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Classical Rhine Cruise - AMADEUS Star (Amsterdam - Basel)

8 days
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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.5
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Classical Rhine Cruise - AMADEUS Star (Amsterdam - Basel) - Lueftner Cruises
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  • River Cruise
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
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Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, German
Group Size 20 - 150
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Utrecht
    Utrecht
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Mannheim
    Mannheim
  • Speyer
    Speyer
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Highlights

  • Unpack and enjoy a Welcome Dinner in Amsterdam
  • Explore Cologne's Old Town and sample Kölsch beer
  • Tour Cochem and taste wines at a local vineyard
  • Stroll through Rüdesheim and visit a music museum
  • Discover Strasbourg's medieval district by canal boat

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Amsterdam
  2. Day 2 Amsterdam,Utrecht
  3. Day 3 Cologne
  4. Day 4 Cochem
  5. Day 5 Koblenz,Rüdesheim
  6. Day 6 Mannheim,Speyer
  7. Day 7 Strasbourg
  8. Day 8 Basel
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Lueftner Cruises

4.5
(152 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

76

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

80%

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Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Lueftner Cruises Ship

  • Amadeus Star
    Amadeus Star
    The new ship offers a total of 70 spacious deluxe cabins and 12 AMADEUS Suites. Similar to our other ships, the AMADEUS STAR cabins on th… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2019
    Guests
    164
    Crew
    45
    Length
    442.9ft
    Width
    37.4ft
    Suites
    12
    Staterooms
    70
    Registry
    Germany
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    4.8ft
    Cabin
    70
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • D
    · April 18th, 2025
    Good,excursions though expensive
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  • Ria
    · April 11th, 2025
    Everything excellent and taken care of
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  • Renate
    · October 17th, 2024
    Excellent service. The staff was unfailingly polite and very helpful. The food, both quality and presentation were outstanding
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Dates & Availability

8 days
Classical Rhine Cruise - AMADEUS Star (Amsterdam - Basel)
From Amsterdam to Basel

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    English, German
    Multiple Room Types
    Amadeus Star
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 303415

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    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.

    Type J
    Switzerland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Lueftner Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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