We travel to explore, to learn, to understand. We believe travel should be more than just a trip, it should be a doorway to cultural insight & personal enrichment. These intimate, inclusive river cruise itineraries are designed to help you explore nuances of your destination: its food, culture, people & customs.
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Your Ultimate River Cruise Guide.
Further your knowledge and insights of The River Cruise Experience tm, plus learn the many ways for you to save on your next vacation with the number #1 Voted River Cruise Cruise Line.
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The River Cruise Experience tm report this month features Viking River Cruises®
Unforgettable
Experiences & Extraordinary Offers
Enjoy an exquisite voyage along Europe’s
spectacular waterways as you explore the
breathtaking castles, scenic vineyards and
stunning landscapes of the great rivers of
Europe. The River Cruise Experience
tm lets you make the most of your
travel on elegant river cruise ships with savings
options that provide you with the best values
available : 2-For-1 Fares plus limited-time
early book savings, free or reduced airfare
savings, plus ongoing opportunities to save with
payment options and past guest savings, and so
much more. Exceptional values to experience
personal connections, timeless luxury and
far-off discoveries. That's The River Cruise
Experience tm.
Browse a wealth of information you will need to know, before you go. Plus you'll find special promotions, unique finds, great deals. You can also hear from other like-minded river cruise travelers, whose discoveries you can read about in the pages of Viking guest comments and reviews. Find out what fellow guests have to say about their river cruise journeys.
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Enriching itineraries to the Most Rewarding and Fascinating Places
River
cruises are designed so you can experience the
essence of a place and its people. You can truly
explore each destination, immersing yourself in its
history, music, art and cuisine. River cruises
include excursions led by knowledgeable local guides
in every port of
call, and provide onboard
entertainment and enrichment lectures that bring
history and culture to life.
From the most intimate rivers to Europe's iconic
cities and towns, horizons shimmering with
possibility, there are waterways to explore,
cultures to welcome you and fantastic natural beauty
to behold. A glimpse into the world of river
cruising reveals enriching itineraries over much of
the world in some of the most rewarding and
fascinating locations.
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When it comes to river cruises, the latest trends in
river cruising cater to active travelers, food and
wine enthusiasts, wellness seekers, and those
interested in one's past or family history.
Here is just a small
sample of where a 2023 -2024
river cruise will take you:
Vienna's elegant boulevards and Hapsburg
treasures :: Budapest's historic Castle District ::
The lush vineyards of France :: Storybook villages
and hilltop castles of Germany :: The charming
windmills of The Netherlands :: Glittering palaces
of St. Petersburg, Russia :: Germany's spectacular
Saxon Switzerland region :: Portugal's rolling
vineyards of the Douro Valley :: Ancient temples
along Egypt's timeless Nile River :: China's
breathtaking Three Gorges of the Yangtze ::
Cambodia's sprawling Angkor Wat complex :: Vietnam's
lush and fertile Mekong Delta.
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Find Viking River & Ocean Cruises® 2023-2024 Dates, Rates, Schedules and Itineraries. See special offers on the most popular itineraries. Sail on elegant, award-winning Viking Longships®. Experience the world's #1 river cruise line.
INSIDER SEARCH RESULTS We found special rates, exclusive amenities & bonus extras for Viking River & Ocean Cruises! Click here to browse all offers. ►Top 25 Viking Cruises for 2023 - 2024. Over 300 cruise itineraries to choose from. |
New River Cruise Scenery: All Day, Every Day. Imagine fairytale palaces, towering gorges carved through millennia, and tiny villages nestled in the still preserved beauty of the landscape. Enjoy breathtaking scenery that’s constantly changing through panoramic windows in the restaurant and lounge and stunning 360° views from the sun deck.
Just About Everything is Included: The last thing you want to do on vacation is worry about costs. When you travel on a river cruise, there are no surprises or hidden fees. The price you pay covers just about everything including port charges, meals, lectures, activities and shore excursions, as well as hotel accommodations on most river cruise itineraries. So all you have to do is relax and enjoy a great vacation that is also a great value. All aboard for affordable cruising!
