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Join us on this spectacular river cruise in the Mediterranean for Christmas, 2027. This port-intensive cruise will be the highlight of your 2027 travel adventures.
Dates: December 18-25, 2027

Cruise Information

Viking Tialfi

Departing Amsterdam on Saturday, December 18, 2027

7-night cruise on the Rhine

Visiting: Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

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About the Sailing

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Viking Tialfi

Viking River Cruises

Departing Amsterdam on Saturday, December 18th 2027

7-night trip going to European Rivers (River Cruises)

Visiting: Amsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Itinerary | About the Ship | Deck Plans | Ports of Call

Staterooms

Explorer Suite: ES

Stateroom Type: Suite

    •    Suite size: 445 sq. ft.
    •    Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
    •    Private wraparound veranda off the spacious living room offers 270-degree views
    •    Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom
    •    Large bathroom with double sinks, shower, heated mirror & floor, premium bath products
    •    Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
    •    Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
    •    Individual climate control
    •    Space under bed for storing suitcases
    •    Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
    •    Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
    •    Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Per Guest

Guest 1: $8,999.00

Guest 2: $8,999.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Veranda Suite: AA

Stateroom Type: Suite

    Suite size: 275 sq. ft.
    Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
    Full-size veranda off the spacious living room
    Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom
    Large private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
    Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
    Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
    Individual climate control
    Space under bed for storing suitcases
    Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
    Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Per Guest

Guest 1: $5,999.00

Guest 2: $5,999.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Veranda: A

Stateroom Type: Balcony

    Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft.
    Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
    Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda
    Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
    Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
    Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
    Individual climate control
    Space under bed for storing suitcases
    Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
    Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
    Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Per Guest

Guest 1: $3,999.00

Guest 2: $3,999.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Veranda: B

Stateroom Type: Balcony

Per Guest

Guest 1: $3,799.00

Guest 2: $3,799.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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French Balcony: C

Stateroom Type: Balcony

    Stateroom size: 135 sq. ft.
    Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
    Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony
    Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
    Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
    Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
    Individual climate control
    Space under bed for storing suitcases
    Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
    Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
    Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Per Guest

Guest 1: $3,499.00

Guest 2: $3,499.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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French Balcony: D

Stateroom Type: Balcony

Per Guest

Guest 1: $3,299.00

Guest 2: $3,299.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Standard: E

Stateroom Type: Ocean View

    Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft.
    Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
    Half-height picture window
    Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
    Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
    Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
    Individual climate control
    Space under bed for storing suitcases
    Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
    Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
    Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

Per Guest

Guest 1: $2,899.00

Guest 2: $2,899.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Standard: F

Stateroom Type: Ocean View

Per Guest

Guest 1: $2,674.00

Guest 2: $2,674.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Itinerary

Day

Date

Port

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Day 1

Date 12/18/2027

Port Amsterdam

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Day 2

Date 12/19/2027

Port Dordrecht

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Day 3

Date 12/20/2027

Port Cologne

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Day 4

Date 12/21/2027

Port Koblenz

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Day 4

Date 12/21/2027

Port Rudesheim

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Day 5

Date 12/22/2027

Port Mannheim

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Day 5

Date 12/22/2027

Port Speyer

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Day 6

Date 12/23/2027

Port Strasbourg

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Day 7

Date 12/24/2027

Port Breisach

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Day 8

Date 12/25/2027

Port Basel

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About the Viking River Cruises Viking Tialfi

Tialfi - Son of Egil and Champion Runner

In Norse mythology, Tialfi was the son of Egil and a champion runner. He became a slave to Thor, the god of thunder, after eating one of his goats. On a journey with Thor, Tialfi stopped to run a race against the young giant Hugi. The giant was an illusion and the embodiment of thought; and since no one can run faster than thought, Tialfi lost.

Details and Deck Plans

Year Built	2016	Capacity	190
Year Refurbished	--	Elevators	1
Registry	--	Restaurants	2
Tonnage	0	Bars	1
Cabins	95	Pools	--
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins	N	Theaters	--
Shops	Y	Library	Y
Meeting Rooms	N	Casino	N
Spa	N	Disco	N
Fitness Center	N	Children's Program	N
Internet Cafe	Y

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Middle Deck

Main Deck

Ports of Call

Amsterdam (Day 1)

A center of European commerce since the 15th century, Amsterdam is a lively city of canals, museums and entertainment. Perhaps you'll choose to explore this Dutch capital by canal boat. Visit the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmseum, with its collections of Flemish masterpieces.

