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Rhine Getaway Trip with Lucerne

Sep 11 - 23, 2026

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Overview

Enjoy your Viking river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel! Afterward, spend time in Switzerland enjoying the spectacular scenery by train en-route to Lucerne. (Itinerary will be adjusted to add additional days needed before and after the river cruise.)

Trip Details

Dress On Board & Packing Suggestions for Viking Cruise

Dress On Board During the day, dress is casual including shorts (if the season is warm), slacks or jeans and comfortable shoes for walking tours. There are no “formal nights” in the evening; recommended evening dress is “elegant casual.” For ladie...

Money Matters for Viking Cruise

Obtaining Local Currencies Many countries in Europe use euros; however, several use different forms of currency. For incidentals and small vendors, we recommend getting local currency since US dollars are generally not accepted. Please note that w...

Day 1 · Fri, Sep 11 · Home to Amsterdam

Flight from RDU to PHL (AA3152)

RDU

12:49PM

1hr 34min

PHL

2:23PM

Flight from PHL to AMS (AA204)

PHL

6:30PM

7hr 30min

AMS

Sep 12, 8:00AM

New Flight Leg

Day 2 · Sat, Sep 12 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Arrive at AMS (AA204)

AMS

8:00AM

Explore Amsterdam

Amsterdam blends centuries-old canals and gabled facades with a rebellious creative spirit. Whether you’re wandering the Jordaan, cruising the water by self-drive boat, or diving into a museum dedicated to microbes or fluorescent light, there’s so...

The Anne Frank House/Museum

3:45PM – 4:45PM · 1hr

Recommended: Visit to The Anne Frank House/Museum. The Anne Frank House is a museum dedicated to the Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank, located in the building where she and her family hid from the Nazis during World War II. This poignant visit of...

Day 3 · Sun, Sep 13 · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Suggestion: Ice Bar - Amsterdam

A real bar entirely made of ice. At -10°C everything is frozen, including the drink glasses. Brace yourself for the cold! Every visit to the IceBar comes with three free drinks. You can warm your insides with a delicious cocktail in our warm bar, ...

About Your Cruise Line - Viking River Cruises

With the world’s largest fleet of innovative river ships - including the multi-award-winning Viking Longships®, Viking can promise you more. More comfort, more quality, more style, and more choice of cruises across Europe, Egypt, Asia, and America’s Mississippi. Relax in spacious, contemporary surroundings. Indulge in fabulous food and thoughtfully selected wines. Sail into the heart of each destination, and explore the culture, customs, and cuisine of the places you visit on expertly led...

About Your Ship - Viking Hlin

Norse Goddess of Protection

The task of the Norse goddess Hlin is to protect and shelter humankind.

Silver Spirits Package - Included

On board our river ships, we offer complimentary house wines, beers and soft drinks with onboard lunches and dinners, plus assorted hot teas and coffees that are available 24 hours a day at our coffee stations. For those who would like to upgrade ...

Amsterdam

11:30PM

Amsterdam combines the unrivaled beauty of the 17th-century Golden Age city center with plenty of museums and art of the highest order, not to mention a remarkably laid-back atmosphere. It all comes together to make this one of the world's most ap...

Day 4 · Mon, Sep 14 · Kinderdijk, Netherlands

Kinderdijk

Kinderdijk is a village community in the Alblasserwaard province. This corner of South Holland, part of the scenic Waal and Merwede regions, has long been shaped by Rhine Delta waters. Kinderdijk is most known for its 19 remarkably preserved 18th-...

Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede

Day 5 · Tue, Sep 15 · Cologne, Germany

Cologne

Cologne is a city in western Germany located across the Rhine river. It is the oldest in Germany, dating back 2000 years and is considered the region’s cultural hub. The city is known for its iconic landmark of the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral se...

Day 6 · Wed, Sep 16 · Koblenz, Germany

Koblenz

Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings ...

