14 nights on the Rhine and Seine · Basel to Paris · from A$12,496 pp
Grand Rhine & Parisian Lights: Celebration of Wine is a 14-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Rhine and Seine, from Basel to Paris, on AmaSiena. It sails once, on 28 Oct 2027, from A$12,496 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Paris, the Rhine Valley and Europe's finest wines come together on this 14-night sailing ending in Basel. The journey opens in the French capital before a wine-focused run along the Rhine, with dedicated tastings, vineyard experiences and expert pairings showing off the best of French and German viticulture.
| Length | 14 nights |
|---|---|
| Rivers | Rhine and Seine |
| Starts and ends | Basel to Paris |
| Countries | Switzerland, Germany, France and Netherlands |
| Ship | AmaSiena |
| Departures | 1, 28 Oct 2027 to 28 Oct 2027 |
| From | A$12,496 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 | Riverside sips and medieval splendor |
| 10 | Le Havre, France | Le Havre’s vineyard inspirations |
| 11 | Le Havre, France | Normandy’s storied shores and timeless remembrance |
| 12 | Rouen, France | Wine, cider, and château elegance in Rouen |
| 13 | Vernon, France | Elegant estates and French countryside flavors |
| 14 | Paris, France | Parisian winemaking’s storied traditions |
| 15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2027Basel to Paris | AmaSiena | A$12,496 | A$14,005 | A$22,855 |
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$12,496 per person, twin share (A$24,992 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$12,496, Balcony from A$14,005, Suite from A$22,855. 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.
Once, on 28 Oct 2027: 1 departure in 2027.
It starts in Basel and finishes in Paris.
AmaSiena. 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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