Deals of The Week•Our Bestsellers  Up to 50% OFF

Deals end: 6 May, 2026

Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2
Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
$2,808
US $2,387 per person

Rhine in Flames (Basel - Amsterdam) (13 destinations)

8 days
•
From Basel to Amsterdam
4.5
195 traveler reviews
Rhine in Flames (Basel - Amsterdam) (13 destinations) - Lueftner Cruises
From
$2,808
-15%
US $2,387 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Gold Operator
Lueftner Cruises
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+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Border Triangle (Switzerland, Germany, France)
  2. Day 2

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Strasbourg
    • Walk through old town with cathedral
    • Boat trip on the River Ill
    • Visit to Triberg waterfalls
    • Visit to Vogtsbauernhof farm

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to the Black Forest
    • Optional exploration time
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Triberg Waterfalls
    Vogtsbauernhof
    River Ill
  3. Day 3

    Speyer - Mannheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Speyer old town
    • Speyer pretzel tasting
    • Sightseeing tour of Heidelberg old town and castle
    • Heidelberg Schlossruine (castle ruins) viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along the Philosopher's Path
    Landmarks
    Speyer Old Town
    Heidelberg Castle
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Philosopher's Path
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim - Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Rüdesheim
    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    • Journey through Upper Middle Rhine Valley
    • City tour of Koblenz old town
    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    Middle Rhine Valley
    Loreley Rock
    Koblenz Old Town
  5. Day 5

    Koblenz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner followed by musical fireworks display)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Cochem historic town center
    • Musical fireworks display from sun deck
    Landmarks
    Moselle River
    Cochem
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Cologne old town
    • Visit to Cologne Cathedral
    • Kölsch beer tasting
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner with shanty choir performance)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Canal tour of Amsterdam
    • Gala Dinner
    • Shanty choir show on board

    Optional Activities

    • E-bike tour through Waterland
    • Excursion to Zaanse Schans
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Waterland
    Zaanse Schans
  8. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services

What's Not Included

  • Flights

Operated by

Lueftner Cruises

Gold Operator
Rating
4.5(195 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

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
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck Plans

Reviews from other tours by Lueftner Cruises

  • 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...
    Show more
  • Lynn
    April 26th, 2026
    My sister and I take European trips every few years, we loved traveling with Amadeus. We took the Tulip Serenade...
    Show more
  • Don
    April 24th, 2026
    excellent trip and experience

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 6 May, 2026
  • -15%
    From Tuesday
    10 Aug, 2027
    To Tuesday
    17 Aug, 2027
    English, German
    AMADEUS Aurea
    From:
    $2,808
    US $2,387 per person
    Multiple Room Types

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Lueftner Cruises with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.
From
$2,808
-15%
US $2,387 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 339827

  • Currencies
    €
    Euro
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    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 August 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Lueftner Cruises. 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Lueftner Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
  • People also viewed

Similar Tours

Keep Exploring Europe

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec