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Cruise · AMAWaterways · 7 nights

City Escapes: The Rhine

  • Extensive included tours with choice of standard, bike, hike and special interest options
  • Accommodation aboard AmaWaterways river ships AmaCerto and AmaViola
  • Culinary experiences including Altbier tasting, pretzel workshop and wine tastings
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$7,747 pp twin share
7 nights
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2 departures

  1. Wed 11 Nov 2026 → Wed 18 Nov 2026 7 nights · Basel → Amsterdam · AmaCerto Outside $4,525 Balcony $6,772 Suite $10,521 from $4,525 pp twin share Select
  2. Sat 14 Nov 2026 → Sat 21 Nov 2026 7 nights · Basel → Amsterdam · AmaViola Balcony $7,747 Suite $11,496 from $7,747 pp twin share Enquire
Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

Eight-day river cruise through four countries with included tours and flexible daily excursions

  • Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, flower market workshop and culinary walking tour
  • Rhine Gorge castles, Mainz's Chagall windows and cycling options
  • Strasbourg, Colmar and Black Forest towns with wine tastings

Trip Details

Departs
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Returns
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Embarks
Basel
Disembarks
Amsterdam
Ship
AmaViola
Operator
AMAWaterways

Amsterdam opens the journey with a showcase of its great artists or local artisans. In Mainz, cycle along the river, admire Chagall’s windows, trace the city's Roman history or get hands‑on with a pretzel-making workshop for a relaxed, local‑feeling afternoon.

This river cruise journeys through Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland, calling at Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Mainz, Ludwigshafen, Strasbourg, Breisach and Basel.

You'll sail aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaCerto and AmaViola.

On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and special interest tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.

Life in transit

AmaViola

AmaViola
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AmaViola

Deck plans
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AmaViola · Deck plans

Piano Deck

AmaViola — Piano Deck deck plan

Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Amsterdam

    Sat 14 Nov
    AMSTERDAM – EMBARKATION. Settle into your City Escapes river cruise in Amsterdam. You’ll appreciate the easy start, familiar comforts on board and flexible choices ashore that set the tone for longer port stays.
  2. 2

    Amsterdam

    Sun 15 Nov
    AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS. Enjoy a morning exploring Amsterdam your way. Wander the galleries of the famed Rijksmuseum, join a flavorful culinary walking tour or get hands‑on at a flower arranging workshop.
  3. 3

    Dusseldorf

    Mon 16 Nov
    DÜSSELDORF - MONHEIM. Enjoy a Düsseldorf walking tour that pairs local stories with tastings of Altbier and Käsebrötchen, or dive into the city's striking modern architecture on a guided tour. Alternatively, tour the city of Cologne, discovering its lively streets, Kölsch beer and traditional Reibekuchen.
  4. 4

    Mainz

    Tue 17 Nov
    MAINZ. Spot the castles along the Rhine Gorge this morning. Spend the afternoon your way: see Chagall windows and Gutenberg history; focus on Roman Mainz or Jewish heritage; indulge in the Mainz culinary history; or explore the city on two wheels.
  5. 5

    Ludwigshafen

    Wed 18 Nov
    LUDWIGSHAFEN – MAINZ. Arrive in Ludwigshafen and set out for nearby highlights. Choose Heidelberg for a tour of its imposing castle and a wine tasting, or visit Speyer’s Technik Museum, dedicated to transportation technologies throughout the decades.
  6. 6

    Strasbourg

    Thu 19 Nov
    STRASBOURG, FRANCE. Follow your curiosity through Strasbourg today. Wander half‑timbered towns on guided walking tour or take in the city from the gentle rhythm of your bike.
  7. 7

    Breisach

    Fri 20 Nov
    BREISACH, GERMANY. Spend the day around Breisach with options that fit your style. Head to Colmar for colorful streets and the Bartholdi Museum, visit the charming town of Staufen im Breisgau in the foothills of the Black Forest for a tour and wine tasting, or choose an active visit to Château du Haut‑Koenigsbourg with hilltop views.
  8. 8

    Basel

    Sat 21 Nov
    BASEL – DISEMBARKATION. Say goodbye to your crew and fellow travelers as you disembark in Basel.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Rijksmuseum Tour.
  • Culinary Walking Tour.
  • Flower Arranging Workshop at Aalsmeer Flower Market.
  • Dusseldorf walking tour with Altbier and Kasebrotchen Tasting.
  • Modern Architecture Tour.
  • Cologne Walking Tour with Kolsch & Reibekuchen Tasting.
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the AmaWaterways river ships AmaCerto and AmaViola.

Stateroom categories available

  • Suite
  • Category AA
  • Category AB
  • Category BA
  • Category BB
  • Category CA
  • Category CB
  • Category D
Medieval Treasures stateroom
Medieval Treasures stateroom
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 11 Nov 2026 and 21 Nov 2026, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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