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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles 2026

8 days
From Basel to Amsterdam
4.4 (31 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided foot tour of Basel
    • Guided bike tour through Switzerland, France and Germany

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Lucerne (not combinable with other tours this day)
    • Local winery visit and Swiss wine tasting
    • Tour of Wildegg Castle
    • Hiking excursion to Wildegg Castle
    Landmarks
    Wildegg Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of La Petite France district
    • Visit to Cathédrale de Notre Dame
    • Guided bike tour through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
    Landmarks
    Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Strasbourg
    La Petite France
    Parc de l'Orangerie
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  4. Day 4

    Ludwigshafen

    Ludwigshafen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Heidelberg with visit to Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat
    • Guided hike up Philosopher's Path in Heidelberg with panoramic city views
    • Full-day excursion to Speyer to visit UNESCO World Heritage Romanesque cathedral and medieval Altpörtel (Old Gate)
    • Bike ride along the Neckar River to medieval Ladenburg with free exploration time
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet in Rüdesheim
    • Tasting of Rüdesheimer coffee (specialty drink made with brandy, coffee and whipped cream)
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat (Heidelberg)
    Philosopher's Path
    Speyer Cathedral
    Altpörtel (Medieval Old Gate)
    Ladenburg
    Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim to Lahnstein

    Rüdesheim to Lahnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge
    • Evening visit to Lahneck Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting of local vineyard wines
    • Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal
    • Guided hike through vineyards
    • Guided bike tour along the Rhine River
    Landmarks
    Niederwalddenkmal
    Rhine Gorge
    Lahneck Castle
  6. Day 6

    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
    • Visit to Great St. Martin Church
    • Tasting of Kölsch beer at a local tavern
    • Guided bike ride along the Rhine and through Stadtgarten
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Rathaus
    Fischmarkt
    Great St. Martin Church
    Stadtgarten
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Amsterdam canal cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Tour passing canals, gabled houses, bridges and houseboats with Dutch specialty tasting at a grand cafe
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam to Departure

    Amsterdam to Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.4 (31 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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AmaWaterways Ship

  • 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

Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

  • Sue5.0April 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
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    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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  • Andrew5.0June 2024
    Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.

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Tour ID: 276166

  • Currencies
    Euro
    France, Germany and Netherlands
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    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J.

    Type C
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Type E
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    Type F
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    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 25th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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