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Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland Amsterdam to Avignon

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Operator: Viking Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 930
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Visit Rijksmuseum
- Canal boat tours
- Explore gabled houses
- Sample Dutch pancakes and stroopwafels
Landmarks
Rijksmuseum
Day 2
Kinderdijk
Kinderdijk
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Kinderdijk
- Sailing the Rhine through scenic Dutch landscapes
Optional Activities
- Tour the windmills
- Explore the polders
- Visit local villages
Landmarks
Kinderdijk Windmills
Day 3
Cologne
Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Cologne
- Visit Cologne Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hohe Strasse shopping district
- Visit cologne boutiques
- Climb cathedral steps for views
- Discover Roman ruins
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 4
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Koblenz
- Sailing through UNESCO Middle Rhine World Heritage Site
- One complimentary shore excursion in Rüdesheim
Optional Activities
- Visit German Corner monument
- Explore Romanesque Basilica of St. Castor
- Walk Drosselgasse tavern street in Rüdesheim
- Tour Brömserburg Castle (9th-century)
- Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet museum
- Wine tasting in Rheingau region
Landmarks
German Corner (Deutsches Eck)
Basilica of St. Castor
Lorelei Rock
Brömserburg Castle
Day 5
Speyer
Speyer
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Speyer
- Visit Speyer Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Explore Romanesque imperial cathedral
- Discover Roman and Celtic heritage sites
- Walk through historic town center
Landmarks
Speyer Cathedral
Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town on foot
- Canal walks
- Visit Alsatian cafés
- Shop in local boutiques
- Discover Renaissance architecture
Landmarks
Strasbourg Old Town
Day 7
Breisach
Breisach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Breisach
Optional Activities
- Tour Europe's largest wine cellars
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Explore Black Forest gateway
- Wine tasting and purchases
- Discover German and French influence
Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Breisach)
Day 8
Burgundy - Vienne
Burgundy - Vienne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Basel
- Sailing through Burgundy wine region
- One complimentary shore excursion in Vienne
Optional Activities
- Visit Basel's 40+ museums
- Explore Market Square and Town Hall (Rathaus)
- Taste Burgundy wines along Route des Grands Crus
- Tour Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
- Explore Roman amphitheater at Mont Pipet
- Visit Abbey of Saint Pierre
- Discover Church of Saint-André-le-Bas
- Sample cheese fondue or croissants
Landmarks
Basel Rathaus (Town Hall)
Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
Abbey of Saint Pierre (Vienne)
Day 9
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Lyon
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town Renaissance architecture
- Visit Fourvière Basilica
- Discover traboules passageways
- Visit museums and cultural centers
- Walk tree-lined boulevards
- Explore riverside promenades
Landmarks
Fourvière Basilica
Day 10
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Lyon
Optional Activities
- Dine at Michelin-starred restaurants
- Visit local markets
- Explore surrounding Burgundy and Beaujolais villages
- Wine tasting and pairing experiences
- Culinary tours
Day 11
Vienne
Vienne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Vienne
- Sailing through Rhône Valley with lock passages
Optional Activities
- Tour Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
- Explore Roman amphitheater at Mont Pipet
- Visit Abbey of Saint Pierre
- Discover Church of Saint-André-le-Bas
- Walk medieval Old Town streets
- Visit market ruins
Landmarks
Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
Abbey of Saint Pierre (Vienne)
Day 12
Viviers
Viviers
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Tournon
- One complimentary shore excursion in Viviers
Optional Activities
- Visit Tournon castle
- Wine tasting in Tain-l'Hermitage region
- Explore Viviers Renaissance buildings (Maison des Chevaliers)
- Visit St. Vincent Cathedral
- Walk medieval Old Town streets
Landmarks
St. Vincent Cathedral (Viviers)
Day 13
Arles
Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Arles
Optional Activities
- Visit Les Arènes amphitheater
- Explore Gallo-Roman ruins
- Shop at Provençal market
- Follow Van Gogh painting locations
- Visit Van Gogh sites and museums
Landmarks
Les Arènes (Arles Amphitheater)
Day 14
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Avignon
- Visit Palais des Papes (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Explore Avignon's medieval buildings
- Visit Avignon Cathedral
- Walk along Pont d'Avignon bridge ruins
- Stroll medieval streets
- Visit museums and galleries
Landmarks
Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes)
Pont d'Avignon
Day 15
Avignon Departure
Avignon Departure
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- One complimentary shore excursion in Avignon
Optional Activities
- Visit Avignon Cathedral
- Explore cardinal residences
- Visit museums and cultural sites
Landmarks
Avignon Cathedral

