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Treasures of the Rhine – Amsterdam to Basel

Name: Treasures of the Rhine – Amsterdam to Basel
Brand: Newmarket Holidays
SKU: 97942

The medieval treasures of four countries, Germany, Switzerland, France and the Netherlands, and pretty riverside landscapes await on the River Rhine.

Start your wish-list Rhine voyage with a flight to the Netherlands and board your premium CroisiEurope vessel, MS Symphonie, in Amsterdam. You’ll have time at leisure to take in the Dutch capital with the opportunity to enhance your experience with an optional canal cruise, before sailing south overnight. The next day will introduce Nijmegen, and you can opt into a visit the Netherlands Open Air Museum for an insight into the traditional practices, crafts and architecture of the Dutch countryside. You’ll then cross the German border as you cruise to Cologne, where you’ll see the city’s world-famous medieval landmarks on your first included excursion, before finishing the day in Koblenz.

An early morning sailing through the spectacular Rhine Valley, known for its fairy-tale castles, cliffs and rolling vineyards, follows. Dock in Mainz, the capital of German winemaking, and explore with another full day at leisure. Here, you can also choose to add an extra walking tour to your itinerary with a tour of the famous Gutenberg Museum. The next day, soak up the charming French and German-inspired buildings of Strasbourg on an included sightseeing cruise and will end with a fascinating visit to the city’s sandstone cathedral. After a gala dinner on board MS Symphonie, you’ll continue overnight to Breisach. Spend your final day on the Rhine however you see fit and perhaps make time for one more memorable highlight on an optional excursion to picturesque Colmar, on the edge of the Black Forest, and the nearby Unterlinden Museum.

Price

from £2276 /pp

was £2529
Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - September 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

2 included
Meals

20 included
Operator

CroisiEurope
Ship

MS Symphonie
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £428.00 per month.

See the medieval wonders of elegant Cologne and see its towering Gothic cathedral on an included excursion

Embrace Strasbourg’s elegant highlights on an included canal cruise and marvel at the city’s famous cathedral

Discover Colmar, one of the most picturesque towns in Alsace, on an optional excursion

Experience the Rhine’s most enchanting highlights in comfort with all-inclusive service on board your premium vessel

This morning, fly to the canal-lined Dutch capital, Amsterdam, for the start of your Rhine holiday. Depending on your arrival time, you might have the chance here to enjoy some initial self-guided exploration, perhaps with a visit to one of the city’s world-class museums or perhaps a canal-side café.

This evening, transfer to the ship and be welcomed on board MS Symphonie by your friendly crew. Spend some time settling into your cabin ahead of a greeting from your crew, accompanied by a welcome cocktail, and dinner on board.

Your first full day on the Rhine will be at leisure and, once you’ve had breakfast, you’ll be free to spend it as you see fit. If you’d like, you can opt to explore the city under guidance on an optional canal-boat tour, taking in the gabled roofs, pavement-side cafés and stilted houses that make up this charming capital.

However you choose to spend the day, return to the ship this evening for dinner and an overnight sailing south to Nijmegen.

Wake up in the Netherlands’ oldest city today and get ready for another full day under your own steam with breakfast on MS Symphonie. You’ll be free to make the most of the ship’s amenities, perhaps with a slower-paced morning on the sundeck or a cocktail with a view at the Pianorama bar or venture out for some self-guided exploration around Nijmegen.

Alternatively, an optional visit to the Arnhem Open-air Museum will be available. Spread across 100 acres of land, the museum’s charming collection of antique houses, factories and farmland recreates the traditional ways of life that have existed in the Netherlands rural areas for centuries.

This evening, return to the ship before settling in for dinner and the onward journey into Germany.

Cologne will be yours to explore after breakfast this morning, and you’ll be introduced to its world-famous medieval landmarks on an included tour. Join an expert local guide after disembarking and head first to the city’s magnificent Gothic cathedral, Germany’s most visited landmark. This grand building, which is the tallest twin-spire church in the world, was originally envisaged in the early 13th century and is a symbol of the city. After seeing the cathedral, you’ll continue to Cologne’s medieval old town, where you’ll see the popular Farina Fragrance Museum, the oldest original perfume factory in the world.

Afterwards, you’ll have some time to roam the city at your leisure, perhaps taking in more of its medieval treasures or watching the world go by from a traditional barhaus (beer hall). Reboarding MS Symphonie a few hours later, continue to the port town of Königswinter and sail up the Rhine to Koblenz. The ship will arrive this evening, and you can enjoy a sunset stroll along the Deutsches Eck, a scenic promontory which overlooks the meeting point between the Moselle and the Rhine.

Rise early for sunrise views of the magnificent Rhine Valley this morning as your cruise takes you further south to Mainz. Upon arrival, have breakfast on the ship and disembark for another full day at leisure to explore the way you want to. If you’d prefer more guidance, an optional walking tour of the city’s major sights and the Gutenberg Museum will also be available.

Start the day at the city’s thousand-year-old cathedral before continuing on foot through the enchanting, cobbled streets of the historic centre and the market square. Your next stop will be the Gutenberg Museum, a grand building dedicated to the Father of Printing, Johannes Gutenberg. Across the museum’s collections, you’ll find the two original copies of the Gutenberg Bible, the first books printed in Europe, and exhibits chronicling the inventor’s life and work.

Reconvene on the ship later today and perhaps head down to the bar area for an evening of live entertainment and dancing before turning in for dinner and an overnight sailing to Strasbourg.

Enjoy a relaxing morning on the water today with breakfast and opportunities to view the scenic delights of the Rhine as MS Symphonie continues to Strasbourg, the delightful capital of France’s Alsace region. Mooring in the city later this afternoon, join a local guide for your cruise’s second included excursion and board a canal boat for a sailing along the waterways of the Petite France district and Grand Île. As you meander along the city’s winding waterways, you’ll be introduced to the captivating blend of German and French influences that characterise this charming city. You’ll also visit Strasbourg’s pink-sandstone cathedral, a fairy-tale building which has been a feature of the local skyline for over 600 years.

Return to the ship this evening and enjoy a gala dinner on board ahead of an overnight cruise to Breisach.

It’s the final full day of your Rhine river cruise, and you’ll have the full day to explore elegant Breisach at your own pace after breakfast. Today’s optional excursion will take you to picturesque Colmar, a nearby town on the edge of the Black Forest, which is renowned for its wine-making houses and romantic ‘Petite Venice’ district. After some time exploring this remarkable Alsatian town, you’ll visit the Unterlinden Museum, showcasing over 7,000 years’ worth of artwork, from the prehistoric paintings to modern masterpieces.

However you choose to spend your final day, return to the ship later this afternoon for the last leg of your river cruise to Basel. This evening, you can enjoy live entertainment and a final buffet dinner on board MS Symphonie, no doubt reminiscing on a truly memorable week on the Rhine.

Explore Amsterdam, Nijmegen and Breisach under your own steam with time at leisure ashore

Stop in Mainz, the wine-growing capital of Germany, and take in the Gutenberg Museum on an optional tour

Learn about rural Dutch crafts and traditions with an optional visit to the Netherlands Open Air Museum

Seven nights’ all-inclusive accommodation on MS Symphonie (premium)
Seven breakfasts, six lunches, and seven dinners with unlimited drink service (excluding premium labels)
Guided tour in Cologne
Canal boat cruise in Strasbourg
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board your ship
Return flights to Amsterdam (or similar regional airport)
Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout 
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager, and the services of a multi-lingual crew (French and English-speaking as standard) on your river cruise

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2348.00 pp	4 dates available
Aberdeen	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £2848.00 was £3165.00
Aberdeen	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £2996.00 was £3329.00
Aberdeen	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £2893.00 was £3215.00
Aberdeen	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2348.00 was £2609.00
Belfast City George Best	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2398.00 pp	4 dates available
Belfast City George Best	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £3010.00 was £3345.00
Belfast City George Best	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £2924.00 was £3249.00
Belfast City George Best	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £2897.00 was £3219.00
Belfast City George Best	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2398.00 was £2665.00
Birmingham	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2285.00 pp	4 dates available
Birmingham	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £3010.00 was £3345.00
Birmingham	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £2942.00 was £3269.00
Birmingham	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £2861.00 was £3179.00
Birmingham	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2285.00 was £2539.00
Bristol	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2420.00 pp	4 dates available
Bristol	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £2906.00 was £3229.00
Bristol	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £3064.00 was £3405.00
Bristol	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £2879.00 was £3199.00
Bristol	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2420.00 was £2689.00
Cardiff	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2371.00 pp	4 dates available
Cardiff	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £2951.00 was £3279.00
Cardiff	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £2987.00 was £3319.00
Cardiff	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £2929.00 was £3255.00
Cardiff	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2371.00 was £2635.00
Edinburgh	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2371.00 pp	4 dates available
Edinburgh	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £2902.00 was £3225.00
Edinburgh	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £2969.00 was £3299.00
Edinburgh	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £3050.00 was £3389.00
Edinburgh	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2371.00 was £2635.00
Glasgow	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2416.00 pp	4 dates available
Glasgow	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £3001.00 was £3335.00
Glasgow	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £2897.00 was £3219.00
Glasgow	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £2915.00 was £3239.00
Glasgow	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2416.00 was £2685.00
Leeds Bradford	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2371.00 pp	4 dates available
Leeds Bradford	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £2947.00 was £3275.00
Leeds Bradford	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £3032.00 was £3369.00
Leeds Bradford	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £2978.00 was £3309.00
Leeds Bradford	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2371.00 was £2635.00
London Heathrow	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2276.00 pp	4 dates available
London Heathrow	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £2843.00 was £3159.00
London Heathrow	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £2857.00 was £3175.00
London Heathrow	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £2897.00 was £3219.00
London Heathrow	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2276.00 was £2529.00
Manchester	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2312.00 pp	4 dates available
Manchester	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £2848.00 was £3165.00
Manchester	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £2848.00 was £3165.00
Manchester	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £2906.00 was £3229.00
Manchester	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2312.00 was £2569.00
Newcastle	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2339.00 pp	4 dates available
Newcastle	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £2861.00 was £3179.00
Newcastle	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £3131.00 was £3479.00
Newcastle	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £2996.00 was £3329.00
Newcastle	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2339.00 was £2599.00
Norwich	April 2027 - September 2027	from £2393.00 pp	4 dates available
Norwich	09 Apr 2027 Friday 8 days 16 Apr 2027 Friday	from £2920.00 was £3245.00
Norwich	21 May 2027 Friday 8 days 28 May 2027 Friday	from £2974.00 was £3305.00
Norwich	18 Jun 2027 Friday 8 days 25 Jun 2027 Friday	from £2947.00 was £3275.00
Norwich	10 Sep 2027 Friday 8 days 17 Sep 2027 Friday	from £2393.00 was £2659.00

