12 days tour

Paris To The Swiss Alps Trier To Basel

Paris To The Swiss Alps Trier To Basel

This tour includes:

Accommodation

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 Freyjaยฎ toiletries; plush robes & slippers Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping

Meals

Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water

Others

One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Visits to UNESCO Sites Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances Port taxes & fees

Transport

Viking Cruise Ship Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase

Guide

Guides included as mentioned

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

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Optional

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Itinerary of your trip Paris To The Swiss Alps Trier To Basel

  • Day 1 Day 1: Paris, France
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Paris, France

      Parisโ€™s cultural and historic significance is evident in its many noted landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Paris, France
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Paris, France

      Todayโ€™s tour begins with a drive along the Seine River, past the cityโ€™s landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the world-famous Louvre and the Musรฉe dโ€™Orsay. Ride along the Champs-ร‰lysรฉes past the Arc de Triomphe. The remainder of the day is yours to experience more of this timeless city: visit a museum or explore Montmartre. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. (B)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

      Today, transfer to Trier, Germany. En route, see the city of Luxembourg on a guided tour and visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery to pay homage to the many Americans who lost their lives during the WWII Battle of the Bulge. Continue on to Trier and embark your ship. Dinner is served on board. (B, D)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trier & Bernkastel, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trier & Bernkastel, Germany

      Enjoy a morning tour of Trier, Germanyโ€™s oldest city, set on the banks of the Moselle River. See the wonderfully preserved Roman Porta Nigra, Trier Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady. Lunch is served on board as we depart. Enjoy scenic cruising along the Moselle this afternoon. We dock in Bernkastel around dinnertime. After your evening meal you can take a walk through the townโ€™s cobblestone streets, or join an optional wine-tasting excursion in this famous wine region. (B, L, D)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Cochem, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cochem, Germany

      Disembark in the quaint town of Cochem for a tour of this stunning medieval town and its millennium-old Reichsburg Castle perched on a hill. Visit the scenic Moselle wine country, where some of the finest Rieslings in the world are produced along terraced slopes. During your tour, delve into a wine-making history that dates back nearly 2,000 years to Roman times. Stop at a local winery for a tour and tasting before returning to your ship for Moselle cruising this afternoon. (B, L, D)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Koblenz, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Koblenz, Germany

      Sail along the Middle Rhine today and enjoy scenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore historic Koblenz and stroll through the romantic town as you witness where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers meet. Pass the sleepy town of Sankt Goar, home to Rhinefels Castle, the largest fortress on the Rhine, and see Lorelei Rock, named after the fabled figure who once lured sailors to her shores. (B, L, D)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Mainz, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Mainz, Germany

      Arrive in Mainz today in the heart of the Rhine wine region. Visit one of the Upper Rhineโ€™s most dramatic cathedrals here: Mainz Cathedral, with its six towers reaching toward the heavens. Browse the Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to the inventor of movable type and book printing. The collection includes many beautiful books and fascinating printing technologies, including a replica of Gutenbergโ€™s workshop. (B, L, D)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Speyer, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Speyer, Germany

      Explore the quiet German town of Speyer, on the west bank of the Rhine. Visit its stunning Romanesque imperial cathedral, considered a pivotal structure in the evolution of European architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the burial place of eight emperors including some of the most famous Holy Roman Emperors. Stroll Speyerโ€™s charming, shop-lined main street and see the impressive clock tower of its Altpรถrtel, the Old Town Gate. (B, L, D)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Strasbourg, France
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Strasbourg, France

      Visit Strasbourg today, the cultural center of Franceโ€™s Alsace region. Thanks to its location at the border of France and Germany, it boasts a convivial mix of cultural influences. See its well-preserved Old Town, or Petite France, enclosed on all sides by the little Ill River. Stroll the cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered houses and intersected by picturesque canals, pausing to visit the cathedral. Indulging in Alsatian cafรฉ culture is central to any visit here. You might join an excursion to sample Alsatian wine. (B, L, D)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Basel, Switzerland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Basel, Switzerland

      Disembark in Basel, a fascinating blend of modern and traditional with a thriving arts scene. Get acquainted with its Market Square of guild houses and Gothic, Renaissance and baroque splendor. Then continue by coach to Zรผrich, beautifully set on its namesake lake. The nationโ€™s largest city, it is often cited as one of Europeโ€™s most livable places. (B)

  • Day 11 Day 11: Zรผrich, Switzerland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Zรผrich, Switzerland

      Discover Zรผrich during a city walk and lake cruise. As you explore, the distant snowcapped Alps tower across the lake and cast their reflection in the glassy waters. See the twin-spired Grossmรผnster church, founded by Charlemagne, with its stained-glass windows by Augusto Giacometti. Across the Limatt River, admire the Fraumรผnster, with its distinctive green spire. Marc Chagall created five windows of the abbeyโ€™s choir. After your walk, embark a boat for a scenic tour on Lake Zรผrich. (B)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Zรผrich, Switzerland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Zรผrich, Switzerland

      After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the Zรผrich airport for your return flight. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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