Sailing the Middle Rhine

Rüdesheim am Rhein

Rudesheim am Rhine is a town in the Rhine Valley in Germany and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rhine Gorge. It is known for its production of Riesling wine and has been popular for its wine making since ancient times. The Medieval Broms...

Day 7 · Thu, Sep 17 · Speyer, Germany

Speyer

Speyer is a town located in southwest Germany situated beside the river Rhine. Originally founded by the Romans, it is one of the oldest settlements in Germany and is situated in the popular wine growing region of the Palatinate. A key attraction ...

Day 8 · Fri, Sep 18 · Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg

Day 9 · Sat, Sep 19 · Breisach, Germany

Breisach

Breisach is a town located in Southwest Germany on the French border. The town is situated in the Rhine Valley on the banks of the river Rhine and dates back over four thousand years. Breisach and its history can be experienced through the City Hi...

Day 10 · Sun, Sep 20 · Basel, Switzerland

Basel

1:00AM

Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the Swiss, French and German borders. It is located on the bend of the River Rhine and benefits from a Mediterranean climate. It is the third most populated city in Switzerland and has been the commer...

4 Day Swiss Pass

The Swiss Pass is an all-in-one ticket that provides unlimited travel for 4 consecutive days on Switzerland’s extensive public transportation network, including trains, buses, and boats, as well as free admission to over 500 museums and discounts ...

First Class Train Ride from Basel to Lucerne, Switzerland

After disembarking from your river cruise, transfer to the train station for your transport to beautiful Lucerne, Switzerland. Direct trains run @ every 30 minutes and only take a little over an hour to arrive at Lucerne.

Lucerne

Set against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps and beside a crystal-clear lake, Lucerne boasts iconic landmarks like the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and the Water Tower (Wasserturm), which are among the oldest wooden bridges in Europe. The medieval O...

Stay at Hotel Flora Ameron

Sep 20 – Sep 23

Seidenhofstrasse 5, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland

Location This hotel is situated at the heart of Lucerne and close to the famous Chapel Bridge. Links to the public transport network can be reached in a few minutes on foot. Facilities The hotel has 161 rooms, including 10 single rooms and 126 dou...

Relaxing activity suggestions for Lucerne

Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) – Iconic stone carving of a dying lion, very moving. You could combine with a short walk through the adjacent Glacier Garden (Gletschergarten) with its rock formations and mirrors. Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) & Water ...

About Your Cruise - Lake Lucerne Cruise (Beckenreid)

Lake Lucerne is no ordinary Swiss lake—it’s a dazzling, storybook masterpiece wrapped in mountain peaks and shimmering waters that seem to change color with every shift of the sky. Nicknamed the “Lake of the Four Forested Cantons” (Vierwaldstätter...

Day 11 · Mon, Sep 21 · Lucerne and surroundings

Golden Round Trip: Mt. Pilatus/Kriens

Morning: Take the Golden Round Trip: Boat from Lucerne → Alpnachstad (about 1 hr 10 min) Cogwheel train (world’s steepest) up to Pilatus Kulm Explore summit trails and viewpoints Afternoon: Cable car + gondola down via Fräkmüntegg to Kriens, then ...

Day 12 · Tue, Sep 22 · Lucerne and surroundings

Option 1: Mount Rigi by Boat with Mount Rigi Railways

Majestic and inviting, Mount Rigi—fondly called the “Queen of the Mountains”—is one of Switzerland’s most iconic destinations. Perfectly positioned between Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug, and Lake Lauerz, it offers breathtaking 360° views from its summit,...

Option 2: Mount Titlis

The journey to Mount Titlis from Lucerne is a breathtaking experience that combines a scenic train ride to Engelberg with a series of cable car ascents, including the world’s first rotating cable car, the Titlis Rotair. As you ascend, you’ll enjoy...

Day 13 · Wed, Sep 23 · Lucerne and fly home

First Class Train from Lucerne to Zurich Flughafen (airport)

Catch a train (short walk from your hotel) to the Zurich airport to board your flight home. Train ride is less than an hour duration. Use your Swiss Travel Pass for this train ride.

Flight from Zurich to Home