MS Symphonie, CroisiEurope Germany, Switzerland, France Carrying fewer passengers than the other ships in CroisiEurope’s Rhine and Danube fleet, this premium vessel offers a more intimate cruising experience.  

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8 days from £2,172 pp

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Flights included
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Depart From

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Excursions & Visits

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Meals

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8 days from £2,308 pp

was £2,565 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

05 September 2027
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8 days
Depart From

10 airports
Excursions & Visits

4 included
Meals

20 included
Operator

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8 days from £1,889 pp

was £2,099 pp

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April 2027 - October 2027
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8 days
Depart From

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Excursions & Visits

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Meals

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While visiting certain landmarks featured on the included and optional excursions, customers are advised to adhere to the dress codes of each venue (where applicable). For more information, please speak to our holiday planners or your tour manager while on your cruise.

The dress code on board and ashore is comfortable and casual; we recommend that you bring sturdy footwear for excursions. For the restaurant we recommend smart casual dress. Please remember to bring warmer clothes for evenings out on deck.

Tipping is not compulsory, but from experience we know that many passengers like to leave gratuities for the crew. At the end of the cruise you will find a tip box for the entire crew at the reception and the suggested amount is five Euros per guest per day. Of course, you are free to tip individual crew members at any time, should you wish.

In your cabin you will find a safe installed in the wardrobe, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, insect screens and pool towels. The power supply in your cabin is 220 V/50 Hz. All sockets are European two-pin, meaning you will need to bring an adapter.

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Explore the highlights of Lyon and uncover the city’s hidden traboules passageways
Tour historic Avignon, visiting the grand Palais des Papes
Venture into the Camargue on an optional excursion to spot the region’s famous white Camargue horses

8 days from £2,308 pp

was £2,565 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

05 September 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

10 airports
Excursions & Visits

4 included
Meals

20 included
Operator

CroisiEurope
Ship

MS Rhône Princess

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New

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Hungary, Austria, Slovakia

Enjoy all-inclusive service, the wonders of Austria, Czechia and Hungary, and several riverside towns during this wish-list Danube sailing Fly Local River cruise

Discover the imperial highlights of the Austrian capital, Vienna, on included and optional excursions
Soak up panoramic vistas as you sail the blue Danube and the idyllic Wachau Valley
Explore Melk with its remarkable Benedictine abbey

8 days from £2,172 pp

was £2,469 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

May 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

13 airports
Excursions & Visits

3 included
Meals

20 included
Operator

CroisiEurope
Ship

MS Beethoven

Explore

New

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Portugal

Journey through Portugal and Spain’s most breathtaking landscapes and experience the charm of its second city, all from the comfort of a scenic cruise. Fly Local River cruise

Cruise through the scenic Douro Valley and admire its vineyard-lined landscapes
Explore Porto, Portugal’s second city, with its historic centre, Ribeira district, and famous landmarks
Discover Régua, Pinhão, and Vila Real, including Mateus Palace and traditional Port wine estates

8 days from £1,889 pp

was £2,099 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

2 included
Meals

20 included
Operator

CroisiEurope
Ship

MS Vasco de Gama

Explore

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational at all EU borders on 10 April 2026.

EES is a digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay across the external borders of most European countries. It replaces passport stamping. When you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system registers your entry and exit, and you will only need to complete this biometric registration on your first entry into Europe.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operation at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side.

The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.

For further information please visit the ABTA website.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen countries.

ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). We recommend applying in good time once the system goes live. ETIAS is expected to cost €20 per person. If you are aged under 18 or over 70, the fee is waived. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

The latest information can be found at www.etias.com.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service at https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

Terms & Conditions

Save up to £700 per couple offer is valid on 2027 CroisiEurope river cruise bookings made between 01 July and 30 September 2026 inclusive, and cannot be retrospectively applied to bookings already confirmed. All offers are subject availability and may be withdrawn without notice at any time. Discount amounts are already included in advertised fares, these may vary on selected departures, are not combinable with any other offers and apply to full-paying passengers only. These offers do not apply to any other Newmarket Holidays products.

Cruises are provided by CroisiEurope river cruises. CroisiEurope river cruises reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any cruise at short notice. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

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