Top Cologne Trips & Tours in September 2025

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Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the Emerald Sky, exploring Holland and Germany. Enjoy a canal tour in Amsterdam, visit iconic windmills, and experience cities like Cologne, Koblenz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Freiburg.

• Discover the charming Koblenz
• Visit a Black Forest village
• Discover the beauty of Strasbourg
• Tour Heidelberg Castle

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amalucia, exploring cities where rich history meets modern progress. Journey along the scenic Rhine, passing 40 castles, timeless traditions, and inspiring towns like Heidelberg, where Mark Twain wrote A Tramp Abroad.

• Explore Heidelberg's castle views
• Savor Rudesheim's famed Riesling
• Stroll Strasbourg's streets
• Discover Breisach's scenic past

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from $5,099

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Castles along the Rhine

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Embark on an 8-day Rhine River cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the S.S. Antoinette. Discover the charm of medieval towns like Breisach and Braubach, explore the cobbled streets of Strasbourg, and visit the majestic Marksburg Castle. Delight in guided walking tours, bike rides along the Rhine, and panoramic views from cable cars.

• Discover Alsatian wine villages
• Visit Marksburg Castle in Koblenz
• Savor Rieslings at Castle Vollrads
• Explore Cologne's historic center

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from $7,399

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Rhine & Moselle Delights

15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

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This 15-day Rhine & Moselle River cruise aboard MS Amaprima takes you from Zurich to Basel to Amsterdam, passing through Germany and France along the way. Hike and bike in the lush Rhine Valley, stroll the "Crossroads of Europe" in Strasbourg, and savor the best wines and beers that have made this region famous.

• Cruise tranquil Lake Lucerne
• Explore Strasbourg on foot
• Visit Trier, Germany’s oldest city
• Admire Amsterdam's beauty

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Rhine & Moselle Delights - Cruise Only

11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

Starts / Ends

Basel / Amsterdam

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Begin this exclusive 11-day cruise in Basel and conclude in charming Amsterdam. This voyage includes a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore the wondrous delights of the Rhine and Moselle River regions.

• Explore “La Petite France”
• Bike along the Rhine River
• Discover Porta Nigra's secrets
• Enjoy the fairytale town of Cochem

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Castles along the Rhine

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Victoria

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits

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During this 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the S.S. Victoria, cruise along the impressive Rhine River —Germany on one side, France on the other. Discover Alsace, whose dual French and German heritage has given it fabulous food and a winemaking tradition that goes back to the Romans.

• Tour the capital of Alsatian wines
• Enjoy a visit the Romanesque cathed
• Visit the Marksburg Castle
• Walk through Strasbourg

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

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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.

• Wander Strasbourg’s charming street
• Discover Basel’s historical gems
• Stroll medieval walls in Lucerne
• Explore Zurich’s vibrant history

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

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Sail aboard the MS Amaserena on a 13-day cruise through Europe, featuring Amsterdam’s canals, Germany’s Rhine Gorge castles, France’s Alsace charm, and Italy’s glamorous Lake Como. Explore five countries and iconic landmarks.

• Discover Amsterdam’s charming canal
• Explore Cologne’s historic treasure
• Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
• Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards

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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound)

Basel - Amsterdam - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II

Starts / Ends

Basel / Amsterdam

Activities

Biking, Wine Tasting, Land & Sea Exploration

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Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Avalon Imagery II. Explore the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, starting in Basel. Discover charming cities in Germany, France, and Amsterdam, exploring Breisach, Strasbourg, and the Rhine Gorge while enjoying wine tastings in Bernkastel and a canal cruise in Amsterdam.

• Explore Black Forest village
• Visit Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral
• Discover Heidelberg Castle ruins
• Taste wine in Bernkastel

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from $10,590

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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Pearl

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Pearl, 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.

• Admire Cologne's cathedral
• Cruise Europe’s beautiful rivers
• Discover history of Heidelberg
• Enjoy Amsterdam’s canals

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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jasper

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Jasper, 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.

• Explore Amsterdam’s canals
• Discover the history of Heidelberg
• Enjoy Europe’s Rhine river
• Stroll through Cologne

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Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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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.

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

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Rhine Getaway

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

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Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers, the Rhine, during this 8-day voyage. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Amsterdam to Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.

• Explore the village of Kinderdijk
• View the sites of Rüdesheim
• Discover the Speyer Cathedral
• Visit resplendent churches

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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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.

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

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

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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.

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

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from $6,954

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Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Paris

Activities

Hiking, Local Market Visits

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On this 13-day cruise aboard MS Amaprima, embark in Amsterdam en route to cosmopolitan Paris. Along the way, admire vineyards and picturesque Rhine castles on your way to charming Rüdesheim. Continue to historic Koblenz and cruise through the world’s steepest vineyards along the Moselle River Valley to quaint Cochem and Bernkastel.

• Explore the Rhine River
• Admire vibrant Amsterdam
• Visit a local tavern in Cologne
• Tour the stunning city of Paris

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Vineyards of the Rhine & Moselle - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Luxembourg

Activities

Urban Exploration

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MS Amaprima hosts this exciting 8-day cruise along the Rhine and Moselle. Explore splendid Cologne with its magnificent dome and admire the picturesque Rhine castles on your way to bustling Frankfurt and medieval Heidelberg. Continue to fascinating Koblenz and cruise the beautiful Moselle River Valley to charming Cochem and lovely Bernkastel.

• Tour the romantic Amsterdam
• Visit Cologne's cathedral
• Visit Rudesheim's vineyards
• Admire beautiful castles

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Captivating Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

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Sail the legendary Rhine on a 14-day cruise with stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Zurich. Explore vineyard-lined hills, storybook towns, and the charm of Alsace, ending with the stunning Swiss Alps.

• Walk Dusseldorfs charming streets
• Explore Heidelbergs grand castle
• Discover Strasbourgs charm
• Sail through the Rhine Gorge

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