A Rhine River Journey with Global University
We would love for you and your spouse to join us on an extraordinary journey next fall: an eight-day voyage along the Rhine River aboard Viking, tracing a path from Amsterdam through the Netherlands, Germany, and France before arriving in Basel, Switzerland.
A Journey Through Europe’s Most Storied Places
Over eight days together, we’ll experience some of Europe’s most beautiful and historic destinations — from the charming windmills of Kinderdijk to the grandeur of Cologne Cathedral to the timber-framed streets of Strasbourg.
A Season of Meaningful Connection
This journey is also an opportunity to spend meaningful time with Dr. Steve and Trina Pennington, and with others who share a heart for Global University’s mission of making disciples of all nations.
As part of the experience, we will invite each participant to prayerfully consider making a significant investment in Global University during the twelve months following the trip. This is a season of real opportunity for GU, and we hope this journey will deepen your connection to the students whose lives are being transformed around the world, to our shared mission, and to others investing in this Kingdom work.
Reserve Your Cabin
Space is limited — we have reserved 14 cabins for this journey — so we encourage you to claim yours by August 31. When you reserve your cabin, we’ll also ask for passport information to begin the booking process with Viking.
We would be honored to have you join us on this journey.
Our small, modern Viking Longships are elegantly designed for discovery and comfort. Each longship is identical and features all outside staterooms, serene Scandinavian spaces and light-filled public areas.
Day 1
Basel, Switzerland
Discover the gateway to the Swiss Rhineland, where French, German and Swiss borders meet.
Day 2
Breisach, Germany
Explore Germany’s fabled Black Forest region and admire verdant hills amid stunning scenery.
Day 3
Strasbourg, France
Encounter this multicultural city and its famed Strasbourg Cathedral; sample Alsatian food.
Day 4
Speyer, Germany
Discover quaint Speyer and visit its historic Romanesque imperial cathedral, a UNESCO Site.
Rüdesheim, Germany
Stroll the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse; sample local wines at a quaint restaurant.
Day 5
Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine
Sail past hilltop castles along the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site, and look for Lorelei Rock.
Koblenz, Germany
Explore the German Corner and the historic Old Town of Koblenz.
Day 6
Cologne, Germany
Stroll through Cologne’s Old Town and see the city’s famed Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO Site.
Day 7
Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
See the picturesque Dutch countryside and Kinderdijk’s working windmills, a UNESCO Site.
Day 8
Basel, Switzerland
Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.