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The Burlington Wine Club 2028 River Cruise: Enchanting Rhine, A Celebration of Wine
Oct 22 - 29, 2028
7-Night AmaWaterways River Cruise
October 22 - October 29, 2028
Basel to Amsterdam on the AmaStella
Join Danielle, Teresa, and your fellow Burlington Wine Club members on a special 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise through the Rhine, sailing October 22 to October 29, 2028
Sail the Rhine through four of Europe’s most celebrated wine regions, where castle-studded gorges and charming towns provide the perfect backdrop to savor Alsace’s fragrant whites, Rüdesheim’s finest Rieslings, and expertly paired culinary delights on board.
Enchanting Rhine - Celebration of Wine Cruise Itinerary Overview & Highlights
Basel to Amsterdam - 7 Nights
Discover the Rhine through its wines, regional flavours, historic towns, and vineyard landscapes. This journey combines Alsatian wine tastings, Rheingau Rieslings, a paired wine dinner, and local culinary experiences with scenic cruising and cultural exploration.
Day 1: Basel, Switzerland | Embarkation
Board your ship in Basel and settle into life on the Rhine. Meet your fellow travellers over a festive welcome dinner as your wine-country journey begins.
Day 2: Breisach, Germany | Riquewihr & Alsatian Wines
Choose an excursion to the picturesque village of Riquewihr, followed by a wine tasting at a local winery and free time to explore its charming streets and shops. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour through the Breisach wine country.
In the evening, enjoy a special paired wine dinner, a highlight of the itinerary’s food and wine focus.
Day 3: Strasbourg, France | The Flavours of Alsace
Choose “The Gem of Alsace” tour and an Alsatian wine tasting, combining the region’s colourful architecture and heritage with its winemaking traditions.
Other options include a leisurely city tour around Strasbourg’s cathedral neighbourhood or a guided bike ride through its parks and historic districts.
Day 4: Ludwigshafen & Rüdesheim, Germany | History & a Local Specialty
Explore Heidelberg’s castle, including its impressive 18th-century wine cask, followed by a walk through the Old Town. Alternatively, discover historic Speyer or hike Heidelberg’s Philosopher’s Path.
In Rüdesheim, choose a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet or savour traditional Rüdesheimer coffee, made with Asbach brandy and topped with whipped cream and chocolate flakes, in a local café.
Day 5: Rüdesheim, Rhine Gorge & Lahnstein, Germany | Riesling & Vineyard Views
Take a gondola ride above the vineyards, followed by a tasting of the region’s celebrated wines led by a local vintner. Alternatively, enjoy an invigorating hike through Rüdesheim’s terraced vineyards.
The day also features the castle-lined scenery of the Rhine Gorge and a visit to medieval Lahneck Castle in Lahnstein.
Day 6: Monheim, Cologne & Düsseldorf, Germany | Local Beer Traditions
Explore Cologne’s historic streets and Gothic cathedral, with an opportunity to enjoy locally brewed Kölsch beer, before continuing to Düsseldorf for free time.
In Düsseldorf, choose a walking tour and tasting of the city’s traditional Altbier, or explore its harbour, Old Town, and famous Königsallee on a guided bike tour.
Day 7: Utrecht & Amsterdam, Netherlands | Dutch Flavours & Canals
The day’s overview includes time in Utrecht for a walk or beer tasting, followed by scenic cruising toward Amsterdam.
In Amsterdam, choose “A Taste of Holland,” combining a guided walk through historic canal-lined neighbourhoods with a tasting of traditional Dutch flavours at a local café. Alternatively, enjoy a guided canal cruise past gabled houses, historic bridges, and houseboats.
Day 8: Amsterdam, Netherlands | Disembarkation
Disembark in Amsterdam and begin your journey home, taking with you new wine discoveries, regional flavours, and memories shared along the Rhine.
Excursions listed as alternatives are choices rather than activities all guests will undertake. Itinerary details may change; final travel documents will confirm the schedule.
Itinerary
Sun, Oct 22: Basel, Switzerland
Mon, Oct 23: Breisach, Germany
Tue, Oct 24: Strasbourg, France
Wed, Oct 25: Ludwigshafen, Germany
Thu, Oct 26: Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
Fri, Oct 27: Monheim am Rhein, Germany
Sat, Oct 28: Utrecht, Netherlands
Sun, Oct 29: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Full Itinerary
Enchanting Rhine - A Celebration of Wine Cruise

What's Included
Your AmaWaterways Cruise Includes:
- 7 nights aboard the award-winning Ama Stella
- Daily guided shore excursions
- Fine dining throughout the cruise
- Unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Complimentary Sip & Sail cocktail hour featuring wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Wellness activities, including guided hikes and fitness classes
- Use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration and guided bike tours
- Onboard entertainment and enrichment programs
- Included gratuities on the cruise
- Included gratuities on AmaWaterways pre- and post-cruise land package
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
- Optional pre- and post-cruise hotel stays (unless included through a promotion)
- Airport transfers not associated with an AmaWaterways air package
- Personal expenses and purchases ashore
About the AmaStella
An award-winning star of the AmaWaterways fleet, the elegant AmaStella offers an intimate and beautifully designed setting for your journey along the Rhine. From the moment you step aboard, a striking glass elevator framed by sweeping twin staircases sets the tone for the contemporary style and warm hospitality found throughout the ship.
One of AmaStella’s most distinctive features is AmaWaterways’ signature twin-balcony accommodation. These thoughtfully designed staterooms and suites offer both a French balcony and a full step-out balcony, allowing you to enjoy the Rhine’s ever-changing scenery in the way that suits you best. Inside, spacious bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers provide a comfortable private retreat at the end of each day.
Throughout the ship, guests can relax beside the fire in the inviting library, gather in the stylish Main Lounge or enjoy panoramic views from the Sun Deck and its walking track. Additional amenities include a heated pool with a swim-up bar, a fitness room, massage and hair salon, gift shop and specialty coffee station.
Dining is another highlight of the experience. Savour regionally inspired cuisine in the Main Restaurant and an intimate multi-course tasting menu at The Chef’s Table, with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served during lunch and dinner. It is an especially fitting way for wine lovers to experience the flavours, landscapes and celebrated wine regions of the Rhine.
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Take a look at AmaLucia, AmaStella’s nearly identical sister ship, for a wonderful preview of the elegant accommodations, inviting public spaces and onboard experience awaiting you.Staterooms & Pricing


