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69 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local travel agent R H I N E G E TAWAY | B a s e l to A m s te r d a m N Cruise GERMANY ITALY Amsterdam Cologne NETHERLANDS North Sea SWITZERLAND FRANCE Rüdesheim R H I N E R H I N E M O S E L L E Koblenz Speyer Strasbourg Lucerne Lake Como Basel Heidelberg Breisach Kinderdijk Bruges BELGIUM Day 1 Basel Arrive in Basel and embark your ship; free time to relax or explore Day 2 Breisach Black Forest scenery tour with clock-making demonstration; optional excursion to the medieval village of Colmar Day 3 Strasbourg Walking tour featuring the European Parliament and Strasbourg Cathedral; afternoon at leisure to sample local Alsatian treats; optional Mercedes- Benz Factory Tour Day 4 Heidelberg Half-day city tour featuring Heidelberg Castle and the Old Town; free time Speyer Evening at leisure or stroll the cobbled streets; see Speyer's 11th century Romanesque Cathedral, a UNESCO Site Day 5 Koblenz Spectacular Rhine Valley views on a Marksburg Castle excursion Rhine River Cruising the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site Rüdesheim Evening at leisure to stroll the Drosselgasse, perhaps sample local wines; choose to enjoy an optional dinner on shore Day 6 Cologne Walking tour and Gothic Cathedral visit; free time to visit a local brewery and sample Kölsch Day 7 Kinderdijk Tour Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Site; Dutch cheese and juniper liquor tasting onboard Day 8 Amsterdam After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey with two additional nights in Amsterdam; take time to explore the city's neighbourhoods, museums and exciting nightlife. • 8 day cruise with river-view stateroom • 6 guided tours with audio headset • All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service • 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 & origins of Rhine River cruising • All port charges • Free Wi-Fi • 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 • No credit card surcharges ENJOY, IT'S ALL INCLUDED FA R M E R S M A R K E T, A M S T E R D A M ITINER ARY