Rhine Getaway : Basel to Amsterdam

Castles & cathedrals

Explore one of Europe's best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine-a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region's renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. With calls in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.

Viking Inclusive Value

More features, services and excursions included

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

    Your Stateroom Includes:

  • River-view stateroom
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • 110/220 volt outlets
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror
  • Premium Freyja toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • 40" or 42" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • *All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

    Day by Day

    Day 1 - Basel, Switzerland


    Discover the gateway to the Swiss Rhineland, where French, German and Swiss borders meet.

    Day 2 - Breisach, Germany


    Explore Germany's fabled Black Forest region and admire verdant hills amid stunning scenery.

    Day 3 - Strasbourg, France


    Encounter this multicultural city and its famed Strasbourg Cathedral; sample Alsatian food.

    Day 4 - Speyer, Germany


    Discover quaint Speyer and visit its historic Romanesque imperial cathedral, a UNESCO Site.

    Day 5 - Koblenz, Germany


    Visit the 13th-century Marksburg Castle and capture views from its hilltop location.

    Day 6 - Cologne, Germany


    Stroll through Cologne's Old Town and see the city's famed Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO Site.

    Day 7 - Kinderdijk, The Netherlands


    See the picturesque Dutch countryside and Kinderdijk's working windmills, a UNESCO Site.

    Day 8 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands


    Take a journey along Amsterdam's network of canals or browse one of the city's museums.

  • Call 206-412-1032 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18034983

    Cruise Line
    Viking River Cruises
    Duration
    8 Days
    Cruise Ship
    Viking Gefjon

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    DayPortArriveDepart
    Day 1Basel  
    Day 2Breisach  
    Day 3Strasbourg  
    Day 4Speyer  
    Day 5Koblenz  
    Day 6Cologne  
    Day 7Kinderdijk  
    Day 8Amsterdam  
    Dates/Pricing

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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    11/25/2025Viking GefjonQuote
      
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