Amsterdam to Basel
Vacation Highlights
DAY 1 Amsterdam: EMBARKATION
Board the ship in Amsterdam for your Captivating Rhine cruise.
DAY 2 Amsterdam: Canal cruise tour Scenic cruising out of Amsterdam
There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you’ll get enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 Düsseldorf: “Holy City” walking tour and cathedral visit OR Kölsch beer tasting OR Cologne bike tour
Enjoy cruising to Cologne. 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 the Cologne Rathaus, Germany’s oldest town hall, plus see other local sights. For a different view, visit a local tavern to taste its famous Kölsch beer, only made in Cologne, and reibekuchen mit apfelmus, potato pancakes typically served with applesauce. Active adventurists will want to join a guided bike ride along the Rhine and through the historic Stadtgarten. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 Rhine Gorge Rüdesheim: Gorge Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising
Rüdesheim: wine tasting OR Gondola ride OR Vineyards hike OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum OR Rüdesheimer Coffee
DAY 5 Ludwigshafen: “Romantic Heidelberg” excursion OR “Secrets of Speyer” tour OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s hike OR Ladenburg bike tour
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, join a guided hike up the Philosopher’s Path, aptly named during the Romantic Period, and enjoy panoramic views of the city. Alternatively, you can 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. (B,L,D)
DAY 6Strasbourg: “The Gem of Alsace” tour OR Strasbourg bike tour
Strasbourg offers flavors of both France and Germany because of 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, take a guided bike ride through the city and Parc de l’Orangerie. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 Breisach: Riquewihr walking tour OR Freiburg excursion OR Black Forest hike OR Breisach wine country bike tour
Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions. Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture and famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate. Alternatively, head to Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to the Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have “the most beautiful spire on earth.” Those wishing a more active excursion can cycle through the countryside, or hike in the Black Forest, a magical land full of cultural traditions. (B,L,D)
*Please 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 8 Basel: DISEMBARKATION
After breakfast, bid farewell to Switzerland and prepare for your return flight home. (B)
Ships:
AmaCerto:https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/amacerto-river-cruise-ship
AmaLucia:https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/amalucia-river-cruise-ship
AmaSiena:https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/amasiena-river-cruise-ship
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