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Enchanting Rhine 2026

8 days
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From Basel to Amsterdam
4.5
28 traveler reviews
Enchanting Rhine 2026 - AmaWaterways
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Operator
AmaWaterways
Group Tour
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Age range 12 to 90

Places You’ll See

  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Colmar
    Colmar
  • Black Forest
    Black Forest
  • Speyer
    Speyer
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Rhine Gorge
    Rhine Gorge
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Utrecht
    Utrecht
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
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Highlights

  • Explore medieval Colmar's Christmas markets
  • Tour Strasbourg and its oldest Christmas market
  • Visit Heidelberg and taste Rüdesheimer coffee
  • See castles on a scenic Rhine Gorge cruise
  • Discover Cologne's Old Town and Christmas market

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Basel, Switzerland - Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Breisach, Germany
  3. Day 3 Strasbourg, France
  4. Day 4 Ludwigshafen, Germany – Rüdesheim, Germany
  5. Day 5 Rüdesheim – Rhine Gorge Scenic Cruising – Lahnstein, Germany
  6. Day 6 Düsseldorf, Germany
  7. Day 7 Amsterdam, Netherlands
  8. Day 8 Amsterdam - Disembarkation
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.5
(28 reviews)

Number of tours

125

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river cruise vacations on the great waterways of Europe, Russia, Vietnam and Cambodia. With an innovative product and rapidly-growing fleet of custom-designed ships, the line enjoys a reputation as the leader in river cruising....

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaStella
    AmaStella
    Experience the brilliance of AmaStella, a standout in the AmaWaterways fleet. The AmaStella is a luxurious river cruise ship renowned for it… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    156
    Crew
    50
    Length
    443 ft
    Width
    38 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    78
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    15800 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    15 kn / 17 mph / 28 kmh
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Charurat
    · November 22nd, 2023
    I've been on three Amawaterways ship and the cruise experience has not failed me a bit. Am recommending it to more...
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  • William
    · November 28th, 2019
    Cruise was Excellent
  • Warren
    · September 8th, 2022
    Really enjoyed the cruise. The food was exceptional, the excursions fun and enlightening and the entire crew was...
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Enchanting Rhine 2026
From Basel to Amsterdam

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Tour ID: 276167

  • Currencies
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    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J.

    Type C
    France, Germany and Netherlands
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    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Type F
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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