Day 1: Welcome to Amsterdam

Welcome to the colorful city of Amsterdam. Explore this city of bicycles and boats before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening, on a scenic canal cruise including a light dinner and drinks.
Accommodation: Mercure Amsterdam City
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Enjoy a Scenic Cruise in the Rhineland

Journey through Germany's Rhine Valley, boarding a cruise past terraced vineyards, historic towns and medieval castles to St. Goar. The old university town of Heidelberg is our next stop, with its impressive Renaissance structures, Baroque Old Town and view of the ruined red sandstone castle that towers above the city. Then we head to our Be My Guest experience where you’ll Connect With Locals over dinner at the family-owned Weingut Wehweck vineyard. Currently owned by the third generation of the family, Herr Philipp Wehweck.
We venture to our hotel in Heidelberg.
Accommodation: Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Journey through the Black Forest to Lucerne

Delve into a world of legends and fairy-tales today as you enter the enchanting Black Forest. Here, we’ll Dive Into Culture and witness the fine craft of cuckoo clock making, before visiting the dramatic Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen, the largest waterfall in Europe. We cross the Swiss border, admiring the exquisite alpine setting and arrive on the shores of Lake Lucerne where we will stay for the next two nights.
Accommodation: Hotel Astoria Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Explore Lucerne

Soak up the lakeside atmosphere before your morning orientation begins. Cross the solid wooden Chapel Bridge, visit the solemn Lion Monument, commemorating the massacre of the Swiss Guards in 1792 and spend your afternoon shopping in the Old Town for Swiss souvenirs and chocolates. Consider an Optional Experience ascending the surrounding mountains for panoramic alpine views, wander along the tranquil lake shore or stroll around the city admiring the decorative signposts and ornate façades lining the city's streets.
Accommodation: Hotel Astoria Lucerne
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Off Through the Burgundy Wine Region to Paris

See the changing landscape as you travel into France through Alsace and cross the Maginot Line. Admire the scenic Burgundy Wine Region, famous for its delicious Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varieties, before arriving in Paris. Indulge in a free evening to explore the grand boulevards of the French capital. Experience the pageantry of Paris first-hand and opt for an Optional Experience to a Parisian Cabaret.
Accommodation: Renaissance Paris La Défense
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Explore Magical Paris

Join a Local Specialist today and delve into the artistic and historic treasures of Paris, including views of the elegant Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. View Notre Dame Cathedral and enjoy a stroll through the Latin Quarter. This afternoon, amble through the city’s stylish gardens, avenues and lanes, admiring the sophisticated atmosphere or consider joining an Optional Experience to the exquisite Palace of Versailles. This evening, enjoy dinner with our travel companions and Travel Director.
Accommodation: Renaissance Paris La Défense
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Farewell Paris

After breakfast, say a fond au revoir to your fellow travelers and Travel Director.
Meals: Breakfast

Prices

Dates

*Advertised price is based on twin share and is based on 06 January 2025 departure. Other travel dates available at seasonal surcharge. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for current availability and pricing. 

9 nights Tulips & Windmills river cruise with Viking
Amsterdam roundtrip

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Departures: Multiple departure dates available in March and April 2025 & 2026

Stateroom	Price per person
Standard	From $6795
French Balcony	From $7495
Veranda	From $8295
Suite	From $10,395

*Advertised price is based on a Standard Stateroom (cat. F) departing 16 March 2025 and correct as at 07 November 2024. Other travel dates available at seasonal surcharge. Prices are subject to availability and change. Please enquire with your local RAC travel consultant for availability and current pricing. 

*Advertised price is based on 06 January 2025 departure and includes saving. Price and offer are correct as at 18 December 2024 but are subject to change at any time. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for current availability and pricing. Other departure dates available at seasonal surcharge. Further conditions apply, for full details, please check with your RAC travel consultant at time of booking.

^Save 10%: Save on select Trafalgar tours. New bookings only made from 31 May 2024 onwards. Savings are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Deposit is required at time of booking to lock in savings. Full payment due 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if booked within 120 days of departure; whichever comes first. Prices are in Australian Dollar ($), are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and are subject to availability. If guests change to another tour or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions. May be combined with 5% Global Tour Rewards savings only, not combinable with group discounts or custom group bookings, Future Travel Credit carry forward discount or any other discount or promotion. Other conditions may apply. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.