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Enchanting Rhine 2027

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From Basel to Amsterdam
4.3 (32 reviews)
Enchanting Rhine 2027 - AmaWaterways
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Colmar with historic architecture
    • Bike tour through scenic countryside
    • Hike through Kaiserstuhl volcanic region
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Statue of Liberty (Colmar)
    Kaiserstuhl
  4. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of La Petite France district
    • Visit to Cathédrale de Notre Dame
    • Guided bike ride through Strasbourg and Parc de l'Orangerie
    Landmarks
    La Petite France
    Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Strasbourg
    Parc de l'Orangerie
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Ludwigshafen to Rüdesheim

    Ludwigshafen to Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Heidelberg with Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat
    • Guided hike up Philosopher's Path
    • Bike ride to Ladenburg along river Neckar
    • Visit to Speyer and UNESCO-listed Romanesque cathedral
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet in Rüdesheim

    Optional Activities

    • Taste Rücdesheimer Coffee with brandy in Rüdesheim
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Great Vat
    Philosopher's Path
    Ladenburg
    Speyer Cathedral
    Altpörtel (Old Gate)
    Siegfried's Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
  6. Day 5

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Lahnstein

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Lahnstein
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gondola ride to Niederwalddenkmal Statue
    • Riesling wine tasting in vineyards
    • Hike through Rüdesheim vineyards with views of Roman Bridge and Bromersburg Castle
    • Guided bike ride through Rüdesheim and Rhine River
    • Visit to Lahneck Castle
    Landmarks
    Niederwalddenkmal Statue
    Roman Bridge
    Bromersburg Castle
    Rhine Gorge
    Lahneck Castle
  7. Day 6

    Monheim to Cologne and Düsseldorf

    Monheim to Cologne and Düsseldorf
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Cologne Old Town
    • Visit to Cologne Rathaus
    • Visit to Fishmarkt
    • Visit to Great St. Martin Church
    • Full-day Cologne excursion with free time
    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf
    • Bike tour of Düsseldorf
    Landmarks
    Cologne Rathaus
    Fishmarkt
    Great St. Martin Church
  8. Day 7

    Utrecht to Amsterdam

    Utrecht to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Utrecht
    • Beer tasting tour in Utrecht
    • Canal cruise in Amsterdam
    • Stroll through Amsterdam canals with Dutch specialty tasting
    Landmarks
    Utrecht
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Amsterdam Departure

    Amsterdam Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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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

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  • 2 local currencies

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