Breakfast On Board the Ship

Start your day with a hearty breakfast with your fellow Adventurers.

Riquewihr Food & Wine Tasting Tour

• Traverse the cobblestone streets of this quaint medieval town.
• Satisfy your hunger with some local food flavors of this lush region.
• Get a taste of the great wines produced in the village, including the Riesling, which Riquewihr is known for.
• This tasting activity will continue after lunch.

Lunch at Your Leisure

Enjoy a delicious lunch at your leisure. Ask your Adventure Guides to recommend a location that will be sure to satisfy your appetite.

Dinner On Board the Ship

Return to the ship for a delectable evening meal, featuring local beer and wine.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Begin your day of exciting activities with a good breakfast.

Morning Activity Options

OPTION A:

Canal Boat Tour and Leisure Visit to the Strasbourg Cathédral de Notre Dame

• Take a Strasbourg city tour on the Batorama Canal Boat and pass by this city's main attractions—including towers, covered bridges and the Vauban dam—as well as through this city's various districts, such as the renowned Petite France.
• Explore this fascinating city—the capital of the Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine region and the seat of the European Parliament.
• Enjoy an "at your leisure visit" to Strasbourg Cathédral de Notre Dame, built in 1439 in the grand Gothic style, with Renaissance-era stained-glass windows and a famous astronomical clock created in 1843.
• Explore and discover the beauty of a truly marvelous city with some time on your own in Strasbourg.

OPTION B:

Alsace Canoe Trip

Enjoy a scenic canoe trip paddling on the Alsace waterways through the enchanting landscapes of this vibrant region.

Lunch On Board the Ship

Savor lunch highlighting Strasbourg’s unique cuisine influenced by both the French and German cultures. Local beer and wine are also included. Refuel to be ready for the afternoon activities!

Afternoon Activity Options

OPTION A:

French Macaron-Making Demonstration

Learn how delicious French macarons are made from a respected local chef on board the ship.

OPTION B:

Wine Tasting at the Cave Historique Des Hospices

• Discover wine caves in the medieval basements of Cave Historique Des Hospices, a hospital founded in 1395. In its wine museum, 40 ancient wine barrels mark the history of the region—one containing wine from 1472.
• Enjoy tasting the fine Alsatian varieties that have been more recently put in barrels and then bottled right there in the caves.

Dinner On Board the Ship

Return to the ship for a delectable evening meal, featuring local beer and wine.

Please note: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast on Board the Ship

Say hello to your fellow Adventurers as you get ready for the day ahead with a tasty breakfast.

Tour Heidelberg and the Famous Heidelberg Castle

• Visit Heidelberg Castle with a costumed guide, who will share the fascinating history of this fortress and home of royalty, built in 1614 and considered an important Renaissance structure.
• Spend time on your own in Heidelberg, exploring the baroque buildings, shops and beautiful waterfronts.

Lunch On Board the Ship or Time On Your Own in Heidelberg

For those who didn’t choose to participate in the full-day activity, enjoy lunch on board the ship, which features local beer and wine, or time on your own in Heidelberg.

Dinner On Board the Ship

Return from a fun-filled day for a tasty dinner, featuring local beer and wine. Share stories of your experiences with your fellow Adventurers.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Wake up to a delightful breakfast with fellow Adventurers.

Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum (OPTIONAL)

For those interested, following breakfast you can visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum, which contains one of the largest collections of beautiful mechanical music boxes, giant pianos and other automated instruments—dating back from the 18th to the 20th century.

Morning Activity Options

OPTION A:

On-Your-Own Biking in Rüdesheim

Enjoy biking on your own through the quaint town of Rüdesheim and the surrounding wine country that is the birthplace of acclaimed pinot noir and Riesling wines.

OPTION B:

Time On Your Own in Rüdesheim

Explore this quaint town and take advantage of its storybook charm by exploring the famous Drosselgasse, the heart of Rüdesheim’s Old Town. Or take to the skies on a gondola ride to the Niederwald Monument, a renowned Germania monument that offers panoramic views of the Old Town, wine country and the Rhine River.

Lunch On Board the Ship

Take a break between your morning and afternoon activities with a refreshing lunch, featuring local beer and wine.

Afternoon Activity Options

OPTION A:

On-Your-Own Biking in Rüdesheim

Enjoy biking on your own through the quaint town of Rüdesheim and the surrounding wine country that is the birthplace of acclaimed pinot noir and Riesling wines.

OPTION B:

Adolf Störzel Wine Tasting

Discover the charm and beauty of the Adolf Störzel vineyards that produce some of the region’s most unforgettable wines. Then, enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by pretzels inside the Bassenheimer Hof’s cellar.

OPTION C:

Time On Your Own in Rüdesheim

Explore this quaint town and take advantage of its storybook charm by exploring the famous Drosselgasse, the heart of Rüdesheim’s Old Town. Or take to the skies on a gondola ride to the Niederwald Monument, a renowned Germania monument that offers panoramic views of the Old Town, wine country and the Rhine River.

