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2008 Basel to Antwerp
Apr 13
May 25
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Jul 27
Aug 24
Oct 5
Nov 2
Dec 14
2008 Antwerp to Basel
Mar 30
Apr 27
Jun 29
Aug 10
Sep 7
Oct 19
Nov 16
2009 Basel to Antwerp
Apr 5
May 24
Jun 21
Aug 2, 30
Oct 11
Nov 8
2009 Antwerp to Basel
Mar 22
Apr 19
Jun 7
Jul 5
Aug 16
Sep 13
Oct 25
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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.
Sail aboard a ship designed for viewing
riverside landscapes, whether through the
restaurant’s panoramic windows, from the sun
deck or from the comfort of your private,
river-view outside cabin. Our onboard meals,
prepared by European chefs, include a choice of
entrées, regional specialties and traditional
favorites. Enjoy a traditional Belgian lunch in
Brugge.
Hosted by our English-speaking guides, you’ll
explore historic cities, see breathtaking
landscapes of the Black Forest and the Moselle
Valley, and take an exciting cruise along
Amsterdam’s canals. Explore Strasbourg’s
magnificent cathedral and quaint Rüdesheim in
the heart of the Rhine wine region. Then travel
to medieval Marksburg Castle, visit Cologne’s
Brauhaus Früh, and marvel at Arnhem’s Paleis Het
Loo. Immerse yourself in Dutch art at
Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum, and get a glimpse
of the past while watching artisans make
traditional Delft pottery by hand. |
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15-day cruise with
river-view stateroom
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14 guided tours
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14 breakfasts, 13 lunches &
14 dinners
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Welcome Cocktail Reception &
Dinner
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Captain's Farewell Dinner
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Private motorcoach for
excursions
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Old World Highlights: Port
lectures, cuckoo clock demonstration & Dutch
folkloric entertainment
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All port & cruise fuel
surcharges - no hidden costs
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CAT E |
CAT D |
CAT C |
CAT B |
CAT A |
| Apr 13; Nov 2 |
$2,799 |
$3,399 |
$3,799 |
$3,899 |
$4,199 |
| May 25; Jun 15 |
$3,299 |
$3,899 |
$4,299 |
$4,399 |
$4,699 |
| Jul 27 |
$2,999 |
$3,599 |
$3,999 |
$4,099 |
$4,399 |
| Aug 24 |
$3,499 |
$4,099 |
$4,499 |
$4,599 |
$4,899 |
| Oct 5 |
$3,199 |
$3,799 |
$4,199 |
$4,299 |
$4,599 |
| Dec 14 |
$2,499 |
$3,099 |
$3,499 |
$3,599 |
$3,899 |
2008 ANTWERP TO BASEL
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CAT E |
CAT D |
CAT C |
CAT B |
CAT A |
| Mar 30 |
$2,499 |
$3,099 |
$3,499 |
$3,599 |
$3,899 |
| Apr 27; Aug 10;
Oct 19 |
$2,999 |
$3,599 |
$3,999 |
$4,099 |
$4,399 |
| Jun 29 |
$3,299 |
$3,899 |
$4,299 |
$4,399 |
$4,699 |
| Sep 7 |
$3,499 |
$4,099 |
$4,499 |
$4,599 |
$4,899 |
| Nov 16 |
$2,799 |
$3,399 |
$3,799 |
$3,899 |
$4,199 |
Note: Prices listed above are per
person, double occupancy, and include port
charges of $196 and cruise fuel surcharges of
$70. Limited singles are available at 150% of
cruise price for lowest category; 200% for all
other categories. Normal cancellation policy
applies to all Early Bookings; call us for the
Terms and Conditions. Early Booking Discount is
not combinable with any other offer except Past
Passenger Discount.
AIRFARE
October 1 – December 31
Roundtrip Air from Zone 1: from $995
Roundtrip Air from Zone 2: from $1,095
Roundtrip Air from Zone 3: from $1,195
April 1 – September 30
Roundtrip Air from Zone 1: from $1,195
Roundtrip Air from Zone 2: from $1,295
Roundtrip Air from Zone 3: from $1,395
March 1 – March 31
Roundtrip Air from Zone 1: from $995
Roundtrip Air from Zone 2: from $1,095
Roundtrip Air from Zone 3: from $1,195
Upgrade to Business Class: $3,200
Upgrade to Business Class: $3,200
ZONE TABLE FOR RUSSIA &
EUROPE:
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CITY |
ZONE |
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Atlanta |
2 |
New York |
1 |
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Boston |
1 |
Newark |
1 |
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Chicago |
2 |
Orlando |
2 |
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Dallas |
3 |
Philadelphia |
1 |
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Denver |
3 |
Phoenix |
3 |
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Detroit |
3 |
San Francisco |
3 |
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Houston |
3 |
Seattle |
3 |
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Los Angeles |
3 |
Tampa |
2 |
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Miami |
2 |
Washington, DC
(Dulles) |
2 |
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Minneapolis–St.
