VIKING RIVER CRUISES 2019
1 2 Exploration meets relaxation
Exciting, surprising and enlightening, a Viking river journey is like no other. As rich in natural beauty as it is in fascinating culture, it gives you a unique view of each country’s destinations and takes you straight to their heart. Days are filled with exploration, new discoveries are made, along with new friends. Nights reveal cities illuminated by twinkling lights and usher in relaxed entertainment over drinks and conversation. It’s a journey of new experiences and familiar comforts. Of seeing and doing. Of celebrating moments and creating memories. And it starts right here.
3 Th e new way to travel is thousands of years old
For centuries, rivers have been the life force of the countries through which they flow. Cities have grown along their banks, towns have prospered and people have travelled their waters, connecting to each other and the wider world. And when you travel by river, you see the world in a completely new and unique way. Gliding through timeless landscapes into the heart of each destination, you can step ashore and immediately start exploring.
A river cruise is like lots of city breaks rolled into one. Imagine. One evening you’re dining under the twinkling lights of Budapest’s Chain Bridge, the next, you’re listening to a concert of classical music in Vienna. Is there a more rewarding way to travel?
4 It’s all in the detail Winner Inspiring destinations. Exciting excursions. Quality, service, innovation and value are all hallmarks Stunning ships. Fabulous food. Warm service. of a Viking journey. Our decades of experience gives Remarkable value. Your Viking journey is defined us an unrivalled level of expertise, and our awards are by all these things and something else, too. testament to our commitment to provide the very Personal attention to every detail. best experience.
As an independent company, we are able to We are consistently voted Best River Cruise Line by all create journeys where you can immerse yourself the major players, including the British Travel Awards, in each destination, and where every detail is Times Travel Awards and Cruise Critic Awards. given the attention it deserves. Looking after you We have also received Good Housekeeping Reader with such care is the reason why we have become Recommended 2018 endorsement for our food and the world’s favourite river cruise line, and why our dining experience. guests return to cruise with us, time and again.
Viking River Cruises Viking River Cruises Viking River Cruises Best River Cruise Line for Enrichment Best River Cruise Line for First Timers Best River Cruise Line Itineraries 5 Enjoy it all, it’s all included
On every Viking journey, you can look forward to the highest standard of quality at the best possible price. Included in the cost are all the things you want and need. From complimentary shipwide Wi-Fi and shore excursions to wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board, there are a host of ‘extras’ that Return fl ights from London Meet and greet won’t cost you a penny more. and up to 14 regional airports* We call it Viking value, you’ll We want you to travel in comfort, right When you arrive at your destination, call it brilliant. from the start of your journey, and that you’ll be met by a smiling Viking means scheduled flights with quality representative who’ll take you to your airlines, from an airport close to home. ship or hotel. And when it’s time to Just call us to check if we can offer your return home, we’ll take you to the local airport on your chosen cruise. All airport in good time for your flight. airport taxes are also included. If you book a pre- or post-cruise city break, your ship/hotel/airport transfers are also included.
*Portugal’s River of Gold is only available to fly from London, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Manchester. Magnificent Mekong is only available to fly from London, Birmingham, Glasgow or Manchester. 6 River-view Expert guided All on board stateroom excursions meals Your private sanctuary offers a super- Get to know more about the places you Feast on a breakfast of your choice, a comfortable king-sized bed that can be visit with a free excursion almost every delicious lunch and a four or five-course configured into twin beds, quality bed day. As well as visits to UNESCO World dinner in the restaurant, or a selected linens, flat-screen TV with movies on Heritage Sites, you can look forward to menu on the alfresco Aquavit Terrace® demand, hairdryer, safe, and spacious exclusive and insightful experiences, on the Viking Longships. On every ensuite bathroom with a walk-in including home-hosted visits and Viking journey, enjoy fabulous fresh shower, premium bath products and on cultural performances. Viking brings food, with regional specialities and the Viking Longships, heated flooring. every journey to life in the most traditional favourites, as well as Twice-daily housekeeping ensures your engaging and illuminating ways. lighter and vegetarian options. room is a welcoming retreat at all times.
Quality wine, beer and No Corkage Concierge soft drinks service What could be nicer than a lovely glass One of the loveliest things about Car hire in Avignon? Theatre tickets in of wine with your meal? How about exploring new places is enjoying the Vienna? Restaurant reservation in Paris? another? On board every ship, you can local wines. Feel free to pick up a bottle Our on board concierge will help you look forward to perfectly chilled beers, on your travels, and bring it on board to make the most of your time ashore. soft drinks, and lovely wines with your enjoy with your meal. We will happily Whether it’s a specific booking or simply lunch and dinner, often selected from serve it for you, and not charge corkage. directions to the best shops, they know the region through which you are exactly where to go. travelling.
7 Enjoy it all, it’s all included
Tea, coff ee and snacks, Fresh Daytime any time on board bottled water discoveries Help yourself to a hot drink and Delivered daily to your stateroom, From cooking classes, fascinating talks delicious pastry or homemade cookie. and when you go ashore to explore. and demonstrations to tempting Always delicious, always available. It’s another one of those little things tastings and a thoughtful library of And always tempting. that mean a lot. books, our on board enrichment adds insight, depth and pleasure to your trip.
Evening Complimentary Wi-Fi Central superior, or fi rst-class entertainment on board hotel accommodation Evenings on board are the perfect time Stay online on board and stay in touch If your cruise includes land stays you to relax with newfound friends in the with friends and family throughout your can rest assured that your hotel will lounge, enjoying the harmonies of the journey.** Upload photos and research meet our high standards, and be in a resident pianist, and local cultural the places you’re visiting. You also have great location that makes it easy to step performances. free use of the laptops in the library. out and explore.
** Applies to use only on board the ship, restrictions apply.
8 Viking docking Complimentary stations Business Class upgrade Viking owns many of the docking Book an Explorer Suite on any of stations on Europe’s rivers, so you are our European cruises and receive a moored in the best possible place to complimentary flight upgrade (subject step off the ship and start exploring. to availability). It’s just one more reward for choosing an Explorer Suite.
As members of ABTA, Viking is a fully bonded and licensed tour operator. All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking Explorer Society conditions for further information membership or for more information about Once you have returned from your first financial protection and the Viking cruise, you’ll become an Explorer ATOL Certificate go to: Society member in our free loyalty club. www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate You’ll be treated to a £100 per person saving on your next cruise (river or ocean), and a variety of exclusive offers, as well as invitations to special events.
9 Th e extraordinary everyday
How many ‘wows’ can you say in one day?
The ‘wow’ at the golden sight of a Russian cathedral. Or the silhouette of the city on the horizon. The ‘wow’ of a dazzling dance performance, or mesmerising music played just for you. The thrill of indulging in an exciting new dish. The delight of tasting a sublime new wine.
Every Viking journey is a series of ‘wows’, as every day brings more extraordinary experiences.
10 Th e guide by your side
Our shore excursions are created to show you Whether you’re wandering through a UNESCO- not just the destination, but its people and their listed castle on the Rhine or a traditional culture. With expert guides who are both brewhouse in Cologne, picking grapes in a entertaining and illuminating, you’ll enjoy vineyard in Bordeaux or chatting with a family in insightful experiences and authentic encounters their home in a rural Russian town, you can see, that add immeasurable pleasure to your journey. hear, taste and touch the world, in all its glory.
It’s your day, enjoy it your way
As well as included excursions, you can choose For those who like to keep active, we’ve from a variety of optional tours that offer introduced more active experiences, including something for everyone – from cognac blending in canoeing across the wetlands of the River Elbe Bordeaux to a painting lesson in Southern France and riding a bicycle around the windmills of or sweating it out in a Russian banya. Kinderdijk or along the River Danube.
Our Privileged Access, Local Life and Working Of course you are always free to explore on your World experiences are just that – open doors to own. Your on board concierge will give you all the places and people that would otherwise be information and maps you need, and also make inaccessible. reservations and bookings to help you make the most of your time.
11 Exploring the world in comfort, right from the start
Exploring the world in comfort is Viking’s promise to you, and that’s something you can look forward to from the start of your journey.
You’ll fly on quality, scheduled airlines such as British Airways, so you arrive relaxed and refreshed. On many cruises, you can also fly from a regional airport that’s close to you, at no extra charge.
Our partnerships enable us to offer great deals on Business Class upgrades to European destinations, so you can enjoy even more benefits and comfort. On longer routes, you can upgrade your British Airways flight to World Traveller Plus or Club World, where you can relax in wider seats with more leg room, or a fully flat bed in Club World.
