Rhine Getaway Tour

Package Overview

Amsterdam to Basel

visit all the Highlights of the Legendary Rhine River On this 8-day Cruise. You Will See the Many Charming Castles that Command the Riverbanks as You Sail Through Germany. Experience the Lush Landscape of the Black Forest Region, Explore Holland’s Famous Windmills and Waterworks and Take Part in the Inviting Nightlife in Rüdesheim’s Drosselgasse.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Amsterdam

  Arrive in Amsterdam, Then Transfer to Your Ship.* After Boarding, the Afternoon is Yours to Relax or Explore the City On Your Own. if Your Arrival Schedule Permits, You May Wish to Visit the Rijksmuseum, or the Van Gogh Museum Next Door. (d)* Ground Transfers are Included with Viking Air Purchase.

• Day 2 : Kinderdijk

  This Morning We Sail to Kinderdijk, a Unesco World Heritage Site, for a Tour of this Ingenious Network of Windmills and other Flood Management Devices. You Learn Why the Windmills Were Built and See How They Work, Plus You Enter a Working Windmill for a Tour of Its Mechanisms and Living Quarters. Return On Board for Lunch and An Enjoyable Afternoon of Dutch Diversions: Sample Handcrafted Dutch Cheeses and Jenever, a Distilled Juniper Liquor, and Take in a Culturally Enriching Presentation On the Dutch Golden Age. We Cruise Through the Night

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 3 : Cologne

  Begin Your Day with a Morning Tour of Cologne, Germany’s Fourth Largest City. Stroll Through Old Town Past St. Martin’s Church and Visit the Dom, Germany’s Largest Cathedral and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Spend Your Free Time Enjoying Cologne’s Atmospheric Waterfront, or Perhaps Join An Optional Excursion On Which You Ascend to the Dom’s Roof for Up-close Views of the Cathedral’s Architecture and Bird’s-eye Vistas of Cologne. Afterward, Return On Board for Dinner. Alternately, You May Set Off On An Optional Excursion to Explore Cologne’s Spirited Beer Culture, Sampling Kölsch, a Light, Crisp Beer Brewed Only in Cologne, and Enjoying a Brauhaus Dinner. After, Return to Your Ship for a Late-evening Departure

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 4 : Koblenz

  Proceed along the Rhine, disembarking to tour the 700-year-old Marksburg Castle. Alternately, choose an optional excursion that offers a lively and informative tour of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, or enjoy an optional guided exploration of Koblenz on foot. After, enjoy an onboard lunch as you cruise the scenic Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where turreted castles and fortresses overlook the river from their hilltop posts. Arrive in Rüdesheim in the late afternoon. Spend free time in the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse and sample a glass of locally produced wine at one of the restaurants or wine bars. Dine on board your ship, or in town if you prefer. You may also choose to experience one of our optional dinners on shore tonight. We depart after midnight

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 5 : Heidelberg

  Cruise Into Mid-morning as You Enjoy the Passing Scenery. After Breakfast, Disembark for a Tour of Heidelberg, the Home of Germany’s Oldest University, Founded in 1386. Visit the Beautiful Sandstone Ruins of Imposing Heidelberg Castle and Take in the Scenery of the Neckar River Valley and the City’s Many Red Rooftops from this Hilltop Post. Continue with a Walking Tour Through Old Town to Heidelberg’s Renowned Gates. On Your Way Back to Your Ship, Visit the Historic Town of Speyer and Take in Views of the Imposing Romanesque Cathedral, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Built in the 11th Century On the Site of a Former Basilica, the Building’s Design Influenced Romanesque Architecture for Centuries to Come, and is the Final Resting Place of Eight German Monarchs. Its Soaring Interior Features Graceful Rows of Sandstone Columns and a Large Stained-glass Window that Was Installed in the Western Facade During a Later Gothic Period

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6 : Strasbourg

  We Dock this Morning in Kehl and Disembark for a Guided Tour of Strasbourg. See the European Parliament and Tour the Interior of the City’s Famed Cathedral. the Afternoon is Free to Further Explore this Alsatian City’s Blend of French and German Cultures, Resplendent Churches, Medieval Covered Bridges, Verdant Parks and Handsome Art Nouveau and Modernist Architecture. Alternately, Join Our Optional Excursion Into Alsatian Wine Country for An Informative Winery Tour and Tasting. Or, Spend Your Full Day Exploring Culinary Strasbourg On An Optional Excursion; as You Explore the City and Take in Its Sights, Savor Samples of the Renowned Alsatian Cuisine, from Regional Dessert Specialties and Meats to Wine Pairings with Local Foods. On Board this Evening, Enjoy a Taste of Germany Dinner Event.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 7 : Breisach

  Arrive in Breisach this Morning, Gateway to the Black Forest. Take a Scenic Excursion Through the Area’s Renowned Mountain Landscape, Rolling Meadows and Dense Forests. Once There, Visit a Local Workshop to See a Cuckoo Clock-making Demonstration, and Learn How Black Forest Cake is Made. Return to Your Ship for Lunch. this Afternoon, Perhaps Join An Optional Excursion to the Quaint Alsatian Town of Colmar to Discover the Storybook Charm of Its Streets Lined with Medieval, Gothic and Renaissance Buildings, and Visit a fine Arts Museum. Alternately, Choose An Optional Excursion that Explores Colmar’s World War Ii History. Dine On Board this Evening and Cruise On Through the Night

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 8 : Basel

  After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your journey with 2 nights in Lucerne or Basel, or 3 nights in Lake Como. (B)* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase

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Inclusions

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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