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Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (10 destinations)

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From Amsterdam to Basel
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  • Traditional Amsterdam canal scene with historic buildings and boats.
  • View of the Rhine river bend with a statue overlooking the water.
  • Historical buildings along the Ill River at sunset in Strasbourg.
  • Amsterdam canal with buildings reflected in the water at sunset.
  • Two people walking along a river promenade with a historic fortress on a hill in the background.
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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
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with Shanty Choir Entertainment)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner with Shanty Choir Entertainment
    • Evening Canal Cruise through Amsterdam
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Amsterdam to Utrecht

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Amsterdam
    • Picturesque Canal Cruise in Amsterdam

    Optional Activities

    • Package A - Amsterdam & Iconic Canal Cruise (from Amsterdam/to Utrecht)
    • Package B - Amsterdam & Iconic Canal Cruise (from Amsterdam/to Utrecht)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
  3. Day 3

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walk Through Cologne Old Town
    • Kölsch Beer Tasting
    • E-bike Panoramic Tour Along the Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • Package A - Cologne Walking Tour and Kölsch Tasting
    • Package B - Cologne Walking Tour and Kölsch Tasting
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Hohenzollern Bridge
    Rhine Park
  4. Day 4

    Cochem

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Cochem
    • Reichsburg Castle Visit
    • Wine Tasting in Local Vinotheque

    Optional Activities

    • Package A - Cochem Walking Tour and Reichsburg Castle
    • Package B - Cochem Walking Tour and Reichsburg Castle
    • Package B - AMADEUS Taste: The Moselle River Wine Affair in Cochem
    Landmarks
    Reichsburg Cochem
    Moselle River
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Koblenz
    • Cruise Through Upper Middle Rhine Valley
    • View of Loreley Rock
    • Guided Tour of Rüdesheim Old Town
    • Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Visit
    • Evening Performance 'Music from the Rhine' with Soprano Bethany Barber

    Optional Activities

    • Package A - Koblenz Walking Tour
    • Package B - Koblenz Walking Tour
    • Package B - Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum
    Landmarks
    Loreley Rock
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Mannheim to Speyer

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Heidelberg with Castle Ruins View
    • Guided Tour of Speyer
    • Speyer Pretzel Tasting
    • Imperial Cathedral Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Active Hike Along the Philosophers' Trail in Heidelberg
    • Package A - Romantic Heidelberg with Castle Ruins
    • Package B - Romantic Heidelberg with Castle Ruins
    • Package B - Speyer Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Philosophers' Trail
    Speyer Imperial Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Festive Gala Dinner on Board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Tour of Strasbourg
    • Walking Tour Through Strasbourg Old Town
    • Strasbourg Cathedral Visit
    • Boat Trip on River Ill Through Petite France District
    • Gala Dinner on Board

    Optional Activities

    • Package A - Strasbourg with Canal Boat Tour
    • Package B - Strasbourg with Canal Boat Tour
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Petite France
    European Quarter
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final Breakfast on Board
    Landmarks
    Basel

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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
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Traveler Reviews

4.5
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

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  • Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (10 destinations) reviewer 1
    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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    Traveled in April 2026
  • 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 (Amsterdam - Basel) (10 destinations) reviewer 5
    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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    • Lock system with boats on a river under a cloudy sky.
    • Historic building with twin towers near a river.
    • Empty seating area on a river cruise deck.
    • Houses reflecting on a calm river surrounded by hills.
    • View from a cruise ship deck overlooking a waterway.
    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 (Amsterdam - Basel) (10 destinations) reviewer 7
    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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    • People enjoying a buffet on a boat deck.
    • A plate of food and a beer on a table on a boat deck.
    • A historic church building amongst trees.
    • A castle on a hill with a clear blue sky.
    • A giant chess set on a cruise ship with a scenic background.
    • People inside a lounge with comfortable seating and a piano.
    Traveled in June 2025
  • G
    June 17th, 2025
    Amazing, well organised and high quality cuisine.
    Traveled in June 2025
  • Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (10 destinations) reviewer 9
    May 10th, 2025
    Our tour of Turkyie was exceptional. Well organised with great drivers and super tour guides. We explored so much...
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    Traveled in May 2024
  • Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel) (10 destinations) reviewer 10
    October 17th, 2024
    Excellent service. The staff was unfailingly polite and very helpful. The food, both quality and presentation were...
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    Traveled in October 2024

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