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As evening descends, indulge in a delightful dinner onboard, sharing the day’s experiences with fellow travelers. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, our local guide greets us with a smile. Settle into your hotel before enjoying an afternoon at leisure to explore this unique city, known for having more bicycles than people and a charming atmosphere. In the evening, join us for a relaxing Welcome Dinner to meet your fellow travellers before we embark on this Journey together. Start your Journey with us by enjoying a private car pick-up service from your home. Upon arrival at the airport, guests departing from the Toronto airport are assisted with their check-in.
Romantic Rhine (Southbound) 2024
Take a journey along Amsterdam’s network of canals or perhaps browse one of the city’s museums. Explore Angers with its Terra Botanica, a plant-themed amusement park, the Château d’Angers and its Apocalypse Tapestry and the museum of St Nazaire. The 96-guest MS Loire Princess adds to the experience as a luxury paddle steamer designed specifically for the river. The pink-sandstone facade of the Gothic-style Strasbourg Cathedral, with its cache of ancient murals and astronomical clock, looms large.
Castles along the Rhine ( (Basel to Amsterdam,
Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace.
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But there is a church in the old town with beautiful Chagall stained glass windows. Our tour didn't include it so we slipped out early and did it on our own. Outside Zurich, the Rhine Falls is a worthwhile excursion. My wife and I will be doing this itinerary on the AmaCerto this coming September. After deciding on the Rhine and AMA, we decided to travel Basel-to-Amsterdam.
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Visit a local vineyard for a tasting of the region’s wines and stroll through the famous Drosselgasse with its taverns, garden restaurants, beer bars, and live music venues. Venture into the idyllic countryside to explore the charming towns of Volendam and Edam with today’s morning excursion. In Volendam, soak in the atmosphere of its traditional fishing village, characterized by closely built houses and locals donning traditional costume. Afterward, visit a local cheese farm for an insightful tasting experience before strolling through Edam, where highlights include the Carillon tower and the historic cheese weighing house. We had a special excursion to Colmar when we did this cruise over New Years as there was still a Christmas market still open there. It was one of the prettiest towns we have ever been to,, especially all decorated for the holidays.
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There are lots of German stops on this cruise but not too many French ones, so we thought this was a good day to go French and we were very happy with the choice. It was the best of 9 river cruises we have taken so far. As far as more or less time in ports I can't really judge that. From Amsterdam to Basel you are going against the flow of the river. The only thing I can see that doing is using more fuel to fight the current.
Canals branch off from the main river course creating scenic walkways and bridges, adding to the allure of the ancient cityscape. Explore the red, half timbered houses of Bernkastel and play spot the castle as you sail further south along the Rhine Valley. A visit to the D-Day beaches at Arromanches is soothed by walking around the harbour at Honfleur, with its narrow five story houses that seem to have been squashed together like the keys on a piano.
Join our morning tour as we explore the town on foot and then ascend by cable car to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, situated high above the town. After dinner we will visit a winery nestled within Cochem. Dive into the world of viticulture and wine cellar management, gaining insight into the region’s winemaking traditions. Sample the renowned Riesling grape, dubbed “the queen of white wines,” grown on Cochem’s sunny slopes. Afterward, take time to explore the village’s wooden houses and boutiques. (3) The Port of Amsterdam may unexpectedly decide to change the mooring places for cruise ships.
We had plenty of time in each port to do and see what we wanted to. The only drawback we experienced is where the mooring pontoons are sometimes. I guess they are on a first come, first serve basis and we were moored too far from some town centers. I doubt that has anything to do with which direction the boat is traveling in though. Wake up in Lucerne and get ready for an all encompassing day with both lakes and mountains on the horizon. Take your coach to one of Switerzland’s most legendary places, Mount Pilatus.
We will be spending three nights pre-cruise in Lucerne/Basel on our own, then one night post in Amsterdam. We thought Amsterdam might be a good place to wind down a bit before heading home. You won't find departure times listed by the hour, but e.g. on AMA's website there is a tab "Detailed Itinerary" that lists departures as "afternoon," "late tonight," etc. BTW on our AMA Amsterdam to Basel cruise we did the Rhine Gorge in the morning, same as FotoPeg's experience going the other way. Where can I find information on port departures? On the various cruise line websites I only see day itineraries.
Discover river cruises that depart from Basel and end in Amsterdam. Cruises from Basel to Amsterdam are most popular in June, with the most cruises doing this route then. From Basel to Amsterdam, embark on a cruise rich in history and authenticity.
We felt that each stop along the way was better then the last going that direction. I believe that those who prefer coming from Basel feel that because the river is faster from that direction then they spend a little more time in some ports. (4) The Port of Amsterdam may unexpectedly decide to change the mooring places for cruise ships. In case of modification, an alternative will be set up as close as possible to the city of Amsterdam.
For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary. Explore one of the many world-class museums in this historic cultural capital of Switzerland.
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