Captivating Rhine with AmaWaterways

7 night captivating Rhine River cruise with shore excursions in Cologne, one of Germany’s oldest cities; medieval Ludwigshafen; Strasbourg, with its French & German influences; and historic Breisach

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Style	Independent PackageThese un-escorted packages have no set schedule or guides, so you have the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own from your centrally-located hotel. More of these packages Freedom to explore at your own pace; unescorted
Departures	May 2025 – December 2026
Themes	Grand Tours, Bucket List, River Cruises
Activity Level	Easy
What to Expect	This moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness.
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Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and timeless castles, the legendary Rhine captivates travelers looking for a European adventure unlike any other. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Discover enchanting Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and the gateway to the Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors, such as Rüdesheimer coffee, Kölsch beer, and savory reibekuchen mit apfelmus, and to touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides along the river and through charming and medieval towns. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, this journey into the heart of France, Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland will captivate you from start to finish.

Package includes

Flights
Cruise
Coach
Transfers
Hotel
Meals
Guides

Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) on scheduled carriers, including taxes & fees
Airport transfers
7 nights aboard 5-star AmaWaterways
20 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner; sparkling wine and juices at breakfast
Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, Captain’s Cocktail and Gala Dinner
Sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
Choice of daily shore excursions with personal headsets
Entertainment on board
Port taxes

Optional add-ons

Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation
2 nights Amsterdam pre-cruise and 2 Nights Lake Lucerne, 2 nights Zurich post-cruise – please call for details

Why you'll love it

Spend 7 nights aboard your 5-star AmaWaterways cruise ship.
Walk through Cologne and admire the city's highlights, including Cologne Cathedral and Cologne Rathaus.
Enjoy a sip of famous Kölsch beer, or for the more active, bike ride along the Rhine through the historic Stadtgarten.
Cruise through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the river.
Discover the flavors of Rüdesheim's iconic vineyards during a wine tasting, or soar above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal.
Listen to the self-playing musical instruments at Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
Have your choice of excursions in Ludwigshafen, including walking tours of Heidelberg or Speyer, a bike tour along the river Neckar, or a hike up Philosopher's Path.
Tour Strasbourg's Parc de l’Orangerie, the European Parliament, and the Place de la République.
Enjoy your choice of excursions in Breisach, including visits to Riquewihr or Freiburg, a cycle through the countryside, or a hike in the Black Forest.

Itinerary at a Glance

1 Depart USA
2 Amsterdam, Netherlands
3 Amsterdam
4 Cologne, Germany
5 Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim
6 Ludwigshafen
7 Strasbourg, France
8 Breisach, Germany
9 Basel, Switzerland/USA

Dates & Prices

Instant Savings: Get $700 off if you book by Jan. 2, 2025!

