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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps 2026

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From Amsterdam to Basel
3.0 (3 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Dinner
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  3. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided canal cruise through Amsterdam
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  4. Day 3

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Old Town
    • Visit to Cologne Rathaus (Germany's oldest town hall)
    • Visit to Fischmarkt (12th century market square)
    • Visit to Great St. Martin Church
    • Tasting of local Kölsch beer at a traditional tavern

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike ride along the Rhine and through Stadtgarten
    Landmarks
    Cologne Rathaus
    Fischmarkt
    Great St. Martin Church
    Stadtgarten
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  5. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting in Rüdesheim vineyards
    • Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal
    • Guided hike through vineyards
    • Guided bike tour along Rhine River
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
    • Rüdesheimer coffee experience
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Niederwalddenkmal
    Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
  6. Day 5

    Ludwigshafen

    Ludwigshafen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat
    • Guided hike up Philosopher's Path in Heidelberg
    • Visit to Speyer with guided tour of Romanesque cathedral and medieval Altpörtel
    • Guided bike ride along Neckar River to Ladenburg with free exploration time
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat (Heidelberg)
    Philosopher's Path
    Speyer Cathedral
    Altpörtel (Speyer)
    Ladenburg
  7. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of La Petite France district
    • Visit to Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with astronomical clock

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
    Landmarks
    La Petite France
    Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame de Strasbourg
    Parc de l'Orangerie
  8. Day 7

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Basel
    • Guided bike tour through Basel, France and Germany
    • Full-day excursion to Lucerne
    • Swiss wine tasting
    • Visit to Rhine Falls
    Landmarks
    Basel Medieval Town Hall
    Basel Market Square
    Rhine Falls
  9. Day 8

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • AmaSerena
    AmaSerena
    AmaSerena is a regal river ship accommodating both guests who wish to socialize with kindred cruisers and those seeking private rejuvenat… Read more
    Built
    2015
    Guests
    162
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Staterooms
    81
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph

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3.0
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  • Itinerary
    3.3
  • Transport
    3.7
  • Guide
    3.0
  • Accommodation
    3.7
  • Food
    3.7
  • 4.3

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  • Christina1.0•September 2026
    Hello we are 2 couples, who travel several times a year. We have taken more the 20 cruises and usually in suites. We...
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    Traveled in September 2026
  • Spence3.0•January 2022
    I am rating this as Good. All went well on the trip - not as many markets open as some closed before we got there or...
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    Traveled in December 2021
  • Paul5.0•September 2018
    Fantastic trip all staff amazing
    Traveled in August 2018

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    Asked on July 19th, 2026

    Is there an add on to this for taking train back to Amsterdam seeing the Swiss alps a little more with Germany countryside. And on the fast train it's 7hr ride back but can you even see things out the window because you are going so fast? I wouldn't mind taking an older train ride with a couple hotel stays. Or is there sleeper rooms on some of the trains. That would be fun if they would be comfortable enough. I'll be traveling with a United States marine veteran. 74 so I would want him comfortable n I can sleep in a seat or on a bench giving him the bed. I'd just ask for a blanket n pillow or just use my backpack as a pillow. Ultimately I am interested in seeing the countryside/ Mountain View's of the Swiss alps and Germany countryside on the way back to Amsterdam.

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      Unfortunately, a Germany extension is not available for this particular trip, and they are also unable to arrange transportation back to Amsterdam. The tour concludes in Basel, Switzerland.

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  • 2 local currencies

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