Sit back and relax on your over night flight to Switzerland. (In-flight meals)
Arrive today in Switzerland, known for its chocolate, cheese, watches and picturesque landscapes. Transfer for your hotel in Lucerne for the evening and enjoy a Welcome drink with the group.
Begin your journey to Basel, Switzerland's vibrant third-largest city. After breakfast, board your elegant AMADEUS vessel and meet your fellow travelers over a Welcome Cocktail and Dinner. Your floating hotel sets sail later this afternoon. (B,D)
Overnight, your ship sails into France's Alsace region, docking in charming Strasbourg. On today's included discovery tour, enjoy a short coach ride through the city followed by a guided walk of the historic old town, with highlights such as the famous Straßburger Münster Cathedral*, half-timbered houses, and medieval Petite France. A scenic boat cruise along the River Ill reveals more treasures, including the Ponts Couverts, Palais de Rohan, and the Council of Europe. (B,L,D)
Arrive in Speyer, once a city of great influence during the Holy Roman Empire. Explore its Imperial Cathedral and taste the famous Speyer pretzel on an OPTIONAL walking tour. After lunch, cruise to Mannheim, the gateway to Heidelberg. On your included tour, discover this romantic university town with its baroque Old Town and magnificent castle ruins. Visit the red sandstone castle and gardens, take in panoramic views from the Grand Terrace, and stroll past landmarks such as the Karl-Theodor Bridge, the Church of the Holy Spirit, and the town hall before rejoining your ship later that evening. (B,L,D)
This morning, explore the charming wine town of Rüdesheim. Ride the Winzerexpress train to the Siegfried Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum for a fascinating look at historical self-playing instruments, then stroll the lively Drosselgasse with its wine houses and garden taverns. Discover more of the old town, including the Eagle Tower and 15th-century fortifications, or opt for a vineyard tour with tastings. At lunchtime, cruise through the breathtaking Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing castles, vineyards, and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Later, arrive in Koblenz, one of Germany's oldest towns, where you may enjoy an OPTIONAL walking tour or ride the cable car up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for panoramic views. (B,L,D)
This morning, cruise the scenic Moselle River to fairytale Cochem, framed by vineyards and forested hills. On your included walking tour, wander the narrow streets of the old town before visiting the dramatic Reichsburg Castle, perched high above the valley. Explore its grand halls filled with Renaissance and Baroque treasures and take in breathtaking views of the Moselle below. Learn how the Ravene family preserved the castle before gifting it to the town, ensuring its history could be shared with future generations. Afterward, sample the town's cozy wine culture on your own, before returning to your ship for dinner as you sail toward Cologne. (B,L,D)
Discover Cologne, a vibrant city with over 2,000 years of history. On your guided walking tour, explore the Gothic Cologne Cathedral*, Germany's most visited landmark, before strolling through the narrow-cobbled streets and lively squares of the Old Town. Learn how Cologne blends its ancient Roman roots with modern life as you pass the Alter Markt and Heumarkt. Conclude your tour with a taste of the city's signature Koelsch beer, beloved throughout the Rhineland. After lunch, relax on board as your ship sails onward. (*Cathedral visit subject to opening hours and Holy Mass schedule.) (B,L,D)
Wake up in Amsterdam, the lively Dutch capital. Explore its iconic canals on an OPTIONAL boat tour or stroll the city at your leisure. In the afternoon, join an OPTIONAL journey to the Waterland countryside, visiting the quaint villages of Volendam and Edam for a traditional Dutch cheese tasting. Your ship remains docked overnight in Amsterdam. (B,L,D)
After breakfast depart our floating home for the airport or join our 3-night post tour to Amsterdam to explore the capital of the Netherlands even further! (B)
LEGEND: ( ) = Included meal, B = Breakfast, D = Dinner, DB = Dinner Banquet, L = Lunch
• Round trip scheduled airfare from city listed on brochure<br/>• Round trip transfers between airports and hotel<br/>• 7 nights aboard the NEW Amadeus Aurea<br/>• 1 night pre cruise in Switzerland<br/>• Superb dining with all meals included during your cruise<br/>(buffet breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner)<br/>• Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions of Europe served with dinner on board<br/>• Welcome & Farewell Dinner<br/>• Adelman Discoveries staff<br/>• Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun-Deck)<br/>• Fuel Surcharges, ship staff gratuity, air and port taxes<br/>• Strasbourg with Canal Tour, Romantic Heidelberg with castle ruins, Rüdesheim with Music Cabinet Museum, Cochem walking tour, Reichsburg Castle, Cologne walking tour and Kölsch tasting
Prices are subject to Deck and Cabin Type
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Early Booking Discount will be applied to your reservation manually once your reservation has been received by our reservation team. You will receive an updated invoice reflecting this discount within 24 to 48 hours of receipt of your reservation and deposit. Hayden deck early booking discount is $600 per person. Strauss deck early booking discount is $800 per person. Mozart deck early booking discount is $1,000 per person. Early booking discount for the Suites is $1,200 per person.
Amsterdam 3 - Night Post Tour - Rhine River Cruise 2027
3 Night Accommodation in a first-class hotel with breakfast included. Transfers included from Ship to Hotel and from Hotel to Airport. Panoramic City tour and Optional Tours will be available.
*Optional Tours and Tour Extensions require minimum participation numbers and as such are subject to cancellation, change and price changes based upon participation rates.*