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11 Night Paris to the Swiss Alps Cruise and Land Tour from Zurich
Ship: Viking Alsvin
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Sailed: Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 from Zurich, Switzerland
Ended: Sunday, May 5, 2024
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Arrive and check into your hotel. Overlooking Lake Zurich and spanning the banks of the Limmat River, Switzerland's largest city is often cited as one of Europe's most livable. It is the country's financial heart, but its residents also embrace their natural surroundings, from soaring alpine peaks to the lake's shimmering waters. Zurich is home to a lively and impressive arts culture. The avant-garde Dada movement was born here in 1916 and two of its most important churches boast stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall and Augusto Giacometti. More masterworks reside in the city's renowned Kunsthaus, including an enormous water lily painting by Monet.
Day 2 - Thursday - Apr 25, 2024
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich offers much more than its reputation as a city of banking institutions. The Grossmunster is one of Zurich's most important landmarks and the center of the Swiss Reformation in the 16th century. Across the river lies Fraumunster, famed for its stained-glass windows painted by Marc Chagall. Exclusive designer boutiques line the streets of Storchengasse alongside world-renowned chocolatiers and quaint, cozy cafes. The scent of delicious sweet treats and freshly baked Gipfeli waft through the air on every street corner.
Day 3 - Friday - Apr 26, 2024
Zurich, Switzerland
Bus Travel
Cruise Begins
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and begin your journey to your embarkation city. Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Located where Switzerland, Germany, and France meet, Basel reflects a fascinating blend of traditions. The city straddles the Rhine at the river's farthest navigable point, and an alluring cluster of old-town buildings huddles along the riverbank. Around Market Square, guild houses recall Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque splendor; the red-sandstone Rathaus, or Town Hall, is the centerpiece. More than 40 museums of art and culture lend modern polish to its history-rich streets. And there is no more refined way to sample it all than over cheese fondue or croissants.
Day 4 - Saturday - Apr 27, 2024
Strasbourg, France
The largest port on the Upper Rhine, Strasbourg is the cultural center of France's Alsace region. Thanks to its location at the border of France and Germany, it boasts a convivial mix of cultural influences. The well-preserved Old Town is enclosed on all sides by the little Ill River, with sites so compact that it is easy to explore the "island" on foot. And there is plenty to explore: cobblestone streets lined with wooden houses and intersected by picturesque canals. Indulging in Alsatian cafe culture is central to any visit here; enjoy coffee and cake amid lovely half-timbered houses.
Day 5 - Sunday - Apr 28, 2024
Speyer, Germany
The quiet German town of Speyer lies on the west bank of the Rhine. The city features a Romanesque imperial cathedral, burial place of eight emperors including some of the most famous Holy Roman Emperors. Speyer was once a major Celtic center that traded hands several times between the Romans and the Huns. The term Protestant originated here at the Diet of Speyer in 1529, when 14 free cities of Germany and six Lutheran princes protested the Edict of Worms that had banned the writings of Martin Luther and labeled him a heretic and enemy of the state.
Day 6 - Monday - Apr 29, 2024
Mainz, Germany
Mainz is part of the Rheinhessen wine region, Germany's largest wine region that is renowned for producing high-quality white wines, such as Riesling. Wine has long played a key role in the city's economy and culture, with numerous wine festivals and events throughout the year, including the Mainzer Weinmarkt and the Mainzer WeinUfer. The city is also home to the renowned Geisenheim University, which offers programs in viticulture and oenology. Mainz's wine culture and history continue to thrive today, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation in winemaking.
Day 7 - Tuesday - Apr 30, 2024
Koblenz, Germany
Koblenz is a traditional German city, founded more than 2,000 years ago. This former trading settlement rests on a massif of the Middle Rhine Highlands. Its cobblestone streets, wood-beamed houses adorned with flowers, ancient market square, and medieval churches recall the fairy-tale Germany of old. At the "German Corner", a massive equestrian statue of Prince William I observes the lovely riverside scene. The famed Teutonic Knights set up their first base here in 1216. The Romanesque Basilica of St. Castor, Koblenz's oldest building, dates to 836.
