Rhine Getaway – Sept 22, 2021

RESCHEDULED from 2020 to 2021!

Anywhere But Here Travel is proud to present our group pricing on the Italian Sojourn Aug 1st, 2021 sailing! You will save $125 per person on your booking plus you can access any current Viking promotions, early booking discounts and Viking Society Member Discounts as well.

We can help you with your airfare, pre- and post-cruise travel, insurance and much more. We are not holding any cabins so once they are sold out, they are gone! We are holding exclusive group rates on this sailing so make sure to contact us right away if you are interested in joining us.

Rhine Getaway Itinerary Map
Rhine Getaway Itinerary Map

8 Day Cruise – Basel to Amsterdam

6 guided tours in 4 countries

Explore the Black Forest and visit a local workshop to see a cuckoo clock-making demonstration. Discover the culinary traditions of Alsace. Overlook the Rhine from the walls of Germany’s best-preserved medieval castle. Turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine—little wonder that the Rhine is one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. This journey reveals a landscape of beauty and culture.

VIKING INCLUSIVE VALUE

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Cultural Curriculum®
  • Meals including regional specialties
  • Most al fresco dining on the rivers
  • Walking track & sports deck
  • 24-hour Guest Services
  • Welcome Cocktails & Farewell Dinner
  • Curated library
  • Viking Service Guarantee

YOUR STATEROOM INCLUDES:

  • River-view stateroom
  • Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows
  • 40″ flat-screen LCD TV with complimentary Movies On Demand
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Refrigerator; security safe; hair dryer
  • Spacious glass-enclosed shower
  • Heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Amsterdam Canal Bridge
Amsterdam Canal Bridge

Day 1: Arrive Basel (D)

We meet you at the Basel airport & take you to your ship; free time -Welcome to Basel, on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland. Transfer from the airport to your ship.* After boarding, enjoy time on your own getting acquainted with the city. Dinner is served on board.

Day 2: Breisach, Germany (B,L,D)

Black Forest scenery tour with clock-making demonstration – Arrive in Breisach this morning, gateway to the Black Forest. Take a scenic excursion through the area’s renowned mountain landscape, rolling meadows and dense forests. Once there, visit a local workshop to see a cuckoo clock-making demonstration, and learn how Black Forest Cake is made. Return to your ship for lunch. This afternoon, perhaps join an optional excursion to the quaint Alsatian town of Colmar to discover the storybook charm of its streets lined with medieval, Gothic and Renaissance buildings, and visit a fine arts museum. Alternately, choose an optional excursion that explores Colmar’s World War II history. Dine on board this evening and cruise on through the night.

Day 3: Strasbourg, France (B,L,D)

Walking tour featuring the Strasbourg Cathedral – Disembark this morning for your guided tour of Strasbourg. See the European Parliament and tour the interior of the city’s famed cathedral. Free time allows you to further explore this Alsatian city’s blend of French and German cultures, resplendent churches, medieval covered bridges, verdant parks and handsome Art Nouveau and modernist architecture. Alternately, join our optional excursion into Alsatian wine country for an informative winery tour and tasting. Or, spend your full day exploring culinary Strasbourg on an optional excursion; as you explore the city and take in its sights, savor samples of the renowned Alsatian cuisine, from regional dessert specialties and meats to wine pairings with local foods. Return to your ship for dinner and departure.

Day 4: Heidelberg & Rüdesheim, Germany (B,L,D)

Half-day city tour featuring Heidelberg Castle; free time; Evening at leisure to stroll the Drosselgasse – After breakfast, disembark for a tour of Heidelberg, the home of Germany’s oldest university, founded in 1386. Visit the beautiful sandstone ruins of imposing Heidelberg Castle and take in the scenery of the Neckar River Valley and the city’s many red rooftops from this hilltop post. Afterward, set on a walking tour through Old Town to Heidelberg’s renowned gates. Return to your ship for lunch and afternoon cruising. Arrive in Rüdesheim in the early evening, then spend free time in the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse and sample a glass of locally produced wine at one of the restaurants or wine bars. Dine on board your ship or spend more time exploring in town if you prefer. You may also choose to experience one of our optional dinners on shore tonight. We remain docked overnight.

Day 5: Koblenz, Germany (B,L,D)

Cruise the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site; Marksburg Castle excursion; evening at leisure – This morning, sail along the most scenic stretch of the Rhine, where turreted castles and fortresses overlook the river from their hilltop posts. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this part of the Middle Rhine Valley is so beautiful. Arrive in Koblenz this afternoon and disembark for a tour of 700-year-old Marksburg Castle. You may also join an optional excursion that offers a lively and informative tour of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress; or, choose to journey into Moselle wine country on an optional excursion, stopping for a tour and tasting at a local winery. Return to your ship for lunch. Later, enjoy some time in this charming town at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers.

Day 6: Cologne, Germany (B,L,D)

Walking tour & Gothic Cathedral visit; free time – Begin your day with a morning tour of Cologne, Germany’s fourth largest city. Stroll through Old Town past St. Martin’s Church and visit the Dom, Germany’s largest cathedral and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend your free time enjoying Cologne’s atmospheric waterfront, or perhaps join an optional excursion on which you ascend to the Dom’s roof for up-close views of the cathedral’s architecture and bird’s-eye vistas of Cologne. Afterward, return on board for dinner. Alternately, you may set off on an optional excursion to explore Cologne’s spirited beer culture, sampling Kölsch, a light, crisp beer brewed only in Cologne, and enjoying a brauhaus dinner. After, return to your ship for a late-evening departure.

Day 7: Kinderdijk, The Netherlands (B,L,D)

Tour Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Site – We sail along the Rhine during the morning hours. Admire scenic views and enjoy a morning of enjoyable Dutch diversions: sample Dutch cheeses and jenever, a distilled juniper liquor, and take in a culturally enriching presentation on the Dutch Golden Age. This afternoon, your ship arrives in Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disembark for an afternoon tour of this ingenious network of windmills and other flood management devices. You learn why the windmills were built and see how they work, plus you enter a working windmill for a tour of its mechanisms and living quarters. Board your ship for departure and dinner. Arrive in Amsterdam around midnight.

Day 8: Amsterdam, The Netherlands (B)

We take you from your ship to the Amsterdam airport – After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your journey with 2 additional nights in Amsterdam; take time to explore the city’s neighborhoods, museums and exciting nightlife.

Pricing for the Rhine Getaway Cruise

All prices are based on double occupancy and include the $125 per person group discount.

  • Veranda Suite (AA) – $6,374.00 per person (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
  • Veranda Stateroom (A) – $4,574.00 per person
  • Veranda Stateroom (B) – $4,374.00 per person
  • French Balcony Stateroom (C) – $4,074.00 per person (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (D) – $3,874.00 per person
  • Standard Stateroom (E) – $2,974.00 per person (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
  • Standard Stateroom (F) – $2,874.00 per person

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Please note that this travel package can be customized with pre- and post-cruise options so please contact us to discuss your options! Emerald has several pre- and post-cruise options however, they do sell out quickly so make sure to reserve your space today. To expedite the booking process, please fill out our client paperwork and credit card form online.

Terms & Conditions: Itinerary is subject to change. Viking reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions and to change all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply; see your Travel Agent for details or view the Passenger Ticket Contract at vikingrivercruises.com (USA) or vikingrivercruisescanada.com (Canada). CST# 2052644-40

Group space is based on availability of live inventory and no space will be held without a $500 per person deposit. In order to get the group discount, you MUST book your cruise with Anywhere But Here Travel. We cannot transfer bookings made outside our company to this group. A 100% single supplement will be charged on all categories except Single category staterooms.