8 Day AmaWaterways River Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel 2026

Day 1 Amsterdam

Board your luxurious ship in Amsterdam, and use your ample amount of time to explore the city before evening briefings, cocktails, and dinner.

Day 2 Amsterdam

Experience Amsterdam from the water as you cruise along some of its 165 picturesque canals, admiring the city’s iconic bridges and gabled houses. Later in the day, set sail from Amsterdam and begin your journey along the river.

Day 3 Cologne

Cruise along the scenic Rhine to the historic city of Cologne, where centuries of history and charm await. Join your guide for a walking tour through the enchanting Old Town. End your exploration with a visit to a traditional tavern to sample Cologne’s signature Kölsch beer. For adventurous passengers, enjoy a guided bike ride along the Rhine and through the city’s beautiful Stadtgarten park.

Day 4 Rudesheim

Sail through the stunning Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, where you can taste local wines, soar above vineyards by gondola, or explore on foot or by bike. Later, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet or enjoy a classic Rüdesheimer coffee.

Day 5 Ludwigshafen

Ludwigshafen serves as your gateway to a variety of excursions. Explore Heidelberg’s medieval streets, red sandstone castle, and the Great Vat, or take a more active route hiking the Philosopher’s Path or biking along the Neckar to Ladenburg’s charming Marktplatz. Alternatively, visit Speyer to see its UNESCO-listed Romanesque cathedral and the medieval Old Gate, Altpörtel.

Day 6 Strasbourg

Wander through Strasbourg’s fairytale streets of La Petite France, admiring the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame and its famous astronomical clock, or explore the city by bike through charming streets and Parc de l’Orangerie, savoring its blend of French and German influences.

Day 7 Basel

From Breisach, journey into the storybook streets of Colmar, where 16th-century architecture and quaint corners evoke a timeless charm, and spot a miniature Statue of Liberty honoring the town’s famed sculptor. For a more active adventure, cycle or hike through the Kaiserstuhl, a volcanic region of rolling vineyards, lush landscapes, and remarkable biodiversity, where every turn reveals a new vista.

Day 8 Basel

Begin your journey home