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Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam

Basel to Amsterdam

River Cruise

Save up to $2,560

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10 days, 4 countries, 9 cities

Meals

9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 8 Dinners

Activity Level

Balanced

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Rhine River Cruise Visiting Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Strasbourg and Basel
Voyage through the heart of Europe on a Rhine River Cruise, where history, culture and riverside landscapes meet—along with plenty of good times along the way. You’ll explore Amsterdam’s canals, stand beneath the towering spires of Cologne Cathedral and stroll through Strasbourg’s old town. Cruise through the romantic Middle Rhine, surrounded by steep Riesling vineyards, medieval castles and half-timbered towns. On board Trafalgar Verity, you’ll enjoy lively evenings, share stories over regional wines and soak up the ever-changing scenery. From Switzerland to the Netherlands, this river cruise brings the best of the Rhine to you.

⭐️ 2027 sailings available now on the Rhine, Danube and Seine

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Amsterdam to Basel

River Cruise Visiting Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Strasbourg and Basel

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Basel to Amsterdam

Basel to Amsterdam

Rhine River Cruise Visiting Basel, Strasbourg, Koblenz, Cologne and Amsterdam

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Amsterdam to Basel

Amsterdam to Basel

River Cruise Visiting Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Strasbourg and Basel

Early Booking Offer

Save up to $2560

From

$5439

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$6799

Basel to Amsterdam

Basel to Amsterdam

Rhine River Cruise Visiting Basel, Strasbourg, Koblenz, Cologne and Amsterdam

Early Booking Offer

Save up to $2560

From

$5119

Was

$6399

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Day By Day Itinerary

10-day itinerary from Basel to Amsterdam visiting 4 countries and 9 cities.

Cruise Extensions & Ship Details

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This cruise offers an extension, giving you more time to explore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Visa requirements vary by the country you are visiting and by your country of residence and can change at any time. Please check with the official government websites of the countries you will be visiting for the latest information.

You can see cabin details and ship plans for cabin locations on our Ship details page. Choose from a Suite, French Balcony, Deluxe or Classic cabin.

You can book Optional Experiences with your Experience Director onboard at the start of your River Cruise. These can be charged to your onboard account and paid by credit card (Mastercard, Visa, or American Express). Optional Experiences cannot be reserved before your cruise. 

Some Optional Experiences require a minimum number of guests to operate, and please note that refunds are not available for cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour start time, or for pre-paid tours. 

If you're joining a pre- or post-cruise extension, your Experience Director will also be on hand to help you book Optional Experiences and payment is by credit card only, as cash is not accepted. 

Yes, you can choose to extend your trip with our Optional Extensions.  

Whether you're cruising the Rhine or the Danube, you can add extra nights in remarkable cities before or after your trip. Choose to spend two nights in Lucerne to complement your Rhine journey or extend your Danube trip with two nights in Budapest, Prague, or both. It’s your chance to see even more and make every moment count. 

See our Optional Extensions on our Best of the Rhine and Amsterdam itinerary page and Best of the Danube itinerary page. 

For a complete list of FAQs, please visit the Trafalgar River Cruises FAQs page. 

You can also speak to a Travel Expert by calling us or using our 'Chat Now' function on the bottom right of your screen. 

You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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