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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent R H I N E G E TAWAY S E T S A I L F R O M $ 3 , 9 9 5 p p D A Y 1 A M S T E R D A M , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S Arrive in Amsterdam and board your ship. The afternoon is yours to relax or explore the city on your own. You may wish to visit the Rijks museum or the Van Gogh Museum D A Y 2 K I N D E R D I J K , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S This morning we sail to Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a tour of this ingenious network of windmills and other flood management devices. Enjoy lunch onboard before a culturally enriching presentation on the Dutch Golden Age. D A Y 3 C O L O G N E , G E R M A N Y A morning tour of Cologne — stroll through Old Town past St. Martin's Church and visit the Dom, Germany's largest cathedral and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, you may wish to set off on an optional excursion to explore Cologne's spirited beer culture, sampling Kölsch and enjoying a brauhaus dinner. D A Y 4 K O B L E N Z , G E R M A N Y Disembark for a lively and informative tour of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Alternately, choose an optional excursion to tour the 700-year old Marksburg Castle. Enjoy an onboard lunch as you cruise the scenic Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then arrive in Rüdesheim and spend free time in the pedestrian- only Drosselgasse. D A Y 5 S P E Y E R , G E R M A N Y Enjoy an included tour to visit the historic town of Speyer and take in views of the imposing Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alternatively, after breakfast, you may choose to disembark for a full day tour of Heidelberg, the home of Germany's oldest university, founded in 1386. D A Y 6 S T R A S B O U R G , F R A N C E Embark on a guided tour of Strasbourg — see the European Parliament and tour the interior of the city's famed cathedral. The afternoon is free to further explore Strasbourg, or join our optional excursion into Alsatian wine country. Onboard this evening, enjoy a Taste of Germany dinner event. D A Y 7 B R E I S A C H , G E R M A N Y Take a scenic excursion through Breisach's renowned mountain landscape, rolling meadows and dense forests. Visit a local workshop to see a cuckoo clock-making demonstration and learn how Black Forest Cake is made. Lunch onboard, followed by an optional excursion to the quaint Alsatian town of Colmar or an optional excursion that explores Colmar's World War II history. D A Y 8 B A S E L , S W I T Z E R L A N D After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Alternatively, extend your journey with two nights in Lucerne or Basel, or three nights in Lake Como. S T R A S B O U R G , F R A N C E E N J O Y, I T ' S A L L I NC L U DE D Your cruise fare covers all this: • 8-day cruise with river view stateroom • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard • Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy a classical music performance; learn how to create your own Alsatian flammkuchen; observe a traditional glassblower; attend lectures on Germany's current affairs & origins of Rhine River cruising • All port charges • Free Wi-Fi • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • In Explorer Suite category, enjoy complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package plus private airport transfers • No credit card surcharges 61