Paul |
3 |
Air Taxes: Airfare includes all
government air taxes/fees of approximately $160
as well as all air fuel surcharges. Prices may
be subject to change.
Additional Notes:
U.S. flights depart one day prior to cruise
embarkation date. Transfers are included with
roundtrip airfare purchase. If air is not
purchased from Viking River Cruises, transfers
between airport and ship may be purchased
separately at the cost of $50 (Basel) and $100
(Antwerp) per person, per direction, and are
available to passengers whose flights arrive or
depart on embarkation/disembarkation day only.
2009
DEPARTURES
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Viking Sun |
Apr
5; May
24; Jun
21; Aug
2, 30; Oct
11; Nov
8 |
Mar
22; Apr
19; Jun
7; Jul
5; Aug
16; Sep
13; Oct
25; Nov
22 |
* Please call us
to inquire about 2009 prices and itinerary
details
Note: Prices are in U.S. dollars, per person,
double occupancy and include port charges.
Limited singles are available, call for pricing.
Early Booking Discount is not combinable with
any other offer except Past Guest Discount and
Refer-A-Friend Credit. Subject to availability
and other restrictions may apply. See Terms and
Conditions. Viking River Cruises reserves the
right to correct or revise pricing or dates
throughout the season.
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Day 1 Basel
Begin in Basel—a smorgasbord of culture
Welcome to Basel. We’ll meet you at the airport and transfer you to your ship.*
After boarding, enjoy free time and get acquainted with the city. Dinner
included.
Day 2 Basel
Immerse yourself in a multi-cultural mecca
After breakfast, join a tour of this multi-cultural city. See its historic
Middle Bridge, cathedral and steep winding streets. Then, tour one of the city’s
many art museums. Enjoy afternoon free time. Lunch and dinner are served aboard.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 3 Breisach
Explore the wonders of the beautiful Black Forest
This morning, arrive in Breisach, gateway to the Black Forest. After
breakfast, enjoy a motorcoach excursion through the area’s mountain landscape,
meadows and dense forests and see a cuckoo clock-making demonstration. You have
free time this afternoon. Or, join our optional guided walking tour of Colmar, a
quaint Alsatian town. Dine aboard and dock overnight. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner included.
Day 4 Strasbourg
Discover the German side of France
After breakfast take a guided tour of Strasbourg. See the Place d’Austerlitz
and European Parliament, and enjoy a guided visit inside the city’s famed
cathedral. Free time allows you to further explore the old section of this
French-German city. Dinner aboard; cruise through the night. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner included.
Day 5 Heidelberg, Rüdesheim
Explore the Neckar Valley & sip local Rhine wine
After breakfast, take a motorcoach to Heidelberg, home to Germany’s oldest
university founded in 1386. Your guided tour features imposing Heidelberg
Castle, a red sandstone ruin overlooking the Neckar River. Continue with a
walking tour through the Old Town and marketplace. Return to your ship for
afternoon cruising. Lunch and dinner aboard. Dock late in Rüdesheim. Enjoy free
time to stroll along the Drosselgasse, a pedestrian-only street lined with
restaurants, bars and shops. Dock overnight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
included.
Day 6 Rüdesheim, Koblenz
Cruise past castles and vineyards in the heart of the Middle Rhine
After breakfast, take a mini-train to tour Siegfried’s Mechanical Music
Museum. Following free time, eat lunch aboard as you cruise through the
afternoon past legendary Lorelei Rock. This afternoon, visit 700-year-old
Marksburg Castle and tour its museum. Return to your ship in Koblenz, at the
intersection of the Rhine and Moselle. You have free time before dinner aboard.
Sail this evening to Cochem. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7 Cochem, Cologne
Journey through vine-clad hills and valleys
After breakfast, take a walking tour through this quaint village. See its
medieval town gate and marketplace. Then, visit a winery and taste some local
vintages. Return to your ship for lunch; cruise through the afternoon, arriving
in Cologne tonight. Enjoy free time; remain docked overnight. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner included.
Day 8 Cologne
A mix of Roman ruins & Gothic artistry
After breakfast, your walking tour takes you past St. Martin’s Church to
Cologne’s Old Town. Your guided tour visits the magnificent Gothic cathedral.
Then tour a local brewery and sample the beer. Lunch and dinner are served
aboard, but dockside there are many taverns, cafés and shops for you to explore.
Depart late tonight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 9 Arnhem
Visit the home of the Dutch royals
Arrive during breakfast in Arnhem and join a motorcoach excursion to the
Dutch Royal Family’s former summer residence, Paleis Het Loo.† Tour the palace’s
lavish rooms; then stroll through the picture-perfect gardens fashioned after
Versailles. After lunch aboard, explore this quaint town rich in World War II
history on your own. Or, join the optional battlefield tour visiting the site of
Operation Market Garden and the Airborne Museum. Dine aboard. Evening departure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
† Closed on Mondays; battlefield visit or museum tour will be subsituted.
