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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles 2026

8 days
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From Basel to Amsterdam
4.4
31 traveler reviews
  • A vibrant city center with historical buildings and modern architecture.
  • A historic church and Christmas market at night with festive lights.
  • A festive street market with colorful lights and a lively atmosphere.
  • A riverside view with historical buildings and a majestic cathedral.
  • A gothic cathedral with tall spires and a central plaza under a blue sky.
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  • A historic covered wooden bridge adorned with colorful flowers.
  • A river view with colorful historic buildings and a vibrant atmosphere.
  • A stunning church by a river reflecting a colorful sky.
  • Charming half-timbered houses along a picturesque canal.
  • Traditional timber-framed buildings reflected in a calm canal.
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AmaWaterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Lucerne
    Lucerne
  • Ludwigshafen
    Ludwigshafen
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
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Highlights

  • Explore Basel on a tri-country bike tour
  • Stroll through Strasbourg's La Petite France
  • Taste Rüdesheimer coffee in a local village
  • Soar above vineyards in a Rhine Gorge gondola
  • Tour Cologne's Old Town and taste Kölsch beer

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Basel, Switzerland - Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Basel
  3. Day 3 Strasbourg, France
  4. Day 4 Ludwigshafen, Germany – Rüdesheim
  5. Day 5 Rüdesheim
  6. Day 6 Cologne, Germany
  7. Day 7 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  8. Day 8 Amsterdam – Disembarkation
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Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.4
(31 reviews)

Number of tours

158

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

22%

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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
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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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  • Andrew
    · June 7th, 2024
    Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.
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