Rhine Rapsody

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This tour is been discontinued instead see:     Legendary Rhine & Moselle Christmas Markets on the Rhine Rhine Getaway   Spend 10 days amidst the timeless elegance of Paris and the breathtaking scenery along the Rhine, Main and Moselle Rivers. Take a guided tour of the French capital to see some of its historic locations, then spend some tim...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the Rhine, Main and Moselle Rivers.
    • Explore Paris' cultural and historic significance
    • See the European Parliament and tour the interior of the city’s famed cathedral.
    • See the city of Luxembourg on a guided tour, then stop for lunch before continuing on to Paris.

What's this trip about?

    This tour is been discontinued instead see:     Legendary Rhine & Moselle Christmas Markets on the Rhine Rhine Getaway   Spend 10 days amidst the timeless elegance of Paris and the breathtaking scenery along the Rhine, Main and Moselle Rivers. Take a guided tour of the French capital to see some of its historic locations, then spend some time exploring its neighborhoods, museums and cafés. Scenic cruising takes you to the heart of smaller European towns like Trier, Rüdesheim and Cochem, where there is so much to discover, right through the Rhine Valley, famous for its many riverside castles. Stop in Strasbourg, the perfect marriage of French and German cultures (and cuisines), and explore the market squares of Basel’s charming Old Town area. This cruisetour is a joyful rhapsody!

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range50 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBasel
End CityParis

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Switzerland
  • Germany
  • France

Attractions

  • Heidelberg
  • Heidelberg Castle
  • Paris
  • Strasbourg

Activities

  • Historic sightseeing
  • River cruise
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom
    • 2 nights at Le Méridien Étoile (or similar) in Paris
    • 8 guided tours with audio headset
    • All onboard meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner, plus daily breakfasts at the Paris hotel
    • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service
    • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
    • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy a classical music performance; attend lectures on the European Union and the Rhine and Moselle Rivers; learn how to create your own Alsatian Flammkuchen & Rüdesheimer coffee
    • All port charges
    • Free Wi-Fi, connection speed may vary

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Basel, Switzerland
Meals : D Accommodation : Basel, Switzerland

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, or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and get oriented. Dinner is served aboard. )

Day 2: Basel, Switzerland
Meals : B, L, D Accommodation : Old Town, Strasbourg, France After breakfast, embark on a half-day city tour of Basel. Your guided tour will begin at Dreiländereck (Three Counties Corner), where you might find yourself in three places at once, as this is where the borde...
Day 3: Strasbourg, France
Meals : B, L, D Accommodation : UNESCO Heidelberg Turret Gate, Germany Arrive in Kehl this morning and disembark 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...
Day 4: Heidelberg & Rüdesheim, Germany
Meals : B, L, D Accommodation : Braubach, Germany Wake up in Mannheim and disembark for a tour of Heidelberg to see Germany’s oldest university, founded in 1386. Then, visit the beautiful sandstone ruins of imposing Heidelberg Castle and take in the scenery of the Necka...
Day 5: Braubach & Koblenz, Germany
Meals : B, L, D Accommodation : UNESCO Cochem, Germany

This morning, sail along the most scenic stretch of the Rhine, where castles overlook the river from their hilltop locations. This part of the Middle Rhine Valley is so impressive that it is a UNESCO World Heritag...

Day 6: Cochem, Germany
Meals : Accommodation : B, L, D Enjoy scenic morning cruising on the Moselle River, a hidden gem lined with steep vineyards, pastoral towns and stately castles. After lunch aboard your ship, arrive in the quaint town of Cochem, where you disembark for a walking tour of ...
Day 7: Bernkastel & Trier, Germany
Meals : B, L, D Accommodation : UNESCO Luxembourg City, Luxembourg After breakfast, an optional guided walk through the 700-year-old town of Bernkastel is available, replete with narrow cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses. Return to your ship for lunch and e...
Day 8: Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Meals : Paris, France Accommodation : B Disembark in Trier this morning, then travel to Luxembourg where, at the American Cemetery, you can pay homage to the thousands of soldiers who lost their lives during the World War II Battle of the Bulge. See the city of Luxembou...
Day 9: Paris, France
Meals : B Accommodation : Eiffel Tower, Paris, France Today’s tour begins with a drive along the Champs-Élysées, past the Arc de Triomphe to the world-famous Louvre. The remainder of the day is yours to experience more of this timeless city: visit a museum, explore Mont...
Day 10: Paris, France
Meals : B After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your trip with 2 additional nights in romantic Paris.

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Last Updated: 8/3/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Sailing our most popular itineraries, our award-winning Viking Longships® showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available. 95 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms) All suites feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, and walking track Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining The Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views Library corner and onboard boutique Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories F and E Free shipwide wireless Internet service Laundry service Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride 40" flat-panel Sony TV with infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic and more
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