Var, Romantic Danube ex Regensburg to Budapest – 15 Jul 2022

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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 Var - Main Deck

Viking Var - Middle Deck

Viking Var - Upper Deck

Viking Var - Sun Deck

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

DateActivityArriveDepart
15 Jul '22
Regensburg, Germany
16 Jul '22
Regensburg, Germany
17 Jul '22
Passau, Germany
18 Jul '22
Krems, Austria
19 Jul '22
Vienna, Austria
20 Jul '22
Vienna, Austria
21 Jul '22
Budapest, Hungary
22 Jul '22
Budapest, Hungary

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 Regensburg to Budapest aboard Viking Var.

Visit historic Salzburg. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Spend two days in Vienna, and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. Soak in the healing qualities of Budapest’s thermal baths. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this 8-day journey on the “Blue Danube” is one you are sure to love.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 | Regensburg, Germany
Welcome to Regensburg, Germany. Having escaped major damage during World War II, this picturesque town is considered one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities and the oldest city along the Danube. After boarding, you have free time to stretch your legs and explore the city on your own. (D)

Day 2 | Regensburg, Germany
This morning, meet your local guide for a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg. 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. Alternately, you may instead choose to cast off on a ferryboat ride to marvel at the 400-foot chalk cliffs and dramatic scenery of the Danube Narrows. You will also visit the renowned Weltenburg Abbey*, famous for its dark ale, brewed here by monks since 1050. Upon your return in the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the same included walking tour of Regensburg that was offered this morning. Or, you may choose instead to sample some of the excellent local beer on an optional excursion to explore the brauhaus culture and Bavarian microbrews or take a full-day optional tour to Nuremberg. Rejoin your ship for dinner. We depart this evening. (B, L, D)

* Weltenburg Abbey tour is available from May–October only.

Day 3 | 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. Alternately, you may instead 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. Return to your ship for dinner and departure. We cruise through the night. (B, L, D)

Day 4 | Krems, Austria
This morning, cruise leisurely through the captivating Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spotting attractive riverside towns and castle ruins along the way. After lunch, disembark in Krems and visit Göttweig, a working Benedictine abbey that owns many of the vineyards along the Danube. The splendid ceiling fresco in the imperial stairwell is one of the largest in the world. Visit the church, a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Rejoin your ship and continue cruising toward Vienna. Arrive in Vienna just after dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening. Or, you may choose one of this evening’s optional excursions, such as a classical concert in the “City of Waltzes.”

Day 5 | Vienna, Austria
Awake in Vienna. Today we tour this Austrian capital. 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. Or, you may join us for an optional excursion to visit Schönbrunn Palace, erected in 1778 and admired as the “Versailles of Vienna.” Dinner is served on board. Or, you may choose to head to the famed Grinzing district to join locals in a high-spirited Heurigen celebration of the year’s wine vintage. (B, L, D)

Day 6 | Vienna, Austria
Spend another enriching day in Vienna. You many choose to join one of our many optional excursions, including a panoramic tour of Vienna by bike, a visit to the local Farmers’ Market with a Viking chef, or an all-day excursion to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, filled with lovingly restored baroque city palaces and leafy squares. Early this evening, enjoy scenic cruising as we start sailing toward Budapest. (B, L, D)

Day 7 | Budapest, Hungary
Arrive in Budapest, Hungary’s vibrant capital divided by the Danube River. Take a panoramic city tour through the more modern 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. Return to your ship for lunch; the rest of the day is yours to explore both sides of the city. You may also choose to join us on one of several optional excursions designed to reveal this fascinating city’s culture, history and cuisine in greater depth. (B, L, D)

Day 8 | Budapest, Hungary
After breakfast, disembark. (B)

vid: 10490 | cfid: 88809-cruise

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