Cruise itinerary
14-Night Europe Cruise from Basel
14 nights · Europe · 15 ports of call
14-night Europe cruise aboard AmaVenita, departing Basel and calling at Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Lahnstein and Monheim am Rhein and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- AmaVenita
- Cruise line
- AmaWaterways
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Rhine
- Departs
- Basel
- Returns
- Amsterdam
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 AmaVenita sailing, typically within 24 hours.
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
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
- Day3
Strasbourg
The capital of France's Alsace, set on the Rhine close to the German border. Its Grande Île old town centres on a soaring pink-sandstone cathedral and the canal-laced lanes of Petite France, while the modern European Parliament sits across the city.
- Strasbourg Cathedral
- Petite France
- European Parliament
- Day4
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
- Day5
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
Lahnstein
- Day6
Monheim am Rhein
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
- Day7
Utrecht
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
- Day8
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
- Day9
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
Utrecht
- Day10
Hellevoetsluis
- Day11
Gent (Ghent)
- Day12
Brussel (Bruxelles)
The capital of Belgium and seat of the European Union, set in the country's centre. Its Grand-Place is a gilded guildhall square, with the small Manneken Pis fountain, Art Nouveau houses and a culture of waffles, chocolate and beer nearby.
- Grand-Place
- Manneken Pis
- Atomium
- Day13
Antwerp
A Belgian port city on the Scheldt and one of Europe's largest harbours. Its medieval Grote Markt and Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady anchor the old centre, in a city long tied to Rubens, diamond trading and Flemish art.
- Grote Markt
- Cathedral of Our Lady
- Diamond district
- Day14
Dordrecht
One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, set where three rivers meet in the province of South Holland. Its historic centre holds canalside merchant houses, the Grote Kerk and a working harbour, with the windmills of Kinderdijk nearby.
- Grote Kerk
- Historic harbour
- Kinderdijk windmills
- Day15
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
- 28 Jan 2027
- 4 Feb 2027
- 18 Feb 2027
- 25 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Europe Cruise from Basel FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Europe cruise calls at Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Lahnstein, Monheim am Rhein, Düsseldorf, Utrecht, Amsterdam, Hellevoetsluis, Gent (Ghent), Brussel (Bruxelles), Antwerp and Dordrecht.
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 Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard AmaVenita.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 Jan 2027, 4 Feb 2027, 18 Feb 2027 and 25 Feb 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.