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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 Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Perhaps take a journey along Amsterdam's network of canals, or browse one of the city's museums. 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 See the picturesque Dutch countryside and Kinderdijk's working windmills, a UNESCO Site. Admire the scenery and sail along Holland's canals and waterways. D A Y 3 C O L O G N E , G E R M A N Y Stroll through Cologne's Old Town and see the city's famed Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO Site. D A Y 4 K O B L E N Z & R Ü D E S H E I M , G E R M A N Y Visit the 13th-century Marksburg Castle then sail along the Middle Rhine. Later, stroll Rüdesheim's famed Drosselgasse. D A Y 5 S P E Y E R , G E R M A N Y Discover quaint Speyer and visit its historic Romanesque imperial cathedral, a UNESCO Site. D A Y 6 S T R A S B O U R G , F R A N C E Encounter this multicultural city and its famed Strasbourg Cathedral; sample Alsatian food. D A Y 7 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 8 B A S E L , S W I T Z E R L A N D & B U R G U N D Y & L Y O N , F R A N C E Discover the gateway to Swiss Rhineland, where French, German and Swiss borders meet. Explore Burgundy's viticultural traditions and sample a taste of the region's famous wines. D A Y 9 L Y O N , F R A N C E Walk through Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), see the Basilica of Notre Dame and the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral. D A Y 10 L Y O N , F R A N C E Visit the famed Beaujolais wine country, view rolling hills of vineyards and enjoy tasting wine. D A Y 11 V I E N N E , F R A N C E Learn about the city's rich Roman past, view the amphitheater and Temple of Augustus & Livia. Journey past dramatic landscapes along the Rhône River and admire terraced vineyards D A Y 12 T O U R N O N & V I V I E R S , F R A N C E Ride on a nostalgic railway, the Train des Gorges, to take in the verdant Doux Valley. D A Y 13 A R L E S , F R A N C E Admire this cultural centre's diverse architecture, Roman ruins and Romanesque monuments. D A Y 14 A V I G N O N , F R A N C E Visit Avignon's monumental Palace of the Popes, once the seat of seven popes, and explore its medieval city. D A Y 15 A V I G N O N , F R A N C E After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home. I NC L U DE D I N YO U R F A R E • 15-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 • Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites • Culture Curriculum: Learn how to create your own Alsatian Flammkuchen, sample a variety of French cheeses and Beaujolais wines, attend lectures on current affairs and enjoy destination performances. • 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 L Y O N , P R O V E N C E & T H E R H I N E L A N D 1 5 D A Y S A M S T E R D A M – A V I G N O N o r v i ce v e r s a LYO N , FR A N C E 77 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent