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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ), contact your local Viking travel agent or visit viking.com | 45 NEW RIVER EXTENSIONS - OUT NOW Uncover the Best of Holland or discover Hungary's northern wine country from Budapest as a compliment to your Danube river explorations. Discover Champagne's lush vineyards, the pink city of Toulouse or the fortified town of Carcassonne before your Paris & the Heart of Normandy voyage. While guests on our Rhine Getaway itinerary can choose to spend more time exploring the Best of Belgium, or enjoy a stunning rail journey through the Swiss Alps from Italy. BASEL 2 Nights Basel is a vibrant city, often considered Switzerland's art and culture capital. Nestled along the Rhine River, it is home to a charming old town with picturesque alleyways and over 200 fountains. Your hotel is in the historic Kleinbasel district. Highlights include the Marktplatz Market Square, overlooked by the ornate spires of the Rathaus, and the many museums and art galleries. LUCERNE 2 Nights Explore this traditional Swiss town along the banks of Lake Lucerne, with its dramatic alpine backdrop. Your lakeside hotel is minutes from the Old Town. Visit the 14th-century Chapel Bridge, iconic Water Tower, baroque houses and many burgher houses. Join a full-day optional excursion including a cruise on Lake Lucerne and a railway trip to the top of one of the region's spectacular mountains. ZERMATT & GENEVA 4 nights Take in the pure mountain air of Zermatt, a car-free haven high in the Alps at the foot of the Matterhorn and explore the rich culture of Geneva. Depart Zürich for a scenic drive through Switzerland to Chur, then board the famed Glacier Express. Pass over trestles, through dramatic mountain tunnels and up and down alpine slopes taking in postcard-like vistas. THE HAGUE & AMSTERDAM 2 Nights Explore The Hague, the vibrant and charming centre of the Dutch government. The city has an intriguing mix of modern and historic architecture, and treasures to admire like the palaces of Dutch royalty and the iconic Peace Palace. View the 13th-century Binnenhof and wander the Mauritshuis, home to some of the world's most famous paintings from the Dutch Golden Age.

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