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11 Night Cities of Light Cruise and Land Tour from Paris
Ship: Viking Alsvin
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Sailed: Wednesday, Sep 8, 2021 from Paris, France
Ended: Sunday, Sep 19, 2021
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Sep 8, 2021
departure of the Viking Alsvin. If Viking River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
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Arrive in Paris, the romantic capital of France. Transfer from the Charles de Gaulle airport to your hotel for a two-night stay. After check-in, enjoy free time to explore this exciting city, or join our "welcome walk" to stretch your legs and get oriented.
Day 2 - Thursday - Sep 9, 2021
Paris, France
Today's tour begins with a drive along the Champs-Elysees, past the Arc de Triomphe to the world-famous Louvre. The remainder of the day is yours to experience more of this timeless city: visit a museum, explore Montmartre, or take a moonlit cruise along the Seine River. The banks of the Seine, with their graceful bridges and unrivaled city views, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As always, your program director can help you plan your free time. (Breakfast)
Day 3 - Friday - Sep 10, 2021
Paris, France
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Reims, France
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Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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Cruise Begins
Trier, Germany
Today, stop in Reims for lunch and a visit to Reims Cathedral before continuing on to the Luxembourg American Cemetery to pay homage to the many Americans who lost their lives during the World War II Battle of the Bulge. Continue on to Trier and embark your ship. Dinner is served onboard. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 - Saturday - Sep 11, 2021
Trier, Germany
Bernkastel, Germany
Enjoy a morning tour of Trier, Germany's oldest city, set on the banks of the Moselle River. See the wonderfully preserved Roman Porta Nigra gate, Trier Cathedral, and Church of Our Lady. Lunch is served on your ship 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 town's cobblestone streets, or join an optional wine-tasting excursion in this famous wine region. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Sunday - Sep 12, 2021
Cochem, Germany
Winningen, Germany
A walking tour takes you through the quaint Moselle town of Cochem. Then, visit imposing Reichsburg Castle. After lunch, you sail the scenic Moselle to Winningen, arriving in the evening during dinner. Explore the cobbled streets and cafes, or stay on your ship and hear folktales about the Moselle. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Monday - Sep 13, 2021
Koblenz, Germany
Braubach, Germany
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Marksburg, Germany
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Braubach, Germany
Rhine Gorge, Germany
After breakfast, disembark for a tour of Marksburg Castle, the only Rhine fortress that was never destroyed. Since its fortifications have remained so intact, stepping inside is a veritable journey back to the Middle Ages. Take in views of the Rhine Valley from this castle's stunning vantage point. Return to your ship for lunch and enjoy cruising through the storied Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lined with medieval castles, historic towns, and vineyards. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Tuesday - Sep 14, 2021
Miltenberg, Germany
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Heidelberg, Germany
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Miltenberg, Germany
Today's full-day excursion takes you to Heidelberg, home to Germany's oldest university. Tour the imposing red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, built in the 12th century but twice destroyed by lightning and then later rebuilt. A guided walk through Heidelberg's Old Town and marketplace is included, as is lunch in a local restaurant. Return to your ship for dinner and departure. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Wednesday - Sep 15, 2021
Karlstadt, Germany
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Wurzburg, Germany
Disembark in Karlstadt and take a half-day excursion to the enticing Franconian wine town of Wurzburg where you tour the Bishops' Residenz, a beautiful Baroque palace with numerous paintings and frescoes. Enjoy some free time in Wurzburg this afternoon, or join an optional journey along the "Romantic Road" to the walled medieval village of Rothenburg. Meet your ship in Wurzburg and dine onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Thursday - Sep 16, 2021
Bamberg, Germany
This morning, enjoy scenic cruising along the Main River as you make your way eastward through the Franconia region of Germany. After lunch, we stop in the historic town of Bamberg, founded in 902 and an important center of the German Enlightenment. Enjoy a walking tour of Bamberg's beautifully preserved Old Town area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then take time to explore or perhaps sample the town's famous locally brewed smoky beer, Rauchbier. Dine onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 - Friday - Sep 17, 2021
Bamberg, Germany
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Nuremberg, Germany
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Prague, Czech Republic
After breakfast, disembark in Bamberg for a tour of the Bavarian city of Nuremberg. See the ruins of Zeppelin Field, Nazi parade grounds of the 1930s, and the Palace of Justice, the venerable vestige of the Nuremberg Trials. Enjoy lunch on your own, then transfer to Prague. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay and take time to explore the city and see what you discover. (Breakfast)
Day 11 - Saturday - Sep 18, 2021
Prague, Czech Republic
This morning, tour the "City of a Hundred Spires". A guided walk takes you through Old Town to the famed Charles Bridge. Then, travel to Hradcany for a guided tour inside Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure; you can see the Town Hall's intricate 15th-century astronomical clock and spend some time in historic Wenceslas Square. You also have the opportunity today to join an optional tour to Lobkowicz Palace. (Breakfast)
Day 12 - Sunday - Sep 19, 2021
Prague, Czech Republic
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey with two additional nights in Prague and discover more of this celebrated city. (Breakfast)
