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When it comes to river cruising, Viking River Cruises is the world leader. From Europe to Russia, from China to Southeast Asia, we offer cruises that allow you to fully experience the wonders of each region. Discover the Far East with a fascinating cruisetour along the Yangtze, Mekong or Irrawaddy Rivers. Take in the European countryside along the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Elbe or Douro. Our river cruises are a great way to explore new places or see a new side of a familiar destination. And a river cruise offers unrivaled convenience – unpack once in your deluxe stateroom, relax and enjoy everything the journey has to offer. State-of-the-art ships, comfortable accommodations, regional cuisine, daily guided shore excursions, and exemplary service all add up to an unforgettable journey at an incredible value.
Viking Cruises continues the Viking tradition of exploration along the world’s great waterways.
Features
*Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft.
*Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
*Half-height picture window
*Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
*Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
*Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
*Individual climate control
*Space under bed for storing suitcases
*Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
*Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
*Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
Features
*Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft.
*Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
*Half-height picture window
*Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
*Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
*Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
*Individual climate control
*Space under bed for storing suitcases
*Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
*Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
*Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
Features
*Stateroom size: 135 sq. ft.
*Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
*Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony
*Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
*Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
*Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
*Individual climate control
*Space under bed for storing suitcases
*Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
*Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
*Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
Features
*Stateroom size: 135 sq. ft.
*Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
*Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony
*Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
*Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
*Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
*Individual climate control
*Space under bed for storing suitcases
*Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
*Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
*Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
Features
*Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft.
*Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
*Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda
*Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
*Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
*Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
*Individual climate control
*Space under bed for storing suitcases
*Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
*Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
*Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
Features
*Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft.
*Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
*Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda
*Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
*Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
*Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
*Individual climate control
*Space under bed for storing suitcases
*Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
*Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
*Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
Features
*Suite size: 275 sq. ft.
*Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
*Full-size veranda off the spacious living room
*Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom
*Large private bathroom with shower and premium bath products
*Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
*Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
*Individual climate control
*Space under bed for storing suitcases
*Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
*Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
Features
*Suite size: 445 sq. ft.
*Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
*Private wraparound veranda off the spacious living room offers 270-degree views
*Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom
*Large bathroom with double sinks, shower, heated mirror & floor, premium bath products
*Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
*Bathrobe and slippers available upon request
*Individual climate control
Space under bed for storing suitcases
*Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
*Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom
*Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”
Viking River Cruises boasts the most extensive fleet of river cruises vessels, and we are proud to offer you the best ships in each region where we travel. Viking ships are specially designed to navigate the world’s great rivers and provide convenient daily access to a plethora of destinations and experiences. Enjoy all the comfort and elegance of river cruising: attentive and professional staff, delicious onboard meals and spectacular scenery from every stateroom and public area.
Sailing our most popular itineraries, our award-winning Viking Longships® showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available.
Ship Features:
* 95 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms)
* All suites feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom
* Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, and walking track
* Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining
* The Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
* Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
* Library corner and onboard boutique
* Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories F and E
* Free shipwide wireless Internet service
* Laundry service
* Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
* 40″ flat-panel Sony TV with infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic and more
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 443 feet
- Maiden Voyage: 2013
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 190
- Crew Nationality: European
- Officer Nationality: European
- Dining Staff Nationality: European
Ship Facilities
- Boutique
- Aquavit Terrace
- Free Shipwide Wireless Internet Service
- Laundry Service
- Library
- Sun Deck
- Observation Lounge & Bar
- Restaurant
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 05 Aug '22 | Budapest, Hungary |
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| 06 Aug '22 | Budapest, Hungary |
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| 07 Aug '22 | Vienna, Austria |
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| 08 Aug '22 | Vienna, Austria |
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| 09 Aug '22 | Krems, Austria |
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| 10 Aug '22 | Passau, Germany |
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| 11 Aug '22 | Regensburg, Germany |
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| 12 Aug '22 | Regensburg, Germany |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Budapest to Regensburg aboard Viking Var.
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.
Day 1 | Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest, capital of Hungary. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring. Tonight, return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian dinner. (D)
Day 2 | Budapest, Hungary
Your morning begins with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrássy Avenue and see the 19th- and 20th-century mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. Stop in Heroes’ Square to learn more about Hungarian history, then cross the Danube to Buda’s Castle District. Visit Matthias Church and enjoy brilliant views of the Danube and the beautiful Hungarian Parliament building from Fishermen’s Bastion. Rejoin your ship in Visegrád for lunch as we cruise along the scenic Danube River. Enjoy a midafternoon Viennese coffee workshop, complete with apple strudel. (B, L, D)
Day 3 | Vienna, Austria
Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city’s baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Or, you may choose to join us for an optional excursion to visit Schönbrunn Palace, erected in 1778 and admired as the “Versailles of Vienna.†This evening, you might celebrate the bottling of this year’s wine vintage among the locals at a high-spirited optional Heurigen dinner.
Day 4 | Vienna, Austria
Today, spend time exploring Vienna. You many choose to join one of our many optional excursions, including a panoramic tour of Vienna by bike or an all-day optional excursion to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, filled with lovingly restored baroque city palaces and leafy squares. Perhaps venture to the local Farmer’s Market with a Viking chef. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own or on board, after which you may choose to join us for a Mozart & Strauss concert. We are docked here overnight.
Day 5 | Krems, Austria
After breakfast, disembark in Krems and set off for Göttweig, a working Benedictine abbey that owns many of the vineyards along the Danube. See the splendid ceiling fresco in its imperial stairwell, one of the largest in the world. Visit the abbey church, a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Alternately, you may instead choose to explore your environs by bicycle, enjoying a ride along a riverside bike path considered one of Europe’s most scenic. Afterward, rejoin your ship and cruise leisurely through the captivating Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste some local Austrian specialties during lunch on board, taking in views of attractive towns and castle ruins along the way. (B, L, D)
Day 6 | Passau, Germany
Arrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. See the New Bishop’s Residence and see the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Enjoy lunch on board your ship, and return to the city for further exploration on your own before departing. Alternately, you may instead journey into the countryside on an optional excursion to a local farm where you will have the opportunity to join a festive Bavarian party, experiencing traditional German music and food and tasting locally brewed beer. Or, you may choose a full-day optional excursion to explore glorious Salzburg; visit the Italianate Old Town, see settings from the film The Sound of Music and enjoy lunch at Austria’s oldest restaurant. We cruise through the night. (B, L, D)
Day 7 | Regensburg, Germany
After breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg, considered one of Europe’s best preserved medieval cities. See one of the largest groupings of 13th- and 14th-century church spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps. You also encounter the 12th-century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter’s Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Take time to stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany’s oldest restaurant, the Alte Würstküche. Lunch is served on board your ship.
This afternoon, take an optional excursion to visit Weltenburg Abbey* and experience a short cruise through a stunning mountain pass, one of the most breathtakingly scenic bends in the Danube Narrows. Alternately, you may choose a full-day optional excursion to see the highlights of the grand city of Munich or a full-day optional excursion to Nuremberg, one of Germany’s most renowned and intriguing cities. (B, L, D)
* Weltenburg Abbey tour is available from May–October only.
Day 8 | Regensburg, Germany
After breakfast, disembark. (B)