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7 Night Enchanting Rhine

From Basel (Saxon) to Amsterdam

AmaViola

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13914013
  • Departs: Sat, Dec 27, 2025
  • Returns: Sat, Jan 3, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Saturday - Dec 27, 2025
    Day
    1
    Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Embark the ship. Tonight, gather onboard and meet your fellow passengers. (D)
    Sunday - Dec 28, 2025
    Day
    2
    Breisach, Germany
    • Breisach, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Colmar, 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 Colmar, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture and perhaps get a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty, a small replica of the famous version in New York, to commemorate the sculptor's Colmar birthplace. 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); Please Note: Black Forest hike is weather dependent and may only operate at certain times of year. Please refer to your final documents for details. ...
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    Monday - Dec 29, 2025
    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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    Tuesday - Dec 30, 2025
    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, Rudesheim coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Dec 31, 2025
    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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    Thursday - Jan 1, 2026
    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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    Friday - Jan 2, 2026
    Day
    7
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    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 Jordaan tour. (B,L,D); Note: Depending on docking location, Jordaan Tour may not operate, therefore, an alternative tour will operate instead. ...
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    Saturday - Jan 3, 2026
    Day
    8
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Bid Farewell to Amsterdam and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)


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