Iconic Castle Cruise Through the Rhine Gorge

Behold 30 castles in all their magnificence! Sail through the Rhine Gorge, with the ship's Cruise Manager commenting on the castles' fascinating history and offering insights about the area. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the beautiful Upper Middle Rhine Valley along the shoreline is splendid to behold. Also, participate in a Rüdesheimer coffee demonstration and tasting on the sun deck.

Dinner On Board the Ship

Enjoy another excellent dinner, delivered with flair by the ship’s outstanding chef and staff and featuring local beer and wine.

Please note: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Enjoy an early morning breakfast on board with fellow Adventurers.

Morning Activity Options

OPTION A:

Cologne Walking Tour, Leisure Visit to the Cologne Cathedral and Fragrance Museum

• Take a Cologne walking tour and explore this incredible 2,000-year old city, restored with Gothic architecture and abounding with churches, museums and galleries.
• Enjoy an on-your-own exploration of the famous Cologne Cathedral, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Learn about the storied history of fragrance and how traditional German eau de cologne is made on a privately guided tour.

OPTION B:

Cologne Walking Tour, Leisure Visit to the Cologne Cathedral and Chocolate Museum

• Take a Cologne walking tour and explore this incredible 2,000-year old city, restored with Gothic architecture and abounding with churches, museums and galleries.
• Enjoy an on-your-own exploration of the famous Cologne Cathedral, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Learn about the history and culture of chocolate at your leisure on a self-guided tour of the Chocolate Museum. You’ll enjoy tasting some amazing chocolate, plus you’ll get to take home your very own personalized chocolate bar!

OPTION C:

Cologne Walking Tour, Leisure Visit of Cologne Cathedral and Pub Tour

• Take a Cologne walking tour and explore this incredible 2,000-year-old city, restored with Gothic architecture and abounding with churches, museums and galleries.
• Enjoy an on-your-own tour of the famous Cologne Cathedral, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Taste the fine beers of the regions on the Cologne Pub Tour and learn about the history and traditions surrounding Cologne’s pub culture.

Lunch On Board the Ship and Depart for Amsterdam

Tapas are available beginning at noon for your enjoyment between excursions. A late lunch is served around 2:30 PM as the ship departs. Local beer and wine are included. Say goodbye to Cologne and head towards Amsterdam, continuing your picturesque voyage down the Rhine River.

Afternoon Frühschoppen

Take a break and enjoy a beer with sausages and pretzels as your Adventure Guides tell you about what lies ahead when you disembark in Amsterdam.

Captain’s Farewell Cocktail Party & Dinner On Board the Ship

Join the captain for one last cocktail party and scrumptious dinner, featuring local beer and wine. Say farewell to him and your fellow Adventurers and share the experiences you encountered on this magical adventure.

Please note: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast and get ready for the adventures ahead.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Travel by boat along one of the 165 canals that are Amsterdam's lifeline. Along the way, view this 800-year-old city's famous historical center and some of its most memorable and beautiful attractions—ancient churches, quaint canal houses, picturesque bridges, cobblestone streets and more.

Morning Activity Options

OPTION A:

Discover History at the Rijksmuseum

Discover the art and history of Amsterdam in The Rijksmuseum. This national museum displays nearly 8,000 pieces of art dating from the 9th to 19th centuries. Housed in over 150 rooms in an impressive, gold-leaf building, magnificent 15th- to 17th-century paintings are on display—masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer, among others. It also houses some outstanding 19th-century works as well as a remarkable Asian collection.

OPTION B:

Visit The Rembrandt House Museum

Pay a visit to the home and workshop of the Netherlands’ greatest artist and see where he lived, worked and found the inspiration for some of his masterpieces.

OPTION C:

Visit the Van Gogh Museum

Explore the Van Gogh Museum with over 1,000 paintings, drawings and letters of Vincent van Gogh. This museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh painting in the world. Learn about Van Gogh’s personal history, how conservators restored his paintings and more. Get an intimate view of some of his greatest masterpieces, including Sunflowers and The Bedroom, as well as many works of his contemporaries.

Lunch On Board the Ship

Enjoy a relaxing lunch, along with local beer and wine, with your fellow Adventurers before you set off on your afternoon excursions.

Afternoon Activity Options

OPTION A:

Countryside Visit to Volendam

Tour the classic fishing village of Volendam, located near IJsselmeer Lake just outside of Amsterdam. With its beautiful harbor, home to old fishing boats and residents who still wear traditional clothing such as pointed bonnets, it represents life in the Netherlands.

OPTION B:

See the Sights in Zaanse Schans

• Take in the community of Zaanse Schans, located amidst a meadow landscape and appearing as if it's straight out of a child's storybook, with iconic wooden windmills and other structures that have been moved and reassembled here piece by piece to bring the history of this area to life. Feel welcomed by this community as you stroll past wooden houses, shops and museums.
• Try your hand at clog decorating and see a cheese-making demonstration.

Dinner On Board the Ship

As you cruise towards Amsterdam, savor a delectable dinner accompanied by local beer and wine on board the ship.

Please note: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations: AmaSiena

Breakfast On Board the Ship

Enjoy one last breakfast on the ship as you come to the close of your incredible adventure.

Transfer to the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Get assistance with your luggage and be escorted to the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Please note: Some activities have limited capacity and are on a first come, first served basis.

Meals Included: Breakfast