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 - November 09, 2025

Nuremberg

Day 2 - November 10, 2025

Nuremberg

Day 3 - November 11, 2025

Bamberg

Day 4 - November 12, 2025

Würzburg

Day 5 - November 13, 2025

Marktheidenfeld

Day 6 - November 14, 2025

Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart

Day 7 - November 15, 2025

Frankfurt

Day 8 - November 16, 2025

Karlsruhe

Day 9 - November 17, 2025

Strasbourg

Day 10 - November 18, 2025

Breisach

Day 11 - November 19, 2025

Basel

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