How much is the cruise for me a retired french professor a widow? Want to cruise to end in Basel

Itinerary-Captivating Rhine Wine Cruise Ship-Ama Prima Embarkation-Amsterdam Disembarkation-Basel Deck Info:Piano Deck Dates:18th-25th March 2026 Cabin: Category D(Fixed window) Price:$5,372.50/-

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Captivating Rhine 2026

8 days

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From Amsterdam to Basel

4.9 (9 reviews)

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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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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Board the ship in Amsterdam
Landmarks
Amsterdam
Day 2
Amsterdam to Utrecht
Amsterdam to Utrecht
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- Walking tour of Utrecht
- Beer tasting tour in Utrecht
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Day 3
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Düsseldorf
- Altbier tasting
- Bike tour of Düsseldorf
- Guided tour of Cologne Old Town
Optional Activities
- Trip to nearby Cologne
Landmarks
Cologne Rathaus
Fishmarkt (Fischmarkt), Cologne
Great St. Martin Church
Day 4
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Wine tasting in Rüdesheim
- Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal
- Vineyard hike
- Guided bike tour along Rhine River
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Niederwalddenkmal
Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
Day 5
Ludwigshafen with Heidelberg, Speyer, or Neckar Valley Options
Ludwigshafen with Heidelberg, Speyer, or Neckar Valley Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Heidelberg and explore Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat
- Guided hike up Philosopher's Path in Heidelberg
- Visit Speyer to see the Romanesque cathedral and Altpörtel (medieval Old Gate)
- Guided bike tour along Neckar River shores to Ladenburg
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Great Vat
Philosopher's Path
Speyer Cathedral
Altpörtel
Ladenburg
Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of La Petite France district
- View Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame and its astronomical clock
Optional Activities
- Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
Landmarks
La Petite France
Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame
Parc de l'Orangerie
Day 7
Breisach
Breisach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Colmar
- Countryside cycling
- Black Forest hiking
Landmarks
Colmar
Statue of Liberty Replica, Colmar
Black Forest
Day 8
Disembark and Departure
Disembark and Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Amsterdam

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals

Landmarks
Cologne Rathaus
Fishmarkt (Fischmarkt), Cologne
Great St. Martin Church

Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Niederwalddenkmal
Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Great Vat
Philosopher's Path
Speyer Cathedral
Altpörtel
Ladenburg

Landmarks
La Petite France
Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame
Parc de l'Orangerie

Landmarks
Colmar
Statue of Liberty Replica, Colmar
Black Forest

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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AmaWaterways

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

AmaStella Old
Experience the brilliance of AmaStella, a standout in the AmaWaterways fleet. The AmaStella is a luxurious river cruise ship renowned for it… Read more
Capacity
Built
2016
Guests
156
Crew
50
Length
443 ft
Width
38 ft
Suites
Staterooms
78
Registry
Switzerland
Gross Tonnage
15800 gt
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
15 kn / 17 mph / 28 kmh
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
Deck
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

4.9

Overall rating based on 9 Reviews

Itinerary
4.9
Transport
4.8
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.9
Food
4.8
Tour Operator
4.3

Charurat5.0•November 2023
I've been on three Amawaterways ship and the cruise experience has not failed me a bit. Am recommending it to more...
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Traveled in October 2023
William5.0•November 2019
Cruise was Excellent
Traveled in November 2019
Annette5.0•November 2019
Very knowledgeable and very nice.
Traveled in November 2019
Barry5.0•November 2019
Great vacation i would definitely go on another Amawater ways river cruise!
Traveled in October 2019
FIONA5.0•September 2019
Wonderful experience we enjoyed it. The ship was perfect accommodation room superbe . The breakfast lunch and...
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Traveled in August 2019
Eurico5.0•August 2019
It was a trip that I would highly recommend to friends. My only disappointment was that we should have upgraded...
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Traveled in July 2019
Rodney4.5•July 2019
A wonderful relaxing experience. Made great because you could do more or less depending on your choice of excursions.
Traveled in July 2019
Rodolfo4.5•October 2018
We loved the overall itinerary, initial start times & pace of tours. The staff was awesome and special thanks to...
We loved the overall itinerary, initial start times & pace of tours. The staff was awesome and special thanks to Monika. We loved all of the destinations and the options for the tours. We've taken around 10 cruises on the big ships and this was our first river cruise and I expected the food to be as good or better than the big cruises. Unfortunately, this is where Amawaters fell short. The food was a disappointment for us and there weren't too many options. On a couple of occasions the dinner was below average.Show more
Traveled in October 2018
Douglas5.0•October 2018
The cruise was relaxing. We had the opportunity to see new places, learn about different cultures, meet many...
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Traveled in September 2018

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Asked on January 1st, 2026
How much is the cruise for me a retired french professor a widow? Want to cruise to end in Basel
Price / Availability
- AmaWaterwaysOperator•Written January 2026
  Itinerary-Captivating Rhine Wine Cruise
  Ship-Ama Prima
  Embarkation-Amsterdam
  Disembarkation-Basel
  Deck Info:Piano Deck
  Dates:18th-25th March 2026
  Cabin: Category D(Fixed window)
  Price:$5,372.50/-

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Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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