And when you arrive at your destination you’ll be met by a smiling Viking representative who will take you to your ship or hotel. It’s the perfect start to the perfect journey.
12 No fl y? No problem
Because not everyone likes to fly, on some Our Lyon & Provence (page 70), Rhine Getaway itineraries we offer the choice of travelling by (page 48) and Châteaux, Rivers & Wine (page 78) train to join your river cruise. From the moment cruises all offer a no-fly option from an extra you set off, you can relax in comfort and enjoy £349 per person. Talk to one of our Cruise the changing scenery outside your window. Consultants on 020 8780 7900 to find out more.
Eurostar’s high-speed service connecting London Please bear in mind that when you travel by rail to Paris, Lille and Brussels, via the Channel you are responsible for carrying your own Tunnel, is a great alternative to flying. You’ll luggage. We recommend that you take a travel in Standard Premier Class and enjoy extra suitcase with wheels that’s also easy to lift, in legroom, and refreshments. Onward travel to case you need to get up and down stairs. your final destination will be by First Class rail.
13 Mymyvikingjourney.com Viking Journey Th e place to organise and personalise your cruise
Once you’ve booked your Viking cruise, the easiest and most efficient way to plan your trip is to set up a personal account at myvikingjourney.com
It is safe and secure, and a goldmine of information that enables you to do everything, from booking your excursions to checking flight times and making payments. So you are free to relax and look forward to your cruise.
14 At myvikingjourney.com you can do all this, and more:
• Complete your Guest Information Form, a necessary document for your trip • Find out everything about your upcoming cruise, including information on destinations and your ship • See your daily schedules • Browse and book your included and optional shore excursions, and make payments • Put items in your wish list – this won’t confirm your booking but it will serve as a good reminder • Upgrade to a Silver Spirits drinks package, should you wish • Access and print important travel documents • Pay the balance of your cruise • Check your flight details 60 days before departure, and find out how to check into your flight online Getting started Within 24 hours of booking your cruise, we will email you confirmation of your booking, and your invoice. We will also send you a step-by-step guide to creating your personal account at myvikingjourney.com, along with our contact details should you need any assistance, or are unable to access the internet.
15 Welcome home
Light and bright, your Viking ship is a sanctuary of style and space, a revelation.
Cool Scandinavian chic abounds, with calm colours, warm woods and sumptuous stones. Panoramic, floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of the ever- changing scenery. Every stateroom has a river view, and many have a full veranda or a French balcony.
Furniture is as stylish as it is comfortable, and invites you to unfurl. Views command a closer look. There is always somewhere new to explore, something new to discover. Whether you’re relaxing in your stateroom, or enjoying a drink and a chat with friends in the lounge, a Viking ship really is the space to be.
16 17 Our river ships
Innovation. Imagination. Listening to what our guests want. Having the courage to follow our dreams. These are the things that distinguish Viking from all other river cruise lines, and make our ships the most admired and awarded in the world.
Our river cruise fleet has grown to more than 60 ships, each an elegant hotel with everything you could possibly Viking Longships Douro ships want, and more than you Sailing the rivers of Europe, the Viking There is no more perfect way to travel expect. There really is no more Longships blend contemporary through the timeless landscapes of comfortable or stylish way to Scandinavian style and classic comfort. northern Portugal’s pristine valleys explore the world. Filled with natural light, they are and vine-clad slopes than on Viking designed to bring the outside in, with Hemming, Viking Torgil or Viking Osfrid. panoramic windows and plenty of Taking inspiration from the Viking outside space where you can dine Longships, these ships are especially alfresco, relax and watch the world designed to sail the River Douro and go by. Quiet corners invite you to pause are slightly smaller. Built in 2014 and and reflect; in the alcoves, the library, 2016, they accommodate just 106 guests the lounge areas, the Sun Deck, the yet offer many of the same design Aquavit Terrace and, of course, features, including the Aquavit Terrace. your stateroom. They also boast a small rooftop pool Home to just 190 guests, all the to make the most of the sunnier climes. staterooms have a window and, thanks Take a closer look at our Douro ships to the ship’s innovative design, many on pages 116-117. boast a French balcony or private veranda. You can see detailed plans of the Viking Longships on pages 112-115 and tour the ships online at vikingcruises.co.uk
18 Elbe ships Russia ships Inspired by our Viking Longships, Viking Beyla and Viking Home to just 204 guests, Viking Akun, Viking Ingvar and Astrild were built in 2015, and are as elegant as the river on Viking Truvor offer plenty of space, including a Sun Deck on which they sail. Home to 98 guests, they have fewer which you relax and marvel at the passing scenery. The staterooms than the Viking Longships, yet the same inviting lounge and bars boast panoramic windows. Likewise, the features and amenities, including the Aquavit Terrace for spacious river-view staterooms and sites offer all the comforts alfresco dining. For a full deck plan and more information, and amenities you would expect, many also feature a private turn to page 118. veranda. Take alook at the detail ship plans on page 119.
