Rhine & Main Explorer

From $2,999 per person

11 days

Ship: Viking Skirnir

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 18, 2026

Nuremberg

Day 2 - September 19, 2026

Nuremberg

Day 3 - September 20, 2026

Bamberg

Day 4 - September 21, 2026

Würzburg

Day 5 - September 22, 2026

Marktheidenfeld

Day 6 - September 23, 2026

Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart

Day 7 - September 24, 2026

Frankfurt

Day 8 - September 25, 2026

Karlsruhe

Day 9 - September 26, 2026

Strasbourg

Day 10 - September 27, 2026

Breisach

Day 11 - September 28, 2026

Basel

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Sep 08, 2026Sep 08, 2026Sep 18, 2026Sep 18, 2026Sep 28, 2026Sep 28, 2026

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