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D A Y 1 N U R E M B E R G , G E R M A N Y Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Perhaps start exploring Nuremberg, filled with traditional half-timbered houses. D A Y 2 N U R E M B E R G , G E R M A N Y Explore Nuremberg's key sites and captivating history from the Middle Ages to World War II. See the Palace of Justice, Old Town and Market Square in this history-filled city. D A Y 3 B A M B E R G , G E R M A N Y Join your local guide through the medieval city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the 11th-century cathedral, see the Town Hall and perhaps sample the distinctive rauchbier. D A Y 4 W Ü R Z B U R G , G E R M A N Y Explore Würzburg's Bishops' Residenz, one of Germany's ornate palaces, followed by a walking tour of the Old Town. D A Y 5 M A R K T H E I D E N F E L D , G E R M A N Y Immerse yourself in Bavarian culture and cuisine, and sample hearty dishes of regional fare. Optional excursion to Rothenburg. Relax as you sail the Main River. D A Y 6 F R A N K F U R T , G E R M A N Y Frankfurt has been nicknamed "Mainhattan" for its imposing skyline. Explore the restored medieval centre and see the city's modern facades. D A Y 7 K A R L S R U H E , G E R M A N Y Explore Karlsruhe, admiring views of the Upper Rhine Valley, the botanical gardens and important landmarks. D A Y 8 S T R A S B O U R G , F R A N C E Enjoy a boat ride through picturesque Petite France and discover Strasbourg's mix of German and French culture. D A Y 9 B R E I S A C H , G E R M A N Y Explore Germany's fabled Black Forest region and admire verdant hills amid stunning scenery. D A Y 10 B A S E L , S W I T Z E R L A N D Discover the gateway to the Swiss Rhineland, where French, German and Swiss borders meet. D A Y 11 B A S E L , S W I T Z E R L A N D After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home. Or, extend your journey with additional nights in Lucerne and/or the Swiss Alps. I NC L U DE D I N YO U R F A R E • 11-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 on board • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy destination performances; learn how to create your own Alsatian Flammkuchen; attend lectures on Germany's current affairs and the origins of Rhine River cruising • All port charges • 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 • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges R H I N E & M A I N E X P L O R E R 1 1 D A Y S N U R E M B E R G – B A S E L o r v i ce v e r s a BA S E L , S W I T Z E R L A N D 85 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent