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Enchanting Rhine- Celebration of Beer Cruise

Jul 29 - Aug 8, 2027

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Jessica Crozier

Elevating Adventures, LLC

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jessica@elevatingadventures.com

602.919.1633

Overview


Grand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future. Inspirational towns have given way to great stories, poetry and music, like Heidelberg, where Mark Twain wrote A Tramp Abroad. Timeless traditions remain intact—from the brewing of Germany’s legendary beers, to the making of Rüdesheimer coffee. Take a front-row seat on an enchanting journey that takes you along the Rhine and through its designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with its 40 castles strung like pearls on its river banks and to magnificent cities and charming villages alike.

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About Your Cruise Line - AmaWaterways

At AmaWaterways, we craft immersive river journeys aboard our spacious, custom-designed ships. With heartfelt service and regionally inspired cuisine, we guide our guests through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, always with warmth, flexibility, and a spirit of authentic discovery. Embark on a different kind of trip with an AmaWaterways river cruise, with sailings on rivers around the world—from European classics like the Rhine and Rhône to adventurous locales along the Nile, Mekong,...

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About Your Ship - AmaStella

Cruise along Europe’s iconic rivers on the AmaStella, where intimate scale, attentive service, and elegant rooms and gathering places create a ship as memorable as the journey itself.

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Day 1 · Thu, Jul 29


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Day 2 · Fri, Jul 30


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Day 3 · Sat, Jul 31


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Day 4 · Sun, Aug 1 · Basel, Switzerland


Basel highlights and embarkation

2:00PM

Check out of your hotel and head to Basel. Upon arrival in Basel, enjoy a highlights tour of Switzerland’s third largest city. Long an important university, banking and trade center, Basel’s glorious past is still evident in its medieval Town Hall...

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Day 5 · Mon, Aug 2 · Breisach, Germany


Breisach

BREISACH, GERMANY. Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions, depending on your interests. Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Colmar, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your ...

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Brasserie Beer Experience & Tasting

Brasserie beer experience and tasting Visit Brasserie, where a master brewer will walk you through the process of brewing and the history of beer before enjoying a beer tasting.

Colmar Excursion

Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Colmar, which looks almost the same as it did in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture and perhaps get a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty, a small rep...

Kaiserstuhl Hike

Kaiserstuhl hike Enjoy a hike through the heart of the Kaiserstuhl, a volcanic region in the Rhine plain known for its unique landscapes, vineyards and exceptional biodiversity.

Breisach Countryside Bike Tour

Cycle through the scenic countryside around Breisach, including the surrounding wine country, on an active guided bike tour.

Day 6 · Tue, Aug 3 · Strasbourg, France


Strasbourg

STRASBOURG, FRANCE. Strasbourg, the capital city of Alsace, offers flavors of both France and Germany because of its borderline location. Enjoy walking through the iconic UNESCO World Heritage “La Petite France” district, which appears to have bee...

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The Gem of Alsace — Strasbourg Walking Tour

Enjoy a short drive to the Place de la République. Then, walk through Strasbourg’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage “La Petite France” district, which appears to have been lifted straight from the pages of a fairytale. Wander through these charming st...

Strasbourg Guided Bike Tour

For the active adventurer, take a guided bike ride through this captivating city and Parc de l’Orangerie.

Alsatian Beer Tasting in Strasbourg

In the afternoon, enjoy a special beer tasting in Strasbourg showcasing Alsatian flavors.

Day 7 · Wed, Aug 4 · Ludwigshafen, Germany


Ludwigshafen

LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY – RÜDESHEIM*. 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 sands...

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Romantic Heidelberg Excursion

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.

Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path Hike

For a more active adventure while in Heidelberg, join a guided hike up the Philosopher's Path, aptly named during the Romantic Period, and be rewarded with panoramic views of the city.

Secrets of Speyer

Visit one of Germany’s oldest cities, Speyer, known for the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and the medieval Altpörtel (Old Gate).

Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet

In Rüdesheim, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet, a museum of mechanical musical instruments housed in a historic building.

Ladenburg Bike Tour

Ride along the river Neckar to the medieval town of Ladenburg, where you’ll have some free time to explore the shops and quaint Marktplatz.

Rüdesheimer Coffee Experience

Taste one of the town’s special delights, Rüdesheimer Coffee, ceremoniously made with brandy.

Rüdesheim am Rhein

Rudesheim am Rhine is a town in the Rhine Valley in Germany and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rhine Gorge. It is known for its production of Riesling wine and has been popular for its wine making since ancient times. The Medieval Broms...

