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Rhine Getaway (Basel to Amsterdam) 2010

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DepartsBasel, Switzerland on Sun, Jun 13, 2010

ReturnsAmsterdam, Holland on Sun, Jun 20, 2010

Region(s) Visited Switzerland, Holland, Germany, France

River(s) Visited Rhine

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Visit all the highlights of the legendary Rhine in just 8 days. In Germany, see the many charming castles commanding 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 Holland's famous windmills and waterworks, encounter multicultural Strasbourg in France, and take part in the inviting nightlife in Rüdesheim's Drosselgasse. On this itinerary you see a lot - without spending a lot of time.

Day 1 Basel
Welcome to Basel on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your ship. After boarding, enjoy time on your own getting acquainted with the city - or join our 'welcome walk' to stretch your legs and start getting oriented. Cruise through the night to Breisach. (D)

Day 2 Breisach
Arrive during breakfast in Breisach, 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 and see a cuckoo clock-making demonstration. Return to Breisach for some free time before evening departure. Or, choose an optional excursion to the quaint Alsatian town of Colmar, or an optional walking tour of a working vineyard. Dine aboard and cruise through the night to Kehl. (B, L, D)

Day 3 Strasbourg
Arrive in Kehl this morning and disembark for your guided tour of Strasbourg. See the European Parliament and tour the interior of the city's famed cathedral. Free time allows you to further explore this Alsatian city's blend of French and German cultures - fabulous churches, medieval covered bridges, beautiful parks and some lovely Art Nouveau and modernist architecture. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Return to your ship for dinner and departure. (B, L, D)

Day 4 Heidelberg and Rudesheim
Arrive in Mannheim and disembark for a tour to Heidelberg to see Germany's oldest university, founded in 1386. Then 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 its hilltop location. Continue with a walking tour through the Old Town to Heidelberg's renowned gates.

Return to your ship for afternoon cruising. Arrive in Rudesheim 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 aboard or stay in town if you prefer. Remain docked overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 5 Braubach and Koblenz
This morning, sail along the most scenic stretch of the Rhine, where castles overlook the river from their hilltop locations. This part of the Middle Rhine Valley is so beautiful that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Midmorning, disembark for a tour of 700-year-old Marksburg Castle and its museum. Return to your ship for lunch and a short cruise to Koblenz, where you disembark and enjoy some time in this charming town at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers. (B, L, D)

Day 6 Cologne
Cruise along the Rhine this morning, arriving just after breakfast in Cologne. Disembark for your walking tour of this gem of the Rhine. Stroll through Old Town past St. Martin's Church and spend some time inside Cologne's Dom, a remarkable Gothic cathedral. The rest of your day is free to explore the dockside taverns, cafés and shops. Dine aboard during departure. (B, L, D)

Day 7 Kinderdijk
Sail to Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a morning tour of this ingenious network of windmills and other flood management devices. Return aboard for lunch and an enjoyable afternoon of Dutch diversions: sample Dutch cheeses and jenever, a distilled juniper liquor, and try your hand at sjoelen (Dutch table shuffleboard). Cruise into Amsterdam after dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 8 Amsterdam
After breakfast, disembark and we will take you to the Amsterdam airport for your return flight. Or, add 2 nights in Amsterdam so you will have time to explore this picturesque and cosmopolitan capital. (B)

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Regions Visited: Switzerland, Holland, Germany, France

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6 included guided tours

All Meals 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

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Note: U.S. flights depart one day prior to check-in date. Transfers are included with roundtrip airfare purchase. If air is not purchased from Viking River Cruises, transfers between airport and ship/hotel may be purchased separately at the cost of $60 per person (Amsterdam) or $120 per person (Basel), per direction, and are available to passengers whose flights arrive or depart on check-in or check-out day only. Airfare includes all government air taxes/fees of approximately $160 as well as all air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment is received. Additional baggage charges may apply; consult your airline.

Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:

Cabin 1	Category - B
Cabin 2	Category - C
Cabin 3	Category - D
Cabin 4	Category - E

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Rhine Getaway (Basel to Amsterdam) 2010

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