Cindi Taylor

Travel Concierge
Taylored Tours

CRUISE FROM : AMSTERDAM TO LUXEMBOURG on VINEYARDS OF THE RHINE AND MOSELLE CRUISE

Drink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys’ iconic vineyards. Begin your journey with a gentle ride through Amsterdam’s legendary canals, then head to Cologne where you can whet your palate for the wines ahead by tasting Kolsch beer. As for the vineyards, you’ll soar above them by gondola or hike among the grapes in Rüdesheim and sip wines in Bernkastel as well, learning the legend of the Bernkasteler Doctor. Whatever you choose to do ashore, the stories you’re told and flavors that grace your palate will surely transform you.

COUNTRIES: GERMANY, LUXEMBOURG, NETHERLANDS

RIVERS: RHINE, MOSELLE

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:

DAY 1AmsterdamEMBARKATION
DAY 2AmsterdamCanal cruise




DAY 3Cologne"Holy City" walking tour and cathedral visit


OR Kölsch beer tasting 


OR Cologne bike tour 
DAY 4RüdesheimCastles along the Rhine scenic cruising


Gondola ride and wine tasting


OR Vineyard hike 


OR Guided bike tour of the Rheingau 


Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum


OR Rüdesheimer coffee
DAY 5MainzCity tour with Chagall windows


OR City tour with Guttenberg Museum


OR Mainz bike tour

LahnsteinUnique Lahneck Castle visit
DAY 6Moselle ValleyScenic cruising

CochemReichsburg Castle and walking tour


OR Cochem Mustard Mill tour


OR Cochem hike


OR Cochem bike tour
DAY 7BernkastelWalking tour and wine tasting


OR Landshut Castle hike 


OR Moselle bike tour
DAY 8LuxembourgDISEMBARKATION

THEN:

CRUISE FROM : PARIS TO PARIS on PARIS AND NORMANDY WINE CRUISE

Paris always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic beauty. Monet’s Gardens and the charming harbor town of Honfleur, will inspire you the same way as they inspired the great Impressionists. For inspiration of a different kind, travel the “Routes des Abbayes,” visiting some of the most magnificent monasteries, and to the unforgettable beaches of Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day invasion. Relive the grandeur of royalty at Chateau de Bizy, once referred to as “the Versailles of Normandy.” Blend a passion for the good life with culture, art, architecture and timeless landscapes, and you have Northern France. This cruise features a special wine host and you will be treated to a menu of exclusive wine and culinary experiences designed to delve deeper into the wonderful flavors and tastes of France.

COUNTRY: FRANCE

RIVER: SEINE

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:

DAY 1ParisEMBARKATION
DAY 2Les AndelysChâteau Gaillard


OR Les Andelys bike tour


OR Château Gaillard hike


Scenic cruising
DAY 3Le HavreHonfleur excursion


OR Bike tour


OR Full-day Honfleur & Pays d'Auge


Fécamp Monastery Visit

Le HavreOR Le Havre city tour
DAY 4Le HavreFull-day Normandy US Landing Beaches


OR Full-day Normandy British and Canadian Landing Beaches

Caudebec-en-CauxOR Route des Abbayes


OR Seine Museum
DAY 5RouenMedieval Rouen walking tour


OR Rouen bike tour


Lyons-la-Forêt excursion


OR Tastes of Normandy
DAY 6VernonScenic cruising


Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny*


OR Château de Bizy tour and cider tasting*


Giverny bike tour
DAY 7ParisMusee du Vin


OR Paris bike tour
DAY 8ParisDISEMBARKATION


There are a variety of excursions at each port and something for every activity level. AmaWaterways has different choices for each tour. For each tour they will separate guests with Gentle Walkers (mostly bus and little mobility), regular walkers, and hikers and more active guests. You can choose between these every day to what you feel more comfortable with.