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7-night Christmas on the Rhine Cruise

Basel/Amsterdam
7-night Christmas on the Rhine Cruise
November 28, 2024
Viking: Viking Gersemi
Basel/Amsterdam
Vacation Offer ID 1475247
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Cruise Inclusions

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Unlimited free Wi-Fi
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
  • Cultural Curriculum
  • Meals including regional specialties
  • Most alfresco dining on the rivers
  • Welcome Cocktails & Farewell Dinner
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Walking track & sports deck
  • Curated library
  • 24-hour guest services
  • All port taxes & fees
  • Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with Viking Air purchase
  • Viking Service Guarantee
YOUR STATEROOM INCLUDES:
  • River-view stateroom Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows
  • 40" flat-screen LCD TV with complimentary Movies On Demand
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
  • Refrigerator; security safe; hair dryer
  • Spacious glass-enclosed shower
  • Heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping

Available Add-Ons

  • Optional air add-ons are available from Viking River Cruises' designated gateway cities in the U.S. and Canada, and include all government fees and taxes.
  • Pre- or Post- cruise hotel stay
  • Optional shore excursions
7-night Christmas on the Rhine Cruise
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Basel
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Breisach
11/29/2024 11/29/2024
Strasbourg
11/30/2024 11/30/2024
Mannheim
12/01/2024 12/01/2024
Rudesheim
12/01/2024 12/01/2024
Rhine River Cruising
12/02/2024 12/02/2024
Koblenz
12/02/2024 12/02/2024
Cologne

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Cologne historic city centre
Highlights:
 
Meet our experienced local team member and tailor your walking tour according to your interests and expectations before getting started
 
Founded by the Roman General Agrippa in 38 B.C, Cologne has a rich Roman and medieval past.

The tour will take you to the most important ancient Roman sites, which include: Remnants of the governor's palace, complete with vaulted Roman sewer, Ruins of a Roman villa, Two-story tomb of Poblicius from 40 A.D., Roman graveyard and vestiges of the ancient stone defences
 
Visit Cologne's towering landmark, the Cathedral (Dom), a masterpiece of High Gothic architecture and one of the largest cathedrals in Europe
 
Highlights include the 13th century Reliquary of the Three Kings by Nicholas de Verdun; the 10th century Gero-Crucifix, believed to be the western world's oldest monumental cross, and the luminous Adoration of the Magi triptych by Stephan Lochner (15th century)
 
See the 14th century Gothic town hall, a Jewish bathing house from 1170 and 'Overstolzenhaus’, Cologne's oldest and finest patrician residence with its steep gables and round arches when strolling the charming pedestrian zone
 
If of interest visit the Roman-Germanic Museum or Museum Ludwig, the city's famous gallery of 20th century highlights
 
End your tour at one of the many traditional brewery-style restaurants that dot the city and try a fresh ‘Koelsch’ the famous beer from Cologne before heading back to the ship
 
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light walking tour

Inclusions:
  • Touring with one of our excellent local insiders
  • Cathedral licensing fee
  • All taxes
Not Included:
  • Meals
  • Optional admissions
  • Tipping at your discretion
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Waal & Merwede Rivers
12/04/2024 12/04/2024
Dordrecht
12/04/2024 12/04/2024
Amsterdam

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Amsterdam: An Introduction to Amsterdam – 4 hours
Meet your driver at the Port in Amsterdam for a private transfer to the city centre where your guide is waiting to meet you for a walking tour of this beautiful city. Begin at Dam Square, bordered by the Royal Palace and enjoy wonderful views of the canals and gabled houses of the mercantile quarter before visiting the house in which Anne Frank wrote her celebrated diary during the last war*. After your tour, transfer in the comfort of your own private vehicle back to your ship.

*tickets for the Anne Frank House sell out very quickly and are subject to availability. Guides are not allowed to accompany you into the house itself, but will be waiting for you at the end of your visit (approx. 45-90 mins)

Highlights:
  • Tour Anne Frank's house

Tour Duration: 4 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide for 4 hours
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  • All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities
Amsterdam: Highlights of Amsterdam - 8 Hours
Spend the day exploring Amsterdam in the hands of your expert guide. You are met at the port and transferred to Dam Square where your morning’s walking tour includes the notable Royal Palace.  Admire the views of the canals and the gabled houses of the Canal Ring district, where you will visit the house in which Anne Frank wrote her celebrated diary during the last war*.

After lunch explore the beautifully-restored Rijksmuseum, to admire the stunning collection of masterpieces from the seventeenth-century Golden Age, including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. No visit to Amsterdam would be complete without seeing the delightful Van Gogh Museum, home to many of his famous works as well as those of other Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.

*tickets for the Anne Frank House sell out very quickly and are subject to availability. Guides are not allowed to accompany you into the house itself, but will be waiting for you at the end of your visit (approx. 45-90 mins)


Highlights:
  • Visit Anne Frank's House
  • Explore the Van Gogh Museum

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide for 8 hours
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  • All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities
Amsterdam: The Three Sisters, Delft & Den Haag - 8 Hours
You are met at Amsterdam port for a full-day excursion outside of the city. Head south into the countryside for a photo opportunity at the impressive Three Sisters Windmills in Stompwijk. As over a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, windmills were initially designed to pump vast amount of water out, thus protecting land from flooding. Today, these silent giants draw many visitors every year for their charming appearances.

From here, you travel on to Delft, world-renowned for its famous blue and white pottery and one of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands. Take in the town’s architectural gems and charming ambience, which are best appreciated by walking along its small canals with their graceful humpbacked bridges.

Following this, enjoy a privately-guided tour at the Royal Delft Experience, where a painter shares the passion behind the production of this stunning 17th-century earthenware during a special demonstration.


