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Captivating Rhine 2026

8 days
From Amsterdam to Basel
4.9
9 traveler reviews
Captivating Rhine 2026 - AmaWaterways
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Plan your adventure:
  • River Cruise
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
  • Wine tasting
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Age range 12 to 90
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Board a ship in Amsterdam for a Rhine cruise
  • Explore Düsseldorf's Old Town and taste Altbier
  • Ride a gondola in Rüdesheim's vineyards
  • Tour Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat
  • Walk through Strasbourg's La Petite France

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Amsterdam – Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam
  3. Day 3 Düsseldorf
  4. Day 4 Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim*
  5. Day 5 Ludwigshafen
  6. Day 6 Strasbourg, France
  7. Day 7 Breisach, Germany
  8. Day 8 Basel, Switzerland – 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

122

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

  • AmaStella Old
    AmaStella Old
    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

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.8
  • 4.5
  • Most Recent
  • Most Popular
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  • CT
    · November 22nd, 2023
    I've been on three Amawaterways ship and the...
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    Trip date: October 2023
  • WL
    · November 28th, 2019
    Cruise was Excellent
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • AC
    · November 26th, 2019
    Very knowledgeable and very nice.
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • BB
    · November 15th, 2019
    Great vacation i would definitely go on another Amawater ways river cruise!
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    Trip date: October 2019
  • FB
    · October 1st, 2019
    Wonderful experience we enjoyed it. The ship was perfect accommodation room superbe . The breakfast lunch and dinnner very good and tasty. Staff was very nice helpful always happy to serve.
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • EM
    · August 12th, 2019
    It was a trip that I would highly recommend to friends. My only disappointment was that we should have upgraded our room had we known that the noise level and vibration of the bed created the engines exhaust system/engine would keep us from a peaceful sleep.
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • RC
    · July 10th, 2019
    A wonderful relaxing experience. Made great because you could do more or less depending on your choice of excursions.
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • RR
    · October 15th, 2018
    We loved the overall itinerary, initial start times & pace of tours. The staff was awesome and special thanks to Monika. We loved all of the destinations and the options for the tours. We've taken around 10 cruises on the big ships and this was our first river cruise and I expected the food to be as good or better than the big cruises. Unfortunately, this is where Amawaters fell short. The food was a disappointment for us and there weren't too many options. On a couple of occasions the dinner was below average.
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    Trip date: October 2018
  • DS
    · October 3rd, 2018
    The cruise was relaxing. We had the opportunity to see new places, learn about different cultures, meet many interesting people, taste delicious food without the worry of planning everything for ourselves. Very enjoyable.
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    Trip date: September 2018

Dates & Availability

8 days
Captivating Rhine 2026
From Amsterdam to Basel

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 276165

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

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

    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.
  • Visa
    • 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 August 4th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 4th, 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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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.