Budapest | Board in Hungary
Arrive in the city on both sides of the Danube, board and settle in.
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Budapest, Amsterdam, Basel, Paris and more · 8–12 days
Month-end river cruise offer · Cruise and selected airfare from $2,499
Six river routes of 8–12 days start at $2,499 per person, including tax. Selected dates include free round-trip airfare. Three daily meals, Wi-Fi and one excursion at every port are included. Eligible new bookings must be completed by August 31, 2026, U.S. Eastern Time.
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PACESee the day-by-day itinerary; confirm walking and transfer requirements
TRANSPORTATIONViking Longships
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.
Budapest | Buda and Pest
See Parliament, the castle district and river views from both sides of the city.
Bratislava | Slovakia
Join an included excursion into the compact, walkable old town.
Vienna | Austria
Explore the Ringstrasse, palaces and cafe culture, with optional activities according to your interests.
Krems and the Wachau Valley | Austria
Travel through vineyard and river-valley scenery on a particularly scenic part of the Danube.
Linz | Austria
Walk the old town or ask about optional excursions to a Czech town or nearby cultural sights.
Passau | Germany
Explore the old town where three rivers meet, without overfilling your final full day.
Passau | Disembark
Finish after breakfast; return flights or an extended stay depend on your sailing date.
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
✓ Port charges and all listed itinerary taxes
✓ Wi-Fi throughout, with speeds varying by sailing area
✓ Three daily onboard meals, regional dishes and familiar options
✓ Wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
✓ Specialty coffee, tea and bottled water available 24 hours
✓ Onboard history and culture talks, activities and destination performances
✓ One included shore excursion at every port
✓ Airport–ship ground transfers when purchasing Viking Air
Usually separate
＋ Exact dates and U.S. departure cities eligible for free round-trip flights
＋ Cabin category, location, single supplement and current inventory
＋ Excursion reservations and optional paid activities
＋ USD bank-transfer payment and $100/person discount eligibility
＋ U.S./Canadian residency, age and new-booking eligibility
＋ Alternatives for water-level, weather or port changes
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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