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.
Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine-a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. With calls in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.
Price Per Night:$357.07 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Vienna, Melk, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Scenic Sailing: Main-Danube Canal, Bamberg, Würzburg...
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:$399.90 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Kalocsa, Osijek, Belgrade, Golubac, Scenic Sailing: The Iron Gate, Vidin, Ruse, Bucharest
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.
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.
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 Kings. 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.
Price Per Night:$428.43 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Paris, Scenic Sailing: Seine River, Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Les Andelys, Paris
Embrace the holiday season with a taste of Joyeux Noel. Explore Paris, France’s twinkling "City of Light." Sail through the snow-covered landscapes of Normandy’s countryside and admire the scenes of fairy-tale villages along the way. Enjoy the scented aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts amid a festive backdrop of Christmas markets. Onboard festivities include regional dining specialties, seasonal treats and more to celebrate the holidays.
Price Per Night:$714.14 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Vienna, Krems, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Passau, Regensburg
Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Visit historic Salzburg. Spend two days in Vienna, and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this 8-day journey on the "Blue Danube" is one you are sure to love.
Price Per Night:$899.86 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Quito, Ecuador, Quito, Baltra – Galápagos Islands (Embarkation) – Santa Cruz Island, Santiago Island, North Seymour Island, South Plaza Island, Galápagos Islands (Disembarkation) – San Cristobal – Quito, Quito
Price Per Night:$910.00 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Welcome to Amsterdam & embark riverboat
,
Amsterdam and its Canals
,
Old Town Dusseldorf
,
Cruising along the Middle Rhine
,
A day in Heidelberg
,
Exploring France's Alsace countryside
,
Mt. Pilatus and Lucerne
,
Lake Konstanz and Munich
,
The Original Oktoberfest
,
Journey home
Along the river Rhine… where mountains rise abruptly from the water's edge, ancient castles perch aloft, keeping watch over comings and goings, gentle valleys and ancient winelands lure, spas give respite, cathedrals speak to powerful times, plains and woods catch the eye, and a river travels, connecting centuries of history, cities of the arts and crossroads of thought.
Price Per Night:$428.43 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Vienna, Krems, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Passau, Regensburg
Discover grand cities, medieval towns and quaint villages along the "Blue Danube," highlighting three countries: Hungary, Austria and Germany. Stroll among the stalls at Budapest’s Christmas market and immerse yourself in the cheerful atmosphere of Vienna as you shop for handmade decorations. Visit the fairy-tale village of Regensburg, one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, and delight in the city’s joyful festivities.
Price Per Night:$314.14 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Passau, Linz, Krems, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath. Learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest. Admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty. Explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau. Witness daily monastic life on an exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey. This eight-day itinerary reveals the best of these places while cruising leisurely through spectacular scenery.
Price Per Night:$441.00 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Budapest (Embarkation), Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Dürnstein – Wachau Valley, Passau, Germany, Regensburg, Roth. Excursion To Nuremberg, Nuremberg – Excursion To Munich...
Price Per Night:$509.80 (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). Excursion To Munich (Embarkation)...
Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine-a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. With calls in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.
Price Per Night:$349.94 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Vienna, Bratislava, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Budapest, Mohács, Ilok, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Donji Milanovac...
Discover the "City of Waltzes," Austria’s elegant capital and European center of classical music. In Bratislava, view grand palaces from the Hapsburg era and delve into Budapest’s vibrant culture. Be captivated by lesser-known gems as you visit towns and cities across the Balkans. Explore Bucharest’s old-world charm, tree-lined boulevards and witness its socialist architecture. With visits to five capital cities, this 17-day voyage is sure to inspire.