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Captivating Rhine 2025

8 days
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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.9
9 traveler reviews
  • Famous bridge and canal in Amsterdam with autumn colors.
  • Cologne Cathedral with the Hohenzollern Bridge over the Rhine River.
  • Rhine Gorge with a river, surrounded by hills and vineyards.
  • City of Heidelberg with historic buildings along the river.
  • Strasbourg's Petite France area with timbered houses.
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  • The historic town of Breisach with a prominent church.

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AmaWaterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Meals
    Breakfast
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AmaWaterways

4.4
(31 reviews)

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147

Age Range

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Response rate

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    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
    Capacity
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    51
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
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    Staterooms
    78
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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
    4.4

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  • C
    November 22nd, 2023
    5
    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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  • W
    November 28th, 2019
    5
    Cruise was Excellent
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  • A
    November 26th, 2019
    5
    Very knowledgeable and very nice.
    Traveled in November 2019
  • B
    November 15th, 2019
    5
    Great vacation i would definitely go on another Amawater ways river cruise!
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  • Captivating Rhine 2025 reviewer 5
    September 30th, 2019
    5
    Wonderful experience we enjoyed it. The ship was perfect accommodation room superbe . The breakfast lunch and...
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  • E
    August 12th, 2019
    5
    It was a trip that I would highly recommend to friends. My only disappointment was that we should have upgraded...
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  • R
    July 10th, 2019
    4.5
    A wonderful relaxing experience. Made great because you could do more or less depending on your choice of excursions.
    Traveled in July 2019
  • R
    October 15th, 2018
    4.5
    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
  • D
    October 3rd, 2018
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    The cruise was relaxing. We had the opportunity to see new places, learn about different cultures, meet many...
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before June 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 21st, 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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