View allAbsolutely fabulous - best experience of my life! The crew were all beautifully lovely people.
Yasmine, traveled in February
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- Operator
- Viking Cruises
- River Cruise
- Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 190
- Age range 18 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Amsterdam's famous museums
- Tour Kinderdijk's historic windmills
- Visit Cologne's iconic cathedral
- Discover Heidelberg's ancient castle
- See Strasbourg's stunning cathedral
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Day 2 Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
- Day 3 Cologne, Germany
- Day 4 Koblenz, Germany
- Day 5 Heidelberg, Germany
- Day 6 Strasbourg, France
- Day 7 Breisach, Germany
- Day 8 Basel, Switzerland
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Customer Photos
Operated by
Viking Cruises
Number of tours
57
Age Range
18 to 90 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Jennifer· June 13th, 2024Our Rhine Getaway cruise was impacted by the flooding on the Rhine River, but the Viking team went out of their way to make our holiday the best that it could be under the circumstances, and we had a marvelous time. In fact, we have already booked another Viking cruise for 2025. We had the cheapest cabin option but there was nothing cheap about it. It was lovely and the cleaning crew were in there twice a day keeping it spotless. The food on board was incredible. I have never been so well fed. The staff were all cheerful and friendly and they worked very hard to make us all happy. Billy, our cruise director had a massive task presented by the flooding. He had to transfer all the guests from the Alruna to the Tialfi which involved a bus trip from Koblenz to Breisach. He travelled with us and made sure that it all went smoothly, then he remained on the Tialfi until the end of the cruise. He arranged busses to take us to the excursions that we were supposed to go to on the cruise and came along each time. On top of all that he had to deal with the guests some of which were not easy, but he remained calm and collected throughout. So top marks to Billy for a difficult job well done. The team on board the Tialfi did a great job of making us feel better about our altered itinerary. When we arrived from the Alruna they served mocktails at the door and had put a welcome card and bag of chocolates in every cabin. Every time we came back from one of our bus excursions, they would be waiting with either mocktails or macarons. Viking are simply amazing, and I am recommending them to all my friends.Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- Yasmine· February 8th, 2023Absolutely fabulous - best experience of my...Show moreTrip date: September 2022
Dates & Availability
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- -36%From Wednesday18 Jun, 2025To Wednesday25 Jun, 2025From:$7,224$4,635
- -26%From Saturday21 Jun, 2025To Saturday28 Jun, 2025From:$9,814$7,224
- -28%From Sunday28 Sep, 2025To Sunday5 Oct, 2025From:$9,275$6,685
- -47%From Thursday6 Nov, 2025To Thursday13 Nov, 2025From:$7,116$3,771
- -36%From Friday7 Nov, 2025To Friday14 Nov, 2025From:$7,116$4,527
- -48%From Saturday8 Nov, 2025To Saturday15 Nov, 2025From:$6,577$3,448
- -48%From Sunday9 Nov, 2025To Sunday16 Nov, 2025From:$6,469$3,340
- -48%From Monday10 Nov, 2025To Monday17 Nov, 2025From:$6,469$3,340
- -42%From Tuesday11 Nov, 2025To Tuesday18 Nov, 2025From:$6,145$3,556
- -41%From Wednesday12 Nov, 2025To Wednesday19 Nov, 2025From:$6,253$3,663
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- K
Kevin
Asked on March 31st, 2025Are there any options for wheelchair-friendly accommodations on the ship?
Viking CruisesOperator•Written April 2025Yes, there are wheelchair-friendly options, and we can provide more details if needed.
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Geneviève
Asked on February 18th, 2025What is the process for making reservations?
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written February 2025
Reservations can be made through our website or by contacting us for assistance.
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Friedrich
Asked on December 26th, 2024Can I modify my reservation after it's been made?
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, modifications can be made by reaching out to our team for assistance.
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Gustavo
Asked on December 18th, 2024What kind of meals are provided during the tour?
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written December 2024
Meals are included in the package, with various options available during the trip.
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Aaron
Asked on November 24th, 2024What is included in the cost of the tour?
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written November 2024
The tour cost includes accommodations, meals, and certain activities; details can vary.
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Keith
Asked on November 12th, 2024where do I find your advertised price of $2495
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written November 2024
The 14-21st Nov 2024 has a cabin category F for AUD 2,495/- per person. Would you be interested in this last minute departure? If not, not to worry as this itinerary is available throughout 2025 and 2026. If you could kindly review the same and let us know your preferred departure date we could quote you pricing and relevant details
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Ana-Maria
Asked on November 9th, 2024What is the best way to find out the departure timings for flights?
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written November 2024
Approximate flight timings can be confirmed upon booking.
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Martha
Asked on October 15th, 2024I was looking at Amsterdam to Basel as I would like to see Switzerland again, but it seems extremely expensive now. We will fly home after the cruise, and this will hopefully take us further east and therefore reduce our flight time back to Australia. For this reason, any cruise route heading east and up to 14 or so days would be good if reasonably priced.
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written October 2024
I have found 3 river cruises from Amsterdam to Basel - 8 days each. These are our most economic tour operators, but shore excursions have an extra cost. In case your budget can be extended a little, I'd recommend Avalon, is a middle range cruise line and the excursions are included.
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Denise
Asked on September 27th, 2024We were looking for a cruise that goes up the rhine and back to amsterdam
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written September 2024
We currently have limited cabins on this departure. Cabin options include: Standard F (150 sq ft with small fixed window) AU$3,395 per person, Veranda B (205 sq ft outside balcony with sliding window) AU$4,795 per person, Veranda Suite AA (275 sq ft outside balcony with sliding window) AU$6,995 per person. Price does not include international flights. Shore excursions are included, one per port. Extra optional activities available at additional cost.
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Bonnie
Asked on August 12th, 2024Please can you tell me, what time you will arrive in cologne and what time will be the departure. And please, tell me what you have on your schedule for this stop in cologne.
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written August 2024
Unfortunately, due to regional contractual restrictions set in place by Viking Cruises, we are currently only able to sell this product to Australian or New Zealand travellers
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