Best Rhine River Cruises to Heidelberg Germany for 2025-2026

A river cruise is the best option for visiting the picturesque city of Heidelberg. Home to Germany's oldest university and one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, it offers a cultural experience of the highest level. Imagine yourself cruising down the dazzling Neckar River, taking in Heidelberg's incredible architecture and breathtaking scenery. As you glide under bridges and past castle ruins, your experienced English-Speaking guide will tell you the history of this fascinating city. Enjoy a wine tasting tour at a local vineyard, cycle or hike through the surrounding hills and villages, and explore historic churches and charming markets. Find your adventure below, or start planning your perfect Heidelberg vacation with one of our seasoned trip planners today.

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10 Best Rhine River Cruises Visiting Heidelberg for 2025-2026

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5 Best Rhine Luxury River Cruises Visiting Heidelberg for 2025-2026

Trip Name	From	Days	Summary
Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only	$3,149	8	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. 0
Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only	$3,939	8	Enjoy a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaprima. As you sail the Rhine River, visit classic Christmas markets, bike along Rüdesheim, boat down canals, and visit historic castles that highlight this region of central Europe, including stops in Cologne, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach. 0
Christmas Markets on the Rhine	$6,729	14	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. 0
Enchanting Rhine	$5,699	12	After spending two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland, board the MS Amaprima on an exclusive 7-day Rhine River cruise through the historic old towns and big cities of Germany, the historic borderlands of Strasbourg, France, and finally to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. 0
Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only	$2,949	8	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. 0

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Our Favorite River Ports on Cruises to Heidleberg

River cruises visiting Heidelberg also dissembark at these ports on the Rhine, Main, & Moselle Rivers:

Amsterdam, Netherlands - with its elaborate canal system, narrow houses with gabled facades, and bicycles seemingly everywhere, Amsterdam is a classic European city to explore.

Strasbourg, France - River cruises visiting Heidelberg often start or finish in Strasbourg on the Rhine, a charming French city with a strong German cultural influence.

Basel, Switzerland - The longest cruises start or finish in Basel on route to Amsterdam. Don't miss the 12th-century Gothic cathedral.

Rüdesheim am Rhine, Germany - is a famous wine region for it's Riesling wines surrounded by castles.

Koblenz, Germany - is an ancient city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers in the picturesque Rhine Gorge.