2020 River & Ocean Cruises (October 2019 - Canada)

International Airfare

International Airfare from 9 Expires Oct 31, 2019 North THE Sea NETHERLANDS Amsterdam Kinderdijk RHINE GERMANY Bruges Cologne BELGIUM Rüdesheim MOSELLE Koblenz FRANCE Speyer Strasbourg RHINE Breisach Basel Lucerne SWITZERLAND ITALY Cruise Lake Como XXSee Katz Castle on the Rhine 2020 Rhine Getaway BASEL TO AMSTERDAM X 8 Days / 6 Guided Tours / 4 Countries Rhine Getaway Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers, the Rhine. A vital link connecting Southern and Northern Europe for millennia, the history of Western Europe is seen and felt along this storied waterway. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sip the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its ancient, terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. From Basel and Cologne to Amsterdam, this 8-day journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture. DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES 1 Basel We meet you at the Basel airport & take you to your ship;* free time 2 Breisach Black Forest scenery tour with clock-making demonstration; free time 3 Strasbourg Walking tour featuring Strasbourg Cathedral; free time or optional Alsatian Wine Tasting tour 4 Speyer Walking tour featuring Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO Site; free time Rüdesheim Evening at leisure to stroll the Drosselgasse, perhaps sample local wines 5 Rhine River Cruise the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site Koblenz Ehrenbreitstein Fortress excursion & evening at leisure 6 Cologne Walking tour & Gothic cathedral visit; free time or optional Brühl UNESCO Palaces tour 7 Kinderdijk Tour Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Site 8 Amsterdam We take you from your ship to the Amsterdam airport* XXExplore Cologne’s Gothic cathedral Extend your journey in Basel, Lucerne, Lake Como, Churchill’s Britain or Amsterdam. *Airport transfers included when air is purchased from Viking. Some departures are in the reverse direction; ask 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; learn how to make Alsatian flammkuchen • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) • Port taxes & fees For a full list of included features and amenities, visit our website. SAMPLE OPTIONAL TOURS: • Brühl UNESCO PalacesPeer into the life of royalty at Augustusburg Castle, an estate built for the princearchbishops of Cologne • Alsatian Wine TastingLearn about Alsatian wines when you stop at a winery for a cellar tour & tasting For details on all of our optional tours, visit our website. 25