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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Christmas Cruise) 2025

8 days
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From Basel to Amsterdam
4.5
29 traveler reviews
Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Christmas Cruise) 2025 - AmaWaterways
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Operator
AmaWaterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Age range 12 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Ludwigshafen
    Ludwigshafen
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
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Highlights

  • Explore Basel by foot or bike across three countries
  • Tour Strasbourg and its fairytale-like district
  • Visit Heidelberg Castle and taste local wines
  • Ride a gondola and cruise the Rhine Gorge
  • Experience Cologne's Christmas Markets and Cathedral

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Embarkation – Basel, Switzerland
  2. Day 2 Basel
  3. Day 3 Strasbourg, France
  4. Day 4 Ludwigshafen, Germany – Rüdesheim
  5. Day 5 Rüdesheim – Rhine Gorge
  6. Day 6 Cologne, Germany
  7. Day 7 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  8. Day 8 Amsterdam – Disembarkation
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.5
(29 reviews)

Number of tours

121

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

62%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaSerena
    AmaSerena
    AmaSerena is a regal river ship accommodating both guests who wish to socialize with kindred cruisers and those seeking private rejuvenat… Read more
    Built
    2015
    Guests
    162
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Staterooms
    81
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3600 gt
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Sue
    · April 27th, 2025
    For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
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  • 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 friends.
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  • Warren
    · September 8th, 2022
    Really enjoyed the cruise. The food was exceptional, the excursions fun and enlightening and the entire crew was exceptional, fun, and professional. Bully for the Captain and Hotel Manager for setting the tone onboard. The Amabella experience must be the best! P.S. Cruise Manager Stefan is is star.
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Christmas Cruise) 2025
From Basel to Amsterdam

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 254744

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

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
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    • 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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    • For any tour departing before September 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 13th, 2025, a minimum payment of $575 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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