Treasures of the Rhine: European River Cruise with Left Coast Revivals

Day 1: 19 August 2027 – Arrival in Amsterdam

Welcome to Amsterdam, where centuries-old canals, gabled merchant houses, and a buzzing café culture set the scene for the days ahead. Make your way from the airport to the joining hotel, drop your bags, and step out into the city at your own pace. Whether you wander down to the Vondelpark for golden-hour people-watching, settle in at a brown café with a Dutch beer, or simply rest up after the journey, the evening is yours to ease into the rhythm of one of Europe’s most photogenic capitals.

🏨 Accommodation

• Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam or Similar

🍽️ Included Meals

• No meals included

Day 2: 20 August 2027 – Amsterdam

This morning, dive into the heart of the city on a guided half day tour through Amsterdam’s cobbled streets and lively squares, where your local guide brings the Golden Age, the Royal Palace, and the buzzing Jordaan district vividly to life. The experience steps up a gear with a scenic canal cruise, gliding beneath arched bridges and past narrow gabled houses and bobbing houseboats along the UNESCO-listed canal ring. Seeing Amsterdam from the water reveals exactly why this waterway is considered one of the most beautiful urban landscapes in the world.

The afternoon and evening are yours to keep exploring, whether that means a museum hop, shopping the Waterloopleinmarkt (the oldest flea market in The Netherlands), a leisurely dinner in De Pijp, or another lap of those impossibly pretty canals.

🏨 Accommodation

• Catalonia Vondel Amsterdam or Similar

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast

✅ Activities

• Guided Half Day City Tour of Amsterdam
• Time to Explore the Waterloopleinmarkt
• Scenic Canal Cruise

Day 3: 21 August 2027 – Board Your River Cruise

Enjoy a final Dutch breakfast and one last look across the canals before checking out and being transferred to the AmaSofia, your floating home for the river cruise ahead. As you step on board, the Rhine adventure officially begins, with the river itself ready to carry you through the heart of Europe.

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast

✅ Activities

• Transfer to the AmaSofia

🎟️ Pricing

• Twin Share $950pp
• Single Supplement $530

ℹ️ Other Notes

• Note that Laura and Jesse will not be attending this extension
• Local hotel/tourist taxes may be applicable and are not included in the pricing. These must be paid locally

Day 1: 20 August 2027 – Arrival in Amsterdam

Touch down in Amsterdam and make your way to the joining hotel for a relaxed start to your European adventure. With an extra night up your sleeve before the cruise begins, you’ll have time to shake off the jet lag and find your feet in a city built for wandering. Step out for a stroll along the canals, grab a bite at one of the countless cafés lining the streets, or simply put your feet up and rest before tomorrow’s transfer to the AmaSofia.

🏨 Accommodation

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐ or ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotel TBC, Amsterdam

🍽️ Included Meals

• No meals included

Day 2: 21 August 2027 – Board Your River Cruise

After breakfast and a final morning in Amsterdam, check out of your hotel and transfer across to the AmaSofia, your home for the next seven nights on the Rhine. Settle into your cabin, get the lay of the land, and raise a glass to the start of a treasure-hunting journey through four countries.

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast

✅ Activities

• Transfer to the AmaSofia

🎟️ Pricing

• Twin Share $390pp
• Single Supplement $345

ℹ️ Other Notes

• Note that Laura and Jesse will not be attending this extension
• Local hotel/tourist taxes may be applicable and are not included in the pricing. These must be paid locally

Your Treasures of the Rhine: European River Cruise with Left Coast Revivals begins as you step aboard our home for the next 7 nights, the wonderful river cruise vessel AmaSofia.

Once onboard, enjoy a light lunch and take some time to get your bearings. Head up to the Sun Deck, relax in the lounge or simply unwind before gathering for dinner as we begin cruising along the Rhine towards Cologne.

