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Classical Rhine Cruise - AMADEUS Queen (Amsterdam - Basel)

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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.5
178 traveler reviews
  • Colorful historic buildings along a canal with trees and boats.
  • Scenic riverbank view in Basel with historic architecture.
  • Historic timber-framed houses along a canal.
  • Historic street scene in Speyer with a prominent statue.
  • Mannheim Palace with midday lighting.
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  • Lush vineyards above the Rhine River in Rüdesheim am Rhein.
  • People strolling along a riverwalk with fortress view in Koblenz.
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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English, German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

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

  • Unpack and enjoy a Welcome Dinner in Amsterdam
  • Explore Cologne's Old Town and taste Kölsch beer
  • Tour Cochem and visit Reichsburg Castle
  • Cruise the Upper Middle Rhine Valley
  • Discover Strasbourg's Petite France quarter

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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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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Lueftner Cruises

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

Number of tours

87

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

76%

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • AMADEUS Queen
    AMADEUS Queen
    The AMADEUS Queen, the 15th river cruise ship of the Austrian ship operator, will tour the Danube, Rhine and Main rivers as well as Dutch… Read more
    Built
    2018
    Guests
    162
    Length
    135 m (443 ft)
    Width
    11.4 m (37.5 ft)
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    69
    Registry
    Germany
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Customer Reviews

  • Jimmie
    · September 28th, 2025
    We had a wonderful time the service and food were excellent
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  • Paul
    · September 22nd, 2025
    We really enjoyed our Rhine River cruise. The crew, accommodation, food and tours were excellent.
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    Asked on September 3rd, 2025

    what room types are available? How to choose them?

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    • Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written September 2025

      The ship that will be sailing on the 30th April 2026 is known as the Amadeus Cara. Request you to kindly find the link to the ships cabin categories.

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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 January 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 19th, 2026, 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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