The main highlight of this package has to be your Rhine river cruise from Basel to Amsterdam, showcasing a dazzling array of monumental cities and rich cultural experiences. Starting in Basel, a city that beautifully merges art and history, with its numerous galleries and stunning architecture. In Strasbourg, wander through picturesque streets lined with half-timbered houses and revel in the fusion of French and German heritage. As the cruise winds its way to Germany, you’ll be captivated by Heidelberg's romantic charm and the lively atmosphere of Rüdesheim, where the renowned wine culture beckons. Finally, immerse yourself in Amsterdam's unique blend of history and modernity, exploring the city's iconic canals, historic buildings, and vibrant neighborhoods, ensuring that each city along the route leaves a lasting impression.

Onboard your river cruiser, a world of luxurious amenities awaits, enhancing your travel experience at every turn. Step into elegantly appointed staterooms that provide a serene escape, complete with breathtaking views and top-notch comfort. Relish exquisite, regionally inspired cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients in multiple dining venues, complemented by a selection of fine wines and local beers. As you unwind, take a plunge in the heated pool or indulge in a rejuvenating treatment at the Zen Wellness Studio. With a host of enriching activities onboard, from cultural performances to culinary demonstrations, your river cruiser caters to your every desire, creating an unparalleled atmosphere of relaxation and enjoyment throughout your journey.

Your trip begins in Zurich, where you will spend 2 nights before jumping on a high-speed rail connection to Basel.  Here, you will board your luxurious river cruiser and travel down the Rhine, stopping in Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rudesheim, and Cologne before finishing off in the vibrant city of Amsterdam. 

Your included accommodations feature the following facilities:

• Sundeck with lounge chairs
• Main Lounge with bar & piano
• Heated swimming pool
• 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station
• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
• Fitness Room
• Lift
• & many more

Exclusions

• Return international flights
• Visas
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel Insurance
• Tips & gratuities
  
  

Age restrictions

• The minimum age for children is 4 years old
• All guests under 18 must share a stateroom with an adult and require supervision at all times. AmaWaterways does not offer dedicated youth facilities or child-specific activities.

Occupancy

• The minimum number for this stay to commence is one person (a single supplement may apply)
• Pricing based on double bed/twin share

Passport & visa requirements

• All visitors require a passport with a minimum validity of 3 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants)
• It is the visitor's responsibility to ensure they are holding the correct and current visa for the countries they are visiting
• If the visitor is a non-Australian passport holder, a valid re-entry visa may be required
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing times
  
  

Travel Insurance

• We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package
  
  

Health & vaccination

• As border restrictions for countries begin to ease, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will maximise the number of locations you can visit. So whilst you are not legally required to be vaccinated, and it’s also not a requirement to travel with us, it will limit some of the countries that you can visit and may make it harder to travel for the next 12-18 months.
• We highly recommend our travellers to look at the current travel restrictions of their destination, speak with a medical professional at least 30 days before departure or get in touch with our team for travel advice.
• Health care such as a doctor’s surgery, dentist and optometrists may not always be accessible on this tour
• It is advised that you ensure you have adequate health insurance cover as part of your travel insurance
  
  

Porterage

• Porterage will not always be available throughout this trip, if/when it is available a tip is recommended
  
  

Tipping

• Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion
  
  

Fitness requirements

• Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility. They must be able to partake unaided in their chosen activities/package tours/cruise etc. as outlined in the itinerary
  
  

Dietary requirements

• Any dietary requirements must be received by DealsAway at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements
• In most cases DealsAway can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you
  
  

Transfers

• Transfers are not included in this trip.
  
  

Documentation

• Any applicable pre-trip or tour documentation will be emailed to you prior to travelling. Should you have any queries regarding this please feel free to contact us directly via email at support@dealsaway.com
  
  

DealsAway savings

• The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving
  
  

Itinerary amendments & changes

• Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time
  
  

Availability

• All DealsAway trips are available on a request-only basis and are subject to availability. Once booked you should receive a payment confirmation and receipt via email, followed by a booking confirmation normally within 72hrs of making a booking, sometimes this can take a little longer subject to supplier delay
• If you have not received your confirmation within 5 business days of payment confirmation please contact us immediately by email at support@dealsaway.com
• In the event that your trip is unavailable on the dates you have chosen, we will contact you by telephone to advise the next available dates
  
  

Surcharges

• Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. DealsAway will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by DealsAway to the guest
  
  

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

Name change or corrections

• Name corrections may incur a fee
• Name changes are not permitted
• After bookings are fully paid, any amendment has to be requested in writing and incurs $150 fee per person from our supplier, plus any additional costs and administrative expenses incurred in arranging the amendment

Date changes

• Date changes are not permitted
  
  

Refunds

• Please refer to our booking conditions for all information on refunds
  
  

DealsAway reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website's terms and conditions.