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| Duration | 10 days | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 2,867 | $ 1,613 |
| Price Per Day | $ 287 | $ 202 |
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| Trip Style | River cruise | River cruise |
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The Rhine is one of Europe’s longest and most important rivers, trickling from high in the Swiss Alps through four countries to the sea. This wonderful cruise follows this river from the lowlands of Amsterdam, through Germany and along its border with France, to Basel, before we stay two –nights in the resort town of Interlaken to travel up into the peaks of the Bernese Alps, nearly 3,000m above. And along the way there are multiple excursions that show off the very best of some grand cities - Amsterdam, Cologne, Mannheim, Freiburg and Strasbourg - pretty towns steeped in history - Rüdesheim, Breisach and Riquewihr - and stunning scenery - Heidelberg’s Philosopher's Walk the Schilthorn and the Rhine Gorge, lined with ruins of medieval castles and fortresses. |
From Amsterdam to Basel, embark on a cruise rich in history and authenticity. Discover historic monuments through cities such as Haarlem or Colmar and its Unterlinden museum. You can take a stroll to the Arnhem Open Air Museum, which reveals a 100-year-old story.
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Day 1: London - Amsterdam
VIP Outbound3 Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London Gatwick Airport for a direct, scheduled British Airways flight to Amsterdam. Upon arrival you will be met by your AmaWaterways representative and transferred to embark AmaKristina (5T) or AmaStella (5T). This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner on board.
Day 2: Amsterdam
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the canals of Amsterdam, taking in the distinctive town houses, the Magere Brug and the preserved home of Anne Frank and fellow Jews during their time in hiding. Next, we walk to Begijnhof, known for its historic buildings dating back to the Middle Ages, and have some free time to explore. Later, enjoy a panoramic city tour, taking in the Royal Palace and looming Westerkerk.
Day 3: Cologne - Koblenz.
On your guided tour of Cologne, stroll through the rustic alleyways of the Old Town, Cathedral Square and the city’s majestic Gothic cathedral, one of the largest in Europe and the destination of many pilgrimages. Alternatively, choose an excursion to explore Cologne on a bike tour or enjoy a Kölsch Beer, brewed only in Cologne, and local specialities tasting. We moor overnight in Koblenz.
Day 4: Koblenz - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
Cruise through the beautiful Rhine Gorge, passing numerous castle ruins and the legendary Lorelei Rock. We dock in the pretty winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Take this opportunity to sample the delicious local products on a wine tasting experience, take a gondola ride above the town to see the Romanesque Niederwalddenkmal Statue, or take a guided bike tour along the Rhine River to one of Germany's best wine regions. Later you’ll have free time to explore the Drosselgasse, a narrow passage lined with half-timbered shops and taverns. This evening, enjoy a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum, with its wonderful collection of automated musical instruments, or enjoy some Rüdesheimer Coffee.
Day 5: Mannheim
Today’s destination is Mannheim. Take a half-day excursion to charming Heidelberg, with its magnificent castle, churches, old town squares, impressive university buildings and 18th-century student gaol, whose walls are still covered with graffiti etched by generations of Heidelberg students. Alternatively, follow the Philosopher's Walk to enjoy a panoramic view point of Heidelberg that has inspired artists and Romantic poets, or join a guided tour of the historic city of Speyer, known for its cathedral and the medieval Old Gate with its unusual clock towers.
Day 6: Strasbourg
Attractive Strasbourg is the capital of France’s Alsace region and a border city with an eventful past. Take a guided coach tour or bike tour of Strasbourg’s sights, including the Parc de l’Orangerie, the town’s oldest park, the European Parliament and the Place de la République; located in the heart of the ‘German District’, it has a war memorial for the sacrifices of both Germany and France. Afterwards, enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, known as Petite France, filled with pretty half-timbered houses. Alternatively, you may like to take a guided hike from the Orangery to the cathedral. The remainder of the day is free.
Day 7: Breisach
Take a walking tour of the pretty Alsatian town of Riquewihr, renowned for its historic architecture and Riesling wine, or choose a guided tour of the pastel-hued, historical city of Breisach and the nearby university city of Freiburg, visiting its medieval Münster, a Gothic cathedral famed for its elegant 116m-high spire. Your third option is a guided bike tour of Breisach that takes you through the Rheinau woods.
Day 8: Basel - Interlaken
After breakfast we disembark and transfer to Interlaken, where we check into the Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage (4T+). The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful town.
Day 9: Schilthorn
This morning we take a train to the mountain village of Lauterbrunnen and board a cable car to travel up into the dramatic mountain peaks. As we ascend the Schilthorn, we’ll stop at Birg for a photo opportunity then, at the summit, nearly 3,000m above sea level, take in further incredible views of 200 mountain peaks. We take brunch at the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant, where many scenes were filmed for the James Bond classic ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’. You will have time to visit the Bond World 007 exhibition or visit the 007 Walk of Fame. We then descend to the village of Mürren, before taking the train and cable car back to our hotel.
