Rhine Getaway

Castles & cathedrals

Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. With calls in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.

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Viking.TV Discovers The Rhine

Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers

Viking.TV Discovers The Rhine

Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Basel, Switzerland	Located along the Rhine River, Basel sits at the point where French, German and Swiss borders meet, marking the gateway to the Swiss Rhineland.
2	Breisach, Germany	Breisach is located in one of the warmest parts of Germany, next to Alsace, which is famous for its wine-growing.
3	Strasbourg, France	Thanks to its location at the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg boasts a convivial mix of cultural influences.
4	Speyer & Rüdesheim, Germany	Speyer’s charming, shop-lined main street is overlooked by the impressive clock tower of its Altpörtel, the Old Town Gate.
5	Koblenz, Germany	On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rüdesheim, the 13th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river.
6	Cologne, Germany	An intriguing mix of old and new, Cologne reveals its Roman heritage in the city layout and ancient ruins that lie scattered through the town.
7	Kinderdijk, The Netherlands	The South Holland village community of Kinderdijk includes a set of 19 windmills and other ingenious technologies built in the 18th century to control flooding.
8	Amsterdam, The Netherlands	Capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is renowned for its museums, colorful gardens, abundance of bicycles and endless lattice of canals.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.