Cruise & Walk the River Rhine
Embark on an unforgettable voyage along one of Europe’s most important waterways aboard Amadeus Riva. Steeped in history, the Rhine is lined with charming medieval towns, fairytale-like castles crowning the hillsides, and landscapes that have inspired poets and painters for centuries. Cruise through the romantic Rhine Gorge and on to historic cities like Cologne and Strasbourg, where discovery awaits around every bend. When you’re not relaxing on board, spend time in charming riverside villages such as Speyer and Cochem and enjoy guided walks in countryside rich with volcanic peaks, vast beech forests, and beautiful views over the vineyards and villages of the UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley.
What you’ll love
- Smaller ships for a more intimate experience and relaxed feel on board
- Daily small-group guided walks and sightseeing with expert local leaders, exclusively for HF guests
- Fully escorted from the UK by an HF Tour Manager
- Guided walking tours of Amsterdam & Strasbourg
- Siebensgebirge Mountains and Drachenfels railway
- Guided walking tour in Cochem including the Reichsburg Castle
- Sailing through the UNESCO Rhine Gorge
- A visit of the unique Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum in Rudesheim
- Excursion to Heidelberg with guided walk and castle visit
What’s included
- Return flights from the UK with baggage and transfers
- Fully escorted from the UK by an HF Holiday Tour Manager
- 7-night river cruise with accommodation in an en-suite river view cabin
- Full board dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunch and dinner with menu choices, afternoon tea and late-night snack
- Wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
- 24-hour complimentary tea and coffee available in the Amadeus Club
- Welcome cocktail reception and dinner and gala dinner
- Guided walking excursions as described in the itinerary
- Onboard entertainment as described in the itinerary
Trip Notes
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Fly to Amsterdam and on arrival, join your transfer to Amadeus Riva. Enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by a special dinner. Round off the evening with a Shanty Choir performance. The ship remains moored in Amsterdam overnight.
With over 160 canals, Amsterdam is often called the ‘Venice of the North’. Discover why on a guided walking tour this morning, taking in gabled houses, bridges, and landmarks. Afterwards, travel by coach to Utrecht to rejoin the ship for lunch. Cruise through the Dutch countryside towards Cologne and relax on board.
Sail into Cologne and admire its twin-spired cathedral before travelling by coach to Königswinter. En route, we’ll stop at Petersberg for stunning Rhine Valley views, then walk or ride the historic Drachenfels Railway to the summit to explore the ruins of Drachenfels Castle and learn the legends about folkloric German hero Siegfried and the slaying of a dragon. Enjoy free time in Cologne before dinner as we cruise onwards.
This morning, the ship leaves the Rhine for the Moselle, where steep vineyards rise from the valley. After lunch, arrive in Cochem for a guided walk through the old town and up to Reichsburg Castle to explore its Renaissance and Baroque interiors. Return to the ship for dinner as we cruise towards Koblenz.
Arrive in Koblenz at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Explore at leisure before sailing through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site lined with castles and vineyards. Later, arrive in Rüdesheim for a guided walk and visit to the unique Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum. Located in a 15th-century residence, this fascinating museum displays over 400 self-playing instruments. In the evening, enjoy a soprano performance inspired by Rhine legends.
Arrive in Mannheim and travel to Heidelberg by coach for a guided tour of its old town and up to the castle. Walk the Schlangenweg for panoramic views, then descend by cable car. Back aboard, cruise to Speyer for free time exploring its cathedral and riverside charm before continuing along the Rhine during dinner.
Arrive in Strasbourg for a guided walk through Petite France and the UNESCO-listed Grande Île, with its canals and half-timbered houses. After lunch, relax on board as we cruise towards Switzerland. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating the highlights of your Rhine adventure.
Say farewell to the crew and transfer to the airport for the flight home from Basel.
Amadeus Riva
Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hairdryer, along with a fixed panoramic window or drop-down panoramic window that fills the space with natural light. Thoughtful touches like a comfortable bed, generously-sized wardrobe, secure in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control and direct dial telephone ensure a restful and well-equipped stay.
Ship facilities
- Restaurant
- Panorama lounge bar
- Massage room
- Fitness room
- Lift between the Haydn and Mozart decks (sun deck not accessible by lift)
- Shop
- Amadeus Club with 24 hour tea and coffee station
- Putting green, chess board, shuffleboard and loungers on sun deck
| Construction: | 2023 |
| Flag: | Germany |
| Length x Width | 135m x 11.4m |
| Draft: | 1.5m |
| Decks: | 4 |
| Cabins/Suites: | 67/12 |
| Max.passenger: | 158 |
| Crew members: | approx. 46 |
| Speed: | 25 km/h |
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