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Join Barbieri & Kempe Wines of California
for a luxury Europe's Rivers and Castles Wine Tasting River Cruise!
Enjoy the majestic views of castles along the Rhine and the vineyards along the Moselle, as you visit storybook villages and sample the world famous wines of the Rheingau region. You and your friends will experience the many flavors of Germany as you immerse yourselves in the history and culture of this stunning area.
Europe's Rivers and Castle's itinerary
Your cruise will begin in Nuremberg, a historical, impressive city and end in Luxembourg, one of the smallest countries in Europe. You will meander along the Main River to the dramatic Upper Middle Rhine and finally journey to the vineyard clad hills of the Moselle.
Gaze up to see the incredible castles along the Rhine. Hike through old castle ruins. Walk through the medieval towns. Soar in a gondola above the lush vineyards. Bike along the Moselle.
Along the way, savor wines of the region and the wine tastings Barbieri & Kempe wines.
In all of these destinations you can choose to hike or bike or walk your way through the beautiful experiences.
Step back in time as you visit the castles and villages and experience Europe's Rivers and Castles.
Your Wine Hosts
Barbieri & Kempe Wine Hosts, Paolo Barbieri, one of 279 master sommeliers in the world (!) and Erin Kempe will present two different talks on the wines of this region, as well as the wines of their own growing region.
One Cruise Price for your entire experience
AMA Waterways, recently awarded "Best River Cruise" by Cruise Critic, makes your river cruise an all inclusive experience. Your Cruise fare includes:
7 nights luxury accommodations.
Daily meals regionally inspired with fresh local ingredients.
Chef's Table specialty dining experience
La Chaine de Rotisseurs dinner
Sip n Sail Cocktail Hour
All the tours in every destination along the cruise.
Unlimited wine and beer with lunch and dinner
Entertainment on demand in your staterooms.
Bike tours and bike
Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager.
Extra: Airfare. Travel Insurance. Gratuities
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About the Sailing
301 days to go
AmaPrima
AMA Waterways
Departing Nuremberg on Wednesday, August 5th 2026
7-night trip going to European Rivers (River Cruises)
Visiting: Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Wertheim, Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge, Germany (cruising), Lahnstein, Cochem, Deggendorf, Trier, Luxembourg City
Extend your river cruise with these AMA Waterways land journeys:
Before the Cruise: 3 Day Prague Package - Arrive into the fairy tale city of Prague. Enjoy a hike or city tour. on your second day. The third day have time on your own and then join in a beer tasting. Premium Accommodations for 3 days. Daily Breakfast. Tours. Transfer from Prague to Nuremberg. $975 pp based on double occupancy. $1395 for solo occupancy.
After the Cruise: 3 Day Paris Package - Transfer from the cruise to Paris. Along the way, stop at the American cemetery and Memorial. Later enjoy a walking tour of Luxembourg before taking the TGV train to Paris. Day 2 Experience the beauty of Paris with a panoramic tour of the site. Day 3, Visit Montmarte, long famous for the city's artists enclave and home of Moulin Rouge. $1590 based on double occupancy. $2370 based on solo occupancy.
Staterooms
Suite
Stateroom Type: Suite
Stateroom Features
- In-room temperature control
- Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Desk and chair
Per Guest
Guest 1: $7,698.00
Guest 2: $7,698.00
includes all applicable taxes and fees
AA Balcony: AA
Stateroom Type: Balcony
Situated on the Violin Deck the Suite AA & AB Staterooms offer luxurious accommodation featuring a well appointed shower room with complimentary spa-quality bath amenities. A comfortable sitting area on the outside balcony. A spacious wardrobe and in room safe and individually controlled air conditioning ensuring a calming environment, coupled with, luxurious linens upon the double bed with a balcony view and robe and slippers to hand for ultimate comfort.
As well as a Flat screen television with local and satellite channels all staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access.
Per Guest
Guest 1: $6,398.00
Guest 2: $6,398.00
includes all applicable taxes and fees
AB Balcony: AB
Stateroom Type: Balcony
Situated on the Violin Deck the Suite AA & AB Staterooms offer luxurious accommodation featuring a well appointed shower room with complimentary spa-quality bath amenities. A comfortable sitting area on the outside balcony. A spacious wardrobe and in room safe and individually controlled air conditioning ensuring a calming environment, coupled with, luxurious linens upon the double bed with a balcony view and robe and slippers to hand for ultimate comfort.
As well as a Flat screen television with local and satellite channels all staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access.
Per Guest
Guest 1: $6,198.00
Guest 2: $6,198.00
includes all applicable taxes and fees
BA Balcony: BA
Stateroom Type: Balcony
Situated on the Violin & Cello Deck the Suite BA & BB Staterooms offer luxurious accommodation featuring a well appointed shower room with complimentary spa-quality bath amenities. A comfortable sitting area on the outside balcony. A spacious wardrobe and in room safe and individually controlled air conditioning ensuring a calming environment, coupled with, luxurious linens upon the double bed with a balcony view and robe and slippers to hand for ultimate comfort.
As well as a Flat screen television with local and satellite channels all staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access.
Per Guest
Guest 1: $5,998.00
Guest 2: $5,998.00
includes all applicable taxes and fees
BB Balcony: BB
Stateroom Type: Balcony
Situated on the Violin & Cello Deck the Suite BA & BB Staterooms offer luxurious accommodation featuring a well appointed shower room with complimentary spa-quality bath amenities. A comfortable sitting area on the outside balcony. A spacious wardrobe and in room safe and individually controlled air conditioning ensuring a calming environment, coupled with, luxurious linens upon the double bed with a balcony view and robe and slippers to hand for ultimate comfort.
