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Rhine River Cruise

This trip includes:
8 Days
20 Meals
25 Sites

Discover 6 destinations in 4 countries on the Adventures by Disney Rhine River Cruise! Enjoy exclusive sailings with AmaWaterways, a leader in luxury river cruising, as well as exciting activities for every member of your family.

Trip Price Starting From $5,399USD

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Rhine River Cruise

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Basel Switzerland skyline at sunset overlooking the Rhine RiverBasel Switzerland skyline at sunset overlooking the Rhine River

DAY 1

BASEL, SWITZERLAND

Activities Highlights:

Arrive in Basel & Board the Ship, Swiss Cheese & Wine Welcome Reception, Captain's Welcome Cocktail & Dinner

AmaLucia or AmaSiena

Dinner Included

Transfer from Basel Airport (BSL) to the Ship

Be escorted from Basel Airport to your new home for the next 8 days, a luxurious AmaWaterways Ship.

Check into Your Stateroom

Your Adventure Guides help with the check-in as you familiarize yourself with your well-appointed stateroom. Look around the ship and discover its many fantastic amenities including the heated pool, fitness center, massage and hair salon, giant chessboard, library, sun deck and lounge.

Welcome Reception in Basel: Swiss Cheese & Wine

Enjoy a taste of Switzerland at a special welcome event that features delicious Swiss cheese and wine on board the ship!

Captain's Welcome Cocktail & Dinner on Board the Ship

Meet the Captain and your fellow Adventurers as you enjoy your first scrumptious dinner on board.

PLEASE NOTE: Many of the Adventures by Disney excursions have disclaimers regarding limitations, restrictions and availability. To view these disclaimers, please check the Adventure Handbook, which you will receive in the mail prior to your departure, or refer to the Trip Tips and FAQs section of the itinerary.

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A pastoral landscape with a quaint homes sits up against very wooded hillsA pastoral landscape with a quaint homes sits up against very wooded hills

DAY 2

STRASBOURG, FRANCE

Activities Highlights:

Black Forest Tour, Hike to Triberg Waterfalls

AmaLucia or AmaSiena

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Breakfast on Board the Ship

Start your day with a hearty breakfast with your fellow Adventurers.

Full-Day Activity – Choose One of These Options:

OPTION A:

Tour the Black Forest, Take a Toboggan Run and Visit a Woodworking Museum

A man holds a carved wooden cuckoo clock, shaped like a houseA man holds a carved wooden cuckoo clock, shaped like a house

OPTION B:

Tour the Black Forest, Go Ziplining and Take a Leisurely Hike to the Triberg Waterfalls

A girl waves as she ziplines through a forestA girl waves as she ziplines through a forest

OPTION C:

Enjoy an Excursion to Riquewihr

  • Discover one of the most beautiful villages in France—the medieval town of Riquewihr—as well as a variety of landscapes in this region, ranging from Alsatian vineyards to the Vosges Mountains.
  • Stroll through the “Gem of the Alsace Vineyards,” as you take in the quaint half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets and structures dating back to the 13th century.

Several storefronts in traditional French style, with flowers in window boxes, line a quaint street in Riquewihr, FranceSeveral storefronts in traditional French style, with flowers in window boxes, line a quaint street in Riquewihr, France

Lunch During Your Excursion

Enjoy a delicious lunch served during your excursion.

Dinner on Board the Ship

Return to the ship for a delectable evening meal.

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

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A man in a tuxedo holds a bottle of wine in front of several people in a cavern with large wood barrels along the walls and a long table with lit candlesA man in a tuxedo holds a bottle of wine in front of several people in a cavern with large wood barrels along the walls and a long table with lit candles

DAY 3

STRASBOURG, FRANCE

Activities Highlights:

Alsace Canoe Trip, Explore the Wine Caves of Cave Historique Des Hospices

AmaLucia or AmaSiena

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Breakfast on Board the Ship

Begin your day of exciting activities with a good breakfast.

Morning Activity – Choose One of These Options:

OPTION A:

Take an Alsace Canoe Trip

Take an Alsace canoe trip through the center of old Strasbourg. Opens a dialog with important information about the canoe activity. See important details

A waterway through the center of old Strasbourg, FranceA waterway through the center of old Strasbourg, France

OPTION B:

Take a Canal Boat Tour and Visit the Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre Dame

  • Take a Strasbourg city tour on the Batorama Canal Boat and pass by this city's main attractions—including towers, covered bridges and the Vauban Dam—and through this city's various districts such as the renowned Petite France.
  • Visit Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre Dame for an at-your-leisure visit of this beautiful cathedral, built in 1439 in the grand Gothic style, with Renaissance-era stained-glass windows and a famous astronomical clock created in 1843.

