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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles 2027

8 days
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From Basel to Amsterdam
4.4
31 traveler reviews
  • View of Basel with Rhine River and historic buildings.
  • Picturesque timber-framed houses in Strasbourg along the river.
  • Vineyards overlooking the Rhine River in Germany.
  • Statue overlooking the Rhine River and surrounding terraces.
  • Panoramic view of Cologne with its cathedral and the Rhine River.
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  • Scene of Amsterdam canal with flowers and a tour boat.
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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+

Places You’ll See

  • Ludwigshafen
    Ludwigshafen
  • Rhine Gorge
    Rhine Gorge
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
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Highlights

  • Explore Basel on a unique three-country bike tour
  • Tour Strasbourg's fairytale-like La Petite France
  • Taste Rüdesheimer coffee in a charming village
  • Visit Cologne's historic sites and taste Kölsch beer
  • Cruise Amsterdam's canals and taste Dutch specialties

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Basel, Switzerland - Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Basel
  3. Day 3 Strasbourg, France
  4. Day 4 Ludwigshafen, Germany – Rüdesheim
  5. Day 5 Rüdesheim
  6. Day 6 Cologne, Germany
  7. Day 7 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  8. Day 8 Amsterdam – Disembarkation
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AmaWaterways

4.4
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Number of tours

147

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaSerena
    AmaSerena
    AmaSerena is a regal river ship accommodating both guests who wish to socialize with kindred cruisers and those seeking private rejuvenat… Read more
    Built
    2015
    Guests
    162
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Staterooms
    81
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

  • Sue
    April 27th, 2025
    5.0
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
  • Charurat
    November 22nd, 2023
    5.0
    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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  • Andrew
    June 7th, 2024
    5.0
    Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.

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    France, Germany and Netherlands
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    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 16th, 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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