Paris to the Swiss Alps
| Resort: | Paris to the Swiss Alps |
| Operator: | Viking River Cruises |
| Destination: | Europe, France, Switzerland |
| Price From: | £3095.00 |
OverviewExplore Paris & sail the RhinePay your respects at the Luxembourg American Cemetery. Discover ancient Roman Trier. Taste exquisite Moselle Rieslings and visit the wine town of Bernkastel-Kues. Enjoy scenic cruising past the sleepy town of Sankt Goar, home to the Lorelei Rock, and through the Rhine Gorgea UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Heidelberg, renowned for its university, and Worms, site of a dramatic Protestant Reformation event. Vineyard-flanked slopes and historic cities, along with hotel stays in Paris and Zrich, make this 12-day cruisetour irresistible. ItineraryDay1 Paris, France Pariss cultural and historic significance is evident in its many noted landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe. Day2 Paris, France The City of Light, timeless Paris has inspired artists and writers for centuries. Day3 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg Once a Roman fortress, Luxembourg City was later the site of a Frankish counts castle during the early Middle Ages. Day4 Trier & Bernkastel, Germany A picturesque town surrounded by forests and vineyards, Trier is the birthplace of Karl Marx and a vibrant university town. Day5 Cochem, Germany Perched on a hilltop above the city and the Moselle River, the 1,000-year-old Reichsburg Castle is Cochems signature landmark. Day6 Koblenz, Germany On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rdesheim, the 11th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river. Day7 Mainz, Germany Located in the heart of wine country along the Rhine, Mainz is home to one of Germanys most dramatic cathedrals, St. Stephens. Day8 Speyer, Germany Speyers charming, shop-lined main street is overlooked by the impressive clock tower of its Altprtel, the Old Town Gate. Day9 Strasbourg, France Thanks to its location at the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg boasts a convivial mix of cultural influences. Day10 Basel, Switzerland Located along the Rhine River, Basel sits at the point where French, German and Swiss borders meet, marking the gateway to the Swiss Rhineland. Day11 Zrich, Switzerland Regarded as one of Europes most livable places, Zrichs natural beauty ranges from soaring alpine peaks to its lakes shimmering waters. Day12 Zrich, Switzerland Switzerlands largest city and financial heart, Zrich is home to a lively and impressive arts culture. |
