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US $3,799 per person

Enchanting Rhine 2026

8 days

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From Basel to Amsterdam

1.0

1 traveler review

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US $3,799 per person

+ $250 Port Charge

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Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

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Operator: AmaWaterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Day 1
Basel
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board cruise ship in Basel
Landmarks
Basel
Day 2
Breisach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Breisach
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar with Christmas Market visit
- Visit Freiburg's Münster cathedral and Christmas market
- Countryside cycling tour
Landmarks
Colmar
Freiburg's Münster
Breisach
Day 3
Gengenbach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Strasbourg historic town center on Grande Île
- Visit La Petite France district
- Visit Cathédrale de Notre-Dame with astronomical clock
- Visit Strasbourg Christmas market
- Visit Gengenbach Christmas market
Optional Activities
- Bicycle tour of Strasbourg's districts
Landmarks
Grande Île
La Petite France
Cathédrale de Notre-Dame de Strasbourg
Gengenbach
Day 4
Speyer - Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise to Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg with Christmas market visit
- Hike the Philosopher's Path
- Bike tour along the Neckar River to Ladenburg
- Visit Speyer and Christmas markets
- Wine tasting in Rüdesheim
- Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
Landmarks
Heidelberg
Philosopher's Path
Ladenburg
Speyer
Rüdesheim
Day 5
Rhine Gorge - Lahnstein
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Scenic cruise through Rhine Gorge
- Tour of Lahneck Castle
- Visit Rüdesheim Christmas market
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Rüdesheim and Rhine River
- Hike through vineyards
- Gondola tour above Rüdesheim
Landmarks
Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
Rhine Gorge
Lahneck Castle
Lahnstein
Day 6
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise into Düsseldorf
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Cologne Old Town
- Visit Cologne Christmas market
- Walking tour of historic Düsseldorf with local guide
- Altbier tasting
- Visit Düsseldorf Christmas market
- Active bike tour of Düsseldorf
Landmarks
Cologne Rathaus
Fishmarkt
Great St. Martin Church
Day 7
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Amsterdam canals
Optional Activities
- Taste local specialties at Amsterdam's grand cafés
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals
Day 8
Amsterdam
Included Activities
- Disembark from cruise ship

Landmarks
Basel

Landmarks
Colmar
Freiburg's Münster
Breisach

Landmarks
Grande Île
La Petite France
Cathédrale de Notre-Dame de Strasbourg
Gengenbach

Landmarks
Heidelberg
Philosopher's Path
Ladenburg
Speyer
Rüdesheim

Landmarks
Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
Rhine Gorge
Lahneck Castle
Lahnstein

Landmarks
Cologne Rathaus
Fishmarkt
Great St. Martin Church

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canals

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.4

(31 reviews)

Number of tours

147

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

58%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

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

1.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
1.0
Guide
1.0
Tour Operator
4.4

Paul
September 19th, 2025
1
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
Traveled in September 2025

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Upcoming departures

From Thursday
12 Mar, 2026
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19 Mar, 2026
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AmaLucia
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22 Mar, 2026
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AmaSiena
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AmaViola
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From Wednesday
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English
AmaPrima
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Port Charge
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From Saturday
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AmaViola
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Port Charge
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Port Charge
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9 May, 2026
English
AmaViola
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Port Charge
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From Thursday
7 May, 2026
To Thursday
14 May, 2026
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AmaLucia
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Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
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From Wednesday
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To Wednesday
20 May, 2026
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AmaCerto
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Port Charge
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From Thursday
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Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 276167

Currencies
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Euro
France, Germany and Netherlands
Fr.
Swiss Franc
Switzerland
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.
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 June 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 8th, 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.
- The following cards are accepted for "AmaWaterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request AmaWaterways to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of AmaWaterways. Please familiarize yourself with the AmaWaterways payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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Enchanting Rhine 2026

Itinerary

Basel

Included Activities

Breisach

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Gengenbach

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Speyer - Rüdesheim

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Rhine Gorge - Lahnstein

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cologne

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Amsterdam

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Amsterdam

Included Activities

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What's Included

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