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7 Night Enchanting Rhine (Taste of Christmas)

From Basel (Saxon) to Amsterdam

AmaLucia

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 1541868
  • Departs: Thu, Nov 21, 2024
  • Returns: Thu, Nov 28, 2024
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    Balcony $3,398
    Suite $6,298
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Nov 21, 2024
    Day
    1
    Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Embark the ship. Tonight, gather onboard and meet your fellow passengers. (D)
    Friday - Nov 22, 2024
    Day
    2
    Breisach, Germany
    • Breisach, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Riquewihr, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Breisach, Germany
    Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions, depending on your interests. Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture as well as famous sights, such as the Dolder Tower. Alternatively, you may wish to go to Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to the Freiburg's Munster, a Gothic cathedral said to have "the most beautiful spire on earth". Those wishing a more active excursion can cycle through the scenic countryside; or go to the Black Forest, a magical land full of cultural traditions, as well as home to elaborate cuckoo clocks, striking half-timber houses, ruined castles, and quaint towns. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Nov 23, 2024
    Day
    3
    Strasbourg, France
    • Strasbourg, France
    Strasbourg, the capital city of Alsace, 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. Then walk through its iconic UNESCO World Heritage-listed "La Petite France" district, which appears to have been lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. Wander through these charming streets and past the Cathedrale Notre-Dame with its famous astronomical clock. For the active adventurer, you can take a guided bike ride through this captivating city and Parc de l'Orangerie. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Nov 24, 2024
    Day
    4
    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 three 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. For a more active adventure while in Heidelberg, join a guided hike up the Philosophers' Path, aptly named during the Romantic Period, and be rewarded with 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 Altportel, Old Gate. Later in the day, sail to Rudesheim where you can visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum; or taste one of the town's special delights, Rudesheimer Kaffee, ceremoniously made with brandy. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Nov 25, 2024
    Day
    5
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    • Lahnstein, Germany, Germany
    Your exploration of Rudesheim continues with your choice of three excursions. Take a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the river. Afterwards, indulge your taste buds with a sampling of Riesling wines in the vineyards. If you prefer a more active adventure, you can join a guided bike ride through the town and along the Rhine River to Schloss Johannisberg or hike through the town's beautiful vineyards. During the afternoon, set sail along the scenic Rhine River Gorge with its fabled legends and many castles to Lahnstein where you'll enjoy an exclusive festive celebration. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Nov 26, 2024
    Day
    6
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Home to one of Germany's most revered Gothic masterpieces, the Cologne Cathedral, this 2,000-year-old city is also a bustling cosmopolitan hotspot. Join a guided tour through the enchanting Old Town and explore the UNESCO-designated cathedral, where the remains of the fabled Three Kings-the Magi-are believed to rest. Alternatively, ride a bike along the Rhine and through the historic Stadtgarten; or visit a local tavern to taste Kolsch beer and Reibekuchen-potato pancakes served with apple sauce. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Nov 27, 2024
    Day
    7
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Eclectic Amsterdam boasts amazing history, art, architecture, and museums, and you have a choice as to how you wish to explore it. The famous canals of Amsterdam await discovery on your city tour beginning with a scenic canal cruise followed by a walk to Begijnhof, known for its medieval buildings. For a different view of the city, you can join the Jewish Heritage tour begins with a visit to the 17th-century Portuguese Synagogue and the Jewish Historical Museum chronicling the history of the Jews in Amsterdam. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Nov 28, 2024
    Day
    8
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Bid Farewell to Amsterdam and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)


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