21 nights on the Dutch & Belgian Waterways, Rhine and Seine · Basel to Paris · from A$17,484 pp
Grand European Medley is a 21-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Dutch & Belgian Waterways, Rhine and Seine, from Basel to Paris, on AmaFiora or AmaSofia. There are 2 departures between August 2027 and September 2027, from A$17,484 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
The Rhine and the Danube, Europe's two great rivers, sailed in one continuous journey. From Amsterdam's canal-laced streets through the Rhine Gorge's fairy-tale castles, the route crosses the continental divide at the Main-Danube Canal, then descends through Vienna and Bratislava on to Budapest. This itinerary does not introduce European river cruising. It defines it.
| Length | 21 nights |
|---|---|
| Rivers | Dutch & Belgian Waterways, Rhine and Seine |
| Starts and ends | Basel to Paris |
| Countries | Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands and Belgium |
| Ships | AmaFiora, AmaSofia |
| Departures | 2, 21 Aug 2027 to 11 Sept 2027 |
| From | A$17,484 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basel, Switzerland | Begin your enchanting journey down the Rhine in Basel |
| 2 | Breisach, Germany | Vineyards and villages await beyond Breisach |
| 3 | Strasbourg, France | Strasbourg’s charm bridges cultures and centuries. |
| 4 | Ludwigshafen, Germany | Castles, cathedrals, and history await in Heidelberg |
| 5 | Rudesheim, Germany | From Rüdesheim to Lahnstein, legends unfold. |
| 6 | Monheim, Germany | Across two towns, gothic splendor and modern energy meet |
| 7 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Historic bridges and canals capture classic Dutch charm. |
| 8 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Art of the Dutch masters |
| 9 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Cruise the Dutch countryside |
| 10 | Kampen, Netherlands | Dutch city life |
| 11 | Ghent, Belgium | Medieval landscapes |
| 12 | Brussels, Belgium | A taste of Belgium |
| 13 | Antwerp, Belgium | Sunlit streets and timeless charm |
| 14 | Dordrecht, Netherlands | Windmills and waterways |
| 15 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | A seamless journey to France |
| 16 | Les Andelys, France | Château Gaillard and clifftop views |
| 17 | Le Havre, France | Le Havre’s timeless streets and UNESCO-protected treasures |
| 18 | Le Havre, France | Normandy’s storied shores and timeless remembrance |
| 19 | Rouen, France | Historic Rouen and Joan of Arc’s legacy |
| 20 | Vernon, France | Sun-dappled countryside and scenic bike trails in Vernon |
| 21 | Paris, France | Château de Malmaison and Europe’s most enchanting gardens |
| 22 | Paris, France | Begin your journey home. |
As published by AmaWaterways. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2027Basel to Paris | AmaFiora | A$17,484 | A$22,337 | A$42,158 | |
| 11 Sept 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSofia | A$21,422 | A$26,275 | A$46,096 |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$17,484 per person, twin share (A$34,968 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$17,484, Balcony from A$22,337, Suite from A$42,158. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
2 times between 21 Aug 2027 and 11 Sept 2027: 2 departures in 2027.
It starts in Basel and finishes in Paris.
AmaFiora and AmaSofia, depending on the date. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.
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