AN INDEPENDENT GUIDE TO VIKING RHINE RIVER CRUISES 2026 – 2027: An Insider's Handbook to Planning the Perfect Journey Through Germany · Switzerland · France · The Netherlands

THE RHINE CRUISE GUIDE VIKING WON'T GIVE YOUYou've booked the cruise. Now get the companion that tells you everything Viking leaves out — which shore excursions are worth the price, where to eat when you step off the ship, and how to plan pre- and post-cruise days so you don't waste a single hour in one of Europe's most layered river corridors.AN INDEPENDENT GUIDE TO VIKING RHINE RIVER CRUISES 2026-2027 covers the Basel-to-Amsterdam route in specific depth across every major port: Basel, Strasbourg, the Middle Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Mainz, and Dusseldorf.WHAT'S INSIDE:- Complete 7-Day, 10-Day, and 14-Day Itineraries with day-by-day plans, admission prices, transit directions, and restaurant recommendations at every port.- 8 Full Destination Chapters covering top attractions, hidden gems, dining at all price levels, hotels, nightlife, shopping, and day trips with logistics.-Honest Shore Excursion Assessment — every major Viking excursion rated from 1 star (skip it) to 5 stars (irreplaceable), with independent alternatives and costs.- Rhine Wine Deep Dive — Riesling classification system, Alsatian vs German wine differences, cellar-door buying guide with customs allowances, estate recommendations with prices.- 2026-2027 Entry Requirements — ETIAS, EES biometric system, passport validity, and customs allowances by country.- Special Interest Chapters — cycling the EuroVelo 15, Rhine swimming, gorge hiking, traveling with children, solo travel, couples, and full accessibility coverage.- German, French, and Dutch Phrasebooks with pronunciation guides and wine-ordering phrases.- Quick Reference Index of 54 restaurants, 42 hotels, and 73 attractions with prices.This guide is independently written and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Viking Cruises. Read more