A family of 3 on a boardwalk overlooking a waterway in an old European townA family of 3 on a boardwalk overlooking a waterway in an old European town

Lunch On Board the Ship

Savor lunch on board the ship highlighting Strasbourg’s unique cuisine influenced by both the French and German cultures. Refuel to be ready for the afternoon activities!

Afternoon Activity – Choose One of These Options:

OPTION A:

Take a French Macaron Hands-On Demonstration

Learn how to make delicious French macarons with the onboard chef.

A tray of 4 decorated macaronsA tray of 4 decorated macarons

OPTION B:

Explore the Wine Caves of Cave Historique des Hospices

  • Discover wine caves in the medieval basements of Cave Historique Des Hospices, a hospital found in 1395. In its wine museum, 40 ancient wine barrels founded the history of the region—one containing wine from 1472.
  • Enjoy wine tasting the fine Alsatian varieties that have been more recently put in barrels and then bottled right there in the caves.

A row of wine barrelsA row of wine barrels

Dinner On Board the Ship

Return to the ship for a delectable evening meal.

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

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A man and woman smile at each other as they lean out a window overlooking an old European town A man and woman smile at each other as they lean out a window overlooking an old European town

DAY 4

MANNHEIM, GERMANY

Activities Highlights:

Walking Tour of Heidelberg and Heidelberg Castle

AmaLucia or AmaSiena

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Say hello to your fellow Adventurers as you get ready for the day ahead with a tasty breakfast.

Tour Heidelberg and the Famous Heidelberg Castle

  • Visit Heidelberg Castle with a costumed guide telling you the fascinating history of this fortress and home of royalty, built in 1614 and considered an important Renaissance structure.
  • Take a walking tour through Heidelberg, Germany's oldest and most renowned university town.
  • Spend time on your own in Heidelberg, exploring the baroque buildings, shops and beautiful waterfronts.

Lunch On Board the Ship

For those who didn't choose to participate in the full-day activity, enjoy lunch on board the ship.

Dinner On Board the Ship

Return from a fun-filled day for a tasty dinner on the ship. Share stories of your experiences with your fellow Adventurers.

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Two families walk up a cobblestone alley flanked by charming buildingsTwo families walk up a cobblestone alley flanked by charming buildings

DAY 5

RÜDESHEIM, GERMANY

Activities Highlights:

Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum, Biking Around Rüdesheim, Weingut Adolf Störzel Wine Tasting, Gondola Ride to Niederwald Monument, Rhine Gorge Castle Cruise

AmaLucia or AmaSiena

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Breakfast on Board the Ship

Wake up to a delightful breakfast with fellow Adventurers.

Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum

Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum, which contains one of the largest collections of beautiful mechanical music boxes, giant pianos and other automated instruments–dating back from the 18th to the 20th century.

Choose a Morning Activity:

OPTION A:

Biking Around Rüdesheim

Enjoy biking on your own through the quaint town of Rüdesheim and the surrounding wine country that is the birthplace of acclaimed pinot noir and Riesling wines. Opens a dialog with important information about the bike riding activity. See important details

A female Adventure Guide and several Guests wearing helmets, bike along a path in RüdesheimA female Adventure Guide and several Guests wearing helmets, bike along a path in Rüdesheim

OPTION B:

On Your Own in Rüdesheim

Explore this quaint town and take advantage of the wonderful things to do, including:

Rüdesheim Coffee & Hot Chocolate Tasting: Explore Rüdesheim and stop to savor a cup of the famous local coffee or a delicious hot chocolate.

Rüdesheim Gondola Ride to Niederwald Monument: Be thrilled as you take to the sky on the Rüdesheim Gondola Ride to the Niederwald Monument, a famous Germania monument that offers panoramic views of the old town, wine country and the Rhine River.

A gondola rides over a large field with the Rhine River and the town of Rüdesheim in the distanceA gondola rides over a large field with the Rhine River and the town of Rüdesheim in the distance

Lunch On Board the Ship

Take a break between your morning and afternoon activities with a refreshing lunch on board.

Choose an Afternoon Activity:

OPTION A:

Biking Around Rüdesheim

Enjoy biking on your own through the quaint town of Rüdesheim and the surrounding wine country that is the birthplace of acclaimed pinot noir and Riesling wines. Opens a dialog with important information about the bike riding activity. See important details

A female Adventure Guide and several Guests wearing helmets, bike along a path in RüdesheimA female Adventure Guide and several Guests wearing helmets, bike along a path in Rüdesheim

OPTION B:

On Your Own in Rüdesheim

Explore this quaint town and take advantage of the wonderful things to do, including:

  • Rüdesheim Coffee & Hot Chocolate Tasting: Explore Rüdesheim and stop to savor a cup of the famous local coffee or a delicious hot chocolate.
  • Rüdesheim Gondola Ride to Niederwald Monument: Be thrilled as you take to the sky on the Rüdesheim Gondola Ride to the Niederwald Monument, a famous Germania monument that offers panoramic views of the old town, wine country and the Rhine River.

