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Cruising down the Rhine

Imagine cruising for eight days down one of Europe’s best-loved rivers – the Rhine – from Switzerland’s historic and vibrant Basel – recent host of Eurovision to the livable and lively Amsterdam.

Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular 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. Savour the various culinary traditions of Alsace. From Amsterdam and Cologne to Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.

Simply unpack once, let the dedicated Viking crew do the rest, and relax on board their award-winning Viking Longships.

Local guides are there to immerse passengers in the history and culture of each destination with their “enriching excursions”. Enjoy all onboard meals with complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Add in endless specialty tea, coffee and bottled water, unlimited Wi-Fi and all onboard gratuities, port charges and taxes.

Viking currently have a special to explore castles and cathedrals with Viking’s eight-day Rhine Getaway voyage from Basel to Amsterdam or vice versa. Book now through to 30 June (or until sold out) from $3,095 per person in a Veranda Stateroom, with savings of up to $5,800 per couple on select October to November 2025 sailings.

And if the Rhine doesn’t float the boat why not try the River – Danube Waltz – Budapest to Passau or reverse.

Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath. Learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school. Savour Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest. Admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty. Explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau. Witness daily life in an abbey on an exclusive visit to Göttweig. This eight-day itinerary reveals the best of these places while cruising leisurely through spectacular scenery.

Explore enchanting destinations on Viking’s 8-day Danube Waltz journey from Budapest to Passau or vice versa priced from $3,095 per person in a Veranda Stateroom, with savings of up to $5,400 per couple on select October to November 2025 sailings. Available to book now through 30 June 2025 or until sold out.

For additional information, contact Viking on 138 747 (AU) / 0800 447 913 (NZ) or visit www.viking.com

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