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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 B A S E L , S W I T Z E R L A N D Arrive in Basel and board your ship. Enjoy free time to relax or start exploring. D A Y 2 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 3 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. Alternatively, join our optional excursion into Alsatian wine country. D A Y 4 S P E Y E R , G E R M A N Y Enjoy an included tour to visit the historic 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 5 K O B L E N Z , G E R M A N Y Cruise the scenic Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, arriving in Koblenz in the afternoon. Disembark for a lively and informative tour of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. You may also join an optional excursion to Marksburg Castle or Moselle wine country. D A Y 6 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. Return to your ship for dinner or 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 7 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 afternoon, your ship arrives in Kinderdijk — a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a tour of this ingenious network of windmills and other flood management devices before. Dinner will be served onboard. D A Y 8 A M S T E R D A M , T H E N E T H E R L A N D S After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Alternatively, extend your journey with two additional nights in Amsterdam. Take time to explore the city's neighbourhoods, museums and exciting nightlife. K O B L E N Z , G E R M A N Y 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 65