Dates & Prices, with flights per person, double occupancy*, including Instant Savings discounts
2025 DEPARTURES
Dates	Regular Price	Instant Savings	Your Price
Departs U.S.: Sat, Feb 8, 2025 Finishes: Sun, Feb 16, 2025 Feb 8 – Feb 16	$4299	–	–	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Sat, Mar 8, 2025 Finishes: Sun, Mar 16, 2025 Mar 8 – Mar 16	$4699	–	–	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 Finishes: Wed, Mar 26, 2025 Mar 18 – Mar 26	$5099	–	–	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Apr 25, 2025 Finishes: Sat, May 3, 2025 Apr 25 – May 3	$5999	–	–	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, May 9, 2025 Finishes: Sat, May 17, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! May 9 – May 17	$6199	–$700	$5499	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, May 23, 2025 Finishes: Sat, May 31, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! May 23 – May 31	$6599	–$700	$5899	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jun 6, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Jun 14, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Jun 6 – Jun 14	$6599	–$700	$5899	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 Jun 20 – Jun 28	$6999	–	–	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jul 4, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Jul 12, 2025 Jul 4 – Jul 12	$6699	–	–	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Jul 26, 2025 Jul 18 – Jul 26	$6699	–	–	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Aug 1, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Aug 9, 2025 Aug 1 – Aug 9	$6349	–	–	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Aug 15, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Aug 23, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Aug 15 – Aug 23	$6399	–$700	$5699	Select
Departs U.S.: Wed, Sep 3, 2025 Finishes: Thu, Sep 11, 2025 Sep 3 – Sep 11	$6899	–	–	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Wed, Sep 17, 2025 Finishes: Thu, Sep 25, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Sep 17 – Sep 25	$6599	–$700	$5899	Select
Departs U.S.: Wed, Oct 1, 2025 Finishes: Thu, Oct 9, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Oct 1 – Oct 9	$6599	–$700	$5899	Select
Departs U.S.: Wed, Oct 15, 2025 Finishes: Thu, Oct 23, 2025 Oct 15 – Oct 23	$6199	–	–	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Nov 7, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Nov 15, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Nov 7 – Nov 15	$6499	–$700	$5799	Select
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Dates	Regular Price	Instant Savings	Your Price
Departs U.S.: Sat, Feb 7, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Feb 15, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Feb 7 – Feb 15	$4699	–$700	$3999	Select
Departs U.S.: Wed, Mar 4, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Mar 12, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Mar 4 – Mar 12	$4899	–$700	$4199	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, Mar 27, 2026 Finishes: Sat, Apr 4, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Mar 27 – Apr 4	$5299	–$700	$4599	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, Apr 24, 2026 Finishes: Sat, May 2, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Apr 24 – May 2	$6299	–$700	$5599	Select
Departs U.S.: Tue, May 5, 2026 Finishes: Wed, May 13, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! May 5 – May 13	$6599	–$700	$5899	Select
Departs U.S.: Wed, May 20, 2026 Finishes: Thu, May 28, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! May 20 – May 28	$6799	–$700	$6099	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Finishes: Sat, Jun 13, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Jun 5 – Jun 13	$6899	–$700	$6199	Select
Departs U.S.: Wed, Jun 17, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Jun 25, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Jun 17 – Jun 25	$6999	–$700	$6299	Select
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Departs U.S.: Wed, Aug 19, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Aug 27, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Aug 19 – Aug 27	$6799	–$700	$6099	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, Sep 11, 2026 Finishes: Sat, Sep 19, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Sep 11 – Sep 19	$7099	–$700	$6399	Select
Departs U.S.: Wed, Sep 30, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Oct 8, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Sep 30 – Oct 8	$6899	–$700	$6199	Select
Departs U.S.: Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Nov 19, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Nov 11 – Nov 19	$5799	–$700	$5099	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, Nov 20, 2026 Finishes: Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Nov 20 – Nov 28	$5699	–$700	$4999	Select
Departs U.S.: Wed, Dec 23, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Dec 31, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Dec 23 – Dec 31	$6299	–$700	$5599	Select

