Learn more:
Fairy-tale castles, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery combine to make the Rhine one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. From Amsterdam and Cologne to Basel, the enchanting, Viking Cruises® Rhine Getaway itinerary presents all the highlights of the legendary Rhine in just eight days. Explore timeless Amsterdam, the city of charming canals and splendid museums. See Holland’s famous waterworks and 18th-century windmills. In Cologne, the jewel of the Rhine, you’ll visit the awe-inspiring Dom, Germany’s largest Gothic cathedral and most-visited landmark. On this Viking Cruises voyage, you’ll sail the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing charming castles that command the riverbanks. You’ll tour both the 700-year-old Marksburg Castle in Koblenz and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle. See Germany’s oldest university in Heidelberg and admire Speyer’s soaring Romanesque cathedral. In quaint Rüdesheim, enjoy the inviting nightlife in the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse and sample a glass of locally produced wine at one of the restaurants or wine bars. See Strasbourg’s European Parliament and tour the city’s famed cathedral, then experience the lush landscape of the Black Forest region. The eight-day Viking Cruises Rhine Getaway voyage lets you discover a lot in a relatively short period of time.
© Viking River Cruises (Bermuda) Ltd. 2013. All rights reserved.