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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. See a cuckoo clock- making demonstration or learn how Black Forest Cake is made. Return to your ship for lunch. This afternoon, perhaps join optional excursions to the quaint Alsatian town of Colmar. 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 & R Ü D E S H E I M , 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, you may choose to disembark for a full day tour of Heidelberg, the home of Germany's oldest university, founded in 1386. Later, arrive in Rüdesheim. 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. Arrive in Koblenz this afternoon and disembark for a guided exploration of Koblenz on foot. You may also join an optional excursion to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress or the Moselle wine country. D A Y 6 C O L O G N E , G E R M A N Y Take a morning tour of Cologne, stroll through Old Town, pass St. Martin's Church and view 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. Dinner will be served on board as you cruise towards Amsterdam. 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. I NC L U DE D I N YO U R F A R E • 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 on board • 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 and 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 G E T A WA Y 8 D A Y S B A S E L – A M S T E R D A M o r v i ce v e r s a R Ü D ES H E I M , G E R M A N Y 81 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent