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Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (13 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 - 164
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    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
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  3. Day 3

    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
  4. Day 4

    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
  5. Day 5

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    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
  7. Day 7

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board

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Lueftner Cruises

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Aurea
    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

Traveler Reviews

4.7
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  • A
    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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    Traveled in May 2026
  • Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (13 destinations) reviewer 2
    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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    Traveled in March 2025
  • Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (13 destinations) reviewer 3
    April 27th, 2026
    The trip was great. Well planned and organized at each port. Some excursions were better than others. As it was our...
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    Traveled in April 2026
  • D
    April 21st, 2026
    The cruise itinerary, comfort, facilities and staff attitude was greatly appreciated. The only negatives were the...
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  • J
    September 28th, 2025
    We had a wonderful time the service and food were excellent
    Traveled in September 2025
  • P
    September 22nd, 2025
    We really enjoyed our Rhine River cruise. The crew, accommodation, food and tours were excellent.
    Traveled in September 2025
  • Classical Rhine Cruise (Basel - Amsterdam) (13 destinations) reviewer 7
    September 12th, 2025
    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
    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) (13 destinations) reviewer 9
    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...
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  • G
    June 17th, 2025
    Amazing, well organised and high quality cuisine.
    Traveled in June 2025

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    Audrey

    Asked on April 21st, 2026

    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 CruisesOperatorWritten 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 CruisesOperatorWritten 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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    Jordan

    Asked on February 28th, 2026

    Was kostet eine Balkonkabine? Wir sind 6 Personen. Reisezeitraum 2027

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    • Lueftner CruisesOperatorWritten March 2026

      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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