Category
* Pricing and availability subject to change without noticeCAT SS
SuiteTwin Balcony
CAT AA
Twin BalconyCAT AB
Twin BalconyCAT BA
Twin BalconyCAT BB
Twin BalconyCAT CA
French BalconyCAT CB
French BalconyCAT D
Fixed WindowCAT E
Fixed WindowPricing is per person
based on double occ,includes all port taxes & fees
gratuities$12,014
$10,124
$9854
$9585
$9315
$8505
$7965
$6414
$6347
Prices include current promotion:
$300 early booking
$300 group savings
Upgrade where indicated
Current promotion valid until NOV 30, 2026$250 On
Board
CredtComplimentary
Upgrade to AAComplimentary
Upgrade to ABComplimentary
Upgrade to BAComplimentary
Upgrade to CAUpgrade based on availability
350 sq ft
235 sq ft
235 sq ft
210 sq ft
210 sq ft
170 sq ft
155 sq ft
160 sq ft
160 sq ft
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to see all categoriesOptional Pre & Post-Cruise Land Packages
EXTEND YOUR CRUISE WITH OPTIONAL LAND PACKAGES
PRE-CRUISE OPTIONS
Zurich & Lake Lucerne - 4 Nights
October 18–22, 2028
• 2 nights in Zurich
• 2 nights in Lake Lucerne
• C$3,283 per person, double occupancy
• C$4,930, single occupancyor:
Basel - 2 Nights
October 20–22, 2028
• C$2,087 per person, double occupancy
• C$2,667, single occupancyPOST-CRUISE OPTION
Amsterdam - 2 Nights
October 29–31, 2028
• C$1,614 per person, double occupancy
• C$2,559, single occupancyAll Land Packages Include:
*Stays at world-class 4- and 5-star hotels conveniently located near the major sites
*Daily breakfast at the hotel
*Convenient transfers and portage service between your hotel and river cruise ship
*The services of one of our extraordinary Cruise Managers throughout your journey
*Enriching city tours and excursions led by knowledgeable local guides
Why Travel with the Burlington Wine Club a River Cruise
Travelling with the Burlington Wine Club offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to connect with like-minded people who share an appreciation for food, wine, culture, and meaningful travel, while still enjoying the freedom to shape each day in a way that suits you.
A river cruise is especially well-suited to group travel because it offers a relaxed, flexible experience. Each day, guests can choose from a variety of included excursions based on their own interests and activity level, whether that means a wine tasting, a cultural walking tour, a culinary experience, or time to explore at a gentler pace.
There will be opportunities to gather, share stories, and discuss the day’s discoveries with fellow Wine Club members, while still having space to enjoy the journey independently. It is social, but not overly structured, a comfortable way to travel together while still making the experience your own.
Interested in joining the Burlington Wine Club river cruise?
Click the "Email" button to send your inquiry to Grace, or contact her directly:
Email: grace@travelwithgrace.ca
Phone: 416.486.9245Grace would be happy to help you explore it further and will:
- Confirm current pricing and availability
- Walk you through the itinerary
- Answer your questions
- Place a courtesy hold on a cabin while you decide
Booking Terms
Group space is not being held
All reservations are subject to availability upon receipt of full names and a C$ 500-per-person deposit.$250 is immediately non-refundable.
Final balance due June 10, 2028Travel Insurance & Added Flexibility
Travel insurance is strongly recommended to help protect your travel investment. Unexpected situations can happen before or during a trip, including illness, injury, trip interruption, flight delays, lost or delayed baggage, or the need to cancel for an insured reason.
Travel with Grace offers Manulife Travel Insurance and can provide a personalized quote based on the type of coverage you need, such as emergency medical, trip cancellation, trip interruption, baggage protection, or a more comprehensive package.
AmaWaterways also offers Travel Waiver Plus 31 at C$299 per person. This is not travel insurance, but it can provide added flexibility. It allows you to cancel your AmaWaterways vacation for any reason up to 31 days prior to the start of your AmaWaterways purchased services. If you cancel under this waiver, you will receive a future cruise credit valid for 24 months from the date the cancellation is received.
Travel Waiver Plus 31 must be purchased at the time of initial payment and only applies to penalties charged by AmaWaterways. It does not cover non-refundable items such as airfare, custom arrangements, medical expenses, or post-departure benefits. For this reason, additional travel insurance is highly recommended.

Your Advisor
Grace Wong, CTC, ACC
Travel With Grace
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grace@travelwithgrace.ca
(416) 486-9245