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    Celebration of Wine Cruise
    Medieval Treasures 2027

Overview

Program Highlights
  • Cruise hosted by AmaWaterways guest Winemakers and Winery Proprietors, Clay & Natalia Fritz of Fritz Winery and Allie Ketcham of Ketcham Vineyard & Winery
  • AmaWaterways onboard wine program including wine-related experiences and excursions – all at no additional charge
  • Early Booking Bonus: Save $1,000 per person if booked by October 31, 2025
Food & Wine Trails Exclusive Amenities:

Guests booked through Food & Wine Trails receive all the onboard amenities and savings offered by AmaWaterways, plus the following exclusive privileges:

  • Welcome bottle of wine in your stateroom
  • Chef’s Table dinner with Clay, Natalia and Allie
AmaWaterways Includes:
  • Accommodations aboard AmaWaterways elegant and spacious 162-guest AmaCerto, most staterooms feature twin-balconies
  • Award-winning dining, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, Main Restaurant and Al Fresco Dining Terrace
  • Unlimited complimentary wines, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Sip & Sail cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
  • Captain’s cocktail and gala dinner
  • Airport transfers to ship on arrival / departure dates (with purchase of AmaWaterways air program)
  • Guided complimentary AmaWaterways shore excursions in every port
  • Complimentary WiFi access
  • Complimentary use of bicycles

You’re invited to sail through the medieval treasures of Europe with Sonoma County’s premier wineries – Fritz Winery and Ketcham Vineyard & Winery.

Walk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of Rothenburg, Bamberg and Miltenberg. Revel in the architectural gems on display—the Würzburg Residenz and Mannheim Baroque Palace. Indulge your inner child with a visit to the Speyer Technik Museum. Discover the Alsatian capital of France, Strasbourg, and savor local flavors like rich Rüdesheimer coffee and hearty Bamberg smoked beer. All this and more awaits you as you experience a spectacular journey like none other.

Along the way, swirl your glass and discover the unique notes of each Fritz and Ketcham varietals you sip, gain pairing recommendations and get answers to questions about viticulture and more with your AmaWaterways’ guest winemakers

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  • Cruise Line

    AmaWaterways

  • Ports of Call

    Basel to Nuremberg

Experts

Clay & Natalia Fritz

Proprietors & Winemaker, Fritz Winery

Allie Ketcham

Owner, Ketcham Vineyard & Winery

Itinerary

Fritz Winery & AmaWaterways – Celebration of Wine Cruise

To & From: Basel to Nuremberg
Dates: March 24 – 31, 2027
Length: 7 Nights
Ship: AmaCerto

Important Note: Dates and times of onboard events and cruise line included shore excursions are subject to change without notice

March 24
2027
Basel, Switzerland
Embark Ship
Depart Afternoon
March 25
2027
Strasbourg, France
March 26
2027
Ludwigshafen, Germany
March 27
2027
Frankfurt, Germany
March 28
2027
Miltenberg - Wertheim, Germany
March 29
2027
Würzberg, Germany
March 30
2027
Eltmann - Bamberg, Germany
March 31
2027
Nuremberg, Germany
Debark Ship AM

F&WT Optional Land Program - Coming Soon!

Per Person Pricing

Category/DescriptionDouble Occupancy
E / Piano Deck, Fixed Windows$4,679
D / Piano Deck, Fixed Windows$4,729
C / Violin & Cello Deck, French Balcony$6,278
BB / Cello Deck, Twin Balconies$6,878
BA / Violin Deck, Twin Balconies$7,078
AB / Cello Deck, Twin Balconies$7,278
AA / Violin Deck, Twin Balconies$7,478
AA+ / Violin Deck, Twin Balconies$8,078
Suite / Violin Deck, Twin Balconies$8,878

Prices:
Port Taxes of $280 per person are included in the fares, (subject to change). Prices are per person based on two people per stateroom and include shipboard accommodations, onboard meals, unlimited beverages of select wines, beers, and spirits and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner, AmaWaterways shore excursions, presentations by AmaWaterways hired onboard winemaker host. Prices do not include roundtrip air, transfers (unless air is purchased through Amawaterways), gratuities, additional food & beverages, optional pre or post- cruise programs, travel insurance, or all items of a personal nature. F&WT reserves the right to correct pricing errors or omissions. Prices will not increase after deposit received, except for fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by government agencies. Single occupancy rates available upon request.

About The Ship

Twin balcony

Main Restaurant

Chef's Table

Lounge

Pool Deck

Ports Of Call

Basel
Strasbourg
Ludwigshafen
Frankfurt
Miltenberg/Wertheim
Würzberg
Eltmann
Nuremberg

Terms & Conditions

  • This program with Fritz Winery and Ketcham Estate is not operated by Food & Wine Trails.  Terms & conditions and cancellation policies are available through your Food & Wine Trails Travel Advisor.

    ITINERARY:
    Schedule and times are subject to change without notice due to water levels, wind factors and other conditions.

    PAYMENT METHODS
    If you are paying for the deposit by check, mail to: Food & Wine Trails/Adelman Travel, 6980 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee, WI. 53217

    If you are paying with a credit card, please contact your Travel Advisor.

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
    All Guests will be required to check‐in online at amawaterways.com to complete and submit their PASSENGER INFORMATION FORM before final documentation will be processed.

    TRAVEL INSURANCE
    F&WT strongly recommends the purchase of (Allianz) travel insurance to safeguard your trip investment.

    Please note: AmaWaterways wine expert scheduled to appear and onboard programming are subject to change with or without notice.