Our First Viking River Cruise - Was It Worth It?

Our First Viking River Cruise: Was It Worth It? After years of road trips, ocean cruises, and exploring America's backroads, Sharon and I finally experienced our very first river cruise. We spent 12 unforgettable days aboard Viking's Herja, sailing the Rhine River from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Along the way we visited five countries, explored medieval villages, toured historic castles, wandered through magnificent cathedrals, cruised through the legendary Middle Rhine Valley, visited the famous windmills of Kinderdijk, and even took a day trip to Antwerp, Belgium. But after all of that, one question remained: Was our first Viking River Cruise worth it? Join us as we share the highlights, surprises, favorite moments, and lessons learned from our first-ever river cruise experience. 📍 Destinations Featured: • Lucerne, Switzerland • Basel, Switzerland • Breisach, Germany • Black Forest, Germany • Strasbourg, France • Heidelberg, Germany • Koblenz, Germany • Cologne, Germany • Kinderdijk, Netherlands • Amsterdam, Netherlands • Antwerp, Belgium 🚢 Viking Herja 🗓️ June 2026 Explore beautiful scenic travel locations across Europe, from tranquil canals to rolling hills. See stunning vistas today. This collection of footage captures the serene atmosphere of European towns, featuring quiet canals, historic fountains, and peaceful rolling hills along a river. If you appreciate the aesthetic of European travel, these clips offer a quiet escape into some of the continent's most picturesque areas. Beyond the landscapes, the video highlights the modern side of travel with shots of a contemporary train station and candid moments of people relaxing at an outdoor gathering. Whether you are looking for travel inspiration or simply want to enjoy some calm, scenic European landscapes, this video provides a visual tour of these destinations. Use these clips to plan your next trip or to enjoy a moment of tranquility while viewing scenic travel locations. Subscribe for weekly travel inspiration and scenic footage updates. Which of these locations would you visit first? Let us know in the comments. If you've taken a river cruise, we'd love to hear about your experience in the comments! #VikingRiverCruise #RhineRiverCruise #RiverCruising #VikingCruises #Germany #Switzerland #Netherlands #France #Belgium #TravelEurope #2LaneTraveler ________________________________________ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Chapter 1 – Arriving in Switzerland 03:46 Chapter 2 – First Impressions of Viking 05:37 Chapter 3 – The Black Forest & Breisach 07:06 Chapter 4 – Strasbourg: A perfect Afternoon 08:43 Chapter 5 – Heidelberg & the Schloss 11:13 Chapter 6 – The Rhine We Came To See 16:22 Chapter 7 – Koblenz & A Real German Beer Fest 18:36 Chapter 8 – Cologne: A City Reborn 21:26 Chapter 9 – The Windmills of Kinderdijk 23:05 Chapter 10 – Amsterdam and a Surprising Discovery 26:57 Chapter 11 – The Final Verdict – Was it Worth it? ________________________________________ 🚗 More backroad trips, small towns, and roadside stops:    / @mikethe2lanetraveler   ________________________________________ Website: https://2lanetraveler.com Instagram:   / 2lanetraveler   Facebook:   / mike.curtis.98499   ________________________________________ 🎥 More stories:    / @longwayhomewithmike   ________________________________________ 🎵 Music: YouTube Audio Library (Except as Otherwise Noted) "Long Road Ahead" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ________________________________________ ABOUT 2 LANE TRAVELER 2 Lane Traveler is all about taking the scenic route. We explore America's backroads, historic highways, classic diners, vintage motels, roadside attractions, scenic byways, waterfalls, small towns, and hidden gems that many travelers drive right past. Sometimes the journey really is the destination. Subscribe and join us as we continue discovering the people, places, history, and stories found along the road less traveled. 📍 Based in Tennessee 🛣️ 2 Lanes • Endless Possibilities ________________________________________ (Not sponsored. All opinions are my own.)