Rhine River Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam

Upon arrival at Basel Airport, you will be transferred to the pier. Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 pm. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. You will enjoy dinner on board. (D)

This afternoon, you can join an excursion for both packages: A guided tour of Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum. Colmar is a colorful city bursting with Alsatian charm. You will 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. Tonight enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment. (B,L,D)

The morning will be spent cruising through the vineyards dotting the hills along the Vosges mountain range, the Black Forest, and the Alsatian plains. You can join an excursion for both packages: A boat tour of Strasbourg and a visit to its cathedral. Like many European cities, Strasbourg has a striking mix of architecture that includes a broad range of traditional structures next to bold modern designs. Enjoy an evening of dancing in the lounge. Your ship will cruise to Mainz. (B,L,D)

Today, you can join both packages: Tour Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum. This tour on foot will take you to the city’s magnificent cathedral. You will stroll down the picturesque streets of the Old City to the Gutenberg Museum. Afterward, you will cruise through the romantic Rhine Valley and enjoy the amazing scenery as you travel to the legendary rock of the Lorelei. You will have dinner on board, then visit the city with your host or hostess. (B,L,D)

You will begin to cruise to Cologne, passing the cities of Andernach, Konigswinter, and Bonn. As our ship approaches Cologne, you will catch a glimpse of the Seven Hills (Siebengebirge), known for the myths and fairytales about its origins. You will arrive at the end of the morning. Join an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Cologne, the crossroads of Europe since the Middle Ages. You will see the immense, Gothic cathedral—the tallest twin-spire church in the world and the most visited landmark in Germany. You will then head to the Old Town to stroll the streets and pass in front of the famous Farina Fragrance Museum. Enjoy some free time before returning to the ship. You will then be transferred to Dusseldorf by a coach. Tonight is your festive gala evening. (B,L,D)

Today, Join 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. As you enjoy your day, the ship will cruise to Nijmegen. You will return on board in Nijmegen and begin to cruise to Amsterdam. Enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment tonight. (B,L,D)

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 significant sites, including the tallest windmill in the Netherlands, the De Gooyer. You will then visit one of the many diamond merchants throughout the city before heading to the dazzling floating flower market.Discovery package: An off-the-beaten-path bike tour of Amsterdam. You will 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 you ride, you will 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 an excursion for both packages: A visit to the Keukenhof Gardens. 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 a bike ride through the surrounding area. During the off-season, you will visit Haarlem instead. (B,L,D)

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 am. You will be transferred to the airport or train station to continue to your next destination. (B)