Rhine in Flames
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Rhine in Flames


BaselAmsterdam

8 Days

Discover the many beautiful facets of “Father Rhine” during this week-long cruise along one of the most important and attractive rivers of Europe. Delight in the panorama of the myth-enshrouded Middle Rhine Valley with its winelands, the prominent Lorelei rock and the highest density of castles in the world. 

The highlight of this trip is a stunning pyrotechnic display featuring colorful fountains, Catherine wheels and crackling comets. Enjoy the spectacle of the romantic Rhine valley bathed in the glow of 800 red lights and magnificent hilltop firework displays. The opening fireworks accompany the start of the boat parade, which provides some 22,000 passengers with mesmerizing views of the illuminated castles, palaces and riverside promenades. 

Itinerary

Your journey begins in Basel, the third largest city in Switzerland. Embark your AMADEUS vessel and join fellow travelers at a Welcome Cocktail followed by a Welcome Dinner. Your floating hotel departs late this afternoon.

Stay Basel

Departure at 5:00pm

Excursions

During the night, your ship left Switzerland and followed the Rhine into the Alsace region of France to Strasbourg, a city known not only for its romantic old town, but also for the numerous important European institutions. In the morning, explore the city independently, or as part of an organized tour.

In the afternoon, a detour to the countryside is highly recommended, particularly along the famous wine route, where the quaint wine-growing villages will delight wine-lovers and the general public alike. Late tonight, your ship departs for Germany.

Stay Strasbourg

9:00am - 11:00pm

Excursions

Before breakfast, arrive in Speyer, which played a central role in the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages. Your ship remains here until lunchtime, offering time to explore this historic destination on your own or with the guided tour. Join us for a discovery tour of one of the oldest cities in Germany with its mighty imperial cathedral and discover the secrets of the Speyer Brezel, one of Germany’s staple snacks and famously celebrated at the annual Pretzel Festival in Speyer. During lunch, your cruise will continue towards Mannheim, our next stop along the picturesque Rhine where it will dock for the remainder of the day. Take the excursion to the nearby city of Heidelberg, which boasts a beautiful Baroque old town. Late at night, your vessel continues to Rüdesheim, a wine-making town.

Stay Speyer

7:00am - 12:00pm

Excursions

Stay Mannheim

Arrival at 2:00pm

Excursions

Two charming stops await you today. In the morning, arrive in Rüdesheim, a town well known for its wine-making. Explore the town on a guided tour with a stop to see the private collection of automated musical instruments at the Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum. Or choose to go farther afield to a local vineyard for a tasting of the wines of the area, finishing with a walk along the lively “Drosselgasse“. The ship will depart punctually at lunchtime to cruise the most picturesque section of the river — the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The view from the Sun Deck of the myth-enshrouded Lorelei Rock is sure to be a highlight. After lunch, arrive in Koblenz, one of Germany’s oldest towns, where you can end the day with a stroll through the pedestrian area.

Stay Mannheim

Departure at 1:00am

Stay Ruedesheim

7:00am - 12:00pm

Excursions

Stay Koblenz

Arrival at 3:30pm

Excursions

After breakfast, join us for an excursion to the largest tributary of the Rhine, the Moselle and to its most romantic part: the little town of Cochem. The magnificent Reichsburg castle which overlooks the town, dominates the landscape. Down below, the town, with its narrow streets, half-timbered houses, and numerous restaurants, is an ideal setting to taste the wines of the region. Back on board in Koblenz, lunch is served before you can visit the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in the afternoon. 

In the evening, your floating hotel takes up a box seat on the river, where you can relax on the sun deck after dinner. Here you will experience a first-class, music-synchronized brilliant firework display from the very first row. The AMADEUS Star then continues its journey towards Cologne. 