Attractions & Activities

Life in Amsterdam is centered on its many canals. So the best way to see the city is aboard a glass-topped canal boat, gliding through the town center. Discover the elegant merchant mansions and rows of waterside warehouses, which once housed the riches brought from the Far East. Look for the 17th-century "Skinny Bridge" and Amsterdam's narrowest house as you make your way past beautiful old churches to the Anne Frank House. Journey by the Jordaan, the old French Quarter that is now a popular artists' haunt with a wide assortment of cafés, antique shops, boutiques and galleries.

Dordrecht (Day 2)

Ancient Dordrecht sits picturesquely between two branches of the Rhine, and was the inspiration for many painters in the 17th & 18th centuries. Attractive Voorstraats Haven, the main canal, winds through the town's center, and the main shopping street, lined with handsome houses and tiny shops, follows along its banks.

Cologne (Day 3)

The largest city on the Rhine, its commercial importance was already established as long ago as the Middle Ages. In the time of the Roman Empire, Cologne was the most important trading and manufacturing centre north of the Alps.

Attractions & Activities

Founded by the Romans, Cologne is more than 2,000 years old. Its Gothic cathedral, which dominates the skyline, is a top attraction. Construction took place over a 600-year period, and the cathedral is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Toast the town with Kolsch, Cologne's own beer style.

Koblenz (Day 4)

This 2,000-year-old city at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers is the cultural and business center of the Middle Rhine region. History buffs can explore the Neoclassical Residence Schloss, the Prince Elector´s palace; the Deusches Eck, a settlement founded by the German Order of Knights in 1216; and Ehrenbreitstein, the oldest fortress in Europe.

Rudesheim (Day 4)

Located on the Rhine River, Rudesheim is the chief center of the Rhine wine industry. The famed Drosselgasse, a tavern-lined, cobblestone street, attracts locals and visitors alike. Half-timbered medieval houses, narrow streets, and old inns give the town the flavor of the Middle Ages. Visitors to the town may wish to see the 9th century Bromserburg, the oldest castle on the Rhine or Seigfried's Mechanical Music Museum housing one of the world's largest collections of self-playing instruments.

Attractions & Activities

Situated at the beginning of the Rhine gorge, it is known for its excellent local wines with only Rhine vineyards situated on the southern slope.

Mannheim (Day 5)

Today, Mannheim still does just as much to promote culture and the arts as it did in the time of Prince Elector Carl Theodor. The city's classical "chessboard" ground plan dates from the 17th century. The former heart of the Kurpfalz is now the lively centre of the Rhine-Neckar triangle, with a very strong service sector and a rich and varied cultural and arts scene. The city centre is particularly attractive, with its elegant shops and many inviting cafe's and restaurants.

Speyer (Day 5)

The quiet German town of Speyer lies peacefully on the western bank of the Rhine. The city boasts a large imperial Romanesque cathedral, burial place of eight emperors including some of the most famous Holy Roman Emperors. Speyer was once a major Celtic center that has traded hands several times between the Romans and the Huns. Six majestic towers still dominate the city's skyline.

Strasbourg (Day 6)

The multicultural city of Strasbourg exhibits both French German influence due to its location along the Rhine River at the border of both countries. The old streets of "Petit France" with wooden houses and picturesque canals seem to make time stand still. The carefully restored Cathedral of Notre Dame contains a combination of architectural styles, and is most recognized for its 465-foot tall, graceful spires. Another landmark is the 18th century Chateau des Rohan, which houses three of the city's major museums.

Breisach (Day 7)

This European town on the Rhine gave the Breisgau region its name. St. Stephan's cathedral on the high basalt cliffs and the Rhine gateway with museum hark back to the time when the noble Staufer family built the fortress to defend the town. The Badischer Winzerkeller is Europe's biggest producer-seller of wine. Also a centre for many important sekt producers.

Attractions & Activities

Breisach's most prominent landmark is the Cathedral of St. Stephanus. Visible from any part of the city, this landmark towers prominently high above the Rhine.

Basel (Day 8)

Gateway to the Swiss Rhineland, Basel is ideally situated on the Rhine at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland. As you walk the cobblestone streets of the Old City, retrace the steps of the brilliant scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, where you´ll see the paintings of Picasso, Dali, Kandinsky, and Mondrian, among others.

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