Nerdventure Group Tours
2027 Iceland Nerdventure Tour
I'm currently hard at work planning the first ever Melvin's Travel Adventures-hosted Nerdventure Tour to Iceland for October 2027! We will visit filming locations (Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Star Trek, and more), explore nature and Icelandic/Viking culture.
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2027 Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps Taste of Christmas River Cruise
Come sail with me onboard the elegantly decorated AmaSerena in November 2027 for a Taste of Christmas river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel! Be treated to exquisitely prepared seasonal cuisine and a variety of joyous onboard activities, including tree trimming and caroling, as you cruise through Europe during the start of the festive season.
Limited-Time Promotions:
- Book by August 31, 2026 and receive:
- Additional savings of $1,500/person and prepaid gratuities.
- Book a balcony stateroom or higher by December 31, 2026 and receive:
- Categories C-AA will receive a complimentary one-category upgrade (excluding suites; subject to availability) and prepaid cruise gratuities.
- Guests in Suites receive prepaid cruise gratuities, $100 onboard credit per stateroom ($50 per person), and one complimentary bag of laundry per week.
Cruise Info:
Dates: November 16-23, 2027
Itinerary:
Days 1 & 2 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Canal Cruise
Day 3 - Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Walking Tour and Kolsch Beer Tasting
- Cologne Bike Tour
Day 4 - Rüdesheim, Germany
- Castles Along the Rhine Scenic Cruising
- Wine Tasting
- Gondola Ride
- Vineyards Hike
- Guided Bike Tour of the Rheingau
- Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet
- Rudesheimer Coffee
Day 5 - Ludwigshafen, Germany
- “Romantic Heidelberg” Excursion
- Heidelberg Philosopher’s Hike
- “Secrets of Speyer” Tour
- Ladenburg Bike Tour
Day 6 - Strasbourg, France
- “The Gem of Alsace” Tour
- Strasbourg Bike Tour
Days 7 & 8 - Basel, Switzerland
- “City of Art” Tour
- Full Day Lucerne Excursion
- “Three Countries” Bike Tour
- Swiss Wine Tasting
- Rhine Falls Excursion
*All excursions listed above are subject to change.
Included with Cruise Fare:
- Spacious accommodations
- All meals onboard
- Wine and beer with lunch and dinner
- Coffee, tea, and bottled water are available around the clock.
- Shore excursions led by expert local guides (On select sailings, some shore excursions are an additional cost.)
- WiFi
- Services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your journey
Accommodations & Pricing:
- Category E Stateroom (160 SF; fixed windows): $4,029.00/person
- Category D Stateroom (160 SF; fixed windows): $4,079.00/person
- Category C Stateroom (170 SF; French balcony): $5,628.00/person
- Category BB Stateroom (210 SF; French balcony & Outside balcony): $6,228.00/person
- Category BA Stateroom (210 SF; French balcony & Outside balcony): $6,428.00/person
- Category AB Stateroom (235 SF; French balcony & Outside balcony): $6,628.00/person
- Category AA Stateroom (235 SF; French balcony & Outside balcony): $6,828.00/person
- Category SS Suite (300 SF; French balcony & Outside balcony): $8,228.00/person
All prices include taxes/fees/port charges of $280.00/person, and group discount of $250/person. All reservations are subject to availability upon receipt of full names, address and $400 per person deposit (50% of deposit is nonrefundable). Final payment is due August 18, 2027.
*Single Supplement: 50% of double occupancy price; 100% of double occupancy price for A+, AA+ and Suites.
Optional Land Packages:
- 2 Nights Amsterdam (Pre-Cruise - 11/14/2027-11/16/2027) $1,060pp Double Occupancy / $1,700pp Single Occupancy
- 2 Night Lake Como & 2 Night Milan Package (Post-Cruise - 11/23/2027-11/27/2027) $2,360pp Double Occupancy / $3,560pp Single Occupancy
Includes:
- Overnight stays at world-class 4- and 5-star hotels
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Guided city tours and excursions
- Complimentary transfers and portage service between your hotel and ship
- The services of one of AmaWaterways' Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

