AMA Waterways Captivating Rhine River Cruise

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Tracie Cain, Travel Agent in Spicewood, TX

Tracie Cain

Spicewood, TX Travel Agent

Tracie Cain

Spicewood, TX · 3 Years of Experience

Tracie Cain Travel, an independent agent with Archer Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:Netherlands, Switzerland
PLACES VISITED:Amsterdam
SUGGESTED DURATION:2 Days
New to European River Cruising? I suggest the Rhine River. Cruise From: Amsterdam to Basel sailing by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Colmar. Discover Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to the Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and legendary German beer—and to touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit. What's included: Stateroom, Fine dining, Daily Excursions, Sip & Sail cocktail hour, wifi, and exceptional staff. COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland AMA Waterways Voted best river cruise line by Cruise centric 2024, 2023, 2022
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DAY1
Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Pre-Cruis
Start your vacation with 2 nights hotel in Amsterdam, prior to embarking the river ship, at the Barbizon Palace or Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Hotels (or similar), including walking tour, Zaanse Schans visit and daily breakfast.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Enjoy a local beer at a canal side pub and watch the boats go by.
Visit a local cheese shop!
DAY2
Switzerland
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Extend your vacation by visiting Lucerne and Zurich
Transfer from the ship in Basel to Lucerne with Basel city tour en route to Lucerne. Stay in Lucerne for 2 nights at the Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne (or similar), including walking tour, Lion Monument and daily breakfast. Transfer from the hotel in Lucerne to Zurich with scenic Lake Lucerne cruise. Stay in Zurich for 2 nights at the Hotel Marriott Zurich (or similar), including city tour and daily breakfast.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Lake Lucerne cruise is a "must do". Local guides are informative.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I've been to Europe many times. Sailing through the heart of country side provides a unique perspective and beauty you don't see by land. Once you step onboard, you will have a smile on your face.