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Treasures of the Rhine (Amsterdam to Basel)
8 DAYS FROM £1235
Storybook castles, lush valleys, medieval towns and grandiose cities await you on this wonderful cruise along the romantic Rhine.
Cruise Highlights
Amsterdam Canal cruise & visit to the Van Gogh Museum
Cologne City walking tour & visit to the cathedral
Koblenz Moselle Valley excursion
Braubach Marksburg tour
Rüdesheim Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Mannheim Heidelburg sightseeing & castle
Strasbourg City sightseeing
Breisach Black Forest tour
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Amsterdam; Zurich - UK
Accommodation as per cruise ship details
Meals: Full board on cruise ship
Excursions as per itinerary
Transfers between the overseas airports and cruise ship
All local, port and airport taxes, port taxes/service charges
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Amsterdam.
Fly to Amsterdam where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your river cruise ship. Your cruise includes full board from dinner this evening until breakfast on day 8. (D)
DAY 2: Amsterdam.
A wonderful day of scenery and interest lies ahead, as you relax on board as you continue cruising to Amsterdam, arriving after lunch. Enjoy a canal cruise and tour of Amsterdam. Glide along the waterways, past picturesque merchants' houses, and admire landmarks such as the 17th century Royal Palace and famous double drawbridge of 'Skinny Bridge'. A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is also included. (B, L, D)
DAY 3: Cologne.
This morning, get acquainted with Cologne, one of Germany's largest and liveliest cities, on an included guided walk around its centre. The undoubted highlight is a visit to its soaring cathedral, a vast Gothic church with a breathtaking interior. Afterwards, enjoy a glass of Cologne's local beer, 'Kölsch', in a traditional brewery. You'll have plenty of free time this afternoon to explore this lively, historic city at leisure. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Koblenz - Braubach - Rüdesheim.
From Cologne cruise towards the historic city of Koblenz, considered the epicentre of German wine production and situated at the confluence of three rivers and three mountain ranges. Continue to Braubach for an excursion to Marksburg Castle, perched on a rocky crag above the Rhine. Rejoin your ship and head towards Rüdesheim, a picturesque town overlooked by the ruins of Ehrenfels Castle. This evening, enjoy an included after-dinner excursion to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: Rüdesheim - Mannheim.
This morning, continue cruising towards Mannheim, where you can enjoy an included excursion to Heidelberg Castle. Set above the pretty university town of Heidelberg, this imposing edifice houses the world's biggest wine barrel and commands stupendous views. Afterwards, a tour of Heidelberg's medieval old town lets you admire its fairytale cobbled streets, gateway and charming central square, which managed to survive heavy bombing during World War II. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: Mannheim - Kehl for Strasbourg.
After lunch arrive in Kehl. From here you can enjoy an included sightseeing tour to the charming city of Strasbourg, which boasts half-timbered houses, quaint cobbled streets and a soaring Gothic Minster. The tour provides the perfect introduction, taking in the European parliament and the atmospheric lanes and canals of the Old Tanners' quarter: once the home of tanners, fishermen and millers. Enjoy free time afterwards to delve further into the city, perhaps shopping for souvenirs or relaxing at a pavement café. (B, L, D)
DAY 7: Breisach.
Arrive in Breisach this morning, a small town set in the Rhine Valley, on the edge of the Black Forest. Enjoy an included coach tour to the Black Forest taking you through enchanting scenery of wooded valleys filled with traditional houses and farms. (B, L, D)
DAY 8: Basel - Zurich - UK.
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport in Zurich for your return flight to the UK. (B)
Your Cruise Ship
On the 14 June, 19 July and 23 August departures, your cruise ship will be Viking Helvetia. On 28 September your cruise ship will be Viking Sun.
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View Holiday PhotosViking Helvetia
plusThe Viking Helvetia was recently built in 2005 and offers an excellent standard of service, comfort and amenities. The ship can accommodate 198 passengers in 99 comfortable outside cabins.
Public Rooms & Facilities
Sundeck; bar and lounge; restaurant; souvenir shop; library; laundry service (additional charge applies).
Dining
Your cruise includes full board. The dining room is large enough to accommodate all passengers in one sitting. Breakfasts are buffet style with a choice of hot alternatives provided to order from the kitchen. Lunch can be chosen from the salad and sandwich bar, while a selection of soups, entrees and desserts are also available. Dinner consists of regional specialities and traditional favourites. Vegetarian meals and any special dietary requirements should be requested at the time of booking.
Cabins
All cabins are outside cabins and have air-conditioning; telephone; television; hairdryer; safety deposit box; shower and wc.
Your holiday price is based on a category E cabin, or you may choose to upgrade.
Options/Upgrades
Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
E Lower/middle deck cabin with half picture window
D Deluxe lower deck cabin with half picture window
C Deluxe middle deck stern cabin with panoramic window
B Deluxe middle deck midship cabin with panoramic window
A Deluxe upper deck cabin with French window
Tipping
Tipping is left entirely at your own discretion. If you decide to leave a tip at the end of your cruise and would like some guidance, we recommend £7 per passenger per day. -
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View Deck PlansViking Sun
plusExplore the heart of the Rhine in style aboard the elegant and tasteful Viking Sun. One of the largest river cruise vessels on the Rhine, the recently constructed Viking Sun provides very high standards of comfort and safety in addition to the good selection of on board amenities. Accommodating 198 passengers in 99 cabins, each cabin is outward facing so you can enjoy river views from the comfort of your cabin as well as from the panoramic lounge and spacious sun deck.
Public Rooms & Facilities
Sun deck; observation lounge; bar; restaurant; souvenir shop; library; laundry service (additional charge applies).
Dining
Your cruise includes full board. The dining room is large enough to accommodate all passengers in one sitting. Breakfasts are buffet style with a choice of hot alternatives provided to order from the kitchen. Lunch can be chosen from the salad and sandwich bar, while a selection of soups, entrees and desserts are also available. Dinner consists of regional specialities and traditional favourites. Vegetarian meals and any special dietary requirements should be requested at the time of booking.
Cabins
All cabins are outside cabins and have air-conditioning/climate control; telephone; television; hairdryer; safety deposit box; shower and wc. Your holiday price is based on a category E cabin with one sofa bed and one pullman bed, or you may choose to upgrade. Other cabin categories have twin/double beds.
Options/Upgrades
Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
E Standard lower deck cabin with small window
D Deluxe lower deck cabin with small window
C Deluxe middle deck stern cabin with picture window
B Deluxe middle deck midship cabin with picture window
A Deluxe upper deck cabin with French window
Tipping
Tipping is left entirely at your own discretion. If you decide to leave a tip at the end of your cruise and would like some guidance, we recommend £7 per passenger per day.
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