After lunch at leisure, you continue to the Hague, the home of the Dutch Royal Family and the administrative capital of the Netherlands; walk the Inner court past the Government buildings and take the opportunity for a photo stop at the International Court of Justice. You may like to visit the Mauritshuis Museum, which holds one of the world's finest collections of paintings, including Rembrandt, Steen, Hals, Rubens and Van Dyck, or you may choose to visit the Panorama Mesdag, which hosts the Panorama, one of the largest canvas paintings in the world (subject to opening times).

On your return journey, stop at Scheveningen beach for some spectacular views before continuing back. (8 hours, driver and guide)



Highlights:
  • Witness the majestic windmills known as the Three Sisters
  • Delve into Delft's artistic heritage

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide for 8 hours
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  • All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities
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Viking: Viking Gersemi
Daughter of Freya, the goddess of love, and the god Od, Gersemi is associated with great riches and beauty. Her name, along with the name of her sister Hnoss, translates into “treasure.” Gods and mortals alike envied her for her strength and serenity.
Ship Highlights
  • Library & onboard shop
  • Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship for al fresco dining
  • Viking Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
  • Sun Deck with 360-degree views & shaded sitting area; organic herb garden & solar panels; putting green & walking track
Ship Statistics
Built Year
2020
Ship Length
443 ft (135 m)
Passenger Capacity
190
Number of Crew
50
Dining / Restaurants
2
Pool
Yes
Bars / Lounges
2
Number of Staterooms
95
Number of Suites
9

Dining

Dining
Gaze at breathtaking scenery through the Restaurant’s panoramic windows as you dine on regional specialties and contemporary cuisine. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant, with high-quality table linens, china, cutlery and glassware at every meal.

Bars & Lounges

Bars & Lounges
Located in the Lounge, the bar is lively and inviting - a gathering place for guests to view the scenery, have a drink and catch up on the day with friends.

Onboard Activities

Onboard Activities
Located in the heart of the Upper deck adjacent to the Aquavit Terrace, the library has comfortable seating and excellent reading light. Libraries carry approximately 80 books, in various languages but mostly English, and several games such as chess, backgammon and playing cards. Pick up a magazine or board game and enjoy it in the lounge just steps away.

Oceanview

Standard Stateroom (F) Call for pricing
Standard Stateroom
  • Category: F
  • Main Deck
Stateroom size: 150 sq ft. Features - River-view stateroom with half-height picture window, Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.
Standard Stateroom (E) Call for pricing
Standard Stateroom
  • Category: E
  • Main Deck
Stateroom size: 150 sq ft. Features - River-view stateroom with half-height picture window, Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

Suite

Explorer Suite (ES) Call for pricing
Explorer Suite
  • Category: ES
  • Upper Deck
Suite size: 445 sq ft. Features - River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters, Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), Two 42" flat-screen TVs with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Early check-in (no later than 12 PM), Viking Air Plus services, laundry service, room service (during breakfast) & shoe shine service, Private airport transfers in Europe Welcome champagne, mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily), daily fruit plate, Binoculars, coffee brewer & Marius-weave blanket.
Veranda Suite (AA) Call for pricing
Veranda Suite
  • Category: AA
  • Upper Deck
Suite size: 275 sq ft. Features - River-view suite with full-size veranda off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters, Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), Two 42" flat-screen TVs with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Early check-in (no later than 12 PM), Complimentary Viking Air Plus, laundry & shoe shine services, Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate, Binoculars.

Balcony

French Balcony Stateroom (D) Call for pricing
French Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: D
  • Middle Deck
Stateroom size: 135 sq ft. Features - River-view stateroom with half-height picture window, Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.
French Balcony Stateroom (C) Call for pricing
French Balcony Stateroom
  • Category: C
  • Upper Deck
Stateroom size: 135 sq ft. Features - River-view stateroom with half-height picture window, Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.
Veranda Stateroom (B) Call for pricing
Veranda Stateroom
  • Category: B
  • Middle Deck
Stateroom size: 205 sq ft. Features - River-view stateroom with half-height picture window, Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.
Veranda Stateroom (A) Call for pricing
Veranda Stateroom
  • Category: A
  • Upper Deck
Stateroom size: 205 sq ft. Features - River-view stateroom with half-height picture window, Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows, Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary), 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic & more, 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request, Bottled water replenished daily, Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

All fares and offers are for new bookings only, as of , are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. 2-for-1 fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Please call for the most up-to-date prices, as pricing and availability may change at any time. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Viking River Cruises, as are any additional charges relating to currency fluctuation other than for fully paid cruise fares and full fares, which fluctuations are beyond our control. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Sun Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Explorer Suite (ES)
  • Veranda Suite (AA)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (C)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (D)
  • Veranda Stateroom (A)
  • Veranda Stateroom (B)
  • Standard Stateroom (E)
  • Standard Stateroom (F)
Upper Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Explorer Suite (ES)
  • Veranda Suite (AA)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (C)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (D)
  • Veranda Stateroom (A)
  • Veranda Stateroom (B)
  • Standard Stateroom (E)
  • Standard Stateroom (F)
Middle Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Explorer Suite (ES)
  • Veranda Suite (AA)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (C)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (D)
  • Veranda Stateroom (A)
  • Veranda Stateroom (B)
  • Standard Stateroom (E)
  • Standard Stateroom (F)
Main Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Explorer Suite (ES)
  • Veranda Suite (AA)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (C)
  • French Balcony Stateroom (D)
  • Veranda Stateroom (A)
  • Veranda Stateroom (B)
  • Standard Stateroom (E)
  • Standard Stateroom (F)