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Rhine Adventure

Cruising the picturesque Rhine River, this itinerary offers a captivating journey. No other river in the world has so many famous cities on its banks – Cologne, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Basel, to name a few. In addition to exploring the many quaint riverside towns, this cruise provides a detailed look at the Moselle, with stunning scenery, breathtaking vistas and fairytale castles.

TOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES

• Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Amsterdam on day 2 and in Basel on day 14 when  issues the tickets
• Outside cabin in Category D on the Main Deck aboard the Viking Danube
  Supplement for other categories
• All onboard meals
• Captain’s dinner
• Farewell dinner
• Daily sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary:
  Amsterdam – canal cruise and Rijksmuseum; Paleis Het Loo – Arnhem; Cologne; Koblenz; Cochem; Bernkastel – wine tasting; Rüdesheim – mini-train ride, Music Museum tour; Heidelberg; Strasbourg; Freiburg; Basel
• Old World Highlights: folkloric entertainment, lectures, theme dinners
• All local taxes
• Flight bag and portfolio of travel documents

For Land / Cruise only passengers: Airport transfers are available at an additional cost.

ITINERARY

Day 1 BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.

Day 2 ARRIVE AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND.
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your ship. Spend the afternoon exploring the city at your leisure. An overnight mooring allows you time to enjoy Amsterdam's nightlife. (D)

Day 3 AMSTERDAM.
Tour the "Venice of the North" via canal boat and catch the best views of Amsterdam's architecture. On a visit to the Rijksmuseum, view the works of the Dutch Masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer. (B,L,D)

Day 4 ARNHEM.
Begin the day with a visit to Paleis Het Loo Museum, the summer residence of Holland’s Royal family from 1686 to 1975. Next is Arnhem, a city that has been completely rebuilt since WWII. Free time suggestions include the Netherlands Open Air Museum or the art-filled Kroller-Muller Museum. (B,L,D)

Day 5 COLOGNE.
Dominating Cologne's riverside skyline is its renowned twin-steeple cathedral. After an included tour of this prosperous city, spend time along the dockside with its many taverns, cafes, and shops. (B,L,D)

Day 6 KOBLENZ.
At the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, Koblenz was founded nearly 2,000 years ago. Highlights include the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress overlooking the city from across the river. A walking tour along the cobblestone streets with a local guide completes your visit. (B,L,D)

Day 7 COCHEM.
Situated along the Moselle River, Cochem is a quaint wine village filled with cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. The hillside vineyards create a patchwork quilt along the river's banks, and on the horizon is 11th century Reichsburg Castle. (B,L,D)

Day 8 BERNKASTEL.
This charming town on the Moselle is the center of Germany's wine growing region. Your walking tour here will include wine tasting. The balance of the day is free. (B,L,D)

Day 9 RÜDESHEIM.
Rüdesheim has a fairytale-like setting with beautiful old homes and narrow, winding streets. Your tour here includes a train ride and a visit to the Music Museum. During your free time, stroll the lively Drosselgasse, a shop-lined outdoor pedestrian mall. (B,L,D)

Day 10 HEIDELBERG.
Cruise to Worms, where you will dock and board a motorcoach for a drive through the Neckar Valley. Enjoy the scenery on your way to Heidelberg. This old imperial city is home to Heidelberg University, Germany's oldest educational institution and imposing Heidelberg Castle. After your tour there's free time in the city. (B,L,D)

Day 11 STRASBOURG.
Arrive in Strasbourg this morning. Enjoy the delights of this beautiful city, including the fascinating gabled houses that line the cobblestone streets and the covered bridges spanning the picturesque canals. Tour the old section of the city and see the Cathedral of Notre Dame, which dominates the city with its 465-foot spires. (B,L,D)

Day 12 FREIBURG.
Gateway to the Black Forest, Freiburg is a center of wine production as well as the arts. On your walking tour, admire Old Town and visit the majestic cathedral. Free time this afternoon. (B,L,D)

Day 13 BASEL.
Arrive in Switzerland and moor in Basel, the "Gateway to the Swiss Rhineland." A tour will take you to the old market square with its brightly painted Town Hall and along Minster Hill, past many handsome 18th century houses to the Minster with its slender twin spires. Your afternoon is free. You may choose to join an optional tour to the storybook Swiss town of Lucerne. A farewell dinner on board highlights the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 14 BASEL / USA.
Your cruise ends today. (B)

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All routes, schedules and activities are subject to change without notice depending on water levels, port accessibility, weather conditions, canal or lock repairs or other unforeseen circumstances.

Extend Your Stay in Europe

AMSTERDAM
4 Days / 3 Nights
Features:

• 3 nights in first class hotel (Renaissance or similar)
• Breakfast daily
• Hotel / ship transfers

Price:
Twin $499; Single $798

Reverse Itinerary

Tour VRA Departures & Prices Per Person

*These departures operate in reverse: Basel to Amsterdam with slight modifications.
The above prices are per person and based on double occupancy.

Single cabin rates available upon request.

Port taxes of $84 per person are included.

Prices shown include cruise accommodations for the Viking Danube in Category D on the Main Deck.
To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

For add-on airfares call for more details.

The above prices do not include airport taxes and fees of approximately $88 per person.

Itinerary and activities are subject to slight modifications

For Cruise only passengers: Airport transfers are available at an additional cost.