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Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (13 destinations)

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From Basel to Amsterdam

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Gold Operator: Lueftner Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for 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: Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 164
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Basel
Basel
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Basel Airport to Port (€194 for 1-2 people)
- Train station transfer from Basel Train Station to Port (€194 for 1-2 people)
Day 2
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Strasbourg city tour with old town walk and cathedral visit
- Boat trip on the River Ill in Strasbourg
- Black Forest excursion with Triberg waterfalls visit
- Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum visit with Black Forest gateau and coffee
- Package A - Strasbourg with Canal Boat Tour
- Package B - Strasbourg with Canal Boat Tour
Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
Triberg Waterfalls
Vogtsbauernhof
River Ill
Day 3
Speyer - Mannheim
Speyer - Mannheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pretzel tasting in Speyer
Optional Activities
- Speyer old town walking tour
- Heidelberg Castle ruins visit
- Heidelberg old town tour with historic bridges and churches
- Philosopher's Path hike in Heidelberg
- Package B - Speyer Walking Tour
- Package B - Romantic Heidelberg with Castle Ruins
- Package A - Romantic Heidelberg with Castle Ruins
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Old Town
Philosopher's Path
Neckar River
Speyer Cathedral
Day 4
Mannheim - Rüdesheim - Koblenz
Mannheim - Rüdesheim - Koblenz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Rüdesheim alleyways
- Cruise through Upper Middle Rhine Valley with Loreley Rock passage
- Guided tour from Deutsches Eck to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Evening onboard program: Music from the Rhine
Optional Activities
- Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum (Package A & B)
- Koblenz Walking Tour with Ehrenbreitstein Fortress (Package B)
Landmarks
Loreley Rock
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
Deutsches Eck
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Day 5
Koblenz - Cochem
Koblenz - Cochem
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cochem walking tour through town
Optional Activities
- Reichsburg Castle visit in Cochem
- Cochem vineyard wine tasting
- Historic vaulted cellar wine tasting
- Package B - AMADEUS Taste: The Moselle River Wine Affair in Cochem
- Package B - Cochem Walking Tour and Reichsburg Castle
- Package A - Cochem Walking Tour and Reichsburg Castle
Landmarks
Reichsburg Castle
Moselle River
Day 6
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kölsch beer tasting in Cologne
Optional Activities
- Cologne walking tour
- Cologne Cathedral visit
- Package A - Cologne Walking Tour and Kölsch Tasting
- Package B - Cologne Walking Tour and Kölsch Tasting
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 7
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Amsterdam canal cruise
- Gala dinner on board
- Shanty choir performance on board
Optional Activities
- Waterland e-bike tour through quiet villages and nature
- Zaanse Schans visit with windmills, traditional crafts, and Dutch cheese tasting
- Package A - Amsterdam & Iconic Canal Cruise (to/from Amsterdam)
- Package B - Amsterdam & Iconic Canal Cruise (to/from Amsterdam)
- Package B - Zaanse Schans - Windmills, Cheese, and Tradition
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canal System
Zaanse Schans
Waterland
Day 8
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board

Landmarks
Strasbourg Cathedral
Triberg Waterfalls
Vogtsbauernhof
River Ill

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Old Town
Philosopher's Path
Neckar River
Speyer Cathedral

Landmarks
Loreley Rock
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
Deutsches Eck
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Landmarks
Reichsburg Castle
Moselle River

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canal System
Zaanse Schans
Waterland

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Lueftner Cruises

Gold Operator

Rating: 4.5(202 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 76%
Cancellation policy

Lueftner Cruises Ship

AMADEUS Aurea
The AMADEUS Aurea is not only a technical masterpiece, but also a floating paradise for connoisseurs. Experience relaxing hours in 12 spaci… Read more
Capacity
158
Built
2026
Guests
158
Crew
46
Length
135m
Width
11,4m
Suites
12
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
25 km/h
Generators
Engines
Draft
1,5m
Cabin
67
Deck
4
Deck with Cabins
Country/Region
Germany
Refurbished
Refurbished
Depth
1.5m
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans

Traveler Reviews

4.3

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Tour Operator
4.5

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Gary
June 23rd, 2026
Communication wasn’t that good Allowing vaping in the dining room during meals. Did speak to the maîtrede however...
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Traveled in June 2026
Reply from: Lueftner Cruises
Dear Gary, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate hearing about our guests’ experiences. We are very sorry to hear that some aspects of your cruise did not meet your expectations. Please rest assured that both smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited in all indoor areas of the ship. We have shared your comments with the ship’s management team, who confirmed that any guests not following this policy are immediately reminded of the rules and asked to comply. We take this matter very seriously. Regarding the itinerary changes, we understand that this can impact the overall cruise experience. Unfortunately, changes can sometimes become necessary due to lock operations, navigational delays, or other circumstances beyond our control. We also appreciate your comments about the entertainment program. Your feedback will be reviewed internally, as we are always looking for ways to further improve the onboard experience for our guests. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. Kind regards, The AMADEUS Team
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Amanda
May 25th, 2026
We loved the river cruise and all it had to offer, perfect way to start our trip in Europe and a very relaxing boat...
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Karen
May 22nd, 2026
You will not be disappointed. This was the most amazing experience. The staff, the boat, the food,...everything was...
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Brian
April 27th, 2026
The trip was great. Well planned and organized at each port. Some excursions were better than others. As it was our...
The trip was great. Well planned and organized at each port. Some excursions were better than others. As it was our first river cruise, we opted for all the excursions. We would likely do more research at each port and do some of our own touring next time. The guides at each port were very knowledgeable. Definitely looking forward to our next one. TourRadar was excellent in doing the bookings and providing communication through the entire process.Show more
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Desmond
April 21st, 2026
The cruise itinerary, comfort, facilities and staff attitude was greatly appreciated. The only negatives were the...
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Jimmie
September 28th, 2025
We had a wonderful time the service and food were excellent
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Paul
September 22nd, 2025
We really enjoyed our Rhine River cruise. The crew, accommodation, food and tours were excellent.
Traveled in September 2025
Cherie
September 12th, 2025
Not really suited to English speaking, young active couples. Cruise stopped at great locations but most of them...
Not really suited to English speaking, young active couples. Cruise stopped at great locations but most of them early morning before any of the cities opened which was crazy.Show more
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Debbie
September 6th, 2025
Great trip beautiful scenery. Service was first class and meals were delicious. Very well run and would recommend...
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Federico
June 21st, 2025
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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...
We loved it. Everything, no quibbles. From our perspective it was a dream come true and we will definitely take a river cruise with this company again.Show more
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Do you have any similar cruises available during the September time period that go from Basel to Amsterdam, or if a spot opens up on the September 21 2026 sailing, are we able to book it?
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- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written April 2026
  We understand your disappointment that the tour you were interested in is no longer available. To assist you further, we have contacted the tour operator on your behalf to explore alternative options that meet your preferences. We've noted your key requirements of a late September departure date, starting in Basel and ending in Amsterdam. If you have any flexibility in dates or starting/ending destinations don't hesitate to reply back as it will help us find a suitable tour for your travel plans.
- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written April 2026
  We understand you're interested in the cruise with a potential departure date of September 21st, 2026. At this time, there are no available departures on this specific date. However, we are pleased to inform you that there is a departure scheduled for September 21st, 2027, should that be of interest to you. If you'd prefer to embark on this cruise in 2026, there are available cabins for the October 12th, 2026 departure.
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  To assist you in checking availability for this adventure, we kindly ask that you provide your desired travel months or specific dates in 2027. There are several dates available, and once we know your preferred timeframe, our team can efficiently check the availability and provide a detailed quote for all six travelers.

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Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (13 destinations)

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Basel

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Strasbourg

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Speyer - Mannheim

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Mannheim - Rüdesheim - Koblenz

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Koblenz - Cochem

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Cologne

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Amsterdam

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