Rhine Getaway · 8 days
Amsterdam ↔ Basel Amsterdam → Kinderdijk → Cologne → Koblenz → Speyer → Strasbourg → Breisach → Basel
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Viking European river cruises · 8–11 days
Europe, one river bend at a time
Four European river routes: Rhine Getaway, Danube Waltz, Lyon & Provence, and Passage to Eastern Europe. Each covers different river stretches and cities; choose a route before confirming dates, direction and airfare.
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Download flyer (Chinese) ↓START & FINISHRhine, southern France and Danube · Four routes
PACEStay onboard, with port touring and free time
TRANSPORTATIONRiver ship + shore touring; some routes include land segments
ESTIMATED PRICEAsk for current pricingUSD per person · Multi-day hotel and cruise estimates usually assume double occupancy; airfare is usually separate
DAY BY DAY
A purpose to each day,
with the demanding parts made clear.
This is a representative rhythm for the journey. Cities, hotels, and sightseeing order may change by departure date. Before you decide, we review the final version with you point by point.
Danube Waltz · 8 days
Passau ↔ Budapest Passau → Linz → Krems → Vienna → Bratislava → Budapest
Lyon & Provence · 8 days
Avignon ↔ Lyon Avignon → Arles → Avignon → Viviers → Tournon → Scenic Rhône River cruising → Vienne → Lyon
Passage to Eastern Europe · 11 days
Budapest ↔ Bucharest Budapest → Kalocsa → Osijek → Belgrade → Golubac → Scenic Iron Gate cruising → Vidin → Ruse → Bucharest (land itinerary segment)
WHAT THE PRICE COVERS
What is usually included,
and what is usually separate.
Suppliers and departures differ. Use this as a reading guide, not as a substitute for the final confirmation.
Usually included
✓ Selected stateroom accommodation and listed port taxes
✓ One selected included shore excursion per port; confirm the excursion by sailing
✓ Onboard meals and selected beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
✓ Wi-Fi, onboard cultural talks and scheduled entertainment
✓ Airport transfers with eligible Viking Air arrangements, not unconditionally
Usually separate
＋ Gratuities and optional paid excursions
＋ Drinks beyond lunch/dinner inclusions, personal expenses and insurance
＋ Flights and transport outside eligible free-air and transfer conditions
＋ Date-specific route, river-level or port changes, and payment/cancellation terms
TRIP INQUIRY
For current departures and prices,
send your dates and party size.
Please also include children, older travelers, mobility needs, or room requests.
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