Dates & Prices, tour only per person, double occupancy*, including Instant Savings discounts
2025 DEPARTURES
Dates	Regular Price	Instant Savings	Your Price
Starts: Sun, Feb 9, 2025 Finishes: Sun, Feb 16, 2025 Feb 9 – Feb 16	$3499	–	–	Sold Out
Starts: Sun, Mar 9, 2025 Finishes: Sun, Mar 16, 2025 Mar 9 – Mar 16	$3899	–	–	Sold Out
Starts: Wed, Mar 19, 2025 Finishes: Wed, Mar 26, 2025 Mar 19 – Mar 26	$4299	–	–	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Apr 26, 2025 Finishes: Sat, May 3, 2025 Apr 26 – May 3	$5199	–	–	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, May 10, 2025 Finishes: Sat, May 17, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! May 10 – May 17	$5399	–$700	$4699	Select
Starts: Sat, May 24, 2025 Finishes: Sat, May 31, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! May 24 – May 31	$5799	–$700	$5099	Select
Starts: Sat, Jun 7, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Jun 14, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Jun 7 – Jun 14	$5799	–$700	$5099	Select
Starts: Sat, Jun 21, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 Jun 21 – Jun 28	$6199	–	–	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Jul 5, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Jul 12, 2025 Jul 5 – Jul 12	$5899	–	–	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Jul 19, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Jul 26, 2025 Jul 19 – Jul 26	$5899	–	–	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Aug 2, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Aug 9, 2025 Aug 2 – Aug 9	$5549	–	–	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Aug 16, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Aug 23, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Aug 16 – Aug 23	$5599	–$700	$4899	Select
Starts: Thu, Sep 4, 2025 Finishes: Thu, Sep 11, 2025 Sep 4 – Sep 11	$6099	–	–	Sold Out
Starts: Thu, Sep 18, 2025 Finishes: Thu, Sep 25, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Sep 18 – Sep 25	$5799	–$700	$5099	Select
Starts: Thu, Oct 2, 2025 Finishes: Thu, Oct 9, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Oct 2 – Oct 9	$5799	–$700	$5099	Select
Starts: Thu, Oct 16, 2025 Finishes: Thu, Oct 23, 2025 Oct 16 – Oct 23	$5399	–	–	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Nov 8, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Nov 15, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Nov 8 – Nov 15	$5699	–$700	$4999	Select
Starts: Sat, Nov 22, 2025 Finishes: Sat, Nov 29, 2025 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Nov 22 – Nov 29	$4899	–$700	$4199	Select
2026 DEPARTURES
Dates	Regular Price	Instant Savings	Your Price
Starts: Sat, Feb 7, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Feb 15, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Feb 7 – Feb 15	$3899	–$700	$3199	Select
Starts: Wed, Mar 4, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Mar 12, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Mar 4 – Mar 12	$4099	–$700	$3399	Select
Starts: Fri, Mar 27, 2026 Finishes: Sat, Apr 4, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Mar 27 – Apr 4	$4499	–$700	$3799	Select
Starts: Fri, Apr 24, 2026 Finishes: Sat, May 2, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Apr 24 – May 2	$5499	–$700	$4799	Select
Starts: Tue, May 5, 2026 Finishes: Wed, May 13, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! May 5 – May 13	$5799	–$700	$5099	Select
Starts: Wed, May 20, 2026 Finishes: Thu, May 28, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! May 20 – May 28	$5999	–$700	$5299	Select
Starts: Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Finishes: Sat, Jun 13, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Jun 5 – Jun 13	$6099	–$700	$5399	Select
Starts: Wed, Jun 17, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Jun 25, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Jun 17 – Jun 25	$6199	–$700	$5499	Select
Starts: Wed, Jul 1, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Jul 9, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Jul 1 – Jul 9	$6199	–$700	$5499	Select
Starts: Wed, Jul 15, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Jul 23, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Jul 15 – Jul 23	$6199	–$700	$5499	Select
Starts: Fri, Aug 7, 2026 Finishes: Sat, Aug 15, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Aug 7 – Aug 15	$5299	–$700	$4599	Select
Starts: Wed, Aug 19, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Aug 27, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Aug 19 – Aug 27	$5999	–$700	$5299	Select
Starts: Fri, Sep 11, 2026 Finishes: Sat, Sep 19, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Sep 11 – Sep 19	$6299	–$700	$5599	Select
Starts: Wed, Sep 30, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Oct 8, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Sep 30 – Oct 8	$6099	–$700	$5399	Select
Starts: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Nov 19, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Nov 12 – Nov 19	$4999	–$700	$4299	Select
Starts: Fri, Nov 20, 2026 Finishes: Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Nov 20 – Nov 28	$4899	–$700	$4199	Select
Starts: Thu, Dec 24, 2026 Finishes: Thu, Dec 31, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 2, 2025 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Dec 24 – Dec 31	$5499	–$700	$4799	Select

If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?

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Captivating Rhine with AmaWaterways
ROOMING/CABIN. SINGLE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. CALL FOR COST¹
Category E, Piano Deck (Fixed Window), Double Occupancy
Feb 8, 2025; Mar 8, 2025; Mar 18, 2025; May 23, 2025; Jun 20, 2025; Jul 4, 2025; Nov 21, 2025	unavailable
All other dates	included
Category D, Piano Deck (Fixed Window), Double Occupancy
Nov 21, 2025	unavailable
All other dates	$299
Category CB, Violin Deck (French Balcony), Double Occupancy
Mar 18, 2025; Jun 20, 2025	unavailable
All other dates	$999
Category CA, Violin & Cello Deck (French Balcony), Double Occupancy
Mar 18, 2025	unavailable
All other dates	$1399
Category C, Violin & Cello Deck (French Balcony), Double Occupancy
Feb 8, 2025; Mar 8, 2025; Apr 25, 2025; May 9, 2025; May 23, 2025; Jun 6, 2025; Jun 20, 2025; Jul 4, 2025; Jul 18, 2025; Aug 1, 2025; Aug 15, 2025; Sep 3, 2025; Sep 17, 2025; Oct 1, 2025; Oct 15, 2025; Nov 7, 2025; Nov 21, 2025	unavailable
All other dates	$1399
Category BB, Cello Deck (French & Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy	$1999
Category BA, Violin Deck (French & Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy	$2199
Category AB, Cello Deck (French & Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy	$2399
Category AA, Violin Deck (French & Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy	$2599
Category AA+, Violin Deck (French & Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy
Feb 8, 2025; Mar 8, 2025; Apr 25, 2025; May 9, 2025; May 23, 2025; Jun 6, 2025; Jun 20, 2025; Jul 4, 2025; Jul 18, 2025; Aug 1, 2025; Aug 15, 2025; Sep 3, 2025; Sep 17, 2025; Oct 1, 2025; Oct 15, 2025; Nov 7, 2025; Nov 21, 2025	unavailable
All other dates	$3199
Suite, Violin Deck (French & Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy	$3899

