend visiting:
• Speyer Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest Romanesque church in the world.
• The Old Town and the Altpörtel city gate.
• The Technical Museum, featuring a Boeing 747, the “Buran” space shuttle, a submarine, and more.
12:30–14:00 — Lunch on board.
Free time; opportunity to visit the Jewish quarter or beer gardens.
3:30–4:30 PM — Afternoon tea.
6:30–9:00 PM — Dinner.
9:00 PM — Departure for France.
Overnight on the ship.
Day 4 — November 2, 2026. Strasbourg (Kiel), France
7:30–10:00 a.m. — Breakfast.
8:00 a.m. — Arrival in Kehl — the “gateway to Strasbourg.”
We recommend visiting:
• Strasbourg Cathedral with its astronomical clock.
• The Petite France district with its half-timbered houses.
• The covered bridges and the Vauban Dam.
• Kleber Square.
12:30–14:00 — Lunch on board.
Free time for shopping or a ride on the Batorama boat.
3:30–4:30 p.m. — Afternoon tea.
6:00 p.m. — Departure.
6:30–9:00 p.m. — Dinner and an evening program in the French style.
Overnight on board.
Day 5 — November 3, 2026. Mainz — Lorelei Valley — Koblenz
7:30–10:00 a.m. — Breakfast.
In Mainz, we recommend visiting:
• The Johannes Gutenberg Museum.
• Mainz Cathedral.
• St. Stephen’s Church with stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall.
12:00 — Departure.
12:30–14:00 — Lunch with a view of the castles.
13:00–17:00 — A picturesque cruise through the Lorelei Valley (UNESCO site).
3:30–4:30 p.m. — Afternoon tea.
6:00 p.m. — Arrival in Koblenz.
We recommend visiting:
• Deutsches Eck — the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.
• The Old Town and wine cellars.
• The cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
6:30–9:00 p.m. — Farewell dinner.
11:59 p.m. — Departure for Cologne.
Overnight on board.
Day 6 — November 4, 2026. Cologne, Germany
5:00 a.m. — Arrival in Cologne.
7:30–9:00 a.m. — Farewell breakfast.
Check out of cabins and free time.
We recommend visiting:
• Cologne Cathedral.
• The Chocolate Museum.
• The shopping streets Hohe Straße and Schildergasse.
Included in the price
Additional expenses
Reservations
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
A few days before the trip, information will be sent to the phone number you provided: departure time and location, bus number, and the guide’s phone number (for emergency calls only). If you have not provided a contact phone number, please contact the manager to receive this information. If you are traveling in a group, the information will be sent to the phone number you provided; if all group members wish to receive the information, you must provide all phone numbers.
If you prefer to stay in a triple room at the hotel, please let us know when booking the tour.
You must have the following with you: a passport or ID card (an ID card may only be used in countries where it is permitted) and a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and/or a personal health and life insurance policy that covers expenses related to repatriation in the event of illness or death.
ADDITIONAL TOUR INFORMATION:
Cruise October 30, 2026 – November 4, 2026
Price: starting at 798 EUR
The “Legends of the Rhine” cruise is an exciting journey through Germany, France, and the Netherlands, where, over the course of 6 days, the fairytale castles of the Lorelei Valley and the cozy streets of Strasbourg will come to life before your eyes.
You’ll enjoy absolute comfort aboard the A-ROSA liner with “Full Board Plus” dining, without worrying about transfers or luggage. The itinerary combines the grandeur of Cologne Cathedral, the romance of Rüdesheim’s wine country, and the technological wonders of Speyer into one perfect trip. This is a rare opportunity to see “Europe’s Main Street” from the water while relaxing on the sun deck with a glass of local Riesling. Treat yourself to the luxury of waking up in a new city simply by opening the curtains of your cabin!
Day 1 — October 30, 2026
3:00 PM — Boarding the modern A-ROSA BRAVA cruise ship in Cologne, Germany.
The A-ROSA BRAVA (built in 2011 — with a regularly updated interior) is an elegant cruise ship designed for active leisure on the Rhine.
All cabins have windows, and most are equipped with panoramic French balconies.
The ship’s compact size allows it to dock right in the city center, eliminating the need for additional transfers.
The upper deck features a heated Jacuzzi, a relaxation area, and a panoramic sauna.
The modern interior and relaxed atmosphere make your stay exceptionally comfortable.
It is the ideal “hotel” that travels with you along Europe’s most picturesque routes.
Welcome snacks for all guests.
7:00 p.m. — Departure on a cruise along the Rhine.
Evening program on board: tour of the ship’s facilities, dinner, and entertainment.
Overnight on board.
Day 2 — October 31, 2026. Riedesheim, Germany
7:30–10:00 a.m. — Breakfast on board (buffet with live-cooking stations—dishes are prepared right before your eyes).
10:00 — Arrival in Riedesheim—the wine-making capital of Germany and one of the most charming towns on the Rhine.
Tours:
Group tours are conducted in English and German. They can be booked at the reception desk on the first day of the cruise. Most towns can be easily explored on your own.
We recommend visiting:
• Drosselgasse Street—the heart of the old town with wine taverns and live music.
