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AmaSiena, Captivating Rhine ex Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise AmaSiena, Captivating Rhine ex Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line AMA Waterways
Ship AmaSiena
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Amsterdam to Basel aboard AmaSiena.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 23 Sep 2021
Cruise Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Amsterdam to Basel aboard AmaSiena.

Day 1 ARRIVE IN AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – EMBARKATION
Arrive in Amsterdam and board your luxurious river cruise ship. (D)

Day 2 AMSTERDAM
There are 165 canals in Amsterdam, and you’ll get enjoy some of them on your canal cruise. Later in the day, set sail out of Amsterdam. (B,L,D)

Day 3 COLOGNE, GERMANY
Enjoy cruising to Cologne. Join a guided tour through the Old Town and explore the UNESCO-designated Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany’s most revered Gothic masterpieces. Continue to the Cologne Rathaus, Germany’s oldest town hall, plus see other local sights. For a different view, visit a local tavern to taste its famous Kölsch beer, only made in Cologne, and reibekuchen mit apfelmus, potato pancakes typically served with applesauce. Active adventurists will want to join a guided bike ride along the Rhine and through the historic Stadtgarten. (B,L,D)

Day 4 RHINE GORGE - RÜDESHEIM
Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Join a wine tasting to discover the flavors of the town’s iconic vineyards. Or drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal. For a more active adventure, hike through the town’s beautiful vineyards or join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River. Later in the day, let Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum charm you with its remarkable collection of self-playing musical instruments; or taste one of the town’s special delights, Rüdesheimer coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy, coffee and whipped cream. (B,L,D)

Day 5 LUDWIGSHAFEN
Ludwigshafen is your gateway to a choice of three excursions. Visit Heidelberg, the perfectly preserved medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany’s Castle Road. Discover the iconic red sandstone Heidelberg Castle and Great Vat, an 18th-century, 49,000-gallon wine cask. For a more active adventure while in Heidelberg, join a guided hike up the Philosopher’s Path, aptly named during the Romantic Period, and enjoy panoramic views of the city. Alternatively, you can visit one of Germany’s oldest cities, Speyer, known for the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and the medieval Old Gate, Altpörtel. Or join a guided bike tour along the shores of the river Neckar and enjoy a cycling break to explore the picturesque medieval town of Ladenburg. (B,L,D)

Day 6 STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Strasbourg offers flavors of both France and Germany because of its borderline location. Enjoy a panoramic tour past the stunning Parc de l’Orangerie, the European Parliament and the Place de la République before walking through its iconic “La Petite France” district, lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. Wander through charming streets past the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame with its famous astronomical clock. Alternatively, take a guided bike ride through the city and Parc de l’Orangerie. (B,L,D)

Day 7 BREISACH, GERMANY
Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions. Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture and famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate. Alternatively, head to Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to the Freiburg’s Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have “the most beautiful spire on earth.” Those wishing a more active excursion can cycle through the countryside, or hike in the Black Forest, a magical land full of cultural traditions. (B,L,D)

*Please Note: Black Forest Hike is weather dependent and may only operate at certain times of year. Please refer to your final documents for details.

Day 8 BASEL, SWITZERLAND – DISEMBARKATION
Disembark after breakfast. (B)
Sailing Dates
18 Nov 2020
06 May 2021
20 May 2021
03 Jun 2021
17 Jun 2021
01 Jul 2021
15 Jul 2021
29 Jul 2021
26 Aug 2021
09 Sep 2021
23 Sep 2021
07 Oct 2021
21 Oct 2021
04 Nov 2021
18 Nov 2021
17 Mar 2022
31 Mar 2022
14 Apr 2022
28 Apr 2022
12 May 2022
26 May 2022
09 Jun 2022
23 Jun 2022
21 Jul 2022
04 Aug 2022
18 Aug 2022
01 Sep 2022
15 Sep 2022
29 Sep 2022
13 Oct 2022
27 Oct 2022
10 Nov 2022
24 Nov 2022
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
23 Sep 2021 Amsterdam, Rivers
24 Sep 2021 Amsterdam, Rivers
25 Sep 2021 Cologne, Germany
26 Sep 2021 Rudesheim, Germany
27 Sep 2021 Heidelberg, Germany
28 Sep 2021 Strasbourg, France
29 Sep 2021 Breisach, Germany
30 Sep 2021 Basel, Switzerland
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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