🏨 Accommodation

• AmaSofia

🍽️ Included Meals

• Light Lunch
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Embark AmaSofia
• Group Welcome
• Rhine River Cruising

ℹ️ Important Arrival Information

• Boarding time will likely be late morning or early afternoon, with final timings and the exact port meeting location provided closer to departure. It is essential that you arrive in Amsterdam at least a day prior to the cruise commencing. An Amsterdam pre-trip extension is available that includes a transfer to the AmaSofia

🏨 Accommodation

• AmaSofia

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch (if onboard AmaSofia)
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Cologne Flea Market & Vintage Shopping
• Optional Cologne Old Town Guided Tour
• Evening Free Time in Cologne

This morning is pure Rhine magic. As we cruise through the UNESCO listed Rhine Gorge, castles rise from hilltops, vineyards cascade toward the water and storybook villages drift past as if placed there for effect. It is the kind of scenery that makes you slow down, step onto the sun deck and simply take it in.

Arriving in Rüdesheim, the day becomes hands on and immersive. Float above the vines on a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal for sweeping valley views, then head out on a vineyard walk paired with a tasting of the region’s celebrated Rieslings. For those keen to cover more ground, an optional guided bike ride traces the Rhine’s edge past vineyards and riverside villages. Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet for something delightfully unexpected, and end the afternoon with the theatrical ritual of Rüdesheimer coffee prepared with brandy, hot coffee and a generous swirl of cream.

🏨 Accommodation

• AmaSofia

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch (if onboard AmaSofia)
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Scenic Cruising through the Rhine Gorge
• Visit Rüdesheim
• Gondola Ride to Niederwalddenkmal
• Vineyard Walk and Wine Tasting in Rüdesheim
• Optional Guided Bike Ride Along the Rhine at Rüdesheim
• Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet

From Ludwigshafen, the day opens into a region layered with history and romance. Travel to Heidelberg, where a medieval old town sits beneath the dramatic ruins of Heidelberg Castle. Wander cobbled streets, step inside centuries old courtyards and admire the legendary Great Vat.

For those feeling energetic, hike the Philosopher’s Path for sweeping views over the Neckar Valley. Alternatively, explore historic Speyer, home to Europe’s largest Romanesque cathedral and the impressive Altpörtel gate tower. Both options offer depth, beauty and a deeper understanding of the region’s heritage.

There will of course also be some optional free time to explore Heidelberg on your own in search of treasures in antique and thrift stores from Laura and Jesse’s very own curated store list.

🏨 Accommodation

• AmaSofia

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch (if onboard AmaSofia)
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Visit Heidelberg
• Explore Heidelberg Castle
• View The Great Vat
• Optional Philosopher’s Path Hike
• Optional Visit to Speyer
• Visit Speyer Cathedral
• Visit Altpörtel Gate Tower
• Free Time to Shop Laura & Jesse’s Favorite Local Thrift Stores

Strasbourg blends French elegance with German influence in the most charming way. Canals wind past half timbered houses, café terraces spill onto cobbled streets and the cathedral commands attention with its intricate façade and famous astronomical clock.

Today we dive into the iconic Brocante de Strasbourg flea market, where antique stalls, vintage curios and beautifully worn treasures fill the historic streets. Wander through La Petite France with its postcard-perfect canals and timbered houses, or step inside Strasbourg’s Nôtre Dame Cathedral to marvel at the astronomical clock in action. For those wanting to cover more ground, an optional guided bike ride weaves through the city and into the leafy expanse of Parc de l’Orangerie.

This is a day for wandering, shopping, discovering and lingering over long lunches.

🏨 Accommodation

• AmaSofia

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch (if onboard AmaSofia)
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Visit Brocante De Strasbourg Market
• Explore La Petite France
• Visit Strasbourg Nôtre Dame Cathedral & Astronomical Clock
• Optional Guided Bike Ride Through Strasbourg & Parc de l’Orangerie

Today we arrive in Huningue – right on the corner of the Swiss, German and French borders and perfectly positioned as a gateway to the Alsace region and the edge of Germany’s Black Forest. Here, the landscape opens up into some of the most picturesque corners of Europe, where colorful half timbered houses, vineyard covered hills and storybook villages define the region.

