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US $3,999 per person

Enchanting Rhine 2026

8 days

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From Basel to Amsterdam

4.3 (32 reviews)

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US $3,999 per person

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Price based on Private Single Room

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Operator: AmaWaterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for 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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Basel
Basel
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board cruise ship in Basel
Landmarks
Basel
Day 2
Breisach
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

Rating: 4.3 (32 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 64%
Cancellation policy: Learn more

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

Tour Operator
4.3

Paul1.0•September 2025
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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Deposit only
Book now with just a $400 deposit. The remaining balance is due 95 days before departure.
2 local currencies
You’ll encounter Euro in France, Germany and Netherlands, Swiss Franc in Switzerland.
Plug types C, E, F, J
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Switzerland, Germany, France and Netherlands.

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 types C, E, F, J.
- Type C
  Only used in France, Germany and Netherlands
- Type E
  Only used in France
- Type F
  Only used in Germany and Netherlands
- Type J
  Only used in Switzerland
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Booking fee
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From

US $3,999 per person

+ $250 Port Charge

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Enchanting Rhine 2026

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

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What's Included

What's Not Included

AmaWaterways Ship

Traveler Reviews

Dates & Prices

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Why book with TourRadar?

Deposit only

2 local currencies

Plug types C, E, F, J

Currencies

Plugs & adapters

Visa

Payment information

Accepted for AmaWaterways tours

Best price guarantee

How it works

Your quote needs

What doesn’t count

Cancellation Policy

Insurance

Accessibility

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