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Captivating Rhine 2027

8 days
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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.9
9 traveler reviews
  • Colorful tulips along a canal with classic Dutch houses.
  • Dusseldorf skyline with the Rhine river and modern buildings.
  • Scenic view of a river with a statue and lush hills.
  • Vineyards sloping down to a river with a town in the background.
  • Colorful historic houses alongside a canal.
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  • Scenic skyline with a large river and tall cathedral.
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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

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Board the ship in Amsterdam
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  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam - Utrecht

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise through Amsterdam
    • Guided walking tour of Utrecht or special beer tasting tour
  3. Day 3

    Düsseldorf - Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise into Düsseldorf
    • Guided tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Rathaus, Fishmarkt, and Great St. Martin Church
    • Visit to Europe's largest Christmas Markets

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Düsseldorf
    • Active bike tour of Düsseldorf
    Landmarks
    Cologne Rathaus
    Fishmarkt
    Great St. Martin Church
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  4. Day 4

    Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine River Gorge
    • Visit to Rüdesheim Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Wine cellar tasting followed by Christmas Market visit
    • Hike through the vineyards
    • Gondola ride over the vineyards followed by Christmas Market visit
    • Guided bike tour through Rüdesheim and along the Rhine River
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
    • Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    Landmarks
    Rhine River Gorge
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  5. Day 5

    Ludwigshafen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Christmas Markets

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Heidelberg including castle and historic university
    • Walking tour along Hauptstrasse in Heidelberg
    • Hike along the Neckar River on the Philosopher's Path
    • Bike tour along the Neckar River to medieval Ladenburg
    • Visit to Marktplatz in Ladenburg
    • Guided tour of Speyer including the Kaiserdom cathedral
    • Visit to Christmas Market at the Old Mint in Speyer
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg University
    Hauptstrasse
    Philosopher's Path
    Ladenburg Marktplatz
    Speyer Cathedral (Kaiserdom)
    Maximilianstrasse
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through historic Strasbourg town center on Grande Île
    • Visit to "La Petite France" district
    • Visit to Cathedral of Notre-Dame and astronomical clock
    • Visit to Christkindelsmärik Christmas Market

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle tour through Strasbourg's districts
    • Visit to Baden-Baden and romantic Christmas Markets
    Landmarks
    Grande Île
    La Petite France
    Cathedral of Notre-Dame
    Christkindelsmärik
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  7. Day 7

    Breisach - Colmar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Colmar
    • Exploration of Christmas Markets

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of medieval Colmar
    • Visit to Freiburg and Freiburg's Münster cathedral
    • Free time at Freiburg Christmas Markets
    • Cycling tour through Breisach's countryside
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Freiburg's Münster
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  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Rating
4.4(31 reviews)
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within 1 day
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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaStella Old
    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 / SuitesDeck PlansDining

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
    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
  • W
    November 28th, 2019
    Cruise was Excellent
    Traveled in November 2019
  • A
    November 26th, 2019
    Very knowledgeable and very nice.
    Traveled in November 2019
  • B
    November 15th, 2019
    Great vacation i would definitely go on another Amawater ways river cruise!
    Traveled in October 2019
  • Captivating Rhine 2027 reviewer 5
    September 30th, 2019
    Wonderful experience we enjoyed it. The ship was perfect accommodation room superbe . The breakfast lunch and...
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    Traveled in August 2019
  • E
    August 12th, 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
  • R
    July 10th, 2019
    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
    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
    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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    Tony

    Asked on March 2nd, 2026

    cannot select a date in September for this trip, as it is all greyed out, please assist

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    • AmaWaterwaysOperator•Written March 2026

      due to contractual restrictions, we can only sell AMA Waterways to passengers from Canada and the US.

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      Tony

      Traveler•Written March 2026

      Looking at cruise date 28 September Amsterdam/Basel, can you advise which ship this is on

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      Tony

      Traveler•Written March 2026

      Cabin type as described is: outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with a walk-out balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with drop down Panorama Retractable Windows offering a wide-open view. Can you confirm which type of cabin this price is for?

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      Tony

      Traveler•Written March 2026

      Option sightseeing packages - please advise prices for both package A and B

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      Tony

      Traveler•Written March 2026

      it states coffee and tea available 24/7 in the Amadeus Club, does this mean everyone has access to this or do you have to be in the Club, which I have read you can only join after your first cruise?

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    George

    Asked on February 17th, 2026

    Is it common that passengers would get seasick? Or is it not that rough? It doesn't affect anybody?

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    • AmaWaterwaysOperator•Written February 2026

      River cruises are extremely stable, especially compared to ocean cruises. On large ocean ships sailing through places like the Atlantic Ocean or Pacific Ocean, you can absolutely feel waves and open-water movement, particularly if the weather turns rough. That's when some guests may experience seasickness.

      River cruises are completely different. They sail on calm inland waterways like the Danube River, Rhine River, or Seine River — where the water is naturally sheltered and smooth. There are no ocean swells, no big waves, and no dramatic rocking. In fact, many of my guests tell me they barely even realize the ship is moving!

      While it's always possible for someone who is extremely motion-sensitive to feel slight movement, seasickness on a river cruise is very uncommon. The ships are designed specifically for stability, and because you're sailing through protected waterways, the ride is gentle and relaxing.

      If seasickness is a concern for you, a river cruise is honestly one of the best ways to enjoy cruising without worrying about rough waters.

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    • For any tour departing before September 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 1st, 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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