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20 V I K I N G C R U I S E S Sailing from Amsterdam to Basel or vice versa on one of our award-winning ships, this exciting eight- day voyage covers the highlights of four different countries and includes six complimentary guided tours, with fares starting from just $3,495 per person. e Rhine River runs through some of the most magnificent and historic destinations in Europe — and we will take you right into the heart of them. In the Netherlands, you will have the chance to explore Amsterdam's quirky shops and canal-woven streets, not to mention the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk — a UNESCO World Heritage site. While in Germany, you will wander through the fabled Black Forest in Breisach and delve into the treasured heritage of Cologne, marvelling at its spectacular Gothic cathedral. You will also tour the 700-year-old Marksburg Castle in Koblenz and see the beautiful sandstone ruins of Heidelberg's Romanesque cathedral. After docking in Strasbourg, you will sample freshly baked croissants, delicious soft cheeses, crisp white wines and other French specialities surrounded by enchanting Renaissance architecture and covered bridges. And in Switzerland, you will stroll the cobbled streets of Basel and lose yourself in the city's wealth of state-of-the-art galleries and museums. As with all Viking itineraries, the price of our Rhine Getaway river cruise includes everything that you need and more — from unlimited Wi-Fi on the ship to a free Kinderdijk, The Netherlands RHINE GETAWAY AMSTERDAM – BASEL or vice versa 8 DAYS | 6 GUIDED TOURS | 4 COUNTRIES S E T S A I L M AY — D E C 2 0 1 9 & M A R — D E C 2 0 2 0 From $3,495pp in Standard stateroom N Cruise GERMANY ITALY Amsterdam Cologne NETHERLANDS North Sea SWITZERLAND FRANCE Rüdesheim R H I N E R H I N E M O S E L L E Koblenz Speyer Strasbourg Lucerne Lake Como Basel Heidelberg Breisach Kinderdijk Bruges BELGIUM shore excursion at every port of call. All of your onboard meals are also included, with complimentary beer, wine and soft drink served at both lunch and dinner. If you wish to spend more time in your embarkation or disembarkation city, or explore an entirely new location altogether, our pre- and post-cruise extension packages are a fantastic option. ese packages include accommodation, breakfast, at least one guided tour, the services of a dedicated Viking host and your hotel and ship transfers. Guests who book our Rhine Getaway river cruise have the opportunity to enjoy two additional nights in Amsterdam, Basel or Lucerne, either before or after their cruise. Learn more on page 22. A Viking journey really is an experience like no other, and if you haven't travelled with us before, our Rhine Getaway itinerary is the perfect introduction to our award- winning style of river cruising. DOUBLE YOUR EXPLORER SOCIETY DISCOUNT