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Embark on a voyage like no other on a Rhine, Main, and Moselle River Cruise. These three legendary European rivers showcase the most beautiful scenery, culture, and heritage, with bookends including time in two iconic capital cities.
Visit Paris and Prague and enjoy fascinating excursions in Nuremberg, Koblenz, Reims, Cochem, and Heidelberg, where expert tours uncover layers of history, culture, and delicious regional cuisine and fine wines.
Travel like royalty on a legendary Viking Longship. Relax in spacious suites and staterooms with private balconies and designed with restful Scandi décor. The Viking River Cruise longships have a unique al fresco lounge and dining terrace for endless river views.
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Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises -
Ship: Viking Idi, Viking Alsvin -
Duration: 11 Nights
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Departure: Apr - Mar
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Cities of Light Cruise Itinerary
Sail some of Europe’s most beautiful river scenery with this 11-night voyage that bookends cruising with time spent in two renowned capital cities. Travel in style on board a luxury Viking Longship, designed to maximise river views and offering wall-to-wall comfort in a range of elegant suites and staterooms. Enjoy Viking’s unique indoor and outdoor lounge and dining experience on the Aquavit Terrace.
Day 1
Paris, France
Step aboard your luxury river cruiser moored in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second-largest city and one with a long and fascinating history dating back to Roman times.
Day 2
Paris, France
Imbibe some Parisian culture on a day in this cosmopolitan city. Stroll boulevards with beautifully preserved historic architecture and buildings. Visit the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, or the Louvre, and people watch in a pavement café.
Day 3
Reims, France – Trier, Germany
Check out of your Paris hotel and journey to Reims in the iconic Champagne region, home to a magnificent cathedral. From Reims, travel to Trier, a German university city with a rich history and where your luxury cruise ship awaits.
Day 4
Trier & Bernkastel, Germany
Explore the historic heart of Trier, the vibrant Haputmarkt, with medieval origins and many different architectural styles resulting from its trading past. Then, arrive in Bernkastel, the ‘Pearl of the Moselle,’ an ancient and picturesque riverside town.
Day 5
Cochem, Germany
In a hilltop location above the Moselle sits Cochem with its distinctive 1,000-year-old imperial castle and a cosmopolitan Old Quarter fringed with timber-framed houses and a baroque Town Hall. Taste ‘green’ or young wine in one of the many taverns.
Day 6
Koblenz, Germany
Experience the ultimate traditional German city. Koblenz is lifted straight from the pages of a fairy story with cobblestone streets, beamed houses, medieval churches, and an ancient market square. Later, sail the Middle Rhine and the magnificent Rhine Gorge.
Day 7
Heidelberg, Germany
Germany’s oldest university town, Heidelberg, is located in the Neckar Valley, known as the cradle of the German Romantic movement. Explore the beautiful baroque architecture and an imposing castle, a magnificent ruin towering over the river.
Day 8
Würzburg, Germany
Located amongst stunning Franconian vineyards, Würzburg’s post-war restoration is invisible as the city has been completely restored. Tour the beautiful baroque architecture, including the Bishops’ Residenz and the Marienberg Fortress, a Celtic fort.
Day 9
Bamberg, Germany
Cruise the historic Main River, passing pastoral landscapes, quaint villages, and the mythical Spessart woodlands, the inspiration for the famous folklore writers, the Brothers Grimm. Later, take a walking tour of medieval Bamburg.
Day 10
Nuremberg, Germany – Prague, Czech Republic
Disembark and transfer to Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second-largest city and home to some fascinating 20th-century history. After a walking tour, head to Prague, the ‘City of a Hundred Spires,’ with an ancient and picturesque Old Town and Square.
Day 11
Prague, Czech Republic
This atmospheric capital city on the Vltava River is a monument to history with architecture through the ages, from medieval to Romanesque, Baroque, and Art Nouveau. Enjoy a Prague folklore dinner, an evening of traditional dance, food, and wine.
Day 12
Prague, Czech Republic
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a last, lingering look at this most beautiful of cities before starting your journey back to the UK.
Day 1
Prague, Czech Republic
Step aboard your luxury river cruiser moored in Prague.
Day 2
Prague, Czech Republic
This atmospheric capital city on the Vltava River is a monument to history with architecture through the ages, from medieval to Romanesque, Baroque, and Art Nouveau. Enjoy a Prague folklore dinner, an evening of traditional dance, food, and wine.
Day 3
Nuremberg, Germany – Prague, Czech Republic
Disembark and transfer to Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second-largest city and home to some fascinating 20th-century history. After a walking tour, head to Prague, the ‘City of a Hundred Spires,’ with an ancient and picturesque Old Town and Square.
Day 4
Bamberg, Germany
Cruise the historic Main River, passing pastoral landscapes, quaint villages, and the mythical Spessart woodlands, the inspiration for the famous folklore writers, the Brothers Grimm. Later, take a walking tour of medieval Bamburg.
Day 5
Würzburg, Germany
Located amongst stunning Franconian vineyards, Würzburg’s post-war restoration is invisible as the city has been completely restored. Tour the beautiful baroque architecture, including the Bishops’ Residenz and the Marienberg Fortress, a Celtic fort.
Day 6
Heidelberg, Germany
Germany’s oldest university town, Heidelberg, is located in the Neckar Valley, known as the cradle of the German Romantic movement. Explore the beautiful baroque architecture and an imposing castle, a magnificent ruin towering over the river.
Day 7
Koblenz, Germany
Experience the ultimate traditional German city. Koblenz is lifted straight from the pages of a fairy story with cobblestone streets, beamed houses, medieval churches, and an ancient market square. Later, sail the Middle Rhine and the magnificent Rhine Gorge.
Day 8
Cochem, Germany
In a hilltop location above the Moselle sits Cochem with its distinctive 1,000-year-old imperial castle and a cosmopolitan Old Quarter fringed with timber-framed houses and a baroque Town Hall. Taste ‘green’ or young wine in one of the many taverns.
Day 9
Trier & Bernkastel, Germany
Explore the historic heart of Trier, the vibrant Haputmarkt, with medieval origins and many different architectural styles resulting from its trading past. Then, arrive in Bernkastel, the ‘Pearl of the Moselle,’ an ancient and picturesque riverside town.
Day 10
Reims, France – Trier, Germany
Check out of your Paris hotel and journey to Reims in the iconic Champagne region, home to a magnificent cathedral. From Reims, travel to Trier, a German university city with a rich history and where your luxury cruise ship awaits.
Day 11
Paris, France
Imbibe some Parisian culture on a day in this cosmopolitan city. Stroll boulevards with beautifully preserved historic architecture and buildings. Visit the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, or the Louvre, and people watch in a pavement café.
Day 12
Paris, France
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a last, lingering look at this most beautiful of cities before starting your journey back to the UK.
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Departure:
Apr – Nov 2024
VISITING: Paris Reims – Trier Trier & Bernkastel Cochem Koblenz Heidelberg Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg Prague
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,795
Viking Departure:
Apr – Nov 2025
VISITING: Nuremberg Bamberg Würzburg Marktheidenfeld Frankfurt Karlsruhe Strasbourg Breisach Basel
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,995
Viking Departure:
March
VISITING: Amsterdam Basel Breisach Cologne Kinderdijk Koblenz / Rüdesheim Speyer Strasbourg
AVG PER PERSON*
£
1,695
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