Cruise itinerary
7-Night Rhine Cruise from Amsterdam
7 nights · Rhine · 9 ports of call
7-night Rhine cruise aboard AmaSiena, departing Amsterdam and calling at Utrecht, Düsseldorf, Rhine Gorge, Germany, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Ludwigshafen and Kehl and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- AmaSiena
- Cruise line
- AmaWaterways
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Rhine · Europe
- Departs
- Amsterdam
- Returns
- Basel
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact AmaSiena sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
Utrecht
- Day3
Düsseldorf
A city on the Rhine in western Germany, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and a hub of fashion and finance. Düsseldorf is known for the historic Altstadt and its rows of taverns, the riverside promenade, and the modern architecture of the MedienHafen.
- Altstadt taverns
- Rhine promenade
- MedienHafen
- 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
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
- Day6
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
- Day7
Breisach
A small town on the Rhine at the edge of Germany's Kaiserstuhl wine country, just across the river from France's Alsace. It is crowned by the St. Stephan minster on its hilltop and serves as the river gateway to Freiburg and the southern Black Forest.
- St. Stephan minster
- Kaiserstuhl vineyards
- Black Forest gateway
- Day8
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
Upcoming departures
- 4 Jun 2026
- 18 Jun 2026
- 2 Jul 2026
- 16 Jul 2026
- 30 Jul 2026
- 13 Aug 2026
- 27 Aug 2026
- 10 Sep 2026
- 24 Sep 2026
- 8 Oct 2026
- 22 Oct 2026
- 5 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Rhine Cruise from Amsterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Rhine cruise calls at Amsterdam, Utrecht, Düsseldorf, Rhine Gorge, Germany, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Ludwigshafen, Kehl, Breisach and Basel.
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 Amsterdam and ends in Basel.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard AmaSiena.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Jun 2026, 18 Jun 2026, 2 Jul 2026 and 16 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.