THE RHINE WITH AMAWATERWAYS Home to dreamy castles , impenetrable fortresses and historic cities , Europe ’ s impressive Rhine River — which begins in the Swiss Alps and flows 760 miles before emptying into the North Sea — is exactly what comes to mind when one thinks of river cruising . Touching six sought-after destinations ( Switzerland , Austria , Germany , France , the Netherlands and Liechtenstein ), the mighty waterway has earned itself an appearance on nearly every river cruise line ’ s roster , including AmaWaterways , which offers over 10 itineraries on the Rhine ’ s main tributaries : the Main and Moselle .
Of the brand ’ s many offerings , AmaWaterways shared that its 7-night Rhine River itineraries — which visit Switzerland , France , Germany and the Netherlands — are its most popular . And , with the cruise line ’ s ability to allow travelers to take in the majestic beauty of the region ’ s iconic sights like the picturesque Rhine Gorge , vineyarddotted hills and recognizable city skylines from the solace of one of the brand ’ s Rhine River ships , it ’ s no surprise these swoonworthy sailings are fan favorites .
By land , the fun continues with exciting shore excursions tailored to suit travelers ’ needs and activity levels . “ A highlight for active travelers on our 7-night Enchanting Rhine itinerary is our Strasbourg bike tour which takes guests through the romantic Parc
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