8 Day AmaWaterways River Cruise from Amsterdam to Luxembourg 2026

Day 1 Amsterdam

Arrive in Amsterdam and settle into your cabin, where the city’s charm and riverside beauty welcome you.

Day 2 Amsterdam

Cruise along Amsterdam’s iconic canals, taking in the city’s charming bridges and gabled houses, before setting sail from this vibrant city.

Day 3 Düsseldorf

Explore Düsseldorf at the confluence of the Dussel and Rhine rivers. Take a walking tour through the city’s highlights, including Königsallee, and enjoy a tasting of local Altbier at a lively brewhouse. Alternatively, visit Cologne’s Old Town with its historic Rathaus and markets, or join a guided bike tour through Düsseldorf.

Day 4 Rudesheim

Cruise along the Rhine River, admiring castles along the way, before arriving in Rüdesheim. Soar above the vineyards on a gondola to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue and enjoy a wine tasting, or hike and bike through the scenic Rheingau. Later, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet or savor Rüdesheimer coffee, made with brandy, coffee, and whipped cream.

Day 5 Mainz

Arrive in Mainz at the confluence of the Main and Rhine rivers and join a walking tour of the city’s historic treasures, including the Old University, Staatstheater, and the Gutenberg Museum, home to two original 15th‑century Bibles. Alternatively, explore Wiesbaden’s theater and famous thermal spring, or take a guided bike tour through Mainz. Later, cruise through the scenic Rhine River Gorge to Lahnstein and enjoy an exclusive visit to Burg Lahneck Castle.

Day 6 Cochem

Spend the morning cruising the scenic Moselle before arriving in Cochem, known for its half‑timbered houses and Reichsburg Castle. Join a guided tour of the castle and stroll through the Old Town, or for a more active adventure, hike to the castle or take a guided bike tour through Cochem.

Day 7 Bernkastel

Explore Bernkastel on a guided walking tour through its colorful Old Town, past medieval and Renaissance buildings. Alternatively, savor the region’s flavors with a winery visit and tasting, hike to the 9th‑century Landshut Castle ruins, or enjoy a scenic bike tour along the Moselle.

Day 8 Paris

Begin your journey home