River cruising offers an intimate atmosphere as you take to the waterways of the world. Get closer to the spectacular cityscapes, and cruise through canals and rivers that are impossible for the larger ships to sail. With comfortable accommodations, excellent meals, and the convenience of a floating hotel, a river cruise is a practical and enjoyable way to explore fascinating destinations throughout the world.
Price Per Night:$399.90 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Bucharest, Ruse, Vidin, Golubac, Scenic Sailing: The Iron Gate, Belgrade, Osijek, Kalocsa, Budapest
See Bucharest’s 3,000-room Palace of Parliament. Make banitsa bread with a home cook in Vidin. Explore Belgrade’s Ottoman and European treasures, including the 6th-century Kalemegdan Fortress. View the Danube’s towering Iron Gate. Witness Hungary’s daredevil Puszta horsemen. Behold Budapest’s grandeur. Once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, the eastern Danube still has secrets to reveal on this enriching cruisetour.
Take part in time-honored European holiday traditions on this 10-day cruisetour. Stroll among colorful stalls and mingle with locals as you sample glühwein. Revel in Berlin’s festive atmosphere and discover the treasured recipe for Dresden’s famous Christstollen. Shop for handmade porcelain in Meissen and spend two days in Prague, delving into the city’s Jewish history while its famed Christmas market exudes an abundance of good cheer.
Price Per Night:$485.57 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Porto, Portugal (Embarkation), Porto – Porto Antigo. Excursion Braga And Guimarães, Peso Da Régua, Pocinho, Barca D’alva. Excursion To Salamanca, Ferradosa – Leverinho. Excursion To Amarante, Porto, Porto (Disembarkation)
Price Per Night:$499.86 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Passau, Linz, Krems, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Budapest
Pass through Europe’s most enchanting countries, stopping to explore cultural capitals and fairy-tale villages. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine, admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty and explore Central European cities. Take part in European holiday traditions and experience the region’s renowned Christmas markets. Breathe in the scents of traditional fare and admire the handiwork of local artisans-perfect for bringing home to your family and friends.
Price Per Night:$463.88 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest, Cernavoda. Excursion To Constanta, Rousse, Bulgaria. Veliko Trnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin, Donji Milanovac, Serbia – Iron Gates Gorge. Excursion To Lepenski Vir, Belgrade, Serbia, Novi Sad, Ilok, Croatia, Mohács, Hungary. Excursion To Pécs...
Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz, visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and delve into Nuremberg’s World War II history. Indulge your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend.
Price Per Night:$928.50 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
St. Paul, Minnesota, Red Wing, Minnesota, La Crosse, Wisconsin, Dubuque, Iowa, Quad Cities, Iowa, Burlington, Iowa, Hannibal, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi, Memphis, Tennessee...
History and culture unfold as you traverse the Mississippi on this enriching voyage. Enjoy relaxing scenic sailing and unparalleled bird-watching as the landscape changes between the bluffs of the North and the bayous of the South. Learn about the American civil rights movement and the Civil War. Along the way, tap your feet to the rhythm of American folk, soul and jazz music-and taste a delicious array of regional cuisine.
Uncover the ancient secrets of Egypt amid the welcoming culture of today. See the pyramids from astride a majestic camel. Explore the Temple of Karnak’s 136 soaring pillars. Visit Queen Nefertari’s tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Skim the waters of the Nile by traditional felucca. Enjoy the fragrances of Aswan’s spice market. Join our expert Egyptologists on a 12-day cruisetour through Egypt on board our modern Nile ships, owned and operated by Viking.
Journey through the inland waterways of the Low Countries-Holland and Belgium. Enjoy an overnight stay in vibrant Amsterdam. Sail through a vast network of canals and rivers, stopping in key cities to soak up Dutch, German and Flemish culture. Witness feats of Dutch engineering. See modern Rotterdam and the windmills of Kinderdijk, and visit Antwerp, Europe’s diamond capital. In the spring, visit Keukenhof Gardens in bright bloom.
Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz, visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and delve into Nuremberg’s World War II history. Indulge your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend.
Discover Berlin’s modern chic, Potsdam’s rococo whimsy and Prague’s Gothic exuberance. Walk in Martin Luther’s footsteps in Wittenberg, birthplace of the Protestant Reformation. Admire delicate Meissen porcelain. Celebrate Dresden, a phoenix risen from the ashes of war. View Saxon Switzerland’s monoliths. See the Elbe Biosphere Reserve. The Elbe is one of Europe’s most unspoiled rivers and it awaits you-on our 10-day cruisetour.
Price Per Night:$493.36 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany. Heidelberg Excursion, Frankfurt. Excursion To Rudesheim, Main River Village, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Nuremberg (Disembarkation) – Prague, Czech Republic...
