14 nights on the Rhine and Seine · Paris to Basel or Basel to Paris · from A$10,584 pp
Grand Rhine & Parisian Lights is a 14-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Rhine and Seine, in both directions (Paris to Basel, or Basel to Paris), on AmaDante, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaLyra, AmaSiena or AmaSofia. There are 48 departures between May 2027 and October 2027, from A$10,584 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Paris opens the journey, where the art is world-class and the light never quite settles, before you sail east into a different Europe entirely. Over 14 nights ending in Basel, the route moves from the French capital's boulevards and brasseries through the Rhine Valley's castle-crowned gorges, terraced Riesling vineyards and perfectly preserved medieval towns. Two of Europe's most distinct cultural landscapes, connected by water.
| Length | 14 nights |
|---|---|
| Rivers | Rhine and Seine |
| Starts and ends | Paris to Basel; Basel to Paris |
| Countries | Switzerland, Germany, France and Netherlands |
| Ships | AmaDante, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaLyra, AmaSiena, AmaSofia |
| Departures | 48, 6 May 2027 to 21 Oct 2027 |
| From | A$10,584 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 and begin your journey to Paris |
| 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 | Begin your journey home |
As published by AmaWaterways, in one direction; the reverse sailings visit the same places the other way round. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$14,604 | A$16,113 | A$24,963 | |
| 13 May 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSiena | A$14,316 | A$15,825 | A$24,675 | |
| 20 May 2027Basel to Paris | AmaLucia | A$14,316 | A$15,825 | A$24,675 | |
| 20 May 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$14,604 | A$15,738 | A$24,588 | |
| 27 May 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$13,854 | A$15,363 | A$24,213 | |
| 27 May 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSiena | A$13,216 | A$14,725 | A$23,575 | |
| 3 June 2027Basel to Paris | AmaLucia | A$12,816 | A$14,325 | A$23,175 | |
| 3 June 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$13,854 | A$15,363 | A$24,213 | |
| 10 June 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$12,854 | A$14,613 | A$23,213 | |
| 10 June 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSiena | A$13,966 | A$15,475 | A$24,325 | |
| 17 June 2027Basel to Paris | AmaLucia | A$11,816 | A$13,325 | A$22,175 | |
| 17 June 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$13,504 | A$14,988 | A$23,838 | |
| 24 June 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$12,104 | A$13,863 | A$22,463 | |
| 24 June 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSiena | A$12,316 | A$13,825 | A$22,675 | |
| 26 June 2027Basel to Paris | AmaFiora | A$11,816 | A$13,325 | A$22,175 | |
| 1 July 2027Basel to Paris | AmaLucia | A$12,566 | A$14,075 | A$22,925 | |
| 1 July 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$10,726 | A$13,235 | A$21,085 | |
| 8 July 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$12,854 | A$14,988 | A$23,213 | |
| 8 July 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSiena | A$13,216 | A$14,725 | A$23,575 | |
| 15 July 2027Basel to Paris | AmaLucia | A$12,516 | A$14,025 | A$22,875 | |
| 15 July 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$12,354 | A$15,231 | A$22,713 | |
| 22 July 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$12,804 | A$15,681 | A$23,163 | |
| 22 July 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSiena | A$12,066 | A$13,575 | A$22,425 | |
| 29 July 2027Basel to Paris | AmaLucia | A$11,016 | A$12,525 | A$21,375 | |
| 29 July 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$11,604 | A$14,481 | A$21,963 | |
| 5 Aug 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$11,304 | A$14,181 | A$21,663 | |
| 5 Aug 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSiena | A$11,016 | A$12,525 | A$21,375 | |
| 7 Aug 2027Paris to Basel | AmaDante | A$11,304 | A$14,181 | A$21,663 | |
| 12 Aug 2027Basel to Paris | AmaLucia | A$13,104 | A$14,613 | A$23,463 | |
| 12 Aug 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$11,748 | A$14,625 | A$22,107 | |
| 19 Aug 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$12,498 | A$15,375 | A$22,857 | |
| 21 Aug 2027Basel to Paris | AmaFiora | A$13,248 | A$14,757 | A$23,607 | |
| 26 Aug 2027Basel to Paris | AmaLucia | A$11,890 | A$13,399 | A$22,249 | |
| 28 Aug 2027Paris to Basel | AmaDante | A$14,178 | A$15,562 | A$24,412 | |
| 28 Aug 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSofia | A$13,790 | A$15,299 | A$24,149 | |
| 2 Sept 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$12,928 | A$15,805 | A$23,287 | |
| 2 Sept 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSiena | A$14,334 | A$15,843 | A$24,693 | |
| 4 Sept 2027Paris to Basel | AmaDante | A$14,078 | A$15,937 | A$24,437 | |
| 9 Sept 2027Basel to Paris | AmaLucia | A$13,934 | A$15,443 | A$24,293 | |
| 9 Sept 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$14,078 | A$15,937 | A$24,437 | |
| 16 Sept 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$13,428 | A$15,562 | A$23,787 | |
| 23 Sept 2027Basel to Paris | AmaLucia | A$13,540 | A$15,049 | A$23,899 | |
| 25 Sept 2027Paris to Basel | AmaDante | A$14,428 | A$15,937 | A$24,787 | |
| 30 Sept 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$12,678 | A$15,555 | A$23,037 | |
| 2 Oct 2027Basel to Paris | AmaFiora | A$14,140 | A$15,649 | A$24,499 | |
| 14 Oct 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSiena | A$11,372 | A$12,881 | A$21,731 | |
| 21 Oct 2027Basel to Paris | AmaLucia | A$10,584 | A$12,093 | A$20,943 | |
| 21 Oct 2027Paris to Basel | AmaLyra | A$11,528 | A$14,405 | A$21,887 |
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$10,584 per person, twin share (A$21,168 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$10,584, Balcony from A$12,093, Suite from A$20,943. 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.
48 times between 6 May 2027 and 21 Oct 2027: 48 departures in 2027.
It sails both ways: Paris to Basel, and Basel to Paris. The places are the same each way, in the reverse order. Each departure in the table shows its direction.
AmaDante, AmaFiora, AmaLucia, AmaLyra, AmaSiena 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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