AMAWATERWAYS floriade CRUISES
Sail through France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Belgium
Amawaterways are pleased to offer guests the opportunity to experience Floriade River Cruises while sailing along the Rhine River and Dutch and Belgian Waterways. Right outside Amsterdam, this rare experience calls for its visitors to “explore, touch and change” as part of their journey into Floriade – which is set to feature stunning gardens, innovative sustainable gardening exhibits, live entertainment, talk shows, souvenirs and food stalls.
rhine, main and moselle floriade RIVER CRUISES
8 DAYS - CAPTIVATING RHINE
From Amsterdam to Basel, 8 days 8 ports
Countries: France, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland
Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Discover Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to the Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time where you could touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides. And from Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations.
8 DAYS - ENCHANTING RHINE
From Basel to Amsterdam, 9 ports
Countries: France, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland
Grand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future. Take a front-row seat on an enchanting journey that takes you along the Rhine and through its designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with its 40 castles strung like pearls on its river banks and to magnificent cities and charming villages alike.
8 DAYS - RHINE CASTLES & SWISS ALPS
From Amsterdam to Basel, 7 ports
Countries: France, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland
Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and Kölsch beer. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.
12 DAYS - RHINE & MOSELLE FAIRYTALES
From Amsterdam to Basel, 12 ports
Countries: France, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland
Encounter some of the prettiest towns of the Alsace—Strasbourg and Riquewihr. Cochem and Bernkastel, give you a sense of what it was like to live during the Middle Ages. Visit Trier, once known as the second Rome; and Koblenz, where history meets at two rivers. Colorful canals and glistening lakes, hilltop towns and mighty fortresses and storied castles, can all be experienced on this fairytale journey.
8 DAYS - VINEYARDS OF THE RHINE & MOSELLE
From Amsterdam to Luxemburg, 8 ports
Countries: Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands
Begin your journey with a gentle ride through Amsterdam’s legendary canals, then head to Cologne where you can whet your palate for the wines ahead by tasting Kolsch beer. As for the vineyards, you’ll soar above them by gondola or hike among the grapes in Rüdesheim and sip wines in Bernkastel as well, learning the legend of the Bernkasteler Doctor.
8 days - TREASURES OF THE MAIN & RHINE
From Nuremberg to Amsterdam, 7 ports
Countries: Czech Republic, Germany and Netherlands
Rivers: Rhine, Danube and Main
From Prague, the “City of Spires,” to the heartland of Germany along the Rhine and Main rivers and to cosmopolitan Amsterdam, you’ll get an up-close look at the magnificent castles, medieval towns and forever-inspiring cities. Experience Prague’s eclectic mixture of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture or get lost in the medieval chivalric atmosphere of Nuremberg’s Kaiserburg Castle.
11 days - RHINE & MOSELLE DELIGHTS
From Basel to Amsterdam, 11 ports
Countries: France, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland
From Switzerland’s pristine cities—Lucerne and Zurich—to the colorful canals of Amsterdam, delve deeply into the history, legends and culture. Throughout your journey, wander through postcard-perfect towns such Riquewihr, Freiburg, Bernkastel and Cochem. Let your inner adventurer out as you hike through vineyards and bike along the rivers. Uncover the secrets of Trier’s Porta Nigra—Germany’s oldest city and often referred to as the second Rome.
Dutch & Belgium Canals FLORIADE RIVER CRUISES
8 days - BEST OF HOLLAND & BELGIUM
From Amsterdam to Amsterdam, 8 ports
Countries: Netherlands and Belgium
Immerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium. A diverse array of knowledgeable and gracious local guides share each destination’s unique history with you, you’ll return from this cruise having experienced the best of Holland and Belgium!
8 days - TULIP TIME
From Amsterdam to Amsterdam, 8 ports
Countries: Netherlands and Belgium
Taste rich Belgian chocolates and listen to the distinctive clanks and charms of mechanical instruments at Utrecht’s Museum Speelklok. Admire the beautiful architecture and artistry of castles that include Utrecht’s de Haar, Brussels’ Gaasbeek and Ghent’s Caste of the Counts of Flanders. Inhale the aroma of freshly pressed Belgian waffles and Dutch street fries. And feel the gentle breeze dance along your cheeks as you cruise through the Amsterdam canals.
