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Explore Basel
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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Ruby
  • Visit Amsterdam Keukenhof Gardens
  • Tour Cochem Reichsburg Castle
  • Discover Limburg to wander streets
  • Taste Breisach sparkling wine
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Amsterdam / Zurich
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Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits
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Experience an 8-day river cruise on the Scenic Ruby, exploring striking landscapes, historic castles, and charming medieval towns. Enjoy authentic local wines in the Alsace region and witness stunning digital art at the Fabrique des Lumieres.
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La Petite district in Strasbourg
from $3,243
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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany

Basel to Frankfurt - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama
  • Breisach & Black Forest excursion
  • Strasbourg Christmas markets visit
  • Heidelberg Castle guided tour
  • Rhine River festive cruise views
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Basel / Frankfurt
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Christmas Market Visits
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Experience a 5-day cruise aboard Avalon Panorama through Switzerland, Germany, and France. Travel along the Rhine River from Basel to Frankfurt, exploring Breisach and the Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, and Heidelberg’s castle, with festive villages and seasonal traditions along the way.
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Explore beautiful Amsterdam
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From Berlin to Amsterdam (Port-to-port cruise)

Berlin to Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Victor Hugo
  • Berlin city exploration
  • Visit Potsdam Sanssouci Palace
  • Join a Hanover guided excursion
  • Explore Nienburg Red Town
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Berlin / Amsterdam
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Sail from Berlin to Amsterdam on a 12-day river cruise aboard MS Victor Hugo through Germany and the Netherlands. Explore Potsdam, Magdeburg, Hanover, Bremen, and Oldenburg. Visit castles, gardens, and maritime ports. Tour Amsterdam, Volendam, and Zaanse Schans. Experience guided excursions, historic landmarks, and unique cultural sites.
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Frauenkirche church in Nuremberg
from $4,449
Free Land
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Legendary Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSonata
  • Enjoy traditional Bavarian delights
  • Bike along the Danube River
  • Visit Melk's Benedictine Abbey
  • Discover the elegant city of Vienna
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Board the luxurious MS Amasonata on this exclusive 8-day cruise of the Danube River. From Nuremberg, you will sail through Germany and Austria before arriving in the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary. Ride bicycles along the Danube on daily guided tours and taste fine wines from the Wachau wine region in Austria.
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Stroll through the romantic streets of Amsterdam
from $8,559
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Magnificent Europe - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSofia
  • Experience Amsterdam's waterways
  • Tour Cologne cathedral
  • Discover Rudesheim vineyards
  • Hike Wertheim Castle ruins
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Hiking
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Join a 15-day European river cruise on the MS AmaSofia, sailing through five countries along the Danube, Main, and Rhine rivers. Experience UNESCO World Heritage Sites, regional wine tastings, and guided hiking and biking excursions in Passau and Vienna.
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Koblenz at night
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4 Rivers: The Neckar, Romantic Rhine, Moselle, and Sarre Valleys

Strasbourg-Luxembourg - 7 Day Itinerary aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Discover Roman heritage in Trier
  • Enjoy wine tasting in Remich
  • Explore the old city of Luxembourg
  • See the charming villages
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Embark on MS Leonard De Vinci and spend 7 days exploring the amazing cities that lie on each river including Strasbourg, Mannheim, Heidelberg, Luxembourg, Saarburg, Cochem and many more!
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Historic old town Strasbourg
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4 Rivers: The Moselle, Sarre, Romantic Rhine, and Neckar Valleys (Port-to-port cruise)

Luxembourg to Strasbourg - 7 Day Itinerary aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Enjoy a Luxembourg city guided tour
  • Experience wine tasting in Remich
  • Explore Roman sites in Trier
  • Stroll in Koblenz's old town
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Luxembourg / Strasbourg
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Embark on a 7-day river cruise aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci from Luxembourg to Strasbourg along the Moselle, Rhine, and Neckar Rivers. Explore Trier’s Roman heritage, Cochem Castle, Koblenz, Rudesheim vineyards, and Heidelberg’s historic charm. Enjoy wine tastings, guided tours, and lively evenings on board.
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Historic old town Strasbourg
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Castles along the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Victoria
  • 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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Cruise 8 days aboard S.S. Victoria 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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River through Koblenz Germany
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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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Biking, 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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La Petite district in Strasbourg
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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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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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Brilliant tulips growing near Amsterdam
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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

Basel to Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View
  • Black Forest excursion
  • Strasbourg cathedral visit
  • Heidelberg castle tour
  • Rhine Gorge sailing
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Set sail on an 8-day Rhine River cruise, traveling from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Avalon View. Explore Germany’s Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, and Heidelberg Castle. Sail the Rhine Gorge past ancient castles, and visit Cologne’s cathedral before ending among Amsterdam’s canals.
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Bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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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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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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