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2009 Rhine Getaway From -- / 8 Days / 7 Guided Tours / 4 Countries
Lucerne extension -nighttime view across Lake Lucerne, Switzerland Europe River Cruise - Rhine Getaway map

Enrich your experience…extend your stay

More days means more to discover—with packages you can add before or after your Viking journey. Whether your trip takes you to Europe, Russia or China, we offer exciting ways to see even more of the region.

Brussels extension - Antwerp

Pre-Extension: Brussels

3-night pre-extension in Brussels - $799 per person

Add three nights in Brussels to your journey. Tour this world capital and other important nearby Flemish cities.

London extension - Trafalgar Square, London

Pre-Extension: London

3-night pre-extension in London - $1,199 per person

Start your vacation with three nights to enjoy London’s famous landmarks and museums.

Lucerne extension - view of Lake Lucerne, Switzerland

Post-Extension: Lucerne

3-night post-extension in Lucerne - $999 per person

Extend your journey with three nights in picturesque Lucerne, Switzerland. Enjoy the scenic landscape of the Swiss Alps with a view from your hotel, situated on the shore of beautiful Lake Lucerne.

Pre-Extension: Brussels

3-night pre-extension in Brussels - $799 per person


Day 1

Transfer to the deluxe Conrad Brussels (or equivalent)* and embark on a half-day guided city tour. See the Grand Place, the old guild halls, St. Michael’s Cathedral and the famous Atomium. Take the rest of the day to explore and enjoy local specialties.

Day 2

Today, tour the Flemish cities of Ghent and Brugge, important during the Middle Ages for making fine woolen cloth and garments. See charming squares, canals and distinctive architecture. (B)

Day 3

Today, tour Leuven and Mechelen, known for beer, cloth, tapestries and lace. Or, if your cruisetour does not already include Antwerp, today will instead feature a city tour of that prominent Flemish capital. (B)

Day 4

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to your ship or to the airport for your return flight. (B)

Bold type indicates included tours.

The following meals are included each day:
B = Breakfast

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises. Please note, Viking can only offer air to guests traveling from the U.S. or Canada.


PLEASE NOTE: In order to provide the best possible experience, this extension varies depending on the day-by-day activities on your river cruise. To summarize:
Rhine Getaway pre-extension - First day, fly into Brussels; transfer to Conrad Brussels (or equivalent)* and enjoy a free evening. Second day, half-day Brussels tour. Third day, half-day tour of Ghent and Brugge. Final day, transfer to Amsterdam to embark your ship, with sightseeing in Antwerp on the way.
Rhine Getaway post-extension - Disembark in Antwerp and transfer to the Conrad Brussels (or equivalent) with Antwerp sightseeing on the way, then enjoy a free evening. Second day, half-day Brussels tour. Third day, half-day tour of Ghent and Brugge. Final day, transfer to airport.*
Treasures of the Rhine pre-extension - First day, fly into Brussels; transfer to Conrad Brussels (or equivalent)* and enjoy a free evening. Second day, half-day guided tour of Brussels. Third day, half-day tour of Leuven and Mechelen. Final day, transfer to Antwerp to embark, with sightseeing in and around Antwerp along the way.
Treasures of the Rhine post-extension - Disembark in Antwerp and transfer to Brussels, where you have a half-day city tour in the afternoon and a free evening. Second day, half-day tour of Leuven and Mechelen. Third day is at leisure in Brussels to visit museums and sample the city's excellent restaurants. Final day, we take you to the Brussels airport for your flight home.*
Please call for additional details.

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