Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Taste of Christmas)

Highlights

Explore the festive charm of the Rhine River, beginning in Basel and the enchanting Alsace region of Strasbourg.
Experience Germany’s holiday magic in Cologne, Rüdesheim, and Heidelberg, alongside the breathtaking UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge with its 40 castles.
Conclude your journey in Amsterdam, known for its canals, historic charm, and seasonal beauty.
This itinerary spans Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, showcasing iconic landmarks and majestic winter landscapes.

Duration:7 Nights
Sailing:Nov 2025, Dec 2025, Nov 2026, Dec 2026
Cruise Line:AmaWaterways
Ship Type:AmaVenita, AmaSerena
Journey:from Basel to Amsterdam
Countries:France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
River:Rhine
Start From:USD 3,139*Based on twin sharing option.
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Houses by the Canal in Strasbourg: Picturesque district Petite France in Strasbourg, houses on river A vibrant scene of the Petite France district in Strasbourg, France. Traditional half-timbered houses with steeply pitched roofs line the clear water of a canal. The houses are decorated with colorful flowers, particularly bright pink geraniums in planters along the railings and bridges. A bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds is above.
Amsterdam Canals Boat Tour: Summer in Amsterdam. Prinsengracht, one of the many canals which you can navigate through by boat. In the background we see the Westerkerk. A sunny summer scene on the Prinsengracht canal in Amsterdam. A red and grey canal tour boat is moving through the center of the canal, leaving a slight wake. On either side of the canal are houseboats and other boats moored along the banks. Lush green trees line the canal, and in the distance, the tall, slender spire of the Westerkerk rises above the rooftops. The sky is blue with fluffy white clouds.
Picturesque view of Kinderdijk in the Netherlands, showcasing traditional windmills in a lush countryside setting. A serene canal winds through the vibrant green fields, dotted with grazing sheep and lambs. Yellow flowers line the canal bank, with clear blue skies completing the tranquil rural scene

Itinerary

Day 1

Basel

Embarkation

Day 2

Basel

“City of Art” tour
OR Three countries bike tour
OR Full-Day Lake Lucerne excursion

Lucerne Half-Day Tour

Day 3

Strasbourg

“The Gem of Alsace” tour

OR Strasbourg bike tour

Day 4

Ludwigshafen

“Romantic Heidelberg” excursion

OR “Secrets of Speyer” tours
OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s hike
OR Ladenburg bike tour
Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet

OR Rüdesheimer coffee

Day 5

Rüdesheim

Gondola Ride & Wine Tasting
OR Vineyard hike

OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau

Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising

Exclusive Burg Lahneck Castle tour

Day 6

Cologne

Cologne walking tour
OR Cologne Cathedral Architecture tour

OR Cologne bike tour

Day 7

Amsterdam

Canal cruise
OR A Taste of Amsterdam

Day 8

Amsterdam

Disembarkation

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