China ship Mekong ship A jewel of a ship, Viking Emerald is home to 256 guests and Featuring handcrafted teak and brass, every aspect of this is larger than our European ships, so that it can navigate the elegant, colonial-style ship is designed for your comfort and locks and dams of the Yangtze. There are many welcoming pleasure. Sailing the Mekong, this smaller ship accommodates spaces on board, including a Sun Deck, choice of lounge up to just 60 guests, yet provides ample space – including a areas and bars, a library and inviting restaurant. You’ll also deck with shaded sitting area – in which to relax. Enjoy a find an on board boutique, tailor, hairdresser and internet river-view stateroom with air conditioning and private café. Best of all, every stateroom has a veranda on which you bathroom with shower, as well as a welcoming restaurant, can relax and admire the spectacular scenery. See the small library and on board shop. Take a look at the detailed detailed ship plans on page 120. ship plans on page 121.
19 Sleep easy
20 Your private retreat
Elegant and spacious, your stateroom is everything Interactive TV, tall mirrors, and a very smart you dream it will be. An inviting sanctuary with all bathroom. Generous, walk-in shower, fluffy the comforts of a fine hotel and something else towels, bespoke Freyja toiletries and, on the Viking too: a wonderful view of the world through which Longships, heated flooring. you’re travelling. Choose a Standard Stateroom, French Balcony, Cool Scandi-design and warm soft-touch fabrics, a Veranda, two-room Veranda Suite or Explorer large, super-comfy bed (or twin beds if you prefer), Suite – take a closer look on pages 112-121. with the finest quality linens. Plenty of storage Good morning or good night, it is simply perfect. space with drawers that glide so smoothly, and lovely touches that everyone will appreciate:
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 21 Taste the world
The hint-of-the-sea flavour of sardines in a You can also visit places where local foods and Portuguese fishing village. The rich aroma of wines are made, and meet the people who dark chocolate in an elegant Viennese cafe. produce them. The reassuring pop of a cork from an aged bottle Wander through a food market with one of our of Beaujolais in Southern France. A Viking journey expert chefs and pick up valuable shopping and is all about discovery, and that includes the cooking tips. Try your hand at preparing new and discovery of wonderful new foods and wines. exciting dishes. Sample different regional wines On every journey you’ll be treated to inspiring and beers. If ever there is a time to let the food do dishes that capture the essence of the season and the talking, it’s when you’re travelling. And when the countries through which you’re travelling. you travel with Viking, you can look forward to a culinary journey that positively sings.
22 Meet the producers
There is something immensely satisfying about Whether it’s a farmers’ market in France, a eating food – and drinking wine – in the place centuries-old village bakery in Portugal, or tasting where it is grown or made, and on every Viking traditionally brewed beers in Germany, there is journey you can choose from an exciting menu nothing like mingling with the locals to enjoy a of included excursions and optional visits where truly authentic flavour of your destination, and food and drink takes centre stage. a complete sensory experience.
