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Christmas on the Rhine

Choice of eight stateroom categories including balcony staterooms and suites
Outside staterooms with a view or private balcony or veranda options
Suites with a separate sitting area for added space

$7,395 pp twin share

7 nights

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Festive Christmas market with glowing lights

Christmas on the Rhine – route map

Viking Alruna – exterior

When & how much

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116 departures

Thu 25 Nov 2027 → Thu 2 Dec 2027 7 nights · Basel → Amsterdam · Viking Vali Outside $7,395 Standard $7,595 Balcony $8,995 Suite $12,795 from $7,395 pp twin share Enquire
Sat 27 Nov 2027 → Sat 4 Dec 2027 7 nights · Amsterdam → Basel · Viking Alruna Standard $7,595 from $7,595 pp twin share Select
Sat 27 Nov 2027 → Sat 4 Dec 2027 7 nights · Basel → Amsterdam · Viking Haki Suite $12,795 from $12,795 pp twin share Select
Sat 27 Nov 2027 → Sat 4 Dec 2027 7 nights · Amsterdam → Basel · Viking Ran Outside $7,395 Standard $7,595 Suite $12,795 from $7,395 pp twin share Select
Sat 27 Nov 2027 → Sat 4 Dec 2027 7 nights · Basel → Amsterdam · Viking Tialfi Balcony $8,995 Suite $9,195 from $8,995 pp twin share Select

Cruise Snapshot

7 Nights

A seven-night Viking river cruise sailing the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel with stops in ten destinations

Seven nights cruising the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel
Visits to ten destinations across four countries
Scenic sailing through Waal and Merwede and the 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.

$7,395

pp twin share

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Life in transit

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

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
Basel
Thu 25 Nov
Port call at Basel (arrive 01:00, depart 21:00).
2
Breisach
Fri 26 Nov
Port call at Breisach.
3
Strasbourg
Sat 27 Nov
Port call at Strasbourg.
4
Mannheim
Sun 28 Nov
Port call at Mannheim.
5
Rudesheim
Sun 28 Nov
Port call at Rudesheim.
6
Scenic cruising Middle Rhine Scenic Sailing
Mon 29 Nov
Scenic cruising Middle Rhine Scenic Sailing.
7
Koblenz
Mon 29 Nov
Port call at Koblenz.
8
Cologne
Tue 30 Nov
Port call at Cologne.
9
Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede
Wed 1 Dec
Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede.
10
Dordrecht
Wed 1 Dec
Port call at Dordrecht.
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 Alruna – 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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