From the ship, the day’s exploration takes you across into France to visit charming Colmar, where pastel houses line narrow canals and every street feels like a painting. Keep an eye out for the small Statue of Liberty honoring the sculptor’s birthplace. For those wanting a more active alternative, head into the Kaiserstuhl region for an optional cycle or hike through vine covered hills in this volcanic landscape known for its rich biodiversity and sweeping views.

🏨 Accommodation

• AmaSofia

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch (if onboard AmaSofia)
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Visit the Colmar Fairytale Village
• View the Statue of Liberty in Colmar
• Optional Cycle or Hike in the Kaiserstuhl Region

This morning, we arrive into Basel before setting out on an excursion into Switzerland to visit the beautiful lakeside city of Lucerne. Framed by mountains and set on the edge of a turquoise lake, Lucerne feels effortlessly picturesque.

Spend time wandering across the iconic Chapel Bridge, exploring the cobbled streets of the old town and taking in the painted façades that line its historic squares. Lakeside promenades, cafés and boutique shops make it easy to settle into the rhythm of the city before returning to Basel later in the day for our final evening onboard AmaSofia.

Tonight we celebrate our last night on the river with a farewell dinner, sharing favorite finds, stories from the markets and memories from a remarkable journey through Europe.

🏨 Accommodation

• AmaSofia

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch (if onboard AmaSofia)
• Dinner

✅ Activities

• Day Trip to to Lucerne
• Walk Across Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
• Explore Lucerne Old Town
• Farewell Dinner Onboard AmaSofia

This morning is about slow goodbyes and one last European coffee. After breakfast, we’ll disembark the AmaSofia. Exchange contact details, final packing tips and promises of future market meet ups. Suitcases may be heavier, but so are the stories and shared memories.

As everyone departs for onward journeys, it is clear this was more than a river cruise. It was a treasure hunt across borders, a celebration of vintage culture and a shared adventure along one of Europe’s most beautiful waterways.

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast

✅ Activities

• Disembark AmaSofia at approximately 9:00am
• Departure from Basel or Extension

ℹ️ Post Trip Switzerland Extension

• A post-trip Switzerland extension is available that includes a transfer from the AmaSofia

Day 1: 28 August 2027 – Basel

Disembark the AmaSofia and transfer into Basel, the elegant Swiss city where the Rhine bends gracefully between Germany, France, and Switzerland. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace: stroll the medieval Old Town, browse the stalls of the Flohmarkt Petersplatz if a little retail therapy is in order, or simply settle into a riverside café and watch the city go by. As evening falls, Basel’s mix of historic charm and contemporary cool comes into its own, with plenty of options for a relaxed dinner before turning in.

🏨 Accommodation

• Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel or Similar, Basel

🍽️ Included Meals

• No meals included

✅ Activities

• Transfer to Basel, Luggage Drop-off at Hotel

Day 2: 29 August 2027 – Schaffhausen, Rheinfall and Zurich

Today brings a stunning blend of medieval charm and raw natural drama. Begin in Schaffhausen, wandering the Old Town’s beautifully preserved buildings adorned with colorful frescoes, before heading on to the mighty Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall. Stand on panoramic viewing platforms as millions of liters of water thunder over the rocks every second, sending up clouds of mist and serving up unforgettable photo opportunities. From there, transfer to Zurich for the evening, where the city’s lakeside setting, polished old town, and lively dining scene make for a memorable final stop.

🏨 Accommodation

• Hotel Ambassador Zurich or Similar, Zurich

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast

✅ Activities

• Visit to Schaffhausen Old Town
• Visit to the Rhine Falls
• Transfer to Zurich

Day 3: 30 August 2027 – Zurich

Enjoy a final Swiss breakfast as your post-cruise extension comes to a close. From here, your trip ends and onward travel plans take over, with the memories of the Rhine, the falls, and a few extra days in Switzerland to take home with you.

🍽️ Included Meals

• Breakfast

🎟️ Pricing

• Twin Share $950pp
• Single Supplement $425

ℹ️ Other Notes

• Note that Laura and Jesse will not be attending this extension
• Local hotel/tourist taxes may be applicable and are not included in the pricing. These must be paid locally