Day 8 - Wednesday - May 1, 2024
Cochem, Germany
Perched on a hilltop above the city and the Moselle, a 1,000-year-old imperial castle is the signature landmark of Cochem. Its mighty rectangular keep and many small towers strike a dramatic pose against a curtain of green hills. In Cochem's lively Old Quarter, the Market Square boasts old timber-framed houses that overlook St. Martin's Fountain and the bay-windowed Baroque Town Hall. In this historic center, the 15th-century St. Martin's Church and the Capuchin Monastery, which now serves as an artistic and cultural center, are all beautifully preserved. Wine taverns along the river offer a "green wine", a very young wine.
Day 9 - Thursday - May 2, 2024
Bernkastel, Germany
Nestled between soft rolling hills and the gently flowing Moselle River, Bernkastel, the "Pearl of the Moselle", boasts medieval squares laden with charming half-timbered houses and inviting lanes and alleys. For much of their history, Bernkastel and its sister town of Kues across the river stood worlds apart. A bridge united them in 1874, paving the way for actual unification in 1905. Today, Bernkastel plays the charming host with history to share, while Kues pours the wine, more attentive to the sweet grapes of its fertile valley. Indeed, the twin towns produce some of Germany's finest vintages.
Trier, Germany
One of Germany's most treasured cities for its rich history, Trier was once the regional capital of the Holy Roman Empire. After Emperor Constantine the Great had a vision of Christ, he and his mother Helena built great churches and cathedrals here. A few still stand, the magnificent Romanesque Cathedral of Trier among them. The 20,000-seat amphitheater, the Roman Bridge, and the massive Porta Nigra, the ancient city gate, are further relics of that time. Today, Trier is a picturesque town surrounded by forests and vineyards, known also as the birthplace of Karl Marx and as a vibrant university town.
Day 10 - Friday - May 3, 2024
Trier, Germany
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
Reims, France, France
Bus Travel
After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to your destination. Reims lies in the heart of France's renowned Champagne region. A testament to its rich history, which can be traced back to Gallo-Roman times, is its diverse collection of landmarks. Among its most iconic are the Abbey of Saint-Remi, the final resting place of the archbishop who baptized Frankish king Clovis and initiated Reims's long line of coronations; the Palace of Tau, an archiepiscopal residence constructed in the Middle Ages; and Reims Cathedral, where 25 kings of France were coronated. These three monuments were collectively inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Transfer to your hotel and settle into your room.
Paris, France
Arrive and check into your hotel. Long a hub of French culture and cuisine, Paris is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Over the centuries, Parisian culture has been built on the wings of inspiration. Music, film, architecture, literature, dance, and the visual arts all have their brilliant place in the museums, theaters, bookstores, and remarkably preserved buildings of this magnificent city. At the center of it all is the Champs-Elysees. With its inviting riverside promenade, graceful bridges, and splendid views of all things Parisian, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre Museum.
Day 11 - Saturday - May 4, 2024
Paris, France
One of the most pleasurable activities in Paris is whiling away the time in one of the city's outdoor cafes. Whether you are sipping a cafe au lait or a kir royal, there is no better way to feel like a Parisian. The hub of social and culinary life, cafes have been part of the city's fabric since the 1600s. During the 20th century, literary and artistic figures-such as Ernest Hemingway, Colette, and Pablo Picasso-famously met over drinks to share their works and ideas. Today, thousands of cafes line the pavements and squares to connect with France's culture and history.
Day 12 - Sunday - May 5, 2024
Paris, France
Life in Paris revolves around the Seine River, with 37 bridges crossing the river, each telling a story. Perhaps none are so extravagant as the Pont Alexandre III, a graceful span named for the Russian tsar who signed the Franco-Russian Alliance in 1892. Downriver, the five-arched Pont d'Iena is beloved for its scenic location linking the Eiffel Tower to the Trocadero district. The Pont des Arts, set between the Louvre and the Institut de France, was famed for its thousands of padlocks, attached by couples to the railing grate as a sign of their devotion to each other. After breakfast, check out of your hotel and journey home.
