21 nights on the Dordogne & Garonne, Rhine and Seine · Basel to Bordeaux · from A$15,074 pp
Grand France & Rhine Medley is a 21-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Dordogne & Garonne, Rhine and Seine, from Basel to Bordeaux, on AmaLucia or AmaSiena. There are 12 departures between May 2027 and October 2027, from A$15,074 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
France and the Rhine, end to end. Over 21 nights from Basel to Bordeaux, the route follows the Rhine north before turning to the Seine through Paris and Normandy, then south again to the Garonne and Dordogne and the wine country around Bordeaux. Every day delivers a different landscape and a different table.
| Length | 21 nights |
|---|---|
| Rivers | Dordogne & Garonne, Rhine and Seine |
| Starts and ends | Basel to Bordeaux |
| Countries | Switzerland, Germany, France and Netherlands |
| Ships | AmaLucia, AmaSiena |
| Departures | 12, 20 May 2027 to 21 Oct 2027 |
| From | A$15,074 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 | Rüdesheim, 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 | Disembark your ship and transfer to Paris for the second leg of your journey. |
| 9 | Les Andelys, France | Château Gaillard and clifftop views |
| 10 | Le Havre, France | Le Havre’s timeless streets and UNESCO-protected treasures |
| 11 | Le Havre, France | Normandy’s storied shores and timeless remembrance |
| 12 | Rouen, France | Historic Rouen and Joan of Arc’s legacy |
| 13 | Vernon, France | Sun-dappled countryside and scenic bike trails in Vernon |
| 14 | Paris, France | Château de Malmaison and Europe’s most enchanting gardens |
| 15 | Paris, France | Disembark your ship in Paris and transfer to Bordeaux for the final leg of your river journey |
| 16 | Libourne, France | Vineyards and timeless villages |
| 17 | Libourne, France | Countryside charms and vineyard trails |
| 18 | Blaye, France | Citadels and vineyard evenings |
| 19 | Pauillac, France | The art of wine |
| 20 | Cadillac, France | Castles and countryside elegance |
| 21 | Bordeaux, France | Bordeaux in full splendor |
| 22 | Bordeaux, France | Disembark and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaLucia | A$21,372 | A$23,959 | A$44,392 | |
| 27 May 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaSiena | A$20,022 | A$22,609 | A$43,042 | |
| 3 June 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaLucia | A$19,122 | A$21,709 | A$42,142 | |
| 17 June 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaLucia | A$18,122 | A$20,709 | A$41,142 | |
| 1 July 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaLucia | A$19,372 | A$21,959 | A$42,392 | |
| 29 July 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaLucia | A$17,322 | A$19,909 | A$40,342 | |
| 12 Aug 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaLucia | A$20,304 | A$22,891 | A$43,324 | |
| 26 Aug 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaLucia | A$19,348 | A$21,935 | A$42,368 | |
| 9 Sept 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaLucia | A$21,392 | A$23,979 | A$44,412 | |
| 23 Sept 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaLucia | A$20,854 | A$23,441 | A$43,874 | |
| 14 Oct 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaSiena | A$15,074 | A$17,661 | A$38,094 | |
| 21 Oct 2027Basel to Bordeaux | AmaLucia | A$16,238 | A$18,825 | A$39,258 |
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$15,074 per person, twin share (A$30,148 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$15,074, Balcony from A$17,661, Suite from A$38,094. 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.
12 times between 20 May 2027 and 21 Oct 2027: 12 departures in 2027.
It starts in Basel and finishes in Bordeaux.
AmaLucia and AmaSiena, 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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