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Viking River Cruise Daily Itinerary, Excursions, Menus and Hints - Packed Full of Info You Need!

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👁️ 30K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 20:37
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Northern_europe · SpringFrom AmsterdamFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We recently went on our very first Viking River cruise.

It has been a wonderful experience on the Viking long ships down the river Rine.

I really enjoyed the Cuban sandwich.

The included tour leaves at 8:45. The majority of the cruisers take the included walking tours.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the provided map from guest services to explore ports.
Sign up for optional excursions early to ensure availability.
Bring your own headphones for the quiet Vox system on walking tours.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing the daily schedule in advanceThis video provides the daily itinerary, excursions, menus, and hints.
Finding the ship at departureTell taxi driver 'Viking car' and show the provided addresses; ask a rep if needed.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the daily schedule on a Viking River Cruise?
QWhat are the included and optional excursions?
QWhat are the dining options and menus like?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Afternoon walk around Amsterdam
Basel3½ Happy Bacon
Breisach4 Happy Bacon
Top: Medieval village of Kaysersberg
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YouTube Video Description

The Rhine Getaway is the most popular Viking River Cruise Itinerary. Starting in Amsterdam and going to I will take you along on my Spring cruise down the Rhine through The Netherlands, Germany, France and ending in Switzerland. We docked in Kinderdijk to see the windmills, and stopped in Cologne, Koblenz, Speyer, Breusach, Strasburrg, and Kehl. I will show you the menus which are the same every week on this itinerary according to the chef. A few new items have been included for 2025. I also show OUR daily program - but keep in mind that the exact times in port may vary due to weather and river traffic.