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10 Night Swiss Alps and Rhine Castles and Land Tour

From Como to Amsterdam

AmaSerena

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14146251
  • Departs: Tue, May 12, 2026
  • Returns: Tue, May 19, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - May 9, 2026
    Day
    1
    • Como, Italy
    Arrive in Lake Como and check into your hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - May 10, 2026
    Day
    2
    • Como, Italy
    Be treated to a walking tour of Lake Como, a former glacial lake and popular resort area for the rich and famous since Roman times. Gaze at the azure waters and impressive villas that line the lakeside from the hills above and perhaps recognize the scenery from such Hollywood blockbusters as Ocean's Twelve and Casino Royale. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - May 11, 2026
    Day
    3
    • Como, Italy
    • Day Boat Travel
    • Bellagio, Italy
    • Day Boat Travel
    • Como, Italy
    Let the wind tousle your hair as you board your boat for a scenic ride along Lake Como to its stunning pearl, Bellagio. This intimate village offers postcard-perfect views whether you choose to stroll along the lakeside or venture up hill to its cobbled streets. Browse the shops or sample the local fare at Bellagio's restaurants before returning to the boat. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - May 12, 2026
    Day
    4
    • Como, Italy
    • Bus Travel
    • Lugano, Switzerland, Switzerland
    • Train Travel
    • Lucerne, Switzerland
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 4 - Tuesday - May 12, 2026
    Day
    4
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Check out of your Lake Como hotel and transfer via motorcoach to Lugano, where you will board a train to Lucerne. Once in Lucerne, be treated to an orientation tour of the beautiful city and enjoy lunch on your own before driving to Basel, where you will embark your ship for your Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Christmas) cruise. (B,D) ...
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    Wednesday - May 13, 2026
    Day
    5
    Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Enjoy getting to know Basel, Switzerland's third-largest city. Long an important university, banking, and trade center, Basel's glorious past is still evident in its medieval town hall, richly decorated market square, and exquisite 18th-century patrician homes. Tour the city by foot or on a guided bike tour that takes you through three countries: Switzerland, France, and Germany. Alternatively, go on a full-day excursion to Lucerne to walk beneath the city's towers - nine of which date back to 1386 - and the medieval Chapel Bridge, one of the oldest wooden bridges in Europe. For those guests who have not chosen the full-day Lucerne excursion, your afternoon is full of possibilities. Sample Swiss wines at a local winery, tour Wildegg Castle - a fortress built by the Habsburgs in the early 13th century that features a 3,300-square-meter garden, embark on an exhilarating hike to the castle, or spend your afternoon strolling through Basel's Christmas markets. (B,L,D); Note: Full-day excursion to Lucerne is not combinable with other tours on this day. ...
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    Thursday - May 14, 2026
    Day
    6
    Strasbourg, France
    • Strasbourg, France
    Strasbourg offers flavors of both France and Germany because of its borderline location. Enjoy a panoramic tour past the stunning Parc de l'Orangerie, the European Parliament, and the Place de la Republique before walking through its iconic "La Petite France" district, lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. Wander through charming streets past the Cathedrale Notre-Dame with its famous astronomical clock. During the tour you will receive free time to visit the Christmas markets. In the afternoon, venture to alluring Baden-Baden, located at the border of Germany's Black Forest. Learn about the area's natural hot springs and Germany's oldest casino, which some argue is the most beautiful casino in the world. Following your walking tour, indulge your holiday wanderlust with a stroll through Baden-Baden's romantic Christmas market. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - May 15, 2026
    Day
    7
    Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Heidelberg, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    Ludwigshafen is your gateway to a choice of four excursions. Visit Heidelberg, the perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany's Castle Road. Discover the iconic red sandstone Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat, an 18th-century 49,000-gallon wine cask. Here you can also enjoy visiting some of the festive Christmas markets. For a more active adventure while in Heidelberg, join a guided hike up the Philosophers' Path, aptly named during the Romantic Period, and enjoy panoramic views of the city. Alternatively, you can visit one of Germany's oldest cities, Speyer, known for the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe-a UNESCO World Heritage Site-and the medieval Old Gate, Altportel. In your free time, you might choose to visit the Christmas markets or Technik Museum featuring exhibits of vintage cars, military aircraft, and even a submarine! Or pedal along the river Neckar to the picturesque medieval city center of Ladenburg and enjoy some free time to explore the shops. Later in the day, cruise to the charming village of Rudesheim and join a wine tasting to discover the flavors of the town's iconic vineyards. Or taste one of the town's special delights, Rudesheim coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy, coffee, and whipped cream. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - May 16, 2026
    Day
    8
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    • Lahnstein, Germany, Germany
    Let Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum charm you with its remarkable collection of self-playing musical instruments. Or drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal. Afterwards, enjoy free time in the town, perhaps to explore the Drosselgasse, the town's cultural heart, and the Christmas markets. For a more active adventure, hike through the town's beautiful vineyards or join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River. Later in the day, cruise through the captivating UNESCO World Heritage-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river before reaching Lahnstein, where you will enjoy a unique evening visit at Lahneck Castle. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - May 17, 2026
    Day
    9
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Enjoy cruising to Cologne. Join a guided tour through the Old Town. During your free time, browse through the city's most impressive Christmas markets, offering 160 attractively designed wooden pavilions. Active guests will want to join a guided bike ride along the Rhine and through the historic Stadtgarten. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - May 18, 2026
    Day
    10
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you'll get to enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Alternatively, get a taste of local flavor, passing iconic canals, gabled houses, narrow bridges, and house boats while tasting Dutch specialties at one of Amsterdam's grand cafes. Please note: tour depends upon docking location and may be replaced with Jordaan District Walking Tour. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - May 19, 2026
    Day
    11
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Bid farewell to Amsterdam as you prepare for your return flight home.


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