What are the various options for accommodations and do u have any availability for a two bedroom option during late sept or anytime in Oct 2024?

We have cabin options on the AmaLucia and AmaSiena ships in September and October 2024. Once you choose a date and cabin, we can provide you with a price quote. Can you please advise if you are looking to have one cabin for each passenger?

Will this tour show lots of castles

This cruise does allow you to view a lot of castles along the Rhine but due to the itinerary constraints, you will not be able to visit all of them. The main castle that the itinerary highlights is the Heidelberg Castle.

Enchanting Rhine 2024

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From Basel to Amsterdam

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Operator: AmaWaterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Embarkation
Embarkation
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Breisach
Breisach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Immersive tour options available in destination
- Bike tours available
- Hikes available
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Riquewihr
- Visit to Freiburg and Freiburg's Münster
- Cycling through scenic countryside
- Black Forest excursion with cultural traditions exploration
Landmarks
Dolder Gate
Freiburg's Münster
Black Forest
Day 3
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Strasbourg
- Walking tour through La Petite France
- Immersive tour options available in destination
- Bike tours available
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
Landmarks
Parc de l'Orangerie
European Parliament
Place de la République
La Petite France
Cathédrale de Notre-Dame
Day 4
Ludwigshafen
Ludwigshafen
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Immersive tour options available in destination
- Hikes available
- Bike tours available
Optional Activities
- Visit to Heidelberg
- Guided hike up Philosopher's Path
- Visit to Speyer and its Romanesque cathedral
- Visit to Altpörtel, Old Gate in Speyer
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet in Rüdesheim
- Rüdesheimer Coffee tasting experience
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Great Vat
Philosopher's Path
Speyer Cathedral
Altpörtel
Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
Day 5
Lahnstein
Lahnstein
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive festive celebration dinner)
Included Activities
- Immersive tour options available in destination
- Bike tours available
- Hikes available
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal Statue
- Riesling wine sampling in vineyards
- Guided bike ride through Rüdesheim and along Rhine River to Schloss Johannisberg
- Guided hike through vineyards
Landmarks
Niederwalddenkmal Statue
Rhine River Gorge
Schloss Johannisberg
Day 6
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Old Town
- Local tavern visit for Kölsch beer tasting
- Immersive tour options available in destination
- Bike tours available
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks
Cologne Rathaus
Fishmarkt
Great St. Martin Church
Cologne Cathedral
Stadtgarten
Day 7
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic canal cruise
- Walking tour to Begijnhof
- Immersive tour options available in destination
Optional Activities
- Jordaan tour
Landmarks
Begijnhof
Day 8
Departure
Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Dolder Gate
Freiburg's Münster
Black Forest

Landmarks
Parc de l'Orangerie
European Parliament
Place de la République
La Petite France
Cathédrale de Notre-Dame

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Great Vat
Philosopher's Path
Speyer Cathedral
Altpörtel
Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet

Landmarks
Niederwalddenkmal Statue
Rhine River Gorge
Schloss Johannisberg

Landmarks
Cologne Rathaus
Fishmarkt
Great St. Martin Church
Cologne Cathedral
Stadtgarten

Landmarks
Begijnhof

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Rating: 4.3 (32 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 60%
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AmaWaterways Ship

AmaCerto
Like a fallen leaf floating atop the water, AmaCerto floats effortlessly down Europe’s most fascinating waterways. A foliage theme i… Read more
Built
2012
Built
2012
Guests
162
Guests
162
Crew
51
Crew
51
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Staterooms
81
Staterooms
81
Registry
Switzerland
Registry
Switzerland
Gross Tonnage
3600 gt
Gross Tonnage
3600 gt
Beam
11 m / 36 ft
Beam
11 m / 36 ft
Cruising Speed
11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph
Cruising Speed
11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph
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4.3

Paul1.0•September 2025
I thought I was dealing directly with the amawaterways only to find I'd booked with Tour radar. Never again .emails...
I thought I was dealing directly with the amawaterways only to find I'd booked with Tour radar. Never again .emails system not fit for purpose,didn't action my pick up requests couldn't get hold of anyone. Stranded at Schiphol airport,fortunately amawaterways agent on hand and took us to the ship.Tour radar spend more time emailing me about my next trip.They couldn't organise the one I was on . As to amawaterways couldn't fault them.The trip service,quality I only wish the internet happened pushed me to Tour radar and I booked direct and not through a third partyShow more
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What are the various options for accommodations and do u have any availability for a two bedroom option during late sept or anytime in Oct 2024?
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- AmaWaterwaysOperator•Written October 2023
  We have cabin options on the AmaLucia and AmaSiena ships in September and October 2024. Once you choose a date and cabin, we can provide you with a price quote. Can you please advise if you are looking to have one cabin for each passenger?
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Katie
Asked on February 18th, 2023
Will this tour show lots of castles
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- AmaWaterwaysOperator•Written February 2023
  This cruise does allow you to view a lot of castles along the Rhine but due to the itinerary constraints, you will not be able to visit all of them. The main castle that the itinerary highlights is the Heidelberg Castle.

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