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Day 8 · Thu, Aug 5 · Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany


Rüdesheim am Rhein

RÜDESHEIM – RHINE GORGE – LAHNSTEIN. Your exploration of Rüdesheim* continues with your choice of three excursions. Take a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the river. Afterwards, indulge your tas...

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Gondola Ride and Wine Tasting

Take a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the river. Afterwards, indulge your taste buds with a sampling of Riesling wines in the vineyards.

Rüdesheim Vineyard Hike

For a more active adventure, hike through Rüdesheim’s vineyards, taking in views of the town, the Roman Bridge and Bromersburg Castle.

Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau

Join a guided bike ride through Rüdesheim and along the Rhine River, exploring the Rheingau region.

About Your Cruise - Scenic Cruising through the Rhine Gorge

During the afternoon, set sail along the scenic Rhine River Gorge with its fabled legends and many castles as you cruise toward Lahnstein. (B,L,D)

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Lahnstein

Choose between a brewery tasting or a visit to Burg Lahneck.

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Exclusive Burg Lahneck Visit

Enjoy an exclusive visit to Lahneck Castle (Burg Lahneck), exploring this historic fortress above the Rhine.

Lahnsteiner Brauerei Beer Tasting

Savor some of the local flavors during a beer tasting tour at Lahnsteiner Brauerei in Lahnstein.

Day 9 · Fri, Aug 6 · Monheim am Rhein, Germany


Monheim am Rhein en Route to Cologne

MONHEIM - DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY. Monheim is your gateway to the nearby city of Cologne, where you may join a guided tour of its enchanting Old Town, where you will see sites such as the Cologne Rathaus, Germany’s oldest town hall; the Fishmarkt, whi...

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Half-day Cologne Tour & Beer Tasting

Join a guided tour of Cologne’s enchanting Old Town, where you will see sites such as the Cologne Rathaus, Germany’s oldest town hall; the Fishmarkt, which dates back to the 12th century; and the Great St. Martin Church. This half-day tour include...

Full-Day Cologne Excursion & Beer Tasting

Opt for a full-day excursion to Cologne, which includes ample free time to explore independently, plus a tasting of world-renowned Kölsch beer.

Düsseldorf

Delight in Düsseldorf’s elegant cultural offerings. Explore Düsseldorf, a hub of German culture, commerce, and architecture, on a walking tour concluding with a tasting of Altbier, a local specialty brewed using traditional methods. (B, L, D)

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Düsseldorf Walking Tour & Altbier Tasting

Explore historic Düsseldorf on foot with a knowledgeable local tour guide and afterward relax with a German beer tasting, sampling the best local Altbier and other brews Düsseldorf has to offer. Altbier is a historic, copper-colored German ale fro...

Düsseldorf Bike Tour

Cover more ground with an active bike tour of Düsseldorf, taking in the sights of this vibrant Rhine city.

Day 10 · Sat, Aug 7 · Amsterdam, Netherlands


Utrecht

Begin your day in Utrecht, where you can explore this charming town on a walking tour or sip beer during a special tasting tour. In the afternoon, enjoy the beautiful scenery as you glide to Amsterdam. During your afternoon in Amsterdam, you may e...

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Utrecht Walking Tour

Explore Utrecht on a guided walking tour, discovering its charming streets and canals.

Utrecht Beer Tasting

Sip beer during a special tasting tour in Utrecht, sampling local Dutch brews.

About Your Cruise - Scenic Cruising to Amsterdam

In the afternoon, enjoy the beautiful scenery as you glide along the waterways to Amsterdam. Amsterdam combines the unrivaled beauty of the 17th-century Golden Age city center with plenty of museums and art of the highest order, not to mention a r...

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Embark on a picturesque canal cruise throughout Amsterdam, giving you a close-up view of the city’s inspiring waterways, gabled houses, narrow bridges and houseboats.

A Taste of Amsterdam Tour

Depending on docking location, A Taste of Amsterdam may not operate; therefore, an alternative tour will operate instead. If you prefer exploring the world with your taste buds, stroll past traditional canals, gabled houses, narrow bridges and hou...

Day 11 · Sun, Aug 8 · Amsterdam, Netherlands


Disembarkation in Amsterdam

8:00AM

AMSTERDAM – DISEMBARKATION. Bid Farewell to Amsterdam and prepare for your next journey! (B)

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