Stay Koblenz

Departure at 5:30pm

Excursions

The morning is dedicated to the fascinating cathedral city of Cologne, which has over a million inhabitants. You can expect a young, vibrant metropolis with a rich cultural history and world-famous sights, in particular the Cologne Cathedral. Enjoy a walking tour of the gothic old town as well as a tasting of the local Kölsch beer. After lunch, your vessel departs from Cologne for an afternoon of cruising.

Stay Cologne

5:00am - 1:00pm

Excursions

By breakfast you will have crossed yet another country border to arrive in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. There are many things to do in this vibrant canal city. After breakfast choose to explore the city by canal boat.

This afternoon offers the opportunity to join the excursion through the Waterland to the pretty villages of Volendam and the equally picturesque town Edam and a tasting of delicious Dutch cheese. Or perhaps venture out to the town of Haarlem with its medieval character and gothic Cathedral, just a short drive away. This evening, the Captain invites you to a festive Gala Dinner. After dinner, enjoy a rousing Shanty Choir performance to end the evening. The vessel remains in Amsterdam overnight.

Stay Amsterdam

Arrival at 8:00am

Excursions

After breakfast, we bid you farewell and wish you a safe journey home.

Stay Amsterdam

Over Night

We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program.

15% Early Booking Discount

Book now and save 15% for all bookings made until 30 November 2024.

Dates & Prices

Comfortable corner sofa, luxurious bathroom, walk-out exterior balcony, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Spacious bathroom, drop-down panoramic window, mini-bar, walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.

Spacious bathroom, panoramic window (cannot be opened), walk-in wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.

Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (cannot be opened), spacious wardrobe, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe. Cabins with connecting doors are available on request.

Inclusions

Suites & Staterooms

  • Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with a walk-out balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with drop-down Panorama Retractable Windows offering a wide-open view (except AMADEUS Brilliant)
  • Individual climate control and in-room safe  
  • Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)

Gourmet Dining

  • Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack
  • Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions of Europe served with dinner on board 
  • Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the AMADEUS Club
  • Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner 

Voyage of Discovery

  • Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director 
  • AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions 
  • Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians 
  • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration 
  • Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
  • All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare 

Excursions and excursion packages

Cruise your way and choose from a carefully curated selection of immersive and inspiring excursions and adventures! Select one of our packages offered at a discounted rate when purchased in advance or book individual shore excursions at regular rates on board your cruise.

Package A | for only € 254 per person

Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance.

  • Strasbourg with canal boat tour
  • Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins
  • Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum
  • Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting
  • Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise

Package B | for only € 434 per person

Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance.

  • Strasbourg with canal boat tour
  • Speyer walking tour
  • Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins
  • Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum
  • Koblenz walking tour
  • Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle
  • Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting
  • Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise
  • A Dutch Trip to Waterland

Package C | for only € 564 per person

  • Strasbourg with canal boat tour
  • Romantic Alsace and its famous wines
  • Speyer walking tour
  • Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins
  • AMADEUS Taste: Rüdesheim wine tasting & Drosselgasse
  • Koblenz walking tour
  • Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle
  • Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz
  • Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting
  • Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise
  • A Dutch Trip to Waterland

Basel – Amsterdam

Unit Price

Shanty Choir on board

Included

Strasbourg with canal boat tour

€ 79

Romantic Alsace and its famous wines

€ 82

Speyer walking tour

€ 30

Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins

€ 67

Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum

€ 35

OR AMADEUS Taste: Rüdesheim wine tasting & Drosselgasse

€ 52

Koblenz walking tour

€ 25

Cochem walking tour & Reichsburg Castle

€ 96

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz

€ 54

Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting

€ 46

Amsterdam & iconic canal cruise

€ 72

A Dutch Trip to Waterland

€ 60

Shanty Choir on board

Included

Prices per person if excursions are purchased on board.

Additional Services

Transfer

You're in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport or train station to the ship port and back. The following prices apply per person per transfer:

Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Train Station - Port € 55

Airport - Port € 65

Basel (Switzerland)

Port - Train Station € 68

Port - Airport € 68

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