Landmarks
Rijksmuseum

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Kinderdijk Windmills

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Cologne Cathedral

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German Corner (Deutsches Eck)
Basilica of St. Castor
Lorelei Rock
Brömserburg Castle

Landmarks
Speyer Cathedral

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Strasbourg Old Town

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St. Stephen's Cathedral (Breisach)

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Basel Rathaus (Town Hall)
Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
Abbey of Saint Pierre (Vienne)

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Fourvière Basilica

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Roman Temple of Augustus & Livia
Abbey of Saint Pierre (Vienne)

Landmarks
St. Vincent Cathedral (Viviers)

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Les Arènes (Arles Amphitheater)

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Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes)
Pont d'Avignon

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Avignon Cathedral

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Viking Cruises

Rating: 3.9 (12 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 86%
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Viking Cruises Ship

Viking Hlin
Our award-winning Viking Longships®️ showcase innovative engineering, streamlined Scandinavian design and understated elegance. Tho… Read more
Built
2014
Guests
95 - 190
Crew
50
Length
135 m / 443 ft
Staterooms
95
Gross Tonnage
5000 gt
Beam
29 m / 95 ft
Cruising Speed
15 kn / 28 kph / 17 mph
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3.9

Joe5.0•January 2026
We love Viking. We have done 15 Vikings, both river and ocean. (The 16th is in June). Viking is for a particular...
We love Viking. We have done 15 Vikings, both river and ocean. (The 16th is in June). Viking is for a particular traveler. The tours are all about art, architecture, history. There are no beaches in sight, and no water slide, and no kids. So for many they are too quiet (go take Carnival) . But every day we are up and out visiting and enjoying a new city. Their tour guides are excellent. Viking seems a little more expensive, but they include a free tour in every port**, free beer & wine at lunch and dinner, free wifi. And if you buy their air package, free transport. A high crew to passenger ratio. The crews are great, they are extremely friendly and helpful. They are cleaning freaks, the ship is immaculate. We find Vikings very relaxing. Sorry, there isn't something going on every minute. So sit on your balcony, with a beverage, and watch the beautiful river scenery go by (free coffee, tea, & cookies, always available). Or go down to the "living room" and play a board game or a puzzle with other passengers. ** There are also several optional tours (for an extra cost) in each port, so one can enjoy special things to them.Show more
Jennifer5.0•June 2024
Our Rhine Getaway cruise was impacted by the flooding on the Rhine River, but the Viking team went out of their way...
Our 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 more

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Asked on April 24th, 2023
How do we get from Basel to Lyon?
Transport
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written April 2023
  You will be transported from Basel to Lyon by motorcoach.
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  Lucy
  Traveler•Written April 2023
  Is they any shore leave to have a night meal in a major city on the tour?
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written May 2023
  They will have a chance in 2 places: Lyon & Avignon (They can have dinner in town), however, most of the times the ship leaves at 11pm, so it's best they make it to the ship before that time as they would be left behind.
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  Lucy
  Traveler•Written May 2023
  Do you have bikes that you can ride on the ship?
- Viking CruisesOperator•Written May 2023
  For Viking Cruises they do not have bikes on board but some of the shore excursions will include biking activities and the cruise director can also help you rent a bike in port as well if you wanted to bike around the places you are visiting.

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