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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 7 nights

Christmas on the Rhine

  • Choice of outside staterooms, balcony staterooms and suites with sitting areas
  • Ten port visits across Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland included
  • Scenic cruising experiences on the Waal, Merwede and Middle Rhine
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$7,395 pp twin share
7 nights
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116 departures

  1. Thu 25 Nov 2027 → Thu 2 Dec 2027 7 nights · Basel → Amsterdam · Viking Vali Outside $7,395 Balcony $8,995 Suite $12,795 from $7,395 pp twin share Enquire
  2. Sat 27 Nov 2027 → Sat 4 Dec 2027 7 nights · Amsterdam → Basel · Viking Alruna Outside $7,395 from $7,395 pp twin share Select
  3. Sat 27 Nov 2027 → Sat 4 Dec 2027 7 nights · Basel → Amsterdam · Viking Haki Suite $12,795 from $12,795 pp twin share Select
  4. Sat 27 Nov 2027 → Sat 4 Dec 2027 7 nights · Amsterdam → Basel · Viking Ran Outside $7,395 Balcony $8,995 Suite $9,195 from $7,395 pp twin share Select
  5. Sat 27 Nov 2027 → Sat 4 Dec 2027 7 nights · Basel → Amsterdam · Viking Tialfi Outside $7,395 Balcony $8,995 Suite $12,795 from $7,395 pp twin share Select
Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

Seven nights cruising the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel, visiting ten destinations across four countries

  • Seven nights aboard Viking river ships with multiple stateroom categories
  • Visits to ten destinations including Amsterdam, Cologne, Rudesheim and Strasbourg
  • Scenic sailing past the Waal, Merwede and Middle Rhine

Trip Details

Departs
Thu 25 Nov 2027
Returns
Thu 2 Dec 2027
Embarks
Basel
Disembarks
Amsterdam
Ship
Viking Vali
Operator
Viking Cruises

7-night Viking river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard Viking Vali, Viking Alruna and 25 sister ships.

Along the way you'll visit Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach and Basel.

You'll sail aboard the Viking river ships Viking Vali, Viking Alruna and 25 sister ships.

Life in transit

Viking Vali

Viking Vali
Details · Viking

Viking Vali

Viking Vali is one of Viking's Longships — the line's fleet of near-identical, Scandinavian-designed river vessels on the rivers of Europe, with an indoor–outdoor Aquavit Terrace at the bow.

Guests
190
Crew
50
Length
135 m
Staterooms
95
Decks
3
Deck plans
4
Viking Vali · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Vali — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Basel

    Thu 25 Nov
    Port call at Basel (arrive 01:00, depart 21:00).
  2. 2

    Breisach

    Fri 26 Nov
    Port call at Breisach.
  3. 3

    Strasbourg

    Sat 27 Nov
    Port call at Strasbourg.
  4. 4

    Mannheim

    Sun 28 Nov
    Port call at Mannheim.
  5. 5

    Rudesheim

    Sun 28 Nov
    Port call at Rudesheim.
  6. 6

    Scenic cruising Middle Rhine Scenic Sailing

    Mon 29 Nov
    Scenic cruising Middle Rhine Scenic Sailing.
  7. 7

    Koblenz

    Mon 29 Nov
    Port call at Koblenz.
  8. 8

    Cologne

    Tue 30 Nov
    Port call at Cologne.
  9. 9

    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede

    Wed 1 Dec
    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede.
  10. 10

    Dordrecht

    Wed 1 Dec
    Port call at Dordrecht.
  11. 11

    Amsterdam

    Thu 2 Dec
    Port call at Amsterdam (arrive 02:00, depart 23:30).
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 7 nights aboard the Viking river ships Viking Vali, Viking Alruna and 25 sister ships
  • Visits to 10 destinations across 4 countries, including Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz and Rudesheim and more
  • Scenic cruising past Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede and Middle Rhine Scenic Sailing
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking river ships Viking Vali, Viking Alruna and 25 sister ships.

Choose from 8 stateroom categories, spanning outside staterooms, balcony staterooms and suites.

Cabin options include outside staterooms with a view, staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.

Viking Modi – dining
Viking Modi – dining
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 25 Nov 2027 and 25 Dec 2028, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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