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Amsterdam in the Netherlands is the gateway to the Rhine River which winds through Germany and connects with other major European rivers like the Main and Danube. Built around the dam of the Amstel River from which it gets its name, Amsterdam is a city alive with culture, art, and quaint architecture. Numberous canals also span the Netherlands into Belgium that are excellent for exploring charming historical cities, windmills and expansive flower farms. As the capital city of the Netherlands, it is home to several art and history museums like Zaanse Schans and the Van Gogh Museum. In the evenings, you can enjoy a leisurely tour of the city on the canals that wind their way throughout enchanting Amsterdam.  Contact one of our European river cruise specialists when you are ready to start planning your trip to Amsterdam.

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La Petite district in Strasbourg
Enchanting Rhine
12 Days from $3,798
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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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
Captivating Rhine
14 Days from $5,449
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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View from the harbour of Basel, Switzerland
From Amsterdam to Basel: The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River
9 Days from $3,007
Board the MS Douce France for a 9-day river cruise from Holland to Switzerland. Start your adventure in Amsterdam, the City of Diamonds, and navigate south towards the Rhine River basin. Cross the border into Germany and sail along while viewing numerous castles nestled among famous vineyards.
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Bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Springtime in Holland
Amsterdam to Antwerp
5 Days from $1,138
Join this 5-day cruise exploring the enchanting canals of Amsterdam, learning about Volendam and Zaanse Schans' traditions, and visiting the floral gardens of Keukenhof. Every day discover a new port of call and enjoy daily shore excursions, participating in a wide range of activities.
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Berlin cityscape in the evening
From Berlin to Amsterdam
Berlin to Amsterdam
12 Days from $3,761
Join a 12-day river cruise expedition along Germany and Holland, aboard the 100-passenger MS Mona Lisa. Sail from Berlin to Amsterdam, passing by towering castles, quaint villages and the most impressive cities, aboard your comfortable floating hotel.
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Explore the inspiring Amsterdam
Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,299
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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Traditional Dutch windmills from the channel Rotterdam. Holland
Holland and the Romantic Rhine Valley
6 Days from $1,736
The MS Beethoven hosts this 6-day river experience through the enchanting waterways of Holland. Sail along the romantic Rhine River making stops in quaint villages, splendid gardens, expansive vineyards, and dazzling cities, including Amsterdam, Koln, Rudesheim, Heidelberg, and Mannheim.
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Bicycles are a part of everyday life in Europe
Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,299
Enjoy an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel along the Rhine River aboard the MS AmaMora. You will enjoy an extensive lineup of standard tours and bike tours. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder!
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Grote Markt square in Antwerp, Belgium
Springtime in Holland
Amsterdam to Antwerp
5 Days from $1,318
Board the MS Gerard Schmitter for this 5-day Holland river cruise exploring the enchanting canals of Amsterdam, learning about Voledam and Zaanse Schans' traditions, and visiting the floral gardens of Keukenhof. Every day discover a new port of call and enjoy daily shore excursions with a full slate of activities.
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Observe Rudesheim's famous vineyards
The Romantic Rhine Valley and Holland
6 Days from $1,652
Explore three different countries of Northern Europe on this 6-day cruise aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter. Begin your adventure with a guided canal boat tour of Strasbourg, and cruise toward Amsterdam making stops in Rudesheim, Cologne and Dusseldorf.
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La Petite district in Strasbourg
Enchanting Rhine
12 Days from $3,798
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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Explore the inspiring Amsterdam
Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,299
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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Bicycles are a part of everyday life in Europe
Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,299
Enjoy an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel along the Rhine River aboard the MS AmaMora. You will enjoy an extensive lineup of standard tours and bike tours. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder!
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only
8 Days from $3,099
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 AmaMora as you cruise down the Rhine River.
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Heidelberg
The Enchanting Rhine - From Basel to Amsterdam
8 Days from $3,399
Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam on this classic 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amaprima. Along the way, you'll have opportunities to revel in the old world charm as you stop in cities and towns like Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Heidelberg, Rüdesheim, Koblenz and Cologne.
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Medieval bridge Ponts Couverts and cathedral
Enchanting Rhine
12 Days from $4,699
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 AmaMora. As you cruise the Rhine River, you'll stop in the historic towns of Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rudesheim, and Cologne.
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Grossmunster Cathedral, Zurich
The Enchanting Rhine - From Zurich to Amsterdam
12 Days from $4,999
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.
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Cologne's famous cathedral at sunset from the Rhine.
Captivating Rhine
14 Days from $5,649
Explore the Rhine River aboard the MS AmaMora starting with 2 nights in Amsterdam, followed by a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, and ending with 2 nights in Lucerne and 2 nights in Zurich. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.
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Enjoy a carriage ride at the Christmas Market
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
14 Days from $4,999
Enjoy the timeless Christmas traditions of Europe on this 14-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS AmaMora. Start with two nights in Amsterdam, followed by a 7-night cruise to Basel and four nights split between Zurich and Lucerne in Switzerland. Each stop features a delightful Christmas market nestled in the historic town squares of Europe.
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Budapest, the capital city of Hungary
European Jewels
Budapest-Amsterdam
16 Days from $7,499
Embark on the River Duchess in Budapest for an exciting 16 days discovering the history of Austria, Germany, Hungary and the Netherlands.
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Highlights of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands and is chock-full of the country's art, history, and culture. Conveniently, many river cruises of central Europe either start or end here, as neighboring Rotterdam is the mouth of the Rhine River. Even cruises that don't originate here tend to spend a few days docked here so that you'll have plenty of time to see highlights like:
  • The Royal Palace
  • 70-acre Keukenhof Gardens, where tulips bloom in stunning arrays of colors
  • The Van Gogh Museum, home to the largest collection of Van Gogh's artwork in the world
  • The ancient Red Light District neighborhood
  • Zaanse Schans, an open air museum with wooden windmills, barns, and houses
  • Canal boat tours
  • Strolling through this delightful city by night
  • “De Halve Maen,” a Dutch East India Company replica ship
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European Rivers
The multiple rivers flowing through Europe provide the perfect mode of transit for intimate travel experiences throughout various countries! River cruises also eliminate the stress of finding public transportation or driving. This brief overview of the Rhine, Rhone, Danube and Main rivers can help guide you in selecting your best river cruise option.
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Main Destinations on River Cruises departing from Amsterdam
Your journey through central Europe along the tranquilly enchanting Rhine River may begin or end in charming Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Along your cruise, you may stop in the river port cities and towns of:
Brilliant tulips growing near Amsterdam
Amsterdam Top Things to do
The best things to do in Amsterdam include visiting the Van Gogh Museum for a display of more than 1,000 of the artist’s paintings, shopping in the stores of De Negen Straatjes, and making your way to Albert Cuyp Markt to sample some of the city’s delicacies.
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