As well as a Flat screen television with local and satellite channels all staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access.
Per Guest
Guest 1: $5,798.00
Guest 2: $5,798.00
includes all applicable taxes and fees
French Balcony: C
Stateroom Type: Balcony
Situated on the Violin & Cello Decks the Suite C Staterooms offer accommodation featuring a well appointed shower room with complimentary spa-quality bath amenities. A spacious wardrobe and in room safe and individually controlled air conditioning ensuring a calming environment, coupled with, luxurious linens upon the double bed with a french balcony view and robe and slippers to hand for ultimate comfort.
As well as a Flat screen television with local and satellite channels all staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access.
Per Guest
Guest 1: $5,198.00
Guest 2: $5,198.00
includes all applicable taxes and fees
Riverview: D
Stateroom Type: Ocean View
Situated on the Piano Deck the Suite D & E Staterooms offer accommodation featuring 2 fixed windows. A well appointed shower room with complimentary spa-quality bath amenities. A spacious wardrobe and in room safe and individually controlled air conditioning ensuring a calming environment, coupled with, luxurious linens upon the double bed and robe and slippers to hand for ultimate comfort.
As well as a Flat screen television with local and satellite channels all staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access.
Per Guest
Guest 1: $3,998.00
Guest 2: $3,998.00
includes all applicable taxes and fees
Riverview: E
Stateroom Type: Ocean View
Situated on the Piano Deck the Suite D & E Staterooms offer accommodation featuring 2 fixed windows. A well appointed shower room with complimentary spa-quality bath amenities. A spacious wardrobe and in room safe and individually controlled air conditioning ensuring a calming environment, coupled with, luxurious linens upon the double bed and robe and slippers to hand for ultimate comfort.
As well as a Flat screen television with local and satellite channels all staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access.
Per Guest
Guest 1: $3,699.00
Guest 2: $3,699.00
includes all applicable taxes and fees
Itinerary
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Day
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
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Day 1
Date 08/05/2026
Port Nuremberg
Arrive --
Depart --
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Day 2
Date 08/06/2026
Port Bamberg
Arrive --
Depart --
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Day 3
Date 08/07/2026
Port Wurzburg
Arrive --
Depart --
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Day 4
Date 08/08/2026
Port Wertheim
Arrive --
Depart --
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Day 5
Date 08/09/2026
Port Rudesheim
Arrive --
Depart --
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Day 5
Date 08/09/2026
Port Rhine Gorge, Germany (cruising)
Arrive --
Depart --
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Day 5
Date 08/09/2026
Port Lahnstein
Arrive --
Depart --
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Day 6
Date 08/10/2026
Port Cochem
Arrive --
Depart --
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Day 6
Date 08/10/2026
Port Deggendorf
Arrive --
Depart --
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Day 7
Date 08/11/2026
Port Trier
Arrive --
Depart --
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Day 8
Date 08/12/2026
Port Luxembourg City
Arrive --
Depart --
About the AMA Waterways AmaPrima
Inspired by classic ocean yachts, the 162- passenger AmaPrima introduced in 2013, provides a distinctive river cruise experience. As you walk on board and are greeted by a warm welcome and a flute of bubbly from the staff, you’ll see a magnificent glass elevator. Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms range in size from 160-290 sq. ft. or indulge even more in one of the suites at 300 sq. ft. Most accommodations have twin balconies, both a French and outside balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. Additional stateroom amenities include Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring free high-speed Internet access, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English language TV stations; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. In the marble bathroom, enjoy multi-jet shower heads, soothing bath and body products, robes and hair dryers. Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area with sofa and two chairs, and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. The AmaPrima offers a host of added comforts and conveniences, including a massage and hair salon, gift shop and speciality coffee station. The stunning Main Lounge provides an exhilarating backdrop for meeting your fellow guests and enjoying nightly entertainment. As a member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the exclusive international culinary society, you'll be treated to exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine always paired with unlimited wine, as well as beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. You'll also relish a variety of dining venues, including The Chef’s Table speciality restaurant, featuring an exquisite tasting menu prepared right before your eyes. With a walking track and heated swimming pool on the Sun Deck, a fitness room and a fleet of onboard bicycles to use on your own or on one of the many guided bike tours, as well as healthy menu choices, you’ll have everything needed to stay active and healthy while sailing Europe’s great rivers.
Details and Deck Plans
| Year Built | 2013 | Capacity | 164 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Refurbished | -- | Elevators | 1 |
| Registry | Switzerland | Restaurants | 3 |
| Tonnage | 0 | Bars | 2 |
| Cabins | 82 | Pools | 1 |
| Wheelchair Accessible Cabins | N | Theaters | N |
| Shops | Y | Library | Y |
| Meeting Rooms | N | Casino | N |
| Spa | Y | Disco | N |
| Fitness Center | Y | Children's Program | N |
| Internet Cafe | Y |
- Sun Deck
- Violin Deck
- Cello Deck
- Piano Deck
Sun Deck
Violin Deck
Cello Deck
Piano Deck
Ports of Call
Nuremberg (Day 1)
Bamberg (Day 2)
Wurzburg (Day 3)
Wertheim (Day 4)
Rudesheim (Day 5)
Rhine Gorge, Germany (cruising) (Day 5)
Lahnstein (Day 5)
Cochem (Day 6)
Deggendorf (Day 6)
Trier (Day 7)
Luxembourg City (Day 8)
