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Explore Amsterdam, Netherlands
7 days, one-way from Amsterdam to Basel
Duration
February 5 - February 12, 2026
Ship
Kinetica Star
Destinations
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Feb 22 · 2 guests
Cruise Overview
This itinerary starts in Amsterdam, then travels through the Netherlands and Germany with stops in Utrecht and Düsseldorf before cruising the scenic Rhine Gorge and visiting Rhine towns like Rüdesheim and Ludwigshafen. It continues via the Kehl–Strasbourg area and Breisach, then finishes in Switzerland with arrival in Basel/Zurich.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Full Itinerary Details
Day 1
05 Feb - 06 Feb Departing from Amsterdam, Netherlands North Holland hotels
Day 2
06 Feb Utrecht, Netherlands Utrecht
Day 3
07 Feb Dusseldorf, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia
Day 4
08 Feb Rhine Gorge, Germany
Day 5
08 Feb Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse
Day 6
09 Feb Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
Day 7
10 Feb Kehl-Strasbourg, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
Day 8
11 Feb Breisach am Rhein, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
Day 9
12 Feb Arriving in Basel, Zurich, Switzerland
What to Expect
- Winter Rhine vibe (Feb): crisp weather, quiet towns, cozy onboard time, fewer crowds.
- Amsterdam start (hotels): canals, museums, and easy pre-cruise exploring.
- Utrecht stop: calm Dutch canals and a walkable historic center.
- Düsseldorf: Rhine-city mix of modern areas and old-town streets.
- Rhine Gorge cruising: the most scenic stretch—castles, steep vineyards, classic Rhine views.
- Rüdesheim: charming wine town with pretty lanes and viewpoints.
- Strasbourg (via Kehl): postcard old town, canals, and French-German character.
- Basel/Zurich finish: arrive in Basel with easy transfers onward.
- Packing: warm layers + good walking shoes (cold and possibly wet).
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