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From Amsterdam to Basel

Castles on the Rhine: Family Riverboat Adventure - Southbound

Dates:
22 Jul - 29 Jul 2026
Duration:
7 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
7
Ship:
ms Grace
Cruise Line:
Tauck River Cruising
Fares:

From £5,200 pp

Rhine river, Basel old town, Switzerland

From Amsterdam to Basel

Castles on the Rhine: Family Riverboat Adventure - Southbound

Dates:
22 Jul - 29 Jul 2026
Duration:
7 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
7
Ship:
ms Grace
Cruise Line:
Tauck River Cruising
Fares:

From £5,200 pp

Voyage Itinerary

22 July

Setting sail from Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of our very favourite cities to visit, as well as also being a perfect base to explore the nearby landscape of windmills and dikes. The Amsterdam canal belt is now officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and from them there are so many neighbourhoods to explore, such as the Jordaan with its higgledy-piggledy streets and its famed garden courtyards (hofjes). There are also a wealth of famous museums and galleries to choose from, such as the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House, not to mention some more, shall we say, quirky options.

Canal in Amsterdam
Canalside buildings in Amsterdam

Don't miss

The quaint cobbled streets that straddle Amsterdam’s grandest canals, known as De Negen Straatjes, are awash with history and contain some of the most unique shops in the city.

23 July

Netherlands: Utrecht

24 July

Germany: Cologne

Cologne is a wonderfully warm and welcoming city, its skyline dominated by one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in Europe. You will likely spend most of your time in the attractive Altstadt (Old Town), home to beer halls aplenty and some fascinating museums.
Sunset over Cologne cathedral, Germany

25 July

Germany: Koblenz

Koblenz was founded by the Romans, who valued the city’s strategically important location where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Rebuilt from the rubble of the Second World War, modern Koblenz has a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, and serves as a gateway to the Romantic Rhine.
Herz Jesu Church, Koblenz, Germany

26 July

Germany: Heidelberg

Wonderful Heidelberg, with its beguiling old town, dramatic hilltop castle and picturesque bridge across the Neckar river, is one of Germany’s most popular destinations. It's a famous university town, full of both history and youthful vitality, and we could spend hours wandering the intoxicating streets.
Heidelberg, Germany

27 July

France: Strasbourg

Strasbourg is the capital of France’s Alsace region, right next to the border with Germany, and there is a tangible Germanic influence that sets the city a little apart from the rest of France. Highlights include the beautiful Gothic cathedral, the old town’s fairytale half-timbered houses, and the pictureque canals of the Petite France district.
Half-timbered houses in Petite France, Strasbourg

28 July to 29 July

Arriving in Basel

Basel lies where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, a sophisticated and multicultural city with a picturesque setting astride the river Rhine. The medieval Old Town is exceptionally well preserved, best appreciated from the summit of the hilltop cathedral, which offers incredible views across the city.
Basel, Switzerland
Street in Basel

Don't miss

Explore the medieval Old Town on foot for a true feel of life in Basel 500 years ago.

The ship

ms Grace

Capacity:
130 Guests
Crew:
44 Staff
Style:
Active days followed by sophisticated evenings.

Tauck's most modern design offers one of the highest space per guest ratios of all European river vessels.

What we love

Rich woods are complimented by muted tones, giving these ships an airy and luxurious feel. The alternative restaurant with outside seating at the rear is an idyllic place for a relaxed lunch as you cruise to your next call and the regional cuisine served in the Dining Room is excellent.

Learn more about ms Grace
Tauck - ms Inspire

inclusions

  • All meals in all venues
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Soft drinks, speciality coffees and teas
  • Sightseeing and excursions
  • Bicycles and fitness centre
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Gratuities

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
    • The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

      Two nights in Amsterdam

      There is a fantastic range of canal front hotels to choose from, but we love the new Waldorf Astoria.

    • Zaanse Schans windmills, Zaandam

      Around Amsterdam

      Visit windmills in Zaanse Schans, the flowers at Keukenhof, or the cheese market in Alkmaar.

    • Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois, Basel

      Where to stay in Basel

      The Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois (three kings) is one of Europe’s oldest city hotels.

    • Augusta Raurica, Switzerland

      Excursions from Basel

      If the Romans are your thing then you'll enjoy Switzerland’s largest Roman ruins at Augusta Raurica, with the excellent Römermuseum alongside.

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