Top Rhine River Trips & Tours in November 2026

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Grand Rhine and Dutch Canals - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

• Explore Amsterdam’s canals
• Discover Hellevoetsluis history
• Wander Ghent’s streets
• Stroll Antwerp’s Old Town

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

Activities

Biking, Hiking, Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits

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Join a 15-day river cruise on the MS Amastella, exploring the flavors and sights of the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Enjoy local delicacies, historic castles, and guided insights into the rich culture along the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge.

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from $7,159

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

• Enjoy Zurich's Christmas markets
• Stroll Heidelberg's festive markets
• Tour Cologne's historic Old Town
• Explore Amsterdam's scenic canals

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Zurich

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration, Christmas Market Visits, Festival Visits

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Sail the Rhine on a 14-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Zurich aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.

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from $11,590

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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

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Budapest

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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 $6,959

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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 $4,999

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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 $4,249

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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 $4,049

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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 $4,249

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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

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $4,349

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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 $6,209

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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 $6,109

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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 $4,249

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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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from $4,330

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Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista

• Join a Black Forest excursion
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Tour Mechanical Musical Museum
• Enjoy a bike ride in Cologne

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

Activity Level

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From the cultural powerhouse of Amsterdam to the storybook village of Rüdesheim, the Romantic Rhine mesmerizes in its spectacular beauty. Come see the dramatic Rhine Gorge and explore Cologne’s famed cathedral during this 8-day cruise aboard the Avalon Vista.

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from $4,149

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

• Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
• Experience Dusseldorf’s culture
• Explore Cologne’s Old Town
• Enjoy Dutch specialties

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam 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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