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2010 Treasures of the Rhine From $2,162 / 15 Days / 13 Guided Tours / 5 Countries
Lucerne extension -nighttime view across Lake Lucerne, Switzerland Europe River Cruise - Treasures of the Rhine 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, China or Egypt, we offer exciting ways to see even more of the region.

Ghent extension - Ghent, Belgium cityscape

Pre-Extension: Ghent

3-night pre-extension in Ghent - $649 per person

Add three nights in Ghent to your journey. Tour this beautiful and historic Flemish capital.

Switzerland extension - Alpine lakes and mountains, Switzerland

Post-Extension: Switzerland

4-night post-extension in Switzerland - $1,399 per person

See more of Switzerland—take two nights each in Interlaken and Lucerne, enjoying panoramic mountain views.

Post-Extension: Switzerland

4-night post-extension in Switzerland - $1,399 per person


Day 1

After you disembark, tour the lovely medieval Swiss capital of Bern, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on your way to Interlaken, whose name means "between the lakes." Check in to the moderate first class Hotel Royal St. Georges (or equivalent) and enjoy an evening stroll. Interlaken is one of the oldest resort towns in Switzerland and it remains popular to this day—it is utterly charming, and it is completely surrounded by Alpine meadows and glorious mountain views.

Day 2

This morning, take a scenic train ride to nearby Jungfraujoch, a “saddle” in the Bernese Alps where you catch panoramic mountain views. Enjoy a final evening on your own in Interlaken. (B)

Day 3

Today, ride to Lucerne and check in to the superior first class lakeside Radisson Blu hotel (or equivalent). Enjoy a guided walk through Lucerne’s Old Town area. See Chapel Bridge, the landmark Water Tower and burgher houses. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 4

You have a full day to further explore this charming city, or take an optional excursion to the summit of Mt. Pilatus for more amazing Alpine scenery. (B)

Day 5

After breakfast, check out of your hotel. We will take you to the Zurich airport for your return flight.* (B)

The following meals are included:
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.

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