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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales 2025

12 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
4.4
31 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Embarkation

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise in Amsterdam
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Rathaus, Fishmarkt, and Great St. Martin Church
    • Visit to local tavern for Kölsch beer tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Cathedral
    • Guided bike ride along the Rhine and through Stadtgarten
    Landmarks
    Cologne Rathaus
    Fishmarkt
    Great St. Martin Church
    Cologne Cathedral
    Stadtgarten
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Lahnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lahneck Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Aerial cable car ride from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress over the Rhine to Koblenz
    • Two Rivers Bike Tour along the Rhine and Moselle rivers
    • Hike around Lahnstein to Burg Lahneck Castle
    Landmarks
    Lahneck Castle
    Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
    Koblenz
  5. Day 5

    Cochem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Reichsburg Castle
    • Walk through Cochem Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Reichsburg Castle
    • Bike tour through Cochem
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Trier

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Trier

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Porta Nigra Gate
    • Bike tour through historic city center and along Moselle River
    • Hike to Petrisberg above Trier
    Landmarks
    Porta Nigra Gate
    Petrisberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Bernkastel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bernkastel Old Town
    • Winery visit and tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Bike tour through Bernkastel
    • Hike to Landshut Castle ruins
    Landmarks
    Landshut Castle
  8. Day 8

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal Statue with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards
    • Guided bike tour through Rheingau wine region
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
    • Rüdesheimer coffee experience
    Landmarks
    Niederwalddenkmal Statue
    Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
    Rhine Gorge
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Neckar Valley / Heidelberg Region

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Heidelberg
    • Excursion to Schwetzingen Baroque Palace with tour of 800 exhibits
    • Hike the Philosopher's Path along the Neckar River
    • Bike tour to Ladenburg
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg
    Schwetzingen Baroque Palace
    Philosopher's Path
    Ladenburg
  10. Day 10

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of La Petite France district
    • Visit to Cathédrale de Notre Dame

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
    Landmarks
    La Petite France
    Cathédrale de Notre Dame
    Parc de l'Orangerie
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Breisach / Alsace Region

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Riquewihr with visit to Dolder Gate
    • Cycling through Alsatian countryside
    • Hike through Kaiserstuhl volcanic region
    • Visit to Freiburg and Freiburg's Münster cathedral
    Landmarks
    Riquewihr
    Dolder Gate
    Kaiserstuhl
    Freiburg
    Freiburg's Münster
  12. Day 12

    Disembarkation

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

147

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Response rate

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    Enjoy an authentic European river cruise experience on board AmaPrima. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and fresh scents of Europe’… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2013
    Built
    2013
    Guests
    162
    Guests
    162
    Crew
    51
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Length
    135m
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    81
    Staterooms
    81
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Gross Tonnage
    3600
    Electricity
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Beam
    11m
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph
    Cruising Speed
    20kph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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  • Sue
    April 27th, 2025
    5.0
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    November 22nd, 2023
    5.0
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    June 7th, 2024
    5.0
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Tour ID: 253533

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