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Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (15 destinations)

8 days
From Basel to Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Basel
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Strasbourg
    • Walking tour of historic old town
    • Boat trip on River Ill

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tour through Alsace wine route with regional wine tasting at a winegrower
    • Visit to Obernai with its narrow streets and market square
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    River Ill
    Obernai
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Speyer - Mannheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Speyer
    • Pretzel tasting in Speyer
    • Sightseeing tour of Heidelberg with castle ruins
    Landmarks
    Speyer
    Heidelberg Castle
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim - Rüdesheim - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Upper Middle Rhine Valley with Loreley Rock passage
    • Guided city tour of Koblenz
    • Onboard performance: Music from the Rhine with soprano Bethany Barber

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Rüdesheim wine town
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    • Traditional winery experience in Rüdesheim
    • Visit to Drosselgasse
    Landmarks
    Loreley Rock
    Rüdesheim
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    Drosselgasse
    Koblenz
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz - Cochem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cochem
    • Visit to Reichsburg Castle
    Landmarks
    River Moselle
    Cochem
    Reichsburg Castle
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of old town
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral
    • Kölsch beer tasting
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city and canal tour of Amsterdam
    • North Holland tour to Ijsselmeer
    • Visit to Volendam fishing village
    • Visit to traditional Edam cheese dairy with tasting
    • Gala Dinner
    • Traditional shanty choir performance on board
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
    Volendam
    Ijsselmeer
    Edam
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  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
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  • J
    September 28th, 2025
    5.0
    We had a wonderful time the service and food were excellent
    Traveled in September 2025
  • P
    September 22nd, 2025
    5.0
    We really enjoyed our Rhine River cruise. The crew, accommodation, food and tours were excellent.
    Traveled in September 2025
  • Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (15 destinations) reviewer 3
    September 12th, 2025
    3.0
    Not really suited to English speaking, young active couples. Cruise stopped at great locations but most of them...
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    Traveled in September 2025
  • D
    September 6th, 2025
    5.0
    Great trip beautiful scenery. Service was first class and meals were delicious. Very well run and would recommend...
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    Traveled in August 2025
  • Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (15 destinations) reviewer 5
    June 21st, 2025
    5.0
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    We loved it. Everything, no quibbles. From our perspective it was a dream come true and we will definitely take a...
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    Traveled in June 2025
  • G
    June 17th, 2025
    5.0
    Amazing, well organised and high quality cuisine.
    Traveled in June 2025
  • Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (15 destinations) reviewer 7
    May 10th, 2025
    5.0
    Our tour of Turkyie was exceptional. Well organised with great drivers and super tour guides. We explored so much...
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    Traveled in May 2024
  • Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (15 destinations) reviewer 8
    October 17th, 2024
    5.0
    Excellent service. The staff was unfailingly polite and very helpful. The food, both quality and presentation were...
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    Traveled in October 2024
  • S
    October 13th, 2024
    5.0
    Great cruise with many interesting stops
    Traveled in October 2024
  • R
    October 11th, 2024
    5.0
    1st time cruiser of any sort and can't wait to do a second! Our Amadeus Star Rhine River Cruise was incredible. The...
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    Traveled in September 2024

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    Kristin

    Asked on January 5th, 2026

    How much do the shore excursions cost at each port?

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    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten January 2026

      Could you kindly let us know your dates of travel so that we can check on the back end for you?

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    Don

    Asked on August 21st, 2025

    What is your quote for 4 people, two rooms, category B cruising early July 2026 from Basel to Amsterdam

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      Don

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      Could you send me itinerary please together

    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten August 2025

      The only available date in July 2026 would be July 20th, 2026 - July 27th, 2026. It would also be Amsterdam to Basel. A B-1 cabin would come to AUD $9,875.71 per cabin.

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    Is there a cruise from Basel to Amsterdam in late July or August?

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    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten July 2025

      We do not have a Basel to Amsterdam but this itinerary runs as follows. 24-31st Aug 2026: Amsterdam to Basel. Ship named Amadeus Riva. 20-27th July 2026: Amsterdam to Basel. Ship named Amadeus Riva.

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