CroisiEuropeUK River Cruises - Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise the legendary River Rhine, past fairytale castles and terraced vineyards, and enjoys visit to fascinating cities on this exciting voyage.

An overnight stop in the quirky Dutch capital of Amsterdam allows ample time to see the sights and admire the city's stunning canals. From charming Emmerich-am-Rhein, take the opportunity to visit the open-air museum in Arnhem, before cruising to Dusseldorf and on to Cologne, overlooked by a majestic cathedral.

Cruise the most beautiful part of the Rhine to Mainz, where optional tours take in the Gutenberg Museum and Rhineland vineyards. Explore picturesque Strasbourg and Breisach, gateway to the enchanting Black Forest, before reaching Basel.

ABE_PP / BEA_PP - Treasure of the Celebrated Rhine Itinerary

Day 1 - Amsterdam (Holland)

Embark your ship at 6pm. After comfortably settling into your cabin, meet the crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy dinner on board.

Day 2 - Amsterdam

This morning, there are optional excursions. Join a guided panoramic tour of Amsterdam and visit to a diamond merchant's, or opt for the bike tour of Amsterdam in search of its most secret and unique locations. In the afternoon, join us on an optional excursion - a visit to the Keukenhof Gardens. Outside the opening dates of the park, it will be a guided tour of Haarlem. Return on board in Amsterdam for an evening of dancing. The ship will cruise to Wesel through the night.

Day 3 - Emmerich-am-Rhein or Nijmegen (Germany) - Xanten - Dusseldorf

The ship will cruise to Emmerich-am-Rhein. This morning, join the optional excursion - a guided tour of the open-air museum in Arnhem. Return on board in Xanten and spend the afternoon cruising to Düsseldorf. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 4 - Dusseldorf - Cologne - Koblenz

Depart early this morning for Cologne. Join an optional excursion - a guided tour of Cologne. Cruise will then continue along the Rhine to Koblenz. In the evening, enjoy some free time to stroll through the town towards the famous Deutsches Eck.

Day 5 - Koblenz - Mainz

Cruise up the most beautiful part of the Rhine River all the way to Mainz, reaching it in the afternoon. Join one of the optional excursions. Join the guided tour of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum (closed on Mondays), or opt for a tour of the Rhineland vineyards. Enjoy an evening of dancing after dinner. The ship will cruise to Strasbourg through the night.

Day 6 - Strasbourg (France) - Breisach (Germany)

Arrive in Strasbourg in the afternoon. Optional excursion - boat tour of Strasbourg and a visit to its cathedral. Return on board after the tour and cruise to Breisach. Tonight's the gala dinner and evening.

Day 7 - Breisach - Basel (Switzerland)

This morning, join an optional excursion - guided tour of Breisach and wine tasting. This afternoon, join an optional guided tour of Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum. Afterwards, cruise to Basel. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 8 - Basel

Disembark your ship after breakfast.

For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary

Price Includes

7 nights accommodation on board on a full-board basis
Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks on board
Welcome cocktail
Entertainment on board
Cruise Manager
Gala farewell dinner
Port taxes
Fly-cruise package prices include return flights from the UK and overseas transfers

Price Does Not Include

Cruise only prices do not include flights or transfers
Optional Excursions (must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks before departure or bookable on board subject to availability)
Gratuities
Personal insurance and expenses

Special Features

CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their ships have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries and there may be other English speaking passengers on board.

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April

Apr 10th - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1572

Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from: £1572

May

May 22nd - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1880

Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from: £1880

May 29th - Basel to Amsterdam - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £2288

Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £2288

June

Jun 5th - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £2042

Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £2042

Jun 12th - Basel to Amsterdam - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1937

Main Deck Cat B	Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1937	Cruise Only from: £2042

Jun 19th - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £2042

Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £2042

Jun 26th - Basel to Amsterdam - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1762

Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from: £1762

July

Jul 10th - Basel to Amsterdam - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £2160

Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £2160

Jul 17th - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1914

Main Deck Cat A	Upper Deck Cat B	Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1914	Cruise Only from: £2065	Cruise Only from: £2160

Jul 24th - Basel to Amsterdam - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1914

Main Deck Cat A	Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1914	Cruise Only from: £2160

Jul 31st - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1914

Main Deck Cat A	Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1914	Cruise Only from: £2160

August

Aug 14th - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1914

Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1914

Aug 28th - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1762

Main Deck Cat C	Main Deck Cat B	Main Deck Cat A	Upper Deck Cat B	Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1762	Cruise Only from: £1819	Cruise Only from: £1914	Cruise Only from: £2065	Cruise Only from: £2160

September

Sep 4th - Basel to Amsterdam - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1880

Main Deck Cat C	Main Deck Cat B	Main Deck Cat A	Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1880	Cruise Only from: £1937	Cruise Only from: £2042	Cruise Only from: £2288

Sep 11th - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1880

Main Deck Cat C	Main Deck Cat B	Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1880	Cruise Only from: £1937	Cruise Only from: £2042

Sep 18th - Basel to Amsterdam - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1880

Main Deck Cat C	Main Deck Cat B	Main Deck Cat A	Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from: £1880	Cruise Only from: £1937	Cruise Only from: £2042	Cruise Only from: £2183

Sep 25th - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1880

Main Deck Cat C	Main Deck Cat B	Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1880	Cruise Only from: £1937	Cruise Only from: £2042

October

Oct 2nd - Basel to Amsterdam - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1880

Main Deck Cat C	Main Deck Cat B	Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1880	Cruise Only from: £1937	Cruise Only from: £2042

Oct 9th - Amsterdam to Basel - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1880

Main Deck Cat C	Main Deck Cat B	Main Deck Cat A	Upper Deck Cat B	Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1880	Cruise Only from: £1937	Cruise Only from: £2042	Cruise Only from: £2183	Cruise Only from: £2288

Oct 16th - Basel to Amsterdam - Sailing on: Symphonie From: £1705

Main Deck Cat A	Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from: £1705	Cruise Only from: £1951

Price Information

Single Supplement: £679
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Map for Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine

Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine

Discover a wealth of history and a host of fascinating cities on this superb cruise along the celebrated River Rhine, with exciting optional excursions