Day 10 Amsterdam
View renaissance art firsthand
This morning, enjoy a glass-topped canal cruise past merchant houses and the
famed Skinny Bridge. Visit the Van Gogh Museum and explore works by the famed
artist. Enjoy free time. Lunch and dinner are aboard. Dock overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 11 Gouda, Rotterdam
Say “cheese” in Gouda & learn about this traditional Dutch treat
After breakfast, take a motorcoach to Hoogerwaard Cheese Farm† for a guided tour
and cheese-making demonstration. Continue to Gouda, world-renowned for its
cheese. See the Gothic Town Hall and St. John’s Church. Return to your ship in
Schoonhoven and eat lunch aboard. Enjoy afternoon free time. Sail through dinner
to Rotterdam. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
† On Sundays, Cheese Farm will be replaced by a Kinderdijk Windmills tour.
Day 12 Delft
Discover fine handcrafted ceramics
From Rotterdam, take a motorcoach to Delft, famous for its blue and white
pottery. Stop at one of the last Delftware factories for a pottery
demonstration. Then, see the Nieuwe Kerk and the Prinsenhof on your guided tour.
Return to your ship to cruise through the evening, arriving late in Ghent. Lunch
and dinner aboard. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 13 Brugge
An idyllic setting for this quaint, cozy village
Take a motorcoach tour to Brugge. See the medieval Beguinage courtyard and
gardens, the Church of Our Lady, Gruuthuuze Palace and Simon Stevin Square.
Enjoy a Belgian meal in a local restaurant, followed by free time. After dinner
aboard, your evening is at leisure. Depart this evening, arriving in Antwerp at
midnight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 14 Antwerp
Discover Antwerp's architectural artistry
This morning, you tour Antwerp. See Our Lady Cathedral, the Town Hall and
Steen Castle. Then, visit the Rubens Museum, filled with works by Peter Paul
Rubens. After lunch aboard, the rest of your day is free. Stay docked overnight.
Day 15 Antwerp
After breakfast, disembark and we’ll take you to the Brussels airport for
your return flight.* Or, extend your journey with 3 nights in Paris. Experience
the romance of France’s capital with visits to the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe
or one of the many noted museums. Breakfast included.
† 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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ADD 3 NIGHTS IN LUCERNE
Discover more of Lucerne with this 3-night
city-stay package you add after your cruise (for
itineraries ending in Basel).
LUCERNE DAY BY DAY
DAY 1 Lucerne
Transfer to the 4-star Lucerne Radisson SAS,
along the banks of Lake Lucerne and minutes from
the city center, Old Town and main railway
station. Free time allows you to enjoy the
breathtaking alpine scenery.
DAY 2 Lucerne
Embark on a guided walk through Old Town Lucerne
and see the Chapel Bridge, Water Tower and many
burgher houses. The rest of your day at leisure;
relax in a café or go shopping.
DAY 3 Lucerne
You have a full day to further explore this
typical Swiss town or take an optional excursion
to the summit of Mt. Pilatus for some amazing
views. Then, visit a museum or enjoy sample the
region’s famous cheese fondue.
DAY 4 Lucerne
We’ll take you to the airport for your return
flight.
INCLUDED IN YOU
EXTENSION PRICE OF $599 PER PERSON*
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3 nights at centrally
located Lucerne Radisson SAS (or similar)
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Daily breakfasts
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Guided walking tour of Old
Town
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Services of a Viking River
Cruises host
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Transfer to/from hotel/ship
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Airport meet & greet
transfers included when air is purchased
from Viking River Cruises
*Single supplement $299.
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ADD 3 NIGHTS IN PARIS
Discover more of Paris with this 3-night
city-stay package you add before your river
cruise (for itineraries beginning in Paris or
Chalon-sur-Saône) or after your cruise (for
itineraries ending in Paris, Chalon-sur-Saône or
Antwerp).
PARIS DAY BY DAY
DAY 1 Paris
Transfer to the 4-star Hilton Paris, located on
the Seine River’s Left Bank, one block from the
Eiffel Tower and within walking distance to many
museums and the Arc de Triomphe. The rest of
your day is for independent exploration.
DAY 2 Paris
Guided tour of Ile de la Cité to see Notre Dame
Cathedral and Church of Sainte Chapelle.
Afternoon and evening at leisure or take an
optional guided visit of the world-famous Louvre.
DAY 3 Paris
You have a full day to further explore this
“City of Light.” Travel up the Eiffel Tower,
stroll the Montmartre district or shop along the
elegant Champs Elysées.
DAY 4 Paris
We’ll take you to your ship or to the airport
for your return flight.
ALL THIS IS INCLUDED IN
YOUR EXTENSION PRICE OF $599 PER PERSON*:
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3 nights at centrally
located Hilton Paris (or similar)
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Daily breakfasts
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Guided tour of Ile de la
Cité
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Services of a Viking River
Cruises host
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Transfer to/from hotel/ship
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Airport meet & greet
transfers included when air is purchased
from Viking River Cruises
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Single Supplement $299 |
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