Viking® believes in offering you extraordinarily well-designed voyages that bring you closer to the cultures of the world. Its intimate vessels sail into the heart of your destination—where new discoveries are just a short walk from your ship.

One of the best ways to immerse yourself in new cultures is to explore the world by river. That is why Viking designed elegant, intimate ships that evoke a sense of comfort akin to a floating hotel. Their small ships boast a serene atmosphere with light-filled spaces and a quiet, understated elegance—the Viking version of modern luxury. Their innovative Viking Longships® feature premium amenities, all-outside staterooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and the most al fresco dining on Europe’s rivers. Their ships gently carry you to the world’s greatest cities, deliver you to the center of charming towns and villages and connect you to your destination.

Viking’s destination-focused itineraries are designed to help you explore and engage with your destination through its food, culture and customs. Sail with like-minded travelers on The Thinking Person’s Travel Experience, a culturally rich, immersive experience with onboard and onshore experiences that bring culture and history to life. Plus, the Viking Inclusive Value covers just about everything—port charges, Wi-Fi, all onboard meals, lectures, onboard activities, a complimentary shore excursion in every port of call and so much more—so all you have to do is relax and enjoy a great journey.

In addition to being known for all that they do, Viking stands apart for all that they do not do:

• No children under 18
• No casinos
• No nickel and diming
• No charge for Wi-Fi*
• No charge for beer & wine at lunch & dinner
• No umbrella drinks
• No photography sales
• No art auctions
• No inside staterooms
• No smoking
• No waiting in lines
• No formal nights, butlers or white gloves

Experience the convenience of unpacking just once as you join like-minded guests and enjoy impeccable service on a journey with us while relaxing to an ever-changing canvas of breathtaking landscapes. Arrive in the center of town—often at Viking-owned dock locations¬— and stroll right off and begin exploring. Designed to take you closer, The Viking® Way, Viking delivers behind-the-scenes insights and opportunities that set them apart from other travel companies. While they feature the expected and iconic—such as visits to renowned museums and notable landmarks—they also offer our guests Local Life, Working World and Privileged Access® experiences, opening doors to places otherwise difficult to visit.

For history and cultural enthusiasts alike, watch history unfold before your eyes on a voyage along Europe’s great rivers. Viking invites you to discover the fascinating stories behind iconic landmarks when you join them on an enriching journey. Immerse yourself in the storybook villages, vibrant cultural centers and picturesque landscapes of The Netherlands, Austria, Germany, France, Hungary, Switzerland and more, and unlock a whole new world of discovery.

Here is a sample of what you will see on one of Viking’s top European river voyages:

Rhine Getaway, 7 nights, Amsterdam to Basel - 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.

Romantic Danube, 7 nights, Budapest to 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.

Danube Waltz, 7 nights, Budapest to Passau - 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 sailing leisurely through spectacular scenery.

Grand European Tour, 14 nights, Amsterdam to Budapest - 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.
Wherever you choose to go, Viking takes you to places you can only fully appreciate by river and takes you there in comfort.