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Captivating Rhine 2025

8 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
4.9 (9 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. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise through Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf

    Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf with Altbier tasting
    • Active bike tour of Düsseldorf
    • Guided excursion to Cologne Old Town
    • Visit Cologne Rathaus (oldest town hall in Germany)
    • Visit Fishmarkt in Cologne (12th century)
    • Visit Great St. Martin Church in Cologne
    Landmarks
    Düsseldorf
    Cologne Rathaus
    Fishmarkt
    Great St. Martin Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting in Rüdesheim
    • Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal
    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards
    • Guided bike tour along Rhine River
    • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
    • Taste Rüdesheimer coffee
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Niederwalddenkmal
    Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Ludwigshafen

    Ludwigshafen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Heidelberg Castle
    • Visit Great Vat in Heidelberg
    • Guided hike up Philosopher's Path in Heidelberg
    • Visit Speyer Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Altpörtel (medieval Old Gate) in Speyer
    • Guided bike tour along Neckar River through Ladenburg
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat (Heidelberg)
    Philosopher's Path
    Speyer Cathedral
    Altpörtel
    Ladenburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Strasbourg
    • Walking tour through La Petite France
    • Visit Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Strasbourg
    • Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
    Landmarks
    Parc de l'Orangerie
    European Parliament
    Place de la République
    La Petite France
    Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Strasbourg
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Riquewihr
    • Visit Dolder Gate in Riquewihr
    • Visit Freiburg Münster (Gothic cathedral)
    • Cycle through countryside
    • Black Forest hike
    Landmarks
    Riquewihr
    Dolder Gate
    Freiburg Münster
    Black Forest
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Return

    Return
    Meals
    Breakfast

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AmaWaterways

Rating
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Response time
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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaLucia
    AmaLucia
    Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia will be a warm, inviting ship offering plenty of… Read more
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    Built
    2021
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    51
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    78
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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
  • 4.4

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  • Charurat5.0November 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
  • William5.0November 2019
    Cruise was Excellent
    Traveled in November 2019
  • Annette5.0November 2019
    Very knowledgeable and very nice.
    Traveled in November 2019
  • Barry5.0November 2019
    Great vacation i would definitely go on another Amawater ways river cruise!
    Traveled in October 2019
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    FIONA5.0September 2019
    Wonderful experience we enjoyed it. The ship was perfect accommodation room superbe . The breakfast lunch and...
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  • Eurico5.0August 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
  • Rodney4.5July 2019
    A wonderful relaxing experience. Made great because you could do more or less depending on your choice of excursions.
    Traveled in July 2019
  • Rodolfo4.5October 2018
    We loved the overall itinerary, initial start times & pace of tours. The staff was awesome and special thanks to...
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    Traveled in October 2018
  • Douglas5.0October 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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