8 days tour

Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel)

Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel)

This tour includes:

Meals

Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions of Europe served with dinner on board Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captainโ€™s Gala Dinner

Accommodation

Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with a walk-out balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with drop-down Panorama Retractable Windows offering a wide-open view (except Amadeus Brilliant) Individual climate control and in-room safe Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)

Guide

Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director

Others

AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare

Transport

Cruise ship

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Classical Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Basel)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Embarkation From 4:00Pm
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Embarkation From 4:00Pm

      This afternoon, embark and unpack. Enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner. Enjoy a rousing Shanty Choir performance to end the evening. The vessel remains in Amsterdam overnight.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Canal Boat Tour In Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Canal Boat Tour In Amsterdam

      This morning is all about choices. Choose to spend the morning exploring Amsterdam with a relaxing canal cruise or venture out into the surrounding countryside to the picturesque towns of Volendam and Edam with a tasting of delicious Dutch cheese, meeting the vessel in the town of Utrecht.

      This afternoon, the vessel continues with a cruise on the Ijsselmeer, one of the largest inland freshwater lakes in Holland. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for dinner.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Visit Cologne Cathedral, The Townโ€™S Landmark
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Visit Cologne Cathedral, The Townโ€™S Landmark

      After breakfast, view our arrival at the beautiful cathedral city of Cologne. Explore the historic Old Town with its High Gothic architecture, the famous twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, and sample the famous Kรถlsch beer brewed in Cologne.

      Enjoy a leisurely afternoon or venture farther afield for a more active excursion to Siebengebirge National Park and the remains of Castle "Drachenfels" (Dragon Rock). After a wonderful day in Cologne, enjoy dinner on board as the vessel continues cruising the Rhine River.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Panoramic Cruising Along The Moselle River
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Panoramic Cruising Along The Moselle River

      This morning our AMADEUS vessel takes a special trip down the romantic Moselle River, the largest tributary of the Rhine. This area is the 5th largest German wine region with some of the steepest, terraced vineyards along the river.

      After lunch, your vessel will arrive in Cochem. Explore the town which is filled with narrow streets, twisting alleys, medieval town gates, churches and walls on your own, or discover the beauty of Cochem and visit the stunning Reichsburg Castle on a guided tour. After dinner on board, join a visit to a local winery and sample some of the spectacular wines produced in this region. Before midnight, the vessel continues toward Koblenz.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Sailing Past Castles And Lorelei Rock Along The Rhine Gorge
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Sailing Past Castles And Lorelei Rock Along The Rhine Gorge

      Early this morning, arrive in Koblenz, ideally situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Moselle Rivers. Join this morningโ€™s tour exploring the town of Koblenz on foot and then by cable car, to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, situated high above the town.

      This afternoon, spend time on deck as we cruise the most beautiful section of the river - the legendary Upper Middle Rhine Valley. This area is registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list for its dramatic riverbanks dotted with vineyards and picturesque castles. Late afternoon, arrive in the winegrowers town of Rรผdesheim. Choose a walking tour of the town, with a visit to the unique Mechanical Music Cabinet Museumโ€™s private collection of self-playing instruments. Or visit a local vineyard for a tasting of the local wines and a walk through the famous Drosselgasse with its wine taverns, garden restaurants, beer bars and live music venues. Back on board, your AMADEUS crew awaits with a delicious dinner.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Visit To Heidelberg Castle & Captainโ€™S Gala Dinner
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Visit To Heidelberg Castle & Captainโ€™S Gala Dinner

      Before breakfast, your vessel docks in the bustling town of Mannheim, your gate to an excursion to nearby Heidelberg, another old university city with its beautiful Heidelberg Castle.

      This afternoonโ€™s call is at Speyer, a city known for its cathedral where eight Roman emperors and German kings are interred. Choose to explore the city on a guided tour including a visit to the medieval Jewish Mikvha, or venture out on your own. Back onboard, enjoy the Captainโ€™s Gala Dinner after your exciting day.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Boat Tour On The River Ill
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Boat Tour On The River Ill

      This morning we arrive in the dynamic capital of Alsace. This beautiful cityโ€™s sights include the famous cathedral StraรŸburger Mรผnster and the Petite France quarter, a former mill and tanner district that still maintains its medieval charm. Half-timbered houses, the Ponts Couverts, the Palais de Rohan, and the Council of Europe are among the wonders that Strasbourg holds in store for you. The Grand Island, the city center, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is connected to the rest of the city by 22 stone bridges.

      See Strasbourg by canal boat on this morningโ€™s guided excursion. After lunch on board, take in the views of the romantic Rhine as we move toward Switzerland, our final destination.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Disembarkation After Breakfast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Disembarkation After Breakfast

      After breakfast, the entire AMADEUS crew bids you farewell and wishes you a safe journey home. We hope to welcome you again soon!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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