• The cable car to the Niederwald Monument with a panoramic view of the Rhine Valley.
• The Siegfried Jukebox Museum.
• A Rüdesheimer Kaffee tasting—coffee with brandy and whipped cream.
12:30–14:00 — Lunch on board.
Free time for walks and tastings.
15:30–16:30 — Afternoon tea with pastries.
18:30–21:00 — Dinner.
9:00 PM — Departure from Riedesheim, an evening with live music.
Overnight on board.
Day 3 — November 1, 2026. Speyer, Germany
Breakfast on board.
8:00 a.m. — Arrival at the port of Germersheim, from where we’ll head to Speyer.
We recommend visiting:
• Speyer Cathedral — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest Romanesque church in the world.
• The Old Town and the Altpörtel city gate.
• The Technical Museum, featuring a Boeing 747, the “Buran” space shuttle, a submarine, and more.
12:30–14:00 — Lunch on board.
Free time; opportunity to visit the Jewish quarter or beer gardens.
3:30–4:30 PM — Afternoon tea.
6:30–9:00 PM — Dinner.
9:00 PM — Departure for France.
Overnight on the ship.
Day 4 — November 2, 2026. Strasbourg (Kiel), France
7:30–10:00 a.m. — Breakfast.
8:00 a.m. — Arrival in Kehl — the “gateway to Strasbourg.”
We recommend visiting:
• Strasbourg Cathedral with its astronomical clock.
• The Petite France district with its half-timbered houses.
• The covered bridges and the Vauban Dam.
• Kleber Square.
12:30–14:00 — Lunch on board.
Free time for shopping or a ride on the Batorama boat.
3:30–4:30 p.m. — Afternoon tea.
6:00 p.m. — Departure.
6:30–9:00 p.m. — Dinner and an evening program in the French style.
Overnight on board.
Day 5 — November 3, 2026. Mainz — Lorelei Valley — Koblenz
7:30–10:00 a.m. — Breakfast.
In Mainz, we recommend visiting:
• The Johannes Gutenberg Museum.
• Mainz Cathedral.
• St. Stephen’s Church with stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall.
12:00 — Departure.
12:30–14:00 — Lunch with a view of the castles.
13:00–17:00 — A picturesque cruise through the Lorelei Valley (UNESCO site).
3:30–4:30 p.m. — Afternoon tea.
6:00 p.m. — Arrival in Koblenz.
We recommend visiting:
• Deutsches Eck — the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.
• The Old Town and wine cellars.
• The cable car to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
6:30–9:00 p.m. — Farewell dinner.
11:59 p.m. — Departure for Cologne.
Overnight on board.
Day 6 — November 4, 2026. Cologne, Germany
5:00 a.m. — Arrival in Cologne.
7:30–9:00 a.m. — Farewell breakfast.
Check out of cabins and free time.
We recommend visiting:
• Cologne Cathedral.
• The Chocolate Museum.
• The shopping streets Hohe Straße and Schildergasse.
Included in the price
- Cruise on the A-ROSA BRAVA (5 nights).
- Accommodation in a cabin of the selected category.
- Full Board Plus meals.
- Welcome snacks.
- Afternoon tea.
- Use of the ship’s facilities.
- Onboard entertainment program.
Additional expenses
- Airfare and transfers.
- Admission tickets and paid activities.
- Excursions.
- Tourist tax.
- Alcoholic beverages (unless a beverage package has been purchased).
- Medical insurance.
Reservations
- by phone: 29247110, 26617848
- on the website: www.mari.lv
- by email: info@mari.lv
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
A few days before the trip, information will be sent to the phone number you provided: departure time and location, bus number, and the guide’s phone number (for emergency calls only). If you have not provided a contact phone number, please contact the manager to receive this information. If you are traveling in a group, the information will be sent to the phone number you provided; if all group members wish to receive the information, you must provide all phone numbers.
If you prefer to stay in a triple room at the hotel, please let us know when booking the tour.
You must have the following with you: a passport or ID card (an ID card may only be used in countries where it is permitted) and a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and/or a personal health and life insurance policy that covers expenses related to repatriation in the event of illness or death.
ADDITIONAL TOUR INFORMATION:
- Tours are conducted in Russian; the guide on the bus is bilingual.
- The company reserves the right to change the order of visits to attractions or replace them with equivalent ones without altering the full scope of services offered: changes to the itinerary and price are subject to JIP regulations.
- Day trips offered for an additional fee include: fuel, road tax, parking, tour leader services, and guide services.
- Admission tickets to museums and other sites are subject to an additional fee! Admission ticket prices, exchange rates, and the excursion times listed in the itinerary are approximate and subject to change.
- The minimum group size is 40 people.
- There may be some changes to the planned itinerary, as well as late arrivals at hotels or late returns home due to unforeseen circumstances, delays at the border, or other adverse travel conditions.
- The company is not responsible for services provided at tourist attractions outside of Latvia, for services at hotels and restaurants, or for services that are not directly provided by the company itself but by independent third parties.
- The prices for tours and additional services (museum admission tickets) are provided for informational purposes only. Prices for tours and additional services are subject to change depending on fluctuations in exchange rates.