2019 River Cruises - May 2018

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North Sea THE NETHERLANDS Amsterdam Kinderdijk Cologne RHINE GERMANY Koblenz Rüdesheim N FRANCE Speyer Heidelberg Strasbourg RHINE Breisach Cruise Basel SWITZERLAND Lucerne Lake Como See architectural details in Basel Walk through Strasbourg Taste local beer in Cologne 2019 RHINE GETAWAY 8 DAYS BASEL TO AMSTERDAM Experience highlights of the legendary Rhine, one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Turreted castles, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery. From Amsterdam to Cologne and the Black Forest to Basel, this 8-day journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture. JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS COLOGNE’S ICONIC CATHEDRAL. With an average of 20,000 visitors per day, Cologne’s Dom is Germany’s most-visited landmark. This UNESCO Site is the biggest Gothic church in Northern Europe and its distinctive twin spires crown the world’s largest church facade. Its glorious cycle of 14th-century stained glass windows is the largest intact set in Europe. MEDIEVAL TOLLBOOTHS. Castles along the Rhine River Valley were originally constructed as fortified residences to protect land from marauders — but castle owners also utilized their advantageous positions to impose tolls on passing merchants. This may explain why there are so many castles on the Rhine between Mainz and Bonn. DAY DESTINATION 1 Basel, Switzerland 2 The Black Forest, Germany 3 Strasbourg, France 4 Heidelberg, Germany Rüdesheim, Germany 5 Cruise the Rhine River Koblenz, Germany 6 Cologne, Germany 7 Kinderdijk, The Netherlands 8 Amsterdam, The Netherlands EXPLORE MORE PRE & POST PACKAGES Basel Lucerne Lake Como Amsterdam See website for details. ALL THIS IS INCLUDED: • 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call • All onboard meals including regional specialties • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner • Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Culture Curriculum: Destination Performances & concerts; attend lectures on Germany’s current affairs & Rhine River cruising; observe a traditional glassblower; learn how to make Alsatian flammkuchen • Unlimited free Wi-Fi • Port taxes & fees For a full list of included features and amenities, visit our website. SAMPLE OPTIONAL TOURS: • Into the Black Forest on E-bike Explore charming villages, local culture & verdant forests on a guided bicycle tour • Top of Cologne See some of the structure’s inner workings & visit the restoration workshops on a behind-the-scenes tour to the roof of Cologne’s cathedral For details on all of our optional tours, visit our website. 2019 CRUISE FARES VIKING LONGSHIPS MAR & APR MAY-SEP OCT-DEC CATEGORY BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM Standard (F) ,798 ,899 ,998 ,999 ,998 ,999 Standard (E) ,998 ,999 ,198 ,099 ,198 ,099 French Balcony (D) ,198 ,099 ,998 ,499 ,598 ,299 French Balcony (C) ,598 ,299 ,398 ,699 ,998 ,499 Veranda (B) ,798 ,399 ,798 ,899 ,198 ,599 Veranda (A) ,998 ,499 ,198 ,099 ,398 ,699 Veranda Suite (AA) ,998 ,999 ,398 ,699 ,398 ,199 Explorer Suite (ES) ,598 ,799 ,798 ,399 ,998 ,999 Prices shown reflect lowest fare by months listed; see website for all dates and prices. Prices are per person. Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website for details. Ask about our cancel-for-any-reason travel protection plan—see page 73 for details. 2019 AIR FARES GATEWAYS MAR & APR MAY-AUG SEP & OCT NOV & DEC Fly from most ,299 North American gateways. * 9 ,699 9 ,399 9 ,299 9 For Explorer and Veranda Suite guests, Business Class flights for just ,999 per person. *Air offers valid for all North American gateways except Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City. International air prices are per person, and include transfers (on original ship/hotel date) plus all government taxes and fees. Air seats are limited, airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 73. Save an additional 3.3% — just pay via electronic check. Ask for details. 18 vikingrivercruises.com Call a Viking Expert at 1-877-668-4546 or see your Travel Agent 19