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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 vessel and settle into your stateroom. Enjoy some free time to start exploring Nuremberg. 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 centre, 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. Enjoy scenic sailing along 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 vessel and begin your journey home. Or, extend your journey. 98 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingrivercruises.com.au DISCOVER CULTURAL CITIES AND HISTORIC TOWNS. Sail through southern Germany passing landscapes that embody the country's scenic beauty and storybook charm. Explore neighbouring regions in Switzerland and France. Visit Basel, considered the Swiss capital of culture with its charming old town steeped in tradition. Sample flavours of the Alsace region, explore Frankfurt, one of Europe's high-powered business hubs and visit lesser-known historic towns in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. R H I N E & M A I N E X PLOR ER N U R E M B E R G – B A S E L o r v i ce v e r s a 1 1 D A Y S | 9 G U I D E D T O U R S | 3 C O U N T R I E S R O M E R B E RG I N FR A N K FU R T, G E R M A N Y 98