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Destinations:
Amsterdam, Asia, Austria, Beijing, Belgium, Berlin, Budapest, China, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Egypt, Europe, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Jordan, Moscow, Netherlands, Paris, Prague, Provence, Romania, Russia, Salzburg, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Tibet, Ukraine, Vienna, Yangtze River
Programs and Services: CHINA
Viking River Cruises offers fully escorted deluxe cruise tours on China's Yangtze River. Cruisetours include all-balcony river-view staterooms, all intra-China flights, 5-star or best-in-city hotel accommodations on land, and onboard gourmet Western meals alternating with menus by renowned chef Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook. Travelers get the most out of their China experience with sightseeing shore excursions led by English-speaking guides and cultural highlights featuring a recital from Peking Opera performers, a Tang Dynasty Dinner Show and a Chinese acrobatic performance. And onboard, travelers are greeted by an English-speaking staff, making them feel right at home. Low roundtrip international air fare can be added.
EUROPE & RUSSIA
Viking River Cruises offers deluxe cruises on the rivers of Europe and along Russia's waterways. All-inclusive cruisetours encompass cruises, shore excursions led by English-speaking guides, deluxe riverview staterooms, gourmet meals and Old World Highlights featuring informative lectures, cultural demonstrations and local entertainment. Low round trip international air fare can be added. Travelers unpack once while cruising on their deluxe floating hotel, travel in the comfort of intimate ships and visit new cities daily, sailing right into the heart of each destination.
Special Events:
Special Interests and Activities:
Adventure/Extreme, Adventure/Soft, Architectural, Arts & Culture, Culinary, Oberammergau, Performing Arts, Walking, Winery
Vacation Type/Traveler Type:
Accessible Travel, Alumni, Castle Stay/Chateau Stay, Cruises/Barging - Canal, Cruises/River - Small Ships, Educational/Student - Teacher, Escorted, Fall Foliage, Holiday Tours & Cruises, Independent, Meetings/Incentives/Conferences, Seniors
Our Travelers: Experienced, discerning travelers with an interest in geography, culture, and history. Generally over 50.
What's New: -A new ship, the state-of-the-art Viking Legend, launches on a "Grand European Tour" with the largest suites on the rivers, complimentary room service, two levels of French balconies and diesel/electric hybrid engines that consume 20% less fuel than most comparable vessels
-Two fully renovated ships, Viking Surkov and Viking Kirov, sailing the Waterways of the Czars in Russia, are the best ships in Russia by far, boasting all deluxe staterooms with hotel style beds and more spacious washroom facilities
-All Viking ships in Europe and Russia have ship-wide wireless Internet access. And on our China ships you will find an Internet cafe equipped with computers for usage at a nominal charge.
Tour Types:
FITs
Fly Drive Packages
Independent Packages
Escorted Tours
Price Range:
Deluxe
First Class
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Established: 2000
USTOA Member since: 2004
Viking River Cruises offers quality service, gourmet cuisine and scenic cruising along the rivers of Europe, Russia and China. The company was honored as #1 river cruise line on Conde Nast Traveler's "Gold List" and Travel & Leisure's "World's Best" Awards and named "Best River Cruise" by CruiseReport.com. Since its 1997 inception, the company's fleet has grown to 19 vessels which provide an affordable vacation for travelers with interests in geography, culture and history.
As an Active Tour Operator Member
of the United States Tour Operators
Association, all of our tours and
packages are covered by the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program.
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