Cruise itinerary
6-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel
6 nights · Rhine · 8 ports of call
6-night Rhine cruise aboard AmaSerena, departing Basel and calling at Kehl, Ludwigshafen, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Lahnstein, Rhine Gorge, Germany and Cologne and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- AmaSerena
- Cruise line
- AmaWaterways
- Duration
- 6 nights
- Region
- Rhine · Europe
- Departs
- Basel
- Returns
- Amsterdam
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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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
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
- Day4
Rüdesheim am Rhein
A wine town on the Rhine in Germany's Rheingau, set among steep Riesling vineyards. Its narrow Drosselgasse lane is lined with taverns, and a cable car rises to the Niederwald monument overlooking the river gorge.
- Drosselgasse lane
- Niederwald monument
- Rheingau vineyards
- Day5
Rhine Gorge, Germany
A scenic stretch of the Rhine in western Germany, where the river cuts a steep gorge between vine-clad slopes. Castle after castle crowns the heights above the water, including the legendary Lorelei rock on a sharp bend.
- Clifftop castles
- Lorelei rock
- Riverside vineyards
- Day6
Cologne
A Rhineland city dominated by its twin-spired Gothic cathedral, the tallest in Germany when built. River cruises call beside the old town, where the cathedral, riverside promenade and 12 Romanesque churches sit within easy walking distance.
- Cologne Cathedral
- Old town
- Rhine promenade
- Day7
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
Upcoming departures
- 26 May 2026
- 9 Jun 2026
- 23 Jun 2026
- 7 Jul 2026
- 21 Jul 2026
- 4 Aug 2026
- 18 Aug 2026
- 1 Sep 2026
- 15 Sep 2026
- 29 Sep 2026
- 13 Oct 2026
- 10 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
6-Night Rhine Cruise from Basel FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 6-night Rhine cruise calls at Basel, Kehl, Ludwigshafen, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Lahnstein, Rhine Gorge, Germany, Cologne and Amsterdam.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Basel and ends in Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
6 nights aboard AmaSerena.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 May 2026, 9 Jun 2026, 23 Jun 2026 and 7 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.