AmaWaterways’ Enchanting Rhine
- Special Offer – the Lowest Price of the Season. Cruise Only.
About the Trip
Discover fascinating ports of call along the Rhine River aboard AmaWaterways' AmaLucia.
Sail from Amsterdam for your seven-night cruise along one of Europe’s most picturesque rivers. Stop in Cologne, where you can tour through Old Town; then Rüdesheim for wine tastings; Ludwigshafen to visit the preserved medieval city Heidelberg; Strasbourg, with the chance to see the world-famous Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame; and historic Breisach. Last stop, Basel.
This is the lowest price of the season from $3,089, cruise only*.
About the Luxury Cruise Ship
Debuted in 2021, the AmaLucia is a luxurious 156-passenger ship, sister to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina.
Highlights:
- Award-winning dining
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Inviting public spaces - with fewer guests on board, you can enjoy the luxury of space
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Sun-deck pool, fitness facilities and massage & beauty salon
- Onboard wellness hosts
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Enriching entertainment
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A choice of included excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours.
Package Includes:
- 7-night Rhine Cruise on the AmaLucia from Amsterdam to Basel
- Fine dining on board in multiple venues
- Unlimited hand-selected wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch/dinner
- Small group guided shore excursions with a variety of choices.
- Professionally trained Wellness Host leading engaging wellness activities
- Live local entertainment
- Unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Gratuities onboard the cruise
AmaWaterways’ Enchanting Rhine
Activity Level: Moderate. With curated experiences at every turn, cruise along Europe's magnificent river.
Day 1
Board the AmaLucia for your Enchanting Rhine cruise. Overnight on the ship. (D)
Day 2
Amsterdam – Get acquainted with the ship and enjoy its luxurious amenities or spend the morning at leisure in Amsterdam before setting sail this afternoon. (B/L/D)
Day 3
Cologne – Cruise to Cologne – In the morning, choose from one of the three included optional tours below, or decide to relax and spend your day at leisure. (B/L/D)
“Holy City” Walking Tour and Cathedral Visit
Take an exclusive guided tour through the Old Town and explore the UNESCO-designated Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany’s most revered Gothic architectural masterpieces. Continue to the Rathaus Koln, Germany’s oldest town hall, plus see other local sights.
Kölsch Beer Tasting
Visit a local tavern to taste Cologne’s famous Kölsch beer (it’s only made in Cologne) as well as try reibekuchen mit apfelmus – potato pancakes typically served with applesauce.
Cologne Bike Tour
Take a guided bike tour along the Rhine river and through tranquil Stadtgarten.
Day 4
Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim – Cruise through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most captivating and beautiful stretch of the river, before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. (B/L/D)
Choose from one of the four included optional tours below, or spend your day at leisure.
Rüdesheim Wine Tasting
Join a wine tasting and learn about the wines produced from the town’s iconic vineyards.
Gondola Ride
Soar high above the vineyards on a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal.
Vineyards Hike
For a more active adventure, hike through the town’s beautiful vineyards.
Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau
Take a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River.
Later in the day, choose from either of the following included tours.
Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum
Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and see their remarkable collection of self-playing musical instruments.
Rüdesheim Coffee Tasting
Taste one of Rüdesheim’s authentic delights: Rüdesheimer kaffee, a traditional hot drink made with strong coffee, German brandy and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Day 5
Ludwigshafen – Ludwigshafen is your gateway to a choice of four excursions. Choose from one of the included optional tours below, or relax and spend your day at leisure. (B/L/D)
Romantic Heidelberg Excursion
Visit the medieval city of Heidelberg, nestled in the Neckar River Valley. See the Heidelberg Castle and the Heidelberg Tun, a 49,000-gallon wine cask from the 18th century.
Heidelberg Philosopher’s Hike
Join a guided hike up the Philosopher’s Path and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Secrets of Speyer Tour
Visit Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest cities, known for having the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe.
Ladenburg Bike Tour
Take a guided bike tour along the shores of the Neckar, then explore the medieval town on foot.
Day 6
Strasbourg – Choose from one of the included optional tours, or spend your day at leisure. (B/L/D)
“The Gem of Alsace” Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of picturesque Alsace and wander through its charming streets.
Strasbourg Bike Tour
Take a guided bike ride through the city and the Parc de l’Orangerie.
Day 7
Breisach – Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions. Choose from one of the included optional tours below, or spend your day at leisure. (B/L/D)
Riquewihr Walking Tour
Take a walking tour through the Alsatian town of Riquewihr and admire historic architecture and famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate.
Freiburg Excursion
Head to Freiburg, home to Freiburg Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have “the most beautiful spire on earth.”
Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour
For a more active excursion, cycle through beautiful wine country.
Black Forest Hike (weather permitting)
Hike in the Black Forest, a “magical” and legendary land full of cultural traditions.
Day 8
After breakfast, disembark the AmaLucia in Basel. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner
Terms & Conditions
*$3.089 is a Fixed Window cabin based on Cat D. $5,999 is a Suite cabin based on Cat. SS. Ship’s Registry: Switzerland. All CAA Member prices are per person, based on double occupancy, in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated and are subject to change without prior notice until final payment is paid. All prices are correct at press time and apply to new bookings only, based on availability at time of booking. To receive CAA Member-exclusive benefits, there must be one valid CAA Member travelling per booking. Non-members booking Extraordinary Explorations will not receive Member-exclusive benefits.
