Treasures of the Rhine 15 Day Viking River Cruise from $2,999!

15 Day river cruise with 14 guided tours from 2,999!

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This 15-day cruise is a leisurely celebration of five countries along the storied Rhine River. The journey's highlights are Germany's castle-studded landscapes and famous Rhine wine region, featuring stops in quaint Rudesheim and Cologne, known for its thriving art scene. To the south, the Black Forest area, Switzerland's fascinating Basel and the Alsatian capital Strasbourg; to the north, Holland's Amsterdam and Belgium's medieval cities of Brugge and Antwerp. Whether you are familiar with this part of the world or not, our Treasures of the Rhine itinerary lets you see it from a wonderful new perspective.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Basel
Day 2: Basel - City tour & museum visit
Day 3: Breisach - Black Forest coach tour & free time or optional Colmar excursion
Day 4: Strasbourg - Walking tour & free time
Day 5: Heidelberg - Coach & walking tour
Day 5: Rudesheim - Evening at leisure
Day 6: Rudesheim - Mini-train & Music Museum tour
Day 6: Koblenz - Marksburg Castle excusion
Day 7: Cochem - Walking tour & winery visit
Day 7: Cologne - Evening at leisure
Day 8: Cologne - Walking tour, Cathedral visit & brewery visit; free time
Day 9: Arnhem - WWII Battlefield tour & free time
Day 10: Amsterdam - Canal cruise & Van Gogh Museum visit; free time
Day 11: Gouda - City tour & cheese farm visit
Day 11: Schoonhoven - Afternoon at leisure
Day 12: Delft - Excursion & walking tour
Day 12: Dordrecht - Free time or optional Kinderdijk windmills excursion
Day 13: Brugge - Excursion & walking tour
Day 14: Antwerp - City tour & free time
Day 14: Antwerp - Disembark



Available 2009 Departure Dates: Basel to Antwerp

Vikiing Sun: Apr 5; May 24; Jun 21; Aug 2, 30; Oct 11; Nov 8.

Available 2009 Departure Dates: Antwerp to Basel

Vikiing Sun: Mar 22; Apr 19; Jun 7; Jul 5; Aug 16; Sep 13; Oct 25; Nov 22.

Included in this itinerary:

- 15 day cruise with river-view stateroom - 14 guided tours - All meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners, including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain's Farewell Dinner - Old World Highlights: Cuckoo clock demonstration, Klosch beer tasting, Dutch folkloric entertainment, cheese and jenever tasting, performance of French chansons (folk songs), Delft pottery demonstration - Culture Curriculum: The European Union, Great Canals and Locks, Wikings in Europe, The Dutch Masters - All port and cruise fuel surcharges-no hidden costs

*Cruise only price. Land excursions sold separately. Add airfare to your package with one of our package specialists. Some taxes/fees may be additional. Prices are subject to availability, and all fares are subject to change.