Amsterdam - 14 Days Itinerary
Amsterdam - 14 Days Itinerary
Experience the best of Europe on this 14-day luxury journey, featuring a 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise along the Rhine aboard the elegant AmaFiora. This curated itinerary blends rich history and world-class wine with breathtaking scenery, highlighted by a complimentary pre-cruise stay in Amsterdam and an exquisite 4-night post-cruise extension in Lucerne and Zurich.
Arrival in Amsterdam
Hotel Check-in
Check into your luxury pre-cruise hotel provided by AmaWaterways.
Canal Promenade
Relaxed evening walk along the historic canal ring.
Canal Culture
Private Canal Tour
Guided boat tour through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals.
Zaanse Schans Excursion
Zaanse Schans Visit
Excursion to see historic windmills and local craft demonstrations.
Departure from Amsterdam
Begin River Cruise
Ship departs Amsterdam to begin the Rhine river journey.
Rhine Cruising
Onboard Amenities
Enjoy the sun deck, wellness pool, and panoramic lounge while sailing.
Cologne Cathedral & Old Town
Cologne Cathedral Visit
Guided walking tour of the magnificent Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Old Town Exploration
Stroll through the narrow lanes of the Altstadt and visit a traditional brewery.
Rhine Gorge & Castles
Rhine Gorge Cruising
Scenic sailing past dozens of medieval castles and the famous Lorelei Rock.
Marksburg Castle Tour
Visit the only hill castle on the Middle Rhine that was never destroyed.
Rüdesheim Vineyards
Seilbahn Rüdesheim
Ride the cable car over vineyards to the Niederwalddenkmal monument.
Local Wine Tasting
Sampling world-famous Rieslings in a historic cellar.
Heidelberg Discovery
Heidelberg Castle Ruins
Explore the dramatic Renaissance ruins overlooking the Neckar River.
Alte Brücke Walk
Walking across the historic Old Bridge into the charming university town center.
Strasbourg Architecture
Grande-Île Walk
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage historical center and the famous cathedral.
St. Thomas Church
Visit this iconic church known for its unique Alsatian Gothic architecture.
Arrival in Lucerne
Transfer to Lucerne
Scenic rail transfer from Basel cruise port to Lucerne.
Chapel Bridge Walk
Stroll across the iconic 14th-century wooden covered bridge.
Mount Pilatus Excursion
Golden Round Trip
Boat cruise to Alpnachstad followed by the world's steepest cogwheel railway to the peak.
Transfer to Zurich
Travel to Zurich
High-speed rail journey from Lucerne to Zurich HB.
Zurich Old Town
Explore the medieval Altstadt and window shop on Bahnhofstrasse.
Departure
Farewell Breakfast
Final Swiss breakfast overlooking the Limmat River.
Airport Transfer
Private transfer to Zurich Airport (ZRH) for return flights.
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