Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (A Taste of Christmas Markets)
Discover fairytale castles underlaid with the winter holiday’s glow on this magical Rhine River cruise. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history. Then it’s off to Germany, where you’ll immerse yourself in the seasonal atmosphere of grand city such as Cologne as well as charming villages like the winemaking hamlet of Rüdesheim and the university town of Heidelberg. Glide through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, where 40 castles are strung like Christmas lights along the riverbanks. Cross the border into France’s Alsace region in enchanting Strasbourg and take in spectacular panoramas of the Swiss Alps. Encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland, as well as iconic landmarks and majestic mountain landscapes, this Taste of Christmas Markets itinerary is truly a holiday wish come true.
Leaving from:
Amsterdam
Cruise ship:
AmaSerena
Visiting:
Amsterdam •
Amsterdam •
Cologne •
Rüdesheim am Rhein •
From
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AmaWaterways
Luxury cruise line, AmaWaterways, has a fleet of 23 custom-designed, five-star river ships which sail to destinations all over the world, across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
On board AmaWaterways, passengers can learn Thai Chi as they sail the Mekong river, or enjoy sunrise yoga on the serene waterways of Europe.
162
Passengers
49
Crew
2015
Launched
3500t
Tonnage
135m
Length
11.5m
Width
9kts
Speed
4
Decks
EUR
Currency
Cruise Itinerary
Days 1 - 2
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Day 3
Cologne, Germany
Day 4
Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
Day 4
River travel
Day 5
Ludwigshafen, Germany
Day 6
Strasbourg, France
Days 7 - 8
Basel, Switzerland
Days 1 - 2
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Day 3
Cologne, Germany
Day 4
Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
Day 4
River travel
Day 5
Ludwigshafen, Germany
Day 6
Strasbourg, France
Days 7 - 8
Basel, Switzerland
Ship Details
AmaWaterways
AmaSerena
AmaSerena is a regal river ship accommodating both guests who wish to socialize with kindred cruisers and those seeking private rejuvenation.
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