Rhine Getaway 8 Day Viking River Cruise from $1,899!

8-day cruise with 7 guided tours from $1,899!

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Visit all the highlights of the legendary Rhine in just 8 days. In Germany, see the many charming castles that dot the riverbanks as you sail by, and tour both Marksburg Castle and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle. Admire Cologne, the jewel of the Rhine, with its awe-inspiring Dom, and experience the lush landscape of the Black Forest region. Also, explore Amsterdam's lovely canals and glorious museums, multicultural Strasbourg in France, and the inviting nightlife in Rudesheim's Drosselgasse. On this itinerary you will see a lot'without spending a lot of time.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Amsterdam
Day 2: Amsterdam - Canal cruise & Van Gogn Museum visit; free time
Day 3: Cologne - Walking tour, Cathedral visit & brewery visit; free time
Day 4: Koblenz - Marksburg Castle excursion
Day 4: Rudesheim - Mini-train & Music Museum tour
Day 5: Heidelberg - Coach & walking tour
Day 5: Speyer - Free time
Day 6: Strasbourg - Walking tour & free time
Day 7: Breisach - Black Forest coach tour & free time or optional Colmar excursion
Day 8: Basel - Disembark



Available 2009 Departure Dates: Amsterdam - Basel

Vikiing Helvetia: Apr 5, 26; May 17; Jun 7, 21; Jul 12, 26; Aug 16, 30; Sep 20; Oct 4, 25; Nov 8. Vikiing Sun:May 17; Jul 26; Oct 4; Dec 13, 27.

Available 2009 Departure Dates: Basel - Amsterdam

Vikiing Helvetia: Nov 15.
Vikiing Sun: May 3; Jul 19; Sep 27; Dec 6, 20.

Included in this itinerary:

- 8 day cruise with river-view stateroom - 7 guided tours - All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain's Farewell Dinner - Old World Highlights: Dutch sjoelen (table shuffleboard), Kolsch beer tasting, cuckoo clock demonstration, cheese and jenever tasting, performance of French chansons (folk songs) - Culture Curriculum: The European Union, Vikings in Europe, The Dutch Masters - All port and cruise fuel surcharges-no hidden costs

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