1. Cabin are subject to availability. If the category you selected is unavailable, you'll have the option to select a different category (at the prices shown) or cancel your reservation and receive a refund of your deposit. SINGLE OCCUPANCY - AVAILABLE ON REQUEST, PLEASE CALL FOR SUPPLEMENT COST

So that we can offer you the best deals, our packages are, like most hotels and cruises, priced based on double occupancy rooms or cabins. We charge solo travelers an extra fee to cover the extra costs of single occupancy rooms or cabins. (Consider: if you booked a $200/night hotel room solo, you would pay the $200 yourself; but if a couple booked the same room, each one would pay only $100.) But you only pay extra for the rooms or cabins, nothing else, including meals, sightseeing, tips, etc. Why are single rooms more?

Flights & Departure Cities

Departure Airports
New York City (NYC)	included

This package includes round-trip flights from the city listed above.

Want to fly from another city? We can arrange flights from most major cities. Ask us for a quote for flights from your preferred city when (or after) you book, and we'll get back to you with the price and availability within 3 business days. Of course, you can also book your own flights. More information

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA

Your journey begins this evening as you depart from the USA

Day 2 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Arrive in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Embark on your river cruise and set sail

AmaLucia, AmaSiena, AmaViola or similar Dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Upon arrival in Amsterdam, following customs and immigration formalities, you will be met and transferred to your ship for embarkation.

Later this evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 3 Amsterdam

Explore Amsterdam's numerous canals during a cruise tour

AmaLucia, AmaSiena, AmaViola or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy some of the 165 canals in Amsterdam during your canal cruise. Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam.

Day 4 Cologne, Germany

Explore Cologne during a guided walking tour
Or, visit a local tavern and enjoy a Kölsch beer tasting
Or, embark on a guided bike tour along the Rhine and through the Stadtgarten

AmaLucia, AmaSiena, AmaViola or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy cruising the waters to Cologne. Upon arrival, join a guided tour through the Old Town and explore the UNESCO-designated Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany’s most revered Gothic masterpieces. Continue to Germany's oldest city hall, Kölner Rathaus, a building complex with a documented history spanning 900 years. See other local sights along the way. For a different perspective of the city, visit a local tavern to taste Cologne's famous Kölsch beer or sample reibekuchen mit apfelmus, potato pancakes typically served with applesauce. Active adventurists may join a guided bike ride along the Rhine and through the historic Stadtgarten.

Day 5 Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim

Cruise to Rüdesheim
Taste the flavors of the town's iconic vineyards during a wine tasting
Or, soar above the vineyards on a gondola ride
Or, hike through the vineyards
Or, join a guided bike tour along the Rhine River
Listen to self-playing instruments at Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Music
Or, relax and enjoy unique Rüdesheimer coffee

AmaLucia, AmaSiena, AmaViola or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river, before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Join a wine tasting to discover the flavors of the town’s iconic vineyards. Or, drink up the stunning views soaring above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwald Monument. For a more active adventure, hike through the town’s beautiful vineyards or join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River. Later in the day, let Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet charm you with its remarkable collection of self-playing musical instruments. Or, taste one of the town’s unique delights, Rüdesheimer Coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy, coffee, and whipped cream.

