Rhine & Main Explorer

From $2,999 per person

11 days

Ship: Viking Skirnir

Rhine & Main Explorer
Viking River Cruises

Sail through southern Germany and explore neighboring regions in Switzerland and France. Visit Basel, considered the Swiss capital of culture with its charming old town steeped in tradition. Sample flavors of the Alsace region, explore Frankfurt, one of Europe’s high-powered business hubs, and visit lesser-known historic towns in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Turreted castles and a fascinating history exude a rich tapestry of medieval charm.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Nuremberg
  • Day 2 - Nuremberg
  • Day 3 - Bamberg
  • Day 4 - Würzburg
  • Day 5 - Marktheidenfeld
  • Day 6 - Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart
  • Day 7 - Frankfurt
  • Day 8 - Karlsruhe
  • Day 9 - Strasbourg
  • Day 10 - Breisach
  • Day 11 - Basel

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - September 30, 2025

Nuremberg

Day 2 - October 01, 2025

Nuremberg

Day 3 - October 02, 2025

Bamberg

Day 4 - October 03, 2025

Würzburg

Day 5 - October 04, 2025

Marktheidenfeld

Day 6 - October 05, 2025

Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart

Day 7 - October 06, 2025

Frankfurt

Day 8 - October 07, 2025

Karlsruhe

Day 9 - October 08, 2025

Strasbourg

Day 10 - October 09, 2025

Breisach

Day 11 - October 10, 2025

Basel

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