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78 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vikingcruises.com.au PARIS TO THE SWISS ALPS 12 day cruise/tour with 10 guided tours in 4 countries DAY 1 Paris, France Welcome to Paris, the romantic capital of France. Arrive at your hotel for a two night stay. After check-in, enjoy free time to explore this exciting city, or join our "welcome walk" to stretch your legs and get oriented. DAY 2 Paris, France Today's tour begins with a drive along the Champs-Élysées, past the Arc de Triomphe to the world-famous Louvre. The remainder of the day is yours to experience more of this timeless city: visit a museum, explore Montmartre or take a moonlit cruise along the Seine River. The banks of the Seine, with their graceful bridges and unrivalled city views, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B) DAY 3 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Today, visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery, see the city of Luxembourg on a guided tour, then you'll continue on to Trier and embark your ship. (B, D) DAY 4 Trier, Germany Enjoy a morning tour of Trier, Germany's oldest city, set on the banks of the Moselle River. See the wonderfully preserved Roman Porta Nigra, Trier Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady. Enjoy scenic cruising along the Moselle this afternoon. We arrive at Bernkastel in the evening. After dinner, take a walk through the town's cobblestone streets, or join an optional wine-tasting excursion in this famous wine region. (B, L, D) DAY 5 Cochem, Germany A walking tour takes you through the quaint Moselle town of Cochem. Then, visit imposing Reichsburg Castle. You'll also visit the scenic Moselle wine country, where some of the finest Rieslings in the world are produced along terraced slopes. Stop at a local winery for a tour and tasting before returning to your ship for scenic Moselle cruising this afternoon. (B, L, D) B A S E L , S W I T Z E R L A N D DAY 6 Koblenz, Germany Today enjoy scenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO site. Explore historic Koblenz and stroll through the romantic town as you witness where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Pass the sleepy town of Sankt Goar, and see Lorelei Rock, named after the fabled figure who once lured sailors to her shores. (B, L, D) Day 7 Mainz, Germany Arrive in Mainz today, the heart of the Rhine wine region. Visit one of the Upper Rhine's most dramatic cathedrals here and browse the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to the inventor of movable type and book printing. (B, L, D) Day 8 Speyer, Germany Arrive in Speyer and visit its stunning Romanesque imperial cathedral, considered a pivotal structure in the evolution of European architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the burial place of eight emperors including some of the most famous Holy Roman Emperors. Stroll Speyer's charming, shop-lined main street and see the impressive clock tower of its Altpörtel, the Old Town Gate. (B, L, D) Day 9 Strasbourg, France Visit Strasbourg today, the cultural centre of France's Alsace region. See its well preserved Old Town, or Petit France, enclosed on all sides by the little Ill River. Stroll the cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered houses and intersected by picturesque canals, pausing to visit the cathedral. Indulging in Alsatian café culture is central to any visit here. You might join an excursion to sample Alsatian wine. (B, L, D) Day 10 Basel, Switzerland Disembark in Basel, a fascinating blend of modern and traditional with a thriving arts scene. Get acquainted with its Market Square of guild houses and Gothic, Renaissance and baroque splendour. Then continue by coach to Zürich, beautifully set on its namesake lake. (B) Day 11 Zurich, Switzerland Discover Zürich during a city walk and lake cruise. As you explore, the distant snow-capped Alps tower across the lake and cast their reflection in the glassy waters. You will see the twin- spired Grossmünster church, founded by Charlemagne, with its stained-glass windows by Augusto Giacometti. After your walk, embark a boat for a scenic tour on Lake Zürich. (B) Day 12 Zurich, Switzerland After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the Zürich airport for your return flight. Or extend your journey with four nights in the Swiss Alps and Geneva. (B)