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7 Night Rhine Castles and Swiss Alps

From Amsterdam to Basel (Saxon)

AmaSerena

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13915137
  • Departs: Mon, May 19, 2025
  • Returns: Mon, May 26, 2025
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    Balcony $5,638
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - May 19, 2025
    Day
    1
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Board the ship in Amsterdam for your Christmas Markets on the Rhine cruise. (D)
    Tuesday - May 20, 2025
    Day
    2
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you'll get to enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam. (B,L,D)
    Wednesday - May 21, 2025
    Day
    3
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Enjoy cruising to Cologne, home to one of Germany's most revered Gothic masterpieces, the Cologne Cathedral. Join a guided tour through the enchanting Old Town. Explore the UNESCO-designated cathedral and then visit one of Europe's largest and most renowned Christmas markets located in front of the cathedral. Alternatively, ride a bike along the Rhine or visit a local tavern to taste Cologne's traditional Kolsch beer and Reibekuchen mit Apfelmus-potato pancakes served with applesauce. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - May 22, 2025
    Day
    4
    Rhine Gorge, Germany
    • Rhine Gorge, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    Cruise through the castle-laden Rhine River Gorge before reaching the winemaking town of Rudesheim. Once in Rudesheim, you will have four choices of excursions. Wine connoisseurs will want to go to a wine cellar for a wine tasting or go on a hike through the vineyards. You may also opt to join a guided bike tour through the town and along the Rhine River. Alternatively, you can take a peaceful ride over the vineyards on Rudesheim's gondola. Later in the evening, you can visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum, or taste one of the town's special delights, Rudesheimer Kaffee. You'll also have plenty of time to enjoy Christmas traditions from all over the world at Rudesheim Christmas market. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - May 23, 2025
    Day
    5
    Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Heidelberg, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    You have the choice to explore two of Germany's historically rich cities, along with their festive Christmas markets. Visit Heidelberg, a city that will capture your heart with its mighty castle and historic university. While here, wander along one of Europe's longest pedestrian shopping streets, the Hauptstrasse, soaking up the Yuletide celebrations at the town's Christmas markets. Or hike along the Neckar River on the historic Philosophers' Path. Alternatively, you can explore one of Germany's oldest cities, Speyer, known for the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe-a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll also have time to visit its Christmas market in front of the "Old Mint" (Alte Munze) in the famous Maximilianstrasse, with a view of the romantic Imperial cathedral (Kaiserdom). (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - May 24, 2025
    Day
    6
    Strasbourg, France
    • Strasbourg, France
    Strasbourg is even more alluring during the season of Advent. The Christkindelsmarik dates back to 1570, making it the oldest Christmas market in France. Enjoy a panoramic bus tour that takes you past the Parc de l'Orangerie, the European Parliament, and the Place de la Republique. Afterwards, walk through the historic town center on the Grande Ile, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and through the lovely "La Petite France" district, where you will see the Cathedrale Notre-Dame with its famous astronomical clock and then visit the town's famous Christmas market. You can also choose to explore Strasbourg's different districts by bicycle. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - May 25, 2025
    Day
    7
    Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Visit Basel, one of Switzerland's most cosmopolitan cities. On your walking tour, admire the city's 40 museums, a picturesque Old Town, and richly decorated Market Square and a 500-year-old Rathaus (town hall). Alternatively, those wishing a more active excursion will want to bike along the Rhone River. Explore whimsical Lucerne, situated where the Reuss River flows into Lake Lucerne, where you can admire its small cobblestone streets, squares with fountains, and frescoed buildings. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - May 26, 2025
    Day
    8
    Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Basel as you prepare for your return flight home. (B)


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