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Viking Cruises, Switzerland to Belgium, River Cruise Vacation Package Antwerp to Basel Duration : 15 Days / 14 Nights Priced From : $2,499 ( per person, double occupancy ) Dates : March to November - 2008 Ship : Viking Sun

Start your journey in Switzerland’s fascinating Basel, and then cruise the legendary Rhine to Germany’s enchanting Black Forest region and France’s Strasbourg. In Germany, sail through castle-dotted landscapes as you explore the Rhine’s famed wine region. Stop in quaint Rüdesheim and Cologne, “Jewel of the Rhine.” Then journey to the Netherlands to explore Amsterdam’s canals and museums. The final destination in this in-depth look at the Treasures of the Rhine is Belgium, where you discover Antwerp and the medieval city of Brugge.
Itinerary
| Day |
Destination |
Activities |
| 1 |
Antwerp |
We'll meet you at the Brussels airport & take you to your ship;* free time |
| 2 |
Brugge |
Excursion & walking tour |
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Antwerp |
Free time |
| 3 |
Delft |
Coach excursion & walking tour |
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Schoonhoven |
Evening at leisure |
| 4 |
Gouda |
City tour & cheese farm visit |
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Amsterdam |
Evening at leisure |
| 5 |
Amsterdam |
Canal cruise & Van Gogh Museum visit; free time |
| 6 |
Arnhem |
Paleis Het Loo tour† & free time; optional battlefield visit |
| 7 |
Cologne |
Walking tour, Cathedral visit & brewery visit; free time |
| 8 |
Koblenz |
City tour & free time |
| 9 |
Cochem |
Walking tour & winery visit |
| 10 |
Braubach |
Marksburg Castle excursion |
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Rüdesheim |
Mini-train & Music Museum tour |
| 11 |
Heidelberg |
Coach & walking tour |
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Speyer |
Afternoon at leisure |
| 12 |
Strasbourg |
Walking tour & free time |
| 13 |
Breisach |
Black Forest coach tour & free time or optional Colmar excursion |
| 14 |
Basel |
City tour & free time |
| 15 |
Basel |
We'll take you from your ship to the Basel airport.* |
† Closed on Mondays; battlefield visit or museum tour will be substituted.
Note: Schedules and activities are subject to change depending upon river water levels, port accessibility and weather conditions. Tours often include walks over cobblestones, steps and uneven ground; for passenger safety and enjoyment, we recommend you be in good physical condition to participate fully in all tours. For safety reasons, sun deck access may be limited during times of high water levels/low bridge clearance.
*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises.
This itinerary also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, tours and times may vary.
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Contact : Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252
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