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Classical Rhine Cruise - AMADEUS Aurea (Amsterdam - Basel)

8 days
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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.5
152 traveler reviews
Classical Rhine Cruise - AMADEUS Aurea (Amsterdam - Basel) - Lueftner Cruises
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  • River Cruise
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
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Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, German
Group Size 20 - 150
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Utrecht
    Utrecht
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Mannheim
    Mannheim
  • Speyer
    Speyer
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Highlights

  • Embark on a canal cruise in Amsterdam
  • Explore Cologne Cathedral and enjoy a Kölsch beer
  • Sail the Moselle River to the Cochem Castle
  • Tour Heidelberg Castle and taste local pretzels
  • Relax on a boat trip through Strasbourg's canals

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Amsterdam
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam,Utrecht
  3. Day 3 Cologne
  4. Day 4 Cochem
  5. Day 5 Koblenz,Rüdesheim
  6. Day 6 Mannheim,Speyer
  7. Day 7 Strasbourg
  8. Day 8 Basel
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Lueftner Cruises

4.5
(152 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

76

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Aurea
    The AMADEUS Aurea is not just a technical masterpiece but also a floating paradise for connoisseurs. Enjoy relaxing moments in 12 spacious… Read more
    Capacity
    158
    Built
    2026
    Guests
    Crew
    Length
    135m
    Width
    11,4m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    25 km/h
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    1,5m
    Cabin
    67
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck Plans

Customer Reviews

  • D
    · April 18th, 2025
    Good,excursions though expensive
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  • Ria
    · April 11th, 2025
    Everything excellent and taken care of
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  • Renate
    · October 17th, 2024
    Excellent service. The staff was unfailingly polite and very helpful. The food, both quality and presentation were outstanding
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Classical Rhine Cruise - AMADEUS Aurea (Amsterdam - Basel)
From Amsterdam to Basel

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  • -15%
    From Monday
    18 May, 2026
    To Monday
    25 May, 2026
    English, German
    Multiple Room Types
    AMADEUS Aurea
    From:
    $4,398
    $3,738
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    From Monday
    8 Jun, 2026
    To Monday
    15 Jun, 2026
    English, German
    Multiple Room Types
    AMADEUS Aurea
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 303405

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    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 20% is required to confirm your booking with Lueftner Cruises. 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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  • Cancellation Policy
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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.
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