Rhine, Main & Danube Odyssey

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026 🏁 Saturday, September 5, 2026 🌙 17 Nights Basel 🚢 Viking Skirnir
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Basel Switzerland Explore centuries of art and culture in Europe's most prestigious museums, all within walking distance of the charming Rhine riverfront.
Arrive 2026-08-19 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-19 00:00:00
Day 2
Basel Switzerland Explore centuries of art and culture in Europe's most prestigious museums, all within walking distance of the charming Rhine riverfront.
Arrive 2026-08-20 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-20 00:00:00
Day 3
Breisach Germany Wander through charming medieval streets and ascend to the stunning cathedral with panoramic Rhine Valley views.
Arrive 2026-08-21 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-21 00:00:00
Day 4
Strasbourg France Wander through fairytale medieval streets and marvel at the soaring Gothic cathedral that has captivated visitors for centuries.
Arrive 2026-08-22 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-22 00:00:00
Day 5
Karlsruhe Germany Wander through elegant palace grounds and world-class museums while discovering why this planned city is a masterpiece of 18th-century architecture.
Arrive 2026-08-23 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-23 00:00:00
Day 6
Frankfurt Germany Wander through centuries-old half-timbered streets in Sachsenhausen, then taste crisp apple wine in cozy taverns along the Main River.
Arrive 2026-08-24 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-24 00:00:00
Day 7
🌊 At Sea
Day 7
Marktheidenfeld Germany Wander through centuries of history in this charming Main River town where half-timbered houses and a picturesque medieval marketplace reveal the heart of Franconia.
Arrive 2026-08-25 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-25 00:00:00
Day 8
Würzburg Germany Wander through the magnificent Prince-Bishop's Palace, a stunning Baroque masterpiece perched above the Main River with breathtaking frescoed ceilings.
Arrive 2026-08-26 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-26 00:00:00
Day 9
Bamberg Germany Wander through fairy-tale medieval streets and discover a stunning prince-bishop's palace rising above the Regnitz River.
Arrive 2026-08-27 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-27 00:00:00
Day 10
Nuremberg Germany Wander through perfectly preserved medieval lanes and explore the impressive Imperial Castle that towers over this enchanting Bavarian city.
Arrive 2026-08-28 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-28 00:00:00
Day 11
Nuremberg Germany Wander through perfectly preserved medieval lanes and explore the impressive Imperial Castle that towers over this enchanting Bavarian city.
Arrive 2026-08-29 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-29 00:00:00
Day 11
Regensburg Germany Wander through medieval cobblestone streets and marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of the 13th-century cathedral dominating this Danube riverside jewel.
Arrive 2026-08-29 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-29 00:00:00
Day 12
Regensburg Germany Wander through medieval cobblestone streets and marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of the 13th-century cathedral dominating this Danube riverside jewel.
Arrive 2026-08-30 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-30 00:00:00
Day 13
Passau Germany Wander through the stunning Altstadt where three rivers converge and baroque architecture rises majestically from centuries past.
Arrive 2026-08-31 00:00:00 Depart 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Day 14
🌊 At Sea
Day 14
Krems Austria Cruise past terraced vineyards and medieval castles while sipping world-class Danube Valley wines in Austria's most picturesque river town.
Arrive 2026-09-01 00:00:00 Depart 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Day 14
Vienna Austria Glide through enchanting Danube canals past imperial palaces while sipping Viennese coffee in the heart of Central Europe's most elegant capital.
Arrive 2026-09-01 00:00:00 Depart 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Day 15
Vienna Austria Glide through enchanting Danube canals past imperial palaces while sipping Viennese coffee in the heart of Central Europe's most elegant capital.
Arrive 2026-09-02 00:00:00 Depart 2026-09-02 00:00:00
Day 16
Vienna Austria Glide through enchanting Danube canals past imperial palaces while sipping Viennese coffee in the heart of Central Europe's most elegant capital.
Arrive 2026-09-03 00:00:00 Depart 2026-09-03 00:00:00
Day 17
🌊 At Sea
Day 17
Budapest Hungary Sail past grand palatial architecture and soak in legendary thermal baths while the Danube glides through Europe's most enchanting river city.
Arrive 2026-09-04 00:00:00 Depart 2026-09-04 00:00:00
Day 18
Budapest Hungary Sail past grand palatial architecture and soak in legendary thermal baths while the Danube glides through Europe's most enchanting river city.
Arrive 2026-09-05 00:00:00

About This Cruise

Rhine Main Danube River
From $5,590 per person 17 nights on Viking Skirnir with Viking River Cruises
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