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River through Koblenz Germany
from $5,849
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Castles along the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S Elisabeth
  • Explore Cologne’s Old Town
  • Visit Koblenz River Confluence
  • Tour Rudesheim Vineyards Estates
  • Walk Strasbourg Historic Quarter
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Urban Exploration, Biking, Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
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Cruise 8 days aboard S.S Elisabeth from Amsterdam to Basel. Discover Cologne’s Old Town, Koblenz and Boppard, Rudesheim vineyards, Strasbourg’s historic streets, and Alsatian wine villages. Choose curated excursions including castle tours, vineyard walks, local tastings, and scenic bike rides along the Rhine.
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Vienna
from $4,849
$2500
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaLucia
  • Stroll Heidelberg's festive markets
  • Tour Cologne's historic Old Town
  • Explore Amsterdam's scenic canals
  • Sail the Rhine and visit Rudesheim
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Christmas Market Visits
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Sail the Rhine on an 8-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.
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La Petite district in Strasbourg
from $4,030
No SS
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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision
  • Cruise Amsterdam’s canals
  • Bike ride in Cologne
  • Sail the Rhine Gorge
  • Taste Rüdesheim coffee
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Variable
Experience an 8-day Romantic Rhine cruise aboard Avalon Envision, sailing through Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Ludwigshafen, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach, with castles, cathedrals, and the Black Forest along the way.
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Bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands
from $4,551
No SS
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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View
  • Guided walking tour in Amsterdam
  • See Cologne’s twin-steepled Gothic
  • Sail along Rhine Gorge
  • Discover Strasbourg’s Iconic Sights
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Variable
Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard Avalon View. Explore Amsterdam canals, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, the Black Forest, and Basel’s city center. Optional guided excursions are available throughout the journey.
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Trier
from $5,799
$2500
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Rhine & Moselle Delights - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 11 Day Itinerary aboard AmaCerto
  • Explore Basel’s historic charm
  • Discover Riquewihr’s medieval charm
  • Tour Strasbourg’s vibrant canals
  • Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Hiking
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise along the Rhine and Moselle, exploring Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Discover charming villages, UNESCO treasures, and enjoy hikes, bike rides, and scenic gondola views.
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Cologne, Germany
from $4,049
$2500
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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaPrima
  • Cruise Amsterdam’s charming canals
  • Stroll Dusseldorf’s vibrant streets
  • Sail through the scenic Rhine Gorge
  • Taste wine in Rudesheim’s vineyards
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amaprima, passing vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic castles. Explore Strasbourg, Colmar, and the Black Forest, then savor local flavors from Amsterdam to the Swiss Alps.
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
from $1,931
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The Rhine in Flames: An incredible spectacle on the water

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Gérard Schmitter
  • Enjoy the Rhine in Flames
  • Discover Strasbourg & Koblenz
  • Taste wine in Rüdesheim
  • Discover Heidelberg
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
Activities
Festival Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 5-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter, featuring the Rhine in Flames, the vineyards of Rüdesheim, and historic Heidelberg. Explore Boppard and Koblenz, cruise through the Romantic Rhine Valley, and enjoy optional excursions in Rüdesheim and Heidelberg.
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Koblenz at night
from $8,790
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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal
  • Wander Amsterdam’s canals
  • Cruise Europe’s beautiful rivers
  • Admire Cologne's cathedral
  • Discover historic Heidelberg
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Variable
Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Opal, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.
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Explore quaint towns along the Rhine
from $11,890
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Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards

Zurich - Amsterdam - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun
  • Explore Colmar’s medieval lanes
  • Admire Strasbourg’s quaint canals
  • Tour Mainz’s grand cathedral
  • Wander Bernkastel’s old town
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Zurich / Amsterdam
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Variable
Experience an 11-day river cruise on the Emerald Sun, exploring scenic vineyards, historic castles, and charming villages along the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Starting in Basel, Switzerland, visit major cities like Strasbourg, Koblenz, Utrecht, and Amsterdam, as well as the UNESCO-listed Kinderdijk windmills.
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Rhine Gorge
from $6,239
$2500
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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales - Cruise Only

12 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSerena
  • Cruise to Cologne
  • Bike along the Rhine
  • Explore the Bundesbank Bunker
  • Visit Rüdesheim
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Enjoy a 12-day voyage on the Rhine River! Pages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled castle-laden Rhine and its breathtaking tributary, the Moselle
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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
from $7,259
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard AmaStella
  • Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets
  • Discover Strasbourgs charm
  • Marvel at Basels historic sites
  • Explore Lucerne's festive markets
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Sail the Rhine on a 14-day holiday cruise with stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Zurich aboard the MS Amastella. Stroll Europe’s most enchanting Christmas Markets, from Cologne’s Gothic backdrop to Strasbourg’s festive charm and Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.
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Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland
from $6,309
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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard AmaStella
  • Wander Strasbourg’s charming street
  • Discover Basel’s historical gems
  • Stroll medieval walls in Lucerne
  • Explore Zurich’s vibrant history
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Sail the Rhine on a 12-day cruise with stays in Zurich and Lucerne aboard the MS Amastella. Explore vibrant cities, storybook towns, and a UNESCO-listed landscape of castles, breweries, and timeless traditions.
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