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National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions
8 days · 7 nights·Ship: Nat. Geo - Connect·3 countries
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$6,200
per personJourney summary · at a glance
8 days, 7 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Basel, Switzerland
- Day 2 - Breisach, Germany / Black Forest / Ribeauvillé, France / Riquewihr / Colmar
- Day 3 - Strasbourg, France
- Day 4 - Mannheim, Germany / Heidelberg
- Day 5 - Frankfurt
- Day 6 - Mainz / Bingen
- Day 7 - Rüdesheim / Rhine Gorge
- Day 8 - Cologne, Germany
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| The cruise fare | From $6,200 per person | From $6,200 per person. The fare is the fare. |
| Loyalty credit | The line's own program | 2–5% credit earned per booking for members, in addition to any rewards you receive from the cruise line* |
| Advice | National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions's ships, known well | We compare across Viking, AmaWaterways, Silversea, and the rest, then put you on the right one |
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| If plans change | The line's call center | An advocate who knows you, your booking, and people at the line |
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The Nat. Geo - Connect.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the Nat. Geo - Connect, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
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