Two cups, topped with whipped cream, sit on a table with a lit candle and several roses in a restaurant with wood slatted chairsTwo cups, topped with whipped cream, sit on a table with a lit candle and several roses in a restaurant with wood slatted chairs

OPTION C:

Weingut Adolf Störzel Wine Tasting

Enjoy wine tasting accompanied by pretzels at Weingut Adolf Störzel inside the Bassenheimer Hof’s cellar.

Two cups, topped with whipped cream, sit on a table with a lit candle and several roses in a restaurant with wood slatted chairsTwo cups, topped with whipped cream, sit on a table with a lit candle and several roses in a restaurant with wood slatted chairs

Iconic Castle Cruise Through the Rhine Gorge

Behold 30 castles in all their magnificence! Sail through the Rhine Gorge, with the ship's Cruise Manager commenting on the castles' fascinating history and offering insights about the area. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the beautiful Upper Middle Rhine Valley along the shoreline is splendid to behold. Also, participate in a Rüdesheimer coffee demonstration and tasting on the sun deck.

Dinner On Board the Ship

Be our Guest for another excellent dinner prepared by the ship’s culinary team.

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

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The Gothic, spotlighted Cologne Cathedral at nightThe Gothic, spotlighted Cologne Cathedral at night

DAY 6

COLOGNE, GERMANY

Activities Highlights:

Cologne Walking Tour, Cologne Pub Tour (Adult Only), Captain’s Farewell Cocktail Party & Dinner

AmaLucia or AmaSiena

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Enjoy an early morning breakfast on board with fellow Adventurers.

Half-Day Activities—Choose One of These Morning Options:

OPTION A:

Cologne Walking Tour, Leisure Visit of Cologne Cathedral and Fragrance Museum

  • Take a Cologne walking tour and explore this incredible 2,000-year old city, restored with Gothic architecture and abounding with churches, museums and galleries.
  • Take an "on your own" tour of the famous Cologne Cathedral, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Learn about the storied history of fragrance and how traditional German eau de cologne is made on a privately guided tour.

A father lifts his daughter up high in front of the Cologne Cathedral as his wife and son watchA father lifts his daughter up high in front of the Cologne Cathedral as his wife and son watch

OPTION B:

Cologne Walking Tour, Leisure Visit of Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum

  • Take a Cologne walking tour and explore this incredible 2,000-year old city, restored with Gothic architecture and abounding with churches, museums and galleries.
  • Take an "on your own" tour of the famous Cologne Cathedral, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Learn about the history and culture of chocolate on a self-guided tour of the Chocolate Museum at your leisure. You'll enjoy tasting some amazing chocolate, as well as create your own chocolate bar.

A female Adventure Guide shows Guests a 'Chocolaterie,' where chocolate is madeA female Adventure Guide shows Guests a 'Chocolaterie,' where chocolate is made

OPTION C:

Cologne Pub Tour

Take the Cologne Pub Tour and explore the fine beers of the region.

Two couples drinking beer in steins, with a woman toasting another womanTwo couples drinking beer in steins, with a woman toasting another woman

Lunch On Board the Ship and Depart for Amsterdam

Tapas are available beginning at noon for your enjoyment between excursions. A late lunch is served around 2:30 PM as the ship departs. Say goodbye to Cologne and head towards Amsterdam, continuing your picturesque voyage down the Rhine River.

Afternoon Frühschoppen

Take a break and enjoy a beer with sausages and pretzels as your Adventure Guides tell you about what lies ahead when you disembark tomorrow morning in Amsterdam.

Captain’s Farewell Cocktail Party & Dinner On Board the Ship

Join the Captain on board the ship for one last cocktail party and scrumptious dinner. Say farewell to him and your fellow Adventurers and share the experiences you encountered on this magical adventure.

PLEASE NOTE: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

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Several homes with windmills near a grassy field along the Rhine RiverSeveral homes with windmills near a grassy field along the Rhine River

DAY 7

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

Activities Highlights:

Rijksmuseum, The Rembrandt House, Van Gogh Museum

AmaLucia or AmaSiena

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast and get ready for the adventures ahead.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Travel by boat along one of the 165 canals that are Amsterdam's lifeline. Along the way, view this 800-year-old city's famous historical center and some of its most memorable and beautiful attractions—ancient churches, quaint canal houses, picturesque bridges, cobblestone streets and more.

