Cruise itinerary
7-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel
7 nights · Rhine · 9 ports of call
7-night Rhine cruise aboard AmaCerto, departing Basel and calling at Kehl, Ludwigshafen, Frankfurt, Miltenberg, Wertheim and Würzburg and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- AmaCerto
- Cruise line
- AmaWaterways
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Rhine · Danube · Europe
- Departs
- Basel
- Returns
- Nuremberg
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Basel
A Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, and a common starting point for Rhine cruises. Its old town climbs from the river to a red sandstone cathedral and a medieval market square ringed by guild houses.
- Basel Münster
- Old town
- Rhine starting point
- Day2
Kehl
A German town on the right bank of the Rhine, directly across the river from Strasbourg in France. A bridge and garden link the two banks, and the riverside park makes it a crossing point for cruises between Germany and Alsace.
- Two Banks Garden
- Rhine bridge
- Strasbourg nearby
- Day3
Ludwigshafen
An industrial city on the Rhine in southwest Germany, facing Mannheim across the river. It is chiefly a river-cruise and rail gateway, within easy reach of Heidelberg, Speyer's cathedral, and the vineyards of the Palatinate wine country.
- Heidelberg gateway
- Speyer Cathedral
- Palatinate wines
- Day4
Frankfurt
Germany's financial capital on the river Main, a skyline of glass towers that locals nickname Mainhattan. River cruises along the Main and Rhine often begin here, with the reconstructed half-timbered Römer square and a cluster of riverside museums close to the old centre.
- Römer square
- Museumsufer
- Main riverfront
- Day5
Wertheim
A timber-framed town in Baden-Württemberg where the Tauber River joins the Main, a frequent river-cruise stop. Wertheim is known for its half-timbered old town, the ruined hilltop castle above the rivers, and its long glassmaking heritage.
- Hilltop castle
- Half-timbered old town
- Glass museum
- Day6
Würzburg
A Bavarian city on the river Main, at the start of Germany's Romantic Road. The hillside Marienberg fortress overlooks the old town and the vineyards along the river, while the baroque Residenz palace anchors the centre with its grand frescoed staircase.
- Marienberg Fortress
- Würzburg Residenz
- Old Main Bridge
- Day7
Eltmann
- Day8
Nuremberg
A Bavarian city on the Pegnitz with a walled medieval core and an imperial castle above it. River ships call here along the Main–Danube corridor, within reach of the old town's half-timbered houses and the famous grilled Nürnberger sausages.
- Imperial Castle
- Old town walls
- Nürnberger sausages
Upcoming departures
- 24 Mar 2027
- 5 May 2027
- 14 Jul 2027
- 25 Aug 2027
- 6 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Rhine cruise calls at Basel, Kehl, Ludwigshafen, Frankfurt, Miltenberg, Wertheim, Würzburg, Eltmann and Nuremberg.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Basel and ends in Nuremberg.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard AmaCerto.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Mar 2027, 5 May 2027, 14 Jul 2027 and 25 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.