Day 10: Interlaken - Basel - London
VIP Inbound We transfer to Basel Airport for a direct, scheduled British Airways flight to London Heathrow Airport, where you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle for the journey home.
Day 1 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(3)
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board.
Day 2 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(3)
This morning, we offer two excursions depending on your package.CLASSIC package: Panoramic tour of the city and a visit to a diamond merchant. Amsterdam is one of the most unique and extraordinary cities in the world. Enjoy a highlight tour of all the major sites, including the tallest windmill in the Netherlands, the De Gooyer. We’ll then heading over to the dazzling floating flower market. DISCOVERY package: An off-the-beaten-path bike tour of Amsterdam. We’ll leave on foot to head to the bike rental office. Once equipped, we'll set out on a bike tour to discover places only the locals know about. As we ride, we’ll pass in front of many famous monuments and sites, including Dam Square, the Royal Palace, the Anne Frank House, Nieuwmarkt, the Rembrandt House Museum, and much more!This afternoon, join us for an excursion for both packages: A visit to the Keukenhof Gardens.(1)(only on pre-booking before departure) Tour the beautiful spring gardens at your own pace. Don’t forget to visit the Orchid House, the Japanese Garden, and the 19th-century windmill on the edge of the tulip fields! Keukenhof also contains the works of 25 artists. To make your visit more active, you can take a boat trip through the fields or bike ride through the surrounding area.During the off-season, we’ll visit Haarlem instead.We’ll return on board in Amsterdam. Join us for an evening of dancing in the lounge. Our ship will cruise to Nijmegen overnight.
Day 2 AMSTERDAM or surroundings(3)
This morning, join us for the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided panoramic tour of Amsterdam.DISCOVERY: Bike tour of Amsterdam in search of its most secret and unique locations.In the afternoon, join us on an excursion for both packages: Visit the Keukenhof Gardens(1)(only on pre-booking before departure). Outside the opening dates of the park, guided tour of Haarlem.We'll return on board in Amsterdam for an evening of dancing. Our ship will cruise to Nijmegen through the night.
Day 3 NIJMEGEN
Join us on an excursion for both packages: A visit to the Netherlands Open-Air Museum in Arnhem. This national museum focuses on the everyday life of Dutch people throughout the country’s history and includes old homes, farms, and factories from different regions. You can stroll through the attraction at your own pace or take the authentic trams.Our ship will cruise to Cologne overnight. Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board.
Day 3 NIJMEGEN
This morning, join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of the open-air museum in Arnhem.Our ship will cruise to Cologne overnight. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 4 COLOGNE - KOBLENZ
Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Cologne, the crossroads of Europe since the Middle Ages. We’ll see the immense, Gothic cathedral—the tallest twin-spire church in the world and the most visited landmark in Germany. We'll then head over to the Old Town to stroll the streets and pass in front of the famous Farina Fragrance Museum. Our ship will start to cruise up the Rhine to Koblenz early this morning. Enjoy a stroll to see the famous Deutsches Eck.
Day 4 COLOGNE - KOBLENZ
Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Cologne. Our cruise will then continue along the Rhine to Koblenz. In the evening, enjoy a stroll to see the famous Deutsches Eck.
Day 5 KOBLENZ - MAINZ
We’ll cruise to Mainz in the early morning, traveling through the magnificent Rhine Valley.Excursion for both packages: Tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum. This tour on foot will take us to the city’s magnificent cathedral. We’ll then stroll down the picturesque streets of the Old City to the Gutenberg Museum.Join us for an evening of dancing in the lounge. Our ship will begin to cruise to Strasbourg.
Day 5 KOBLENZ - MAINZ
We'll cruise up the most beautiful part of the Rhine River all the way to Mainz. Join us for the excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum.Enjoy an evening of dancing after dinner. Our ship will cruise to Strasbourg through the night.
Day 6 STRASBOURG - BREISACH
We’ll arrive in Strasbourg in the afternoon.Excursion for both packages: Boat tour of Strasbourg and a visit to its cathedral (only on pre-booking before departure). Like many European cities, Strasbourg has a striking mix of architecture that includes a broad range of traditional structures next to bold modern designs.After our excursion, we’ll return on board the ship. Our ship will begin to cruise to Breisach. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Day 6 STRASBOURG - BREISACH
We'll arrive in Strasbourg in the afternoon. Excursion for both packages: Boat tour of Strasbourg and a visit to its cathedral (only on pre-booking before departure).We'll return on board after our tour and cruise to Breisach. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
Day 7 BREISACH - BASEL
This afternoon, join us for an excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum.(2) Colmar is a colorful city bursting with Alsatian charm. We’ll spend time in the romantic Little Venice neighborhood before visiting the Unterlinden Museum. The museum exhibits span 7,000 years—from prehistoric times to modern art. The most regarded masterpiece in its collection is the polyptych by artists Niclaus of Haguenau and Grünewald.We’ll begin to cruise to Basel. Join us for dinner and an evening of entertainment.
Day 7 BREISACH - BASEL
This afternoon, join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(2).Afterwards, we'll cruise to Basel. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 8 BASEL
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