Morning Activity—Choose One of These Options:

OPTION A:

Discover History at the Rijksmuseum

Discover the art and history of Amsterdam in The Rijksmuseum. This national museum displays nearly 8,000 pieces of art dating from the 9th to 19th centuries. Housed in over 150 rooms in an impressive, gold-leaf building, magnificent 15th- to 17th-century paintings are on display—masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, among others. It also houses some outstanding 19th century works as well as a remarkable Asian collection. Opens a dialog with important information about the Rijksmuseum. See important details

A stone bridge over a river leads to a quaint European villageA stone bridge over a river leads to a quaint European village

OPTION B:

Visit The Rembrandt House Museum With an Optional Etching Activity

Pay a visit to the home and workshop of the Netherlands’ greatest artist and see where he lived, worked and found the inspiration for some of his masterpieces. Then, Adventurers are invited to enter Rembrandt’s printmaking studio for a demonstration to learn about the technique of etching and see how an etching is printed.

A stone bridge lined with bulidings spans a canal in AmsterdamA stone bridge lined with bulidings spans a canal in Amsterdam

OPTION C:

Visit the Van Gogh Museum

Explore the Van Gogh Museum with over 1,000 paintings, drawings and letters of Vincent van Gogh. This museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh painting in the world. Learn about Van Gogh’s personal history, how conservators restored his paintings and more. Get an intimate view of some of his greatest masterpieces, including “Sunflowers” and “The Bedroom,” as well as many works of his contemporaries.

A picturesque view of Amsterdam, with a domed building, taken from the Rhine RiverA picturesque view of Amsterdam, with a domed building, taken from the Rhine River

Lunch On Board the Ship

Enjoy a relaxing lunch with your fellow Adventurers before you set off on your afternoon excursions.

Afternoon Excursion—Choose One of These Options:

OPTION A:

Countryside Visit to Volendam

Tour the classic fishing village of Volendam, located near IJsselmeer Lake just outside of Amsterdam. With its beautiful harbor, home to old fishing boats and residents who still wear traditional clothing such as pointed bonnets, it represents life in The Netherlands.

Several rows of ceramic vases filled with colorful artificial tulipsSeveral rows of ceramic vases filled with colorful artificial tulips

OPTION B:

See the Sights in Zaanse Schans

  • Take in the community of Zaanse Schans, located amidst a meadow landscape and appearing as if it's straight out of a child's storybook, with iconic wooden windmills and other structures that have been moved and reassembled here piece by piece to bring the history of this area to life. Feel welcomed by this community as you stroll past wooden houses, shops and museums.
  • Try your hand at clog-decorating and see a cheese-making demonstration.

A pair of painted wooden clogs with several windmills in the backgroundA pair of painted wooden clogs with several windmills in the background

Dinner On Board the Ship

As you cruise towards Amsterdam, savor a delectable dinner on board. 

 


PLEASE NOTE: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

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A mother and daughter hug in a square outside a brick building with a sign reading 'I Amsterdam'A mother and daughter hug in a square outside a brick building with a sign reading 'I Amsterdam'

DAY 8

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

Activities Highlights:

Disembark the Ship, Transfer to the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

None

Breakfast Included

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Enjoy one last breakfast on the ship as you close your incredible adventure.

Transfer to the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Get assistance with your luggage and be escorted to your next stop to the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

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Important Details

Please note: Toboggan Ride: Children younger than 8 years old must ride with a passenger who is over 8 years old. Maximum weight restriction per toboggan is 374 lbs. (170 kg). There is a maximum of 2 Guests per toboggan. For safety reasons, expectant mothers, Guests with heart or respiratory conditions and those with back or neck injuries cannot participate.

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Please note: Ziplining: Minimum age is 12 years old. Minimum weight requirement of 88 lbs. (40 kg) and a maximum weight restriction of 253 lbs. (115 kg). Guests must be mobile and active and will be required to hike to the starting zipline. All 6 ziplines must be completed. For safety reasons, expectant mothers, Guests with heart or respiratory conditions and those with back or neck injuries cannot participate.

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Please note: Canoes can accommodate 1 or 2 Guests. The person in the front of the canoe will paddle and the person in the back will paddle and also steer.

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Please note: The leisure bike ride on your own is not suited for a child who is 10 years old or younger. We strongly recommend that Guests be in shape, know how to ride a bike, have ridden a bike recently, and know that the bike ride will take place on a solid surface, gravel and cobblestones, through towns, along the river, near traffic, crossing streets, etc.

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Please note: Indoor Winter Park OR Outdoor Climbing Park: Guests that choose the Outdoor Climbing Park are required to use a safety harness and must have the upper mobility strength to clip in and out of the various obstacles. Minimum age is 6 years old. Minimum height is 3’6”. Maximum height restriction is 6’2”. Maximum weight restriction is 264 lbs. (120 kg.).

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Please note: Minimum age is 6 years old.

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