7 nights · Germany Hesse · River cruise · Departs Frankfurt am Main (Germany) · Visiting Speyer, Kehl-Strasbourg, Basel, Breisach am Rhein, Mainz · Aboard A Rosa Cruises on the Arosa Clea
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This river cruise sails the Main and Rhine, departing Frankfurt am Main.
| Cruise line | A Rosa Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Arosa Clea |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 2 sailings |
| From fare | $1,725 per person |
| Year built | 2009 |
| Guests | 138 |
| Cabins | 70 |
| Crew | 39 |
| Length | 110 m |
| Beam | 12 m |
| Cruising speed | 12.0 kn |
Frankfurt am Main pairs a striking skyline with the River Main and a compact historic centre. Begin at Römerberg, where half-timbered façades frame the city’s medieval square. Then cross the river to the Städel Museum, one of Germany’s leading art museums. The city rewards a longer stay. Explore the Museumsufer and sample Apfelwein in Sachsenhausen. Here, Europe’s financial capital balances modern ambition with old-world character.
Speyer’s red-sandstone cathedral dominates a historic city on the Rhine. Begun in 1030 under Emperor Conrad II, it is among Europe’s finest Romanesque churches and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its vast crypt holds the tombs of German emperors and kings. Beyond the cathedral, explore the old town’s lively squares and medieval Jewish heritage. The Technik Museum offers an unexpected finale, with historic aircraft and spacecraft on display.
Strasbourg rewards visitors with a rare blend of French elegance and German character. Its historic center, the Grande Île, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, threaded with canals and half-timbered houses. At its heart, Strasbourg Cathedral rises above the old streets, its pink sandstone façade a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Take time for a table of Alsatian cooking, where French technique meets hearty regional tradition. Then follow the riverfront lanes and discover a city shaped by centuries on Europe’s border.
Basel sits where Switzerland meets France and Germany, with the Rhine running through its centre. A short walk from the river leads to the red-sandstone Rathaus and Münster, whose terraces open across the rooftops. The city rewards unhurried exploring, from medieval lanes in the Old Town to galleries and renowned art collections. Cross the river by ferry, or use Basel’s efficient trams to reach museums, cafés and the lively Marktplatz.
Breisach rewards a short walk uphill: its old town gathers around St. Stephen’s Minster, above the Rhine. Inside, the minster’s carved altar and medieval murals offer a close encounter with Upper Rhine art. Across the river lies Alsace; inland, the Kaiserstuhl’s volcanic slopes are known for vineyards and distinctive wines. Allow time for the compact center and its river views; Breisach makes a rewarding pause between Freiburg and Colmar.
Mainz is best explored on foot, where Roman foundations meet the Rhine. Begin at the cathedral, whose red sandstone towers have watched over the old town for more than a millennium. Nearby, the Gutenberg Museum celebrates the Mainz-born inventor whose printing press transformed Europe. Browse market stalls, pause in a wine tavern, or follow lanes lined with timbered houses and shops. With history close at hand and Riesling on the menu, Mainz makes a rewarding day ashore.
Frankfurt am Main pairs a striking skyline with the River Main and a compact historic centre. Begin at Römerberg, where half-timbered façades frame the city’s medieval square. Then cross the river to the Städel Museum, one of Germany’s leading art museums. The city rewards a longer stay. Explore the Museumsufer and sample Apfelwein in Sachsenhausen. Here, Europe’s financial capital balances modern ambition with old-world character.
Published August 13, 2026
Last updated October 17, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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