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US $4,098 per person

City Escape: Amsterdam & the Rhine 2026

8 days

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From Amsterdam to Basel

4.3 (32 reviews)

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Operator: AmaWaterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Embark on City Escapes river cruise in Amsterdam
Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Complimentary wine and beer included), Dinner (Complimentary wine and beer included; Sip & Sail cocktail hour before dinner)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Rijksmuseum galleries
- Culinary walking tour of Amsterdam
- Flower arranging workshop
Landmarks
Rijksmuseum
Day 3
Düsseldorf - Monheim
Düsseldorf - Monheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Complimentary wine and beer included), Dinner (Complimentary wine and beer included; Sip & Sail cocktail hour before dinner)
Optional Activities
- Düsseldorf walking tour with Altbier and Käsebrötchen tastings
- Guided tour of Düsseldorf's modern architecture
- Day trip to Cologne with local guide
Landmarks
Cologne
Day 4
Mainz
Mainz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Complimentary wine and beer included), Dinner (Onshore dinner experience at a local restaurant; Complimentary wine and beer included)
Included Activities
- Onshore dinner experience at a local restaurant in Mainz
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Chagall windows and Gutenberg history
- Guided tour of Roman Mainz
- Guided tour of Jewish heritage sites in Mainz
- Pretzel-making workshop
- Cycling tour of Mainz
Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Day 5
Ludwigshafen - Mainz
Ludwigshafen - Mainz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Complimentary wine and beer included), Dinner (Complimentary wine and beer included; Sip & Sail cocktail hour before dinner)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle with wine tasting
- Speyer Technik Museum visit
Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Speyer Technik Museum
Day 6
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg, France
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Complimentary wine and beer included), Dinner (Complimentary wine and beer included; Sip & Sail cocktail hour before dinner)
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of half-timbered towns
- Guided cycling tour of Strasbourg
Day 7
Breisach, Germany
Breisach, Germany
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Complimentary wine and beer included), Dinner (Complimentary wine and beer included; Sip & Sail cocktail hour before dinner)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Colmar with Bartholdi Museum visit
- Guided tour of Staufen im Breisgau with wine tasting
- Guided hiking tour to Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Landmarks
Colmar
Bartholdi Museum
Staufen im Breisgau
Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
Day 8
Basel
Basel
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Rijksmuseum

Landmarks
Cologne

Landmarks
Rhine Gorge

Landmarks
Heidelberg Castle
Speyer Technik Museum

Landmarks
Colmar
Bartholdi Museum
Staufen im Breisgau
Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg

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AmaWaterways

Rating: 4.3 (32 reviews)
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Response rate: 64%
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AmaWaterways Ship

AmaLucia
Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia will be a warm, inviting ship offering plenty of… Read more
Capacity
Built
2021
Guests
156
Crew
51
Length
443 ft
Width
38 ft
Suites
Staterooms
78
Registry
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
Generators
Engines
Draft
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Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

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4.3

Sue5.0•April 2025
For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
Andrew5.0•June 2024
Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.

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Book now with just a $400 deposit. The remaining balance is due 95 days before departure.
2 local currencies
You’ll encounter Euro in France, Germany and Netherlands, Swiss Franc in Switzerland.
Plug types C, E, F, J
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland.

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Plugs & adapters
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From

US $4,098 per person

+ $250 Port Charge

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

Select departure month

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

City Escape: Amsterdam & the Rhine 2026

Itinerary

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

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What's Included

AmaWaterways Ship

Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

Dates & Prices

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Why book with TourRadar?

Deposit only

2 local currencies

Plug types C, E, F, J

Currencies

Plugs & adapters

Visa

Payment information

Accepted for AmaWaterways tours

Best price guarantee

How it works

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What doesn’t count

Cancellation Policy

Insurance

Accessibility

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