Extraordinary Explorations vacations are organized and booked by CAA Travel (South Central Ontario) Inc. and CAA Manitoba (“CAA Travel”) on behalf of CAA Club Group (o/a CAA South Central Ontario and CAA Manitoba). In the event of an increase in any of the cost factors, CAA Travel reserves the right to increase the price whereby the provisions of the Travel Industry Act shall prevail. CAA Extraordinary Explorations packages are 100% non-refundable at final payment. CAA Travel service fee for cancellation prior to final payment varies by program. For full payment terms and conditions, please ask your CAA Travel Consultant. CAA Travel reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements (minimum number of participants) or circumstances beyond its control. Additional fees for checked luggage or other incidentals may be incurred and vary according to itinerary and airline. Air schedules with some tours are not available at press time and may include several connections or forced overnight at passenger’s expense. CAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation and emergency travel and emergency medical insurance at the time of booking.
Please note: Participants must be able to embark and disembark cruise ships and coaches without assistance as well as have a good level of mobility for walking tours in destinations where stairs and traditional cobblestone streets can be challenging. International transportation vehicles and facilities may not meet accessibility standards.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Amsterdam
Board the AmaLucia for your Enchanting Rhine cruise. Overnight on board the ship. (D)
Day 2
Amsterdam
Get acquainted with the ship and enjoy its luxurious amenities or spend the morning at leisure in Amsterdam before setting sail this afternoon out of Amsterdam. (B/L/D)
Day 3
Cologne – Cruise to Cologne
In the morning, choose from one of the three included optional tours below, or decide to relax and spend your day at leisure. (B/L/D)
“Holy City” Walking Tour and Cathedral Visit
Take an exclusive guided tour through the Old Town and explore the UNESCO-designated Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany’s most revered Gothic architectural masterpieces. Continue to the Rathaus Koln, Germany’s oldest town hall, plus see other local sights.
Kölsch Beer Tasting
Visit a local tavern to taste Cologne's famous Kölsch beer (it's only made in Cologne) as well as try reibekuchen mit apfelmus – potato pancakes typically served with applesauce.
Cologne Bike Tour
If you’re feeling adventurous, take a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine river and through the historic and tranquil Stadtgarten.
Day 4
Rhine Gorge – Rüdesheim
Cruise through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most captivating and beautiful stretch of the river, before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. (B/L/D)
Choose from one of the four included optional tours below, or relax and spend your day at leisure.
Rüdesheim Wine Tasting
Join a wine tasting and learn about the wines produced from the town’s iconic vineyards.
Gondola Ride
Drink up the stunning views as you soar high above the vineyards on a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal.
Vineyards Hike
For a more active adventure, hike through the town’s beautiful vineyards.
Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau
Take a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River.
Later in the day, choose from either of the following included tours.
Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum
Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and see their remarkable collection of self-playing musical instruments.
Rüdesheim Coffee Tasting
Taste one of Rüdesheim’s authentic delights: Rüdesheimer kaffee, a traditional hot drink made with strong coffee, German brandy and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Day 5
Ludwigshafen
Ludwigshafen is your gateway to a choice of four excursions. Choose from one of the included optional tours below, or relax and spend your day at leisure. (B/L/D)
Romantic Heidelberg Excursion
Visit the medieval city of Heidelberg, nestled in the Neckar River Valley. See the Heidelberg Castle and the Heidelberg Tun, a 49,000-gallon wine cask from the 18th century.
Heidelberg Philosopher’s Hike
Join a guided hike up the Philosopher’s Path and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Secrets of Speyer Tour
Visit Speyer, one of Germany’s oldest cities, known for having the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe.
Ladenburg Bike Tour
Take a guided bike tour along the shores of the Neckar, then explore the medieval town on foot.
Day 6
Strasbourg
Because of Strasbourg’s close location to the borders of both France and Germany, its cuisine has both French and German influences. Choose from one of the included optional tours below, or relax and spend your day at leisure. (B/L/D)
“The Gem of Alsace” Tour
Enjoy a panoramic tour past the stunning Parc de l’Orangerie, the European Parliament and the Place de la République before walking through Alcase’s iconic La Petite France district, a picturesque neighbourhood that looks like belongs in a fairytale. Wander through the charming streets past the Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame and its famous astronomical clock.
Strasbourg Bike Tour
Take a guided bike tour through the city and the Parc de l’Orangerie.
Day 7
Breisach
Breisach is your gateway to several different excursions. Choose from one of the included optional tours below, or spend your day at leisure. (B/L/D)
Riquewihr Walking Tour
Step back in time with a visit to the enchanting Alsatian town of Riquewihr, which is almost identical to how it was in the 16th century. On your walking tour, admire historic architecture and famous sights, such as the Dolder Gate.
Freiburg Excursion
Head to Freiburg, founded in 1120 and home to Freiburg Münster, a Gothic cathedral said to have “the most beautiful spire on earth.”
Breisach Wine Country Bike Tour
For a more active excursion, cycle through beautiful wine country.
Black Forest Hike (weather permitting)
Hike in the Black Forest, a “magical” and legendary land full of cultural traditions.
Day 8
After breakfast, disembark the AmaLucia in Basel. (B)
B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner