Top Rhine River Tours & Cruises in 2027

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Splendours of Europe

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky

• Discover Amsterdam’s canals
• Explore Cologne’s Old Town
• Admire castles along Rhine Gorge
• Stroll Miltenberg’s medieval street

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Amsterdam / Budapest

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Join this 15-day Splendors of Europe cruise on the Emerald Sky from Amsterdam to Budapest. Cruise through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. Experience stunning landscapes, medieval towns, and hikes to hilltop fortresses. Explore four capital cities, each providing a distinctive perspective on the region's rich history.

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from $17,490

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Christmas & New Year

Budapest - Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal

• Witness Vienna’s imperial charm
• Discover Cesky Krumlov’s streets
• Visit Nuremberg’s Imperial Castle
• Admire Wurzburg’s vineyards

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Budapest / Amsterdam

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Wine Tasting, Christmas Market Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits

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Set sail on a 15-day Scenic Opal cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, celebrating the holidays with visits to festive markets and historic cities. Experience Christmas in Vienna and ring in the New Year in Wurzburg, soaking in Europe’s rich culture and seasonal charm.

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from $12,090

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Splendours of Europe

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun

• Explore Amsterdam’s canals
• Admire Rhine Gorge castles
• Tour Rudesheim’s music museum
• Wander Miltenberg’s medieval street

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Amsterdam / Budapest

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Archaeological Site Visits

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Experience a 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the Emerald Sun, visiting cities like Cologne, Vienna, and Bratislava. Enjoy guided tours, local encounters, and stunning sights along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers, ending in Budapest.

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from $5,499

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Grand European Tour: Budapest to Amsterdam

Budapest to Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Discover Europe’s castles & culture
• Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral
• See St. Peter’s Cathedral
• Learn Wertheim's tradition

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Budapest / Amsterdam

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Join this 15-day Grand European Tour from Amsterdam to Budapest. Explore the beauty, nature, and architecture of Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Hungary while sailing along the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers.

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from $4,979

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Rhine & Moselle Splendors - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Explore historical Trier
• Discover the Reichsburg Castle
• Visit Rüdesheim on a gondola ride
• Enjoy the beautiful Neckar Valley

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Hiking, Biking, Urban Exploration

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Starting in the tiny country of Luxembourg, this 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amaprima takes you through Germany, France, and Switzerland along the scenic Rhine River. The towns of Strasbourg, Cochem, Riquewihr, and Basel delight with their baroque style and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Make sure to enjoy the locally produced wines and beers too!

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from $8,909

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Rhine & Moselle Splendors

Paris - Zurich - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Walk through the glamorous Paris
• Discover historical Luxembourg
• View the famous Porta Nigra gate
• Visit Heidelberg medieval city

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Land & Sea Exploration

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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the MS Amaprima, with 2 nights in Lucerne and Zurich. Cruise the enchanting Rhine and Moselle, visiting fairytale villages like Cochem and Bernkastel, and exploring cultural treasures in Trier and Strasbourg.

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from $6,139

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

• Join a bike ride along the Rhine
• Taste Rüdesheimer Coffee
• Discover Heidelberg Castle
• Explore the Black Forest

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Enjoy a 14-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amasiena! From Amsterdam to Basel, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit. Then enjoy two days in Lucerne and two days in Zurich. Along the way, you can bike ride along the Rhine, taste Rüdesheimer Coffee, discover Heidelberg Castle, and explore the Black Forest.

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from $7,429

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Europe's Rivers & Castles

Prague - Paris - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Explore attractive Prague
• Admire Nuremberg's Gothic churches
• Visit the medieval city of Wertheim
• Sail through the Rhine River gorge

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Embark on a 14-day cruise with 3 nights in Prague and Paris aboard the MS Amaprima. Explore castle-lined shores, storybook villages, and historic treasures while savoring Germany’s famed wines, beers, and Rüdesheim coffee.

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from $17,490

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Christmas & New Year

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jasper

• Stroll Amsterdam’s canals
• Admire Cologne Cathedral
• Explore Miltenberg’s houses
• Discover Wurzburg’s Baroque beauty

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Amsterdam / Budapest

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Small Ship Sailing

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Take a 15-day cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the Scenic Jasper, immersing yourself in Europe’s holiday traditions with festive markets and guided tours. Celebrate Christmas on board and welcome the New Year in an iconic city, blending cultural exploration and seasonal joy.

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from $3,979

EBD $4000

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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

• Savor wines in Rudesheim’s vineyard
• Cruise Amsterdam's scenic canals
• Explore Dusseldorf’s vibrant charm
• Wander Strasbourg’s Petite France

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Sail from Amsterdam to Basel on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amastella, passing vineyard-clad hills and fairytale castles. Explore charming towns, savor local flavors, and experience the beauty of Alsace, the Black Forest, and beyond.

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from $3,379

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

• Visit Riquewihr
• Go to Freiburg
• Tour Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame
• Taste Rüdesheimer Coffee

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Enjoy an enchanting 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam along the Rhine to magnificent cities and charming villages alike. You are bound to live timeless traditions on the MS Amasiena as you cruise down the Rhine River.

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from $4,579

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

• Taste Kölsch beer
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
• Discover Lake Lucerne

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards and the stunning remnant of a world frozen over with glaciers, Italy’s Lake Como, as part of this all-encompassing Rhine River cruise and land fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history.

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from $2,979

EBD $4000

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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

• Take an Amsterdam canal tour
• Enjoy optional excursions
• Hike up the Philosopher's Path
• Explore Strasbourg

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Enjoy two days in Amsterdam, then embark on the MS Amalucia for an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland, exploring the fascinating towns of Cologne, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, and Breisach along the Rhine River.

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

• Observe the house of Anne Frank
• Visit Cologne's Christmas Market
• Enjoy a wine tasting in Rüdesheim
• Tour one of Germany’s oldest cities

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Explore the most beloved Christmas markets along the romantic Rhine River on this 8-day cruise aboard the MS Amastella. As you explore four different countries, have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Limited Edition tours.

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from $8,099

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

• Visit Zaanse Schanse
• Ride a bike along the Rhine
• Enjoy Christmas traditions
• Explore Speyer

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This 14-day Christmas Markets cruise on the Rhine aboard the MS Amasiena starts with 2 nights in Amsterdam, followed by a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, 2 nights in Lucerne, and ends with 2 nights in Zürich. Imagine a 14-days full of timeless European holiday memories!

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from $5,539

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Enchanting Rhine

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

• Visit Old Town in Zurich
• Stroll along Chapel Bridge
• Explore Black Forest
• Discover La Petite France district

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This 12-day exploration of the Rhine Valley starts with two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland before departing on an enchanting 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam, aboard the MS Amasiena. As you cruise the Rhine River, you'll stop in the historic towns of Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rudesheim, and Cologne.

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from $6,839

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

• Explore Cologne’s Old Town
• Experience Dusseldorf, a city rich
• Enjoy Dutch specialties
• Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites

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Embark on a 12-day cruise with stays in Zurich and Lucerne aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.

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from $4,879

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Ride a bike along the Rhine
• Go to a wine tasting in Rudesheim
• Wander along Hauptstrasse

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Enjoy timeless traditions handed down through the centuries on your 8-day Christmas Markets adventure aboard the MS Amasiena. From Amsterdam to Basel, delight in all the glory of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Rhine.

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