OC Wine Mart Rhine 2025
Saturday, August 23rd 2025 - Saturday, August 30th 2025
Overview

Join OC Wine Mart and Julie on this fantastic Viking River Cruise!

Standard Category from $2,674 Per Person (included a group savings of $125pp off the cruise fare), air additional

PLUS: Past Guest Discount, AND additional savings and extended final payment if you have a cruise booked! (as low as $2,224pp for past guests with a current booked cruise!)

$100 Shipboard Credit as an Exclusive Amenity for the group

$25pp Deposit

Prices and Availability Subject To Change; Call Caroline to reserve your stateroom

A Viking river cruise on the Rhine offers passengers a picturesque journey through some of Europe's most charming and historic destinations. The cruise typically starts in Amsterdam, where travelers can explore the city's famous canals, museums, and historic sites before setting sail along the scenic Rhine River.

As the ship glides through the water, passengers can relax on the deck and take in the stunning views of the lush countryside, quaint villages, and towering castles that line the riverbanks. Each day brings a new adventure, with stops at enchanting cities like Cologne, Strasbourg, and Basel, where passengers can immerse themselves in the local culture and history.

Onboard, guests can enjoy luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, and a range of activities and entertainment. From informative lectures and cooking demonstrations to wine tastings and live music, there's always something to enjoy during the cruise.

One of the highlights of a Viking river cruise on the Rhine is the chance to explore the legendary Rhine Valley, with its romantic landscapes and iconic landmarks like the Loreley Rock and the medieval town of Rüdesheim. Whether it's sampling local wines, wandering through charming cobblestone streets, or simply taking in the beauty of the region, a Rhine river cruise with Viking offers an unforgettable and immersive travel experience.

Your Trip Itinerary
Sat, Aug 23rd 2025 - Sat, Aug 30th 2025
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DAY 1 - Saturday, August 23rd 2025
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Ports Visited: Amsterdam, Kinderdijk Windmills, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Alruna - A Valkyrie
The daughter of Kjárr of Valland, Alruna (Ölrún in Old Norse) was one of three Valkyries spinning linen on the shore of Wolf Lake, when they were spotted by three brothers who lived nearby. Alruna and Egil, one of the brothers, lived together for seven winters, until Alruna flew off to battle, never to return.

Amsterdam (Embark)

A center of European commerce since the 15th century, Amsterdam is a lively city of canals, museums and entertainment. Perhaps you'll choose to explore this Dutch capital by canal boat. Visit the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmseum, with its collections of Flemish masterpieces.

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DAY 2 - Sunday, August 24th 2025
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Kinderdijk Windmills

Sail to Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour this ingenious network of windmills and other flood management devices. You learn why the windmills were built and see how they work, plus you enter an actual working windmill for a tour of its mechanisms and living quarters.
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DAY 3 - Monday, August 25th 2025
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Cologne

The largest city on the Rhine, its commercial importance was already established as long ago as the Middle Ages. In the time of the Roman Empire, Cologne was the most important trading and manufacturing centre north of the Alps.
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DAY 4 - Tuesday, August 26th 2025
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Koblenz

Located on the Rhine River, Rudesheim is the chief center of the Rhine wine industry. The famed Drosselgasse, a tavern-lined, cobblestone street, attracts locals and visitors alike. Half-timbered medieval houses, narrow streets, and old inns give the town the flavor of the Middle Ages. Visitors to the town may wish to see the 9th century Bromserburg, the oldest castle on the Rhine or Seigfried's Mechanical Music Museum housing one of the world's largest collections of self-playing instruments.

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Rudesheim

Located on the Rhine River, Rudesheim is the chief center of the Rhine wine industry. The famed Drosselgasse, a tavern-lined, cobblestone street, attracts locals and visitors alike. Half-timbered medieval houses, narrow streets, and old inns give the town the flavor of the Middle Ages. Visitors to the town may wish to see the 9th century Bromserburg, the oldest castle on the Rhine or Seigfried's Mechanical Music Museum housing one of the world's largest collections of self-playing instruments.

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DAY 5 - Wednesday, August 27th 2025
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Speyer

The quiet German town of Speyer lies peacefully on the western bank of the Rhine. The city boasts a large imperial Romanesque cathedral, burial place of eight emperors including some of the most famous Holy Roman Emperors. Speyer was once a major Celtic center that has traded hands several times between the Romans and the Huns. Six majestic towers still dominate the city's skyline.

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DAY 6 - Thursday, August 28th 2025
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Strasbourg

The multicultural city of Strasbourg exhibits both French German influence due to its location along the Rhine River at the border of both countries. The old streets of "Petit France" with wooden houses and picturesque canals seem to make time stand still. The carefully restored Cathedral of Notre Dame contains a combination of architectural styles, and is most recognized for its 465-foot tall, graceful spires. Another landmark is the 18th century Chateau des Rohan, which houses three of the city's major museums.

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DAY 7 - Friday, August 29th 2025
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Breisach

This European town on the Rhine gave the Breisgau region its name. St. Stephan's cathedral on the high basalt cliffs and the Rhine gateway with museum hark back to the time when the noble Staufer family built the fortress to defend the town. The Badischer Winzerkeller is Europe's biggest producer-seller of wine. Also a centre for many important sekt producers.

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DAY 8 - Saturday, August 30th 2025
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Basel (Disembark)

Gateway to the Swiss Rhineland, Basel is ideally situated on the Rhine at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland. As you walk the cobblestone streets of the Old City, retrace the steps of the brilliant scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, where you´ll see the paintings of Picasso, Dali, Kandinsky, and Mondrian, among others.

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Pricing

 

Standard Category from $2,674 Per Person (included a group savings of $125pp off the cruise fare), air additional

PLUS: Past Guest Discount, AND additional savings and extended final payment if you have a cruise booked! (as low as $2,224pp for past guests with a current booked cruise!)

$100 Shipboard Credit as an Exclusive Amenity for the group

$25pp Deposit

Prices and Availability Subject To Change; Call Caroline to reserve your stateroom!

The prices and availability noted herein are NOT confirmed and are subject to change. Prices and accommodations are only confirmed upon receipt of deposit. Please respond as soon as possible to lock in this exceptional vacation offer!
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