Day 6 Ludwigshafen

Visit the perfectly preserved medieval city of Heidelberg
Or, hike up the Philosopher’s Path
Or, visit Speyer, one of Germany's oldest cities
Or, ride a bike along the shores of the river Neckar during a bike tour

AmaLucia, AmaSiena, AmaViola or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Ludwigshafen is your gateway to a choice of three excursions. Visit Heidelberg, the perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany’s Castle Road. Discover the iconic red sandstone Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat, an 18th-century, 49,000-gallon wine cask. For a more active adventure while in Heidelberg, hike up the Philosopher’s Path, aptly named during the Romantic Period, and enjoy panoramic city views. Alternatively, visit one of Germany’s oldest cities, Speyer, known for the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and the medieval Old Gate, Altpörtel. Or, join a guided bike tour along the shores of the river Neckar and enjoy a cycling break to explore the picturesque medieval town of Ladenburg.

Day 7 Strasbourg, France

Enjoy a panoramic tour of Strasbourg
Or, explore the city on a bike tour

AmaLucia, AmaSiena, AmaViola or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Strasbourg offers flavors of both France and Germany due to its borderline location. Enjoy a panoramic tour past the stunning Parc de l’Orangerie, the European Parliament, and the Place de la République before walking through its iconic “La Petite France” district, lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. Wander through charming streets past the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike ride through the city and Parc de l’Orangerie.

Day 8 Breisach, Germany

Explore the enchanting town of Riquewihr during a walking tour
Or, join an excursion to Freiburg
Or, cycle through the countryside on a bike tour
Or, hike in the magical Black Forest

AmaLucia, AmaSiena, AmaViola or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy your choice of several different excursions in Breisach. Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, which looks almost the same as in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture and famous sights like the Dolder Tower. Alternatively, head to Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have “the most beautiful spire on earth.” Those wishing for a more active excursion can cycle through the countryside or hike in the Black Forest, a magical land full of cultural traditions.

Note: Black Forest Hike is weather-dependent and may only operate at certain times of year. Please refer to your final documents for details.

Day 9 Basel, Switzerland/USA

Today, you'll be escorted to the airport as you board your flight back home
Your exciting journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today

Breakfast

Cruise Ships

AmaLucia

Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia debuted in 2021. This warm, inviting ship offers the luxury of space in which guests can peacefully unwind. From comfortable staterooms with twin balconies that keep guests well-connected via Entertainment-On-Demand, free high-speed Internet access and Wi-Fi, to the sunny Main Lounge, where delicious tapas are served throughout the day, guests have everything they need to enjoy their time spent on board. If an active mood strikes, the sun-deck walking track, pool with swim-up bar, fitness room and complimentary fleet of bikes are available. Or you can take an invigorating class led by the professionally trained onboard Wellness Host. And, of course, the exquisite cuisine served in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant will satisfy your every craving aboard AmaLucia.

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AmaSiena

Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaSiena brought with her a sense of joy when she was christened in 2021. Vivid shades of red create an air of confidence throughout the Main Restaurant while bold floral patterns are sprinkled throughout the ship, from her spacious twin-balcony staterooms to her Main Lounge, with its floor-to-ceiling windows offering exceptional views of the castles along the Rhine River and the iconic windmills and pastures of Holland and Belgium. Her airy Sun Deck offers a walking track, pool with swim-up bar and ever-changing views of the scenery – even as you participate in a complimentary fitness class. And her Chef’s Table specialty restaurant offers a subtle elegance that allows each dish of its exquisite regionally-inspired tasting menu to shine. Discover all of these delights and more on board AmaSiena.

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AmaViola

Brightly colored floral and geometric patterns from the stateroom to Main Lounge illustrate that the AmaViola is no ordinary river cruise ship. Twin balconies in most staterooms maximize your enjoyment as steeples and vineyards glide by. Mouthwatering cuisine worthy of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, an exclusive and internationally-renowned gastronomic society, is served from sunrise to sunset. There's something symphonic about the flourish and style of The Chef's Table specialty restaurant and the coordinated effort to serve each bold, beautiful, and delicious course of the regionally-inspired tasting menu. Butterfly wallpaper in the hair salon foreshadows how you'll emerge brand new while an inviting sun-deck pool with a swim-up bar refreshes your spirit. Plus, AmaViola inspires you to be the best version of yourself with a walking track, fitness room, and fleet of onboard bikes to keep you happy and healthy during your cruise.

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What should I know before I go? We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements? Please review the visa & entry requirements.
Can I make changes to my trip? Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions? To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
Should I purchase travel insurance? Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
What's the fine print? Review the terms & conditions for this package.
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