Rhine | Castles, vineyards and river valleys
An eight-day introduction to European river cruising, combining cities and scenery.
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Rhine · France · Danube · Portugal · 8–15 days
Six European river routes · From $2,699 per person, including tax
Six Viking river routes: the Rhine, southern France, Paris to Switzerland, Cities of Light, Portugal's River of Gold and the Grand European Tour. Standard staterooms start at $2,699 per person, double occupancy, including tax. Selected dates offer free round-trip international airfare; eligible new bookings receive an extra $100 off per person and deposits from $25 per person.
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TRANSPORTATIONViking Longships
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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.
Southern France | Lyon & Provence
Food, old towns and a slower southern French pace for travelers who enjoy culture.
Paris to Switzerland | Cities and mountain scenery
A longer journey from France toward the Alps, with more changes in landscape.
Cities of Light | Prague to Paris
Cities, cultural sights and riverbanks on a longer introduction to central and western Europe.
Portugal's River of Gold | The Douro Valley
Vineyards, valleys and Portuguese cities offer an alternative to a central European route.
Grand European Tour | 15 days
The longest option has more ports, for travelers with time who prefer one longer trip to repeated transatlantic flights.
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
✓ Taxes listed for the itinerary
✓ Three daily meals on board, including regional dishes
✓ Basic Wi-Fi throughout the cruise
✓ Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
✓ Coffee, tea and bottled water available 24 hours
✓ One included excursion at each port
✓ Onboard cultural talks, activities and destination performances
Usually separate
＋ Dates and U.S. airports eligible for free round-trip airfare
＋ Stateroom category, location and current inventory
＋ $25 deposit eligibility and final payment date
＋ Payment eligibility for the additional $100 discount
＋ Optional excursions and personal spending
＋ Insurance, cancellation terms and alternatives if river levels change
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