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Enchanting Rhine River Cruise Group

Jun 14 - 25, 2026

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Sandpiper Vacations

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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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Packing List

Day 1 · Sun, Jun 14

Optional Add-On

2 Nights in Zurich & 2 Nights in Lake Lucerne (Pre-cruise)

Jun 14 - 18, 2026 · Check in: 3:00PM CEST

DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES 1 ZURICH Hotel checkin 2 ZURICH “Little Big City” tour Free time 3 ZURICH Transfer from Zurich Scenic Lake Lucerne cruise and Mount Rigi Hotel checkin 4 LAKE LUCERNE Lake Lucerne City Tour 5 LAKE LUCERNE Depart Hotel T...

Day 5 · Thu, Jun 18 · Basel, Switzerland

About Your Cruise Line - AmaWaterways

With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company has remained focused on what we do best: providing our guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. When you step aboard AmaWaterways, each day brings a genuine smile that warms the heart, every river a new culture that inspires, and each course a moment to savor and share.

About Your Ship - AmaLucia

Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia will be a warm, inviting ship offering plenty of space for guests to unwind when she debuts in 2021.

Basel

Jun 18

BASEL – EMBARKATION. Board the ship in Basel for your Enchanting Rhine cruise. (D) Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the Swiss, French and German borders. It is located on the bend of the River Rhine and benefits from a Mediterranean ...

AmaLucia River Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam

Jun 18 - 25, 2026

9 room options · Starting at $8,398

Experience a breathtaking river cruise on the AmaLucia, traveling from Basel to Amsterdam. Enjoy scenic views, gourmet dining, and a variety of onboard activities during your journey.

Day 6 · Fri, Jun 19 · Breisach, Germany

Breisach

Jun 19

BREISACH, GERMANY. Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions. 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...

Day 7 · Sat, Jun 20 · Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg

Jun 20

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...

Day 8 · Sun, Jun 21 · Ludwigshafen, Germany

Ludwigshafen

Jun 21

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...

Rüdesheim am Rhein

Jun 21

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...

Day 9 · Mon, Jun 22 · Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany

Rüdesheim am Rhein

Jun 22

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...

Lahnstein

Jun 22

Rhine Gorge, Germany

Jun 22

Day 10 · Tue, Jun 23 · Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Monheim am Rhein

Jun 23

MONHEIM - DÜSSELDORF. The quaint town of Monheim is your gateway to both Cologne and Düsseldorf. In the morning, choose either a half-day or full-day tour of Cologne. Home to one of Germany’s most revered Gothic masterpieces, the Cologne Cathedral...

Düsseldorf

Jun 23

Day 11 · Wed, Jun 24 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam

Jun 24

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS. Amsterdam boasts amazing history, art, architecture, and museums, and you have a choice as to how you wish to explore it. Begin the day with a scenic cruise around this beautiful city before setting out on Amsterdam’s f...

Day 12 · Thu, Jun 25 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam

Jun 25

AMSTERDAM – DISEMBARKATION. Bid Farewell to Amsterdam and prepare for your homeward flight. (B) 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 ...