Rhine Castles and Swiss Alps Wine Cruise
Set sail with Sommelier Carol Wolniakowski of Cuvée Wine Travel aboard the elegant AmaWaterways AmaSerena.
Savor 7-nights of an all-inclusive epicurean adventure, sailing from Basel to Amsterdam.
Enjoy distinctive, hand-selected wines and delectable meals. Tour iconic vineyards and magnificent castles. Learn the history and tradition behind the wine and explore the rich culture of this celebrated region.
Host Carol Wolniakowski as your private sommelier and travel advisor
Exclusive gourmet wine pairing dinner
Private tasting events
Camaraderie with like-minded travelers
And much more!
7-Nights luxury accommodation aboard the elegant AmaSerena, featuring just 81 spacious staterooms - most with twin balconies
Award winning, regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
Unlimited hand-selected wines, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juices at breakfast
Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
Tapas, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
Sun deck whirlpool and walking track
Wellness Activities with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.
Fitness center, massage services and hair salon
Choice of daily small group guided shore excursions in a variety of activity levels, including special interest tours, hiking and biking tours
Live daily entertainment including cultural performances
The elegant AmaSerena
Strasbourg, France
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Basel. Embarkation.
Day 2 - Basel. “City of Art” Tour OR Three countries bike tour OR Full-day Lucerne Excursion.
Day 3 - Strasbourg. “The Gem of Alsace” tour OR Strasbourg bike tour.
Day 4 - Ludwigshafen and Rüdesheim. “Romantic Heidelberg” excursion OR “Secrets of Speyer” tour OR Heidelberg Philosopher’s Path hike OR Ladenburg bike tour.
Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum OR Rüdesheimer Coffee.
Day 5 - Rüdesheim, Rhine Gorge and Lahnstein. Rüdesheim gondola ride and wine tasting OR Vineyard hike OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau.
Castles along the Rhine scenic cruising.
Burg Lahneck tour.
Day 6 - Cologne. “Holy City” walking tour and cathedral visit OR Kölsch beer and local specialties tasting OR Cologne bike tour.
Day 7 - Amsterdam. Canal cruise tour.
Day 8 - Amsterdam. Disembarkation.
OPTIONAL LAND PROGRAMS
Pre-Cruise: 3-Night Lake Como Package.
Day 1 - Lake Como. Hotel check-in.
Day 2 - Lake Como. Walking tour.
Day 3 - Lake Como. Lake Como boat excursion to the “Pearl of Lake Como,” Bellagio.
Day 4 - Lake Como. Transfer to Basel with Bellinzona tour. Embark on your Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps cruise.
Pricing starts at $3795/person based on double occupancy and including port charges. Call us or click here for details.
Have any questions?
Call us at 630-418-6121, email carol@cuveewinetravel.com or complete the form below for a prompt response. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
**Airfare and transfers not included in rates. Subject to the terms and conditions of Cuvée Wine Travel, Inc. and AmaWaterways. Pricing, itinerary and availability can change at any time. Please see https://www.amawaterways.com/terms-conditions for more information.