Worldwide choices: Journey into the heart of Europe, China, Southeast Asia and Egypt. Traveling by river, beyond the reach of roadways, you’ll discover the true nature of these fascinating lands and the people who call them home. You’ll travel with ease, unpacking just once and enjoying the ever-changing scenery along the banks as you are gently carried aboard an elegant, intimate ship to your next destination. Nothing compares to a river, and no experience compares to a Viking river cruise.
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Europe River Cruises. Traverse the vineyard-lined Moselle and Main Rivers to quaint Western European towns. In France, savor specialty cuisine and fine wines along Normandy’s Seine and Provence’s Rhône River. Or behold the splendor of the Elbe, one of Central Europe’s most unspoiled rivers. As the world’s leading river cruise line, no one shows you Europe like Viking.
Featured River Cruise Line of the Month
From thoughtfully designed itineraries to vessels that showcase state-of-the-art engineering and streamlined Scandinavian design, Viking River Cruises® continuously seeks new ways to delight travelers. Feel the majesty of sweeping landscapes. Embrace intriguing cultures and traditions. Marvel at grand expressions of art, architecture and engineering. Viking River Cruises lets you discover the world around you. Awaken your senses. Immerse your spirit. Indulge your dreams.
Journey into the heart of Europe, Asia, Russia and beyond. Explore the scenic banks of the romantic Danube, the vineyards and castles along the Rhine, the rich cultures along France's Rhone and Seine, and the splendid vistas along Portugal's Douro and Germany's Elbe. Traveling by river, beyond the reach of roadways, you will discover the true nature of fascinating lands and the people who call them home. You will travel with ease, unpacking just once and enjoying the ever-changing scenery along the banks as you are gently carried on board an elegant, intimate ship to your next destination.Browse : Viking River Cruise Destinations - Viking River Cruise Ships - Viking River Cruise Deals
Texas School of Photography explored Windmills,
Castles & Cathedrals.
Twenty Four Photographers experienced the highlights of the legendary Rhine in just 8 days. In Germany, they sailed past castles commanding the riverbanks, and toured both Marksburg Castle and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle. They admired Cologne, the jewel of the Rhine, with its awe-inspiring Dom, and witnessed the lush landscape of the Black Forest region. They also explored Holland’s famous windmills and waterworks, and encounter multicultural Strasbourg in France. They travel again with Cruise Direct Online* for another Viking River Cruise, this time on the Danube
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Viking, by governmental or quasi-governmental
authorities, as well as third party fees and charges
arising from a vessel's presence in a harbor or
port. Cruise Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses may
include U.S. customs fees, head taxes, Panama Canal
tolls, dockage fees, wharfage fees, inspection fees,
pilotage, air taxes, hotel or VAT taxes incurred as
part of a land tour, immigration and naturalization
fees, and Internal Revenue Service or the equivalent
fees, as well as fees associated with navigation,
berthing, stevedoring, baggage handling/storage, and
security services. Cruise Taxes, Fees, and Port
Expenses may be assessed per passenger, per berth,
per ton or per vessel. Assessments calculated on a
per ton or per vessel basis will be spread over the
number of passengers on the Vessel. Cruise Taxes,
Fees and Port Expenses are subject to change and
Viking reserves the right to collect any increases
in effect at the time of sailing even if the fare
has already been paid in full. Shipboard Credit:
Shipboard credit if offered, can be redeemed and
used onboard the booked Viking cruise. The actual
retail value (in USD) of the following: for one (1)
to seven (7) nights on Viking vessel, $150 per
guest; for eight (8) to fourteen (14) nights on a
Viking vessel, $300 per guest and for fifteen plus
(15+) nights on a Viking vessel, $500 per guest.
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time offer, such as a 2 for 1 fare, lower price,
discount, or reduction in airfare reduction,
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