Let’s cook Treat your taste buds
We believe that cooking should be a It’s not just fabulous meals you’ll remember, spirited affair, an adventure meant to be but also the daily treats you weren’t shared. Go shopping with your chef to expecting. Homemade ice-cream when you pick up fresh produce and helpful tips. return on board in Bordeaux (pistachio or Or join the laughter as you prepare a strawberry?). A slice of warm German apple regional dish, and savour every moment. cake as you sail through the Wachau Valley. A Kir Royale aperitif in St. Petersburg. Every day, delicious.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 23 Welcome to our table
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can look forward to wonderful, light-filled space, with natural woods a selection of dishes cooked to perfection. Food that and handcrafted textiles, and of course panoramic is a pleasure to serve, and a joy to eat. Authenticity windows to make the most of those precious views. is everything. Regional food that pays homage to its With the emphasis on relaxation, there is nothing origins. Specially selected wines. And a setting where formal about our restaurants, or our dress code. Smart you feel both comfortable and spoilt. All the casual works for us and, more importantly, for you. ingredients for a remarkable meal. Wear what you love. Sit where you want. Eat what Good taste extends naturally to your surroundings. you like. It’s all about choice. Stylish, warm and welcoming, the restaurant is a
Cheers! Open seating, open air
The best food calls for the best wines, and Viking’s Because food never tastes as good as when it’s eaten generosity of spirit extends naturally into our in the great outdoors, you can enjoy a lighter meal restaurants, with complimentary wines served with alfresco on the Aquavit Terrace on our Viking lunch and dinner. A beautiful Bordeaux. Perfect Pinot Longships, where you can drink in the sunshine, Grigio. Magnificent Merlot. Vintage Viking. as well as the views.
24 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Feast Typical Dinner Menu
Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast that’s as FIRST Smoked Salmon Carpaccio hearty or healthy as you like, with dishes COURSE & Salmon Caviar cooked to order, fresh pastries, homemade Sweetcorn blini, celery & leek salad, lemon vinaigrette jams, muesli and fresh fruit. Choose lunch on board from the many courses in the restaurant Potato-Crusted Mascarpone Cheese Truffle sabayon sauce to something lighter in the lounge. And if you’re travelling on a Viking Longship, you Baby Rocket & Watermelon Salad can eat alfresco on the Aquavit Terrace. Goat cheese croutons, tangerine dressing Roasted Tomato Soup At dinner, indulge in a multi-course meal in Basil foam the ambient restaurant. Free-flowing wine (on the house, of course) perfectly complements MAIN Chateaubriand the laughter and conversation, set against the COURSE Buttered vegetables, fried potatoes, sauce béarnaise, jus shimmering backdrop of the river. Caramelised Sea Scallops Crisp bacon, braised savoy cabbage, thyme roasted potatoes, port wine sauce Courgette Baked with Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Artichoke, basil & cherry tomato ragout
DESSERTS Mascarpone & Sour Cherry Cake, Brownie Streusel Marinated berries Ice Cream Banana Sorbet Cherry Sauces Good Housekeeping Chocolate, butterscotch, forest berries Fruit plate Reader Recommended Fresh apricots
We are delighted to receive Good Housekeeping CHEESE Th e following cheese plate is accompanied by Reader Recommended. PLATE Mango-Th yme Chutney, Nut-Baguette & Crackers Gruyére A highly regarded, peer-to-peer endorsement, Swiss cow's milk hard cheese, aged for at least six the Reader Recommended initiative draws on months, nutty, sharp taste the expertise of Good Housekeeping magazine Saint Albray combined with the opinions of their readers. French cow's milk, soft taste with white-red rind
In short, it means you can trust the quality of ALWAYS Th e following classic fare are accompanied by a Viking Cruise, and it’s an endorsement we AVAILABLE fresh sautéed vegetables and baked potato are very proud of. Caesar Salad, Sautéed Fillet of Salmon, Roasted Chicken Breast, Seared New York Steak In the recent Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended Survey* 95% rated their dining experience on their Viking cruise as very good or excellent.
*Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended Survey 2017: Viking Cruises Food and Dining Experience, 159 Good Housekeeping Readers.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 25 Th e best people, the most personal service
Can a cruise consultant make booking your journey a pleasure? Can a waiter make you feel as if you are the most important person in the world? Can a concierge feel like a long-lost friend? Yes, if that team works for Viking. When you have the best people, you also have the best service.
At Viking, we have more than 5,000 of our own staff worldwide, all dedicated to making your journey the most memorable experience possible. Our ships are small and intimate, and every member of our crew truly feels privileged to work for Viking.
From the moment you first plan your trip to the time you return home, our people take care of you, every step of the way. They are the reason why Viking has won more consumer and industry awards than any other river cruise line. And why our guests choose to cruise with us, time after time.
26 27 Night and day
28 When you’re not ashore exploring, head out on to the Sun Deck and the great outdoors for 360 degree views and some of the best seats in the house. Learn more about the people and places you will encounter from an entertaining guest speaker. Whip up a local speciality with the chef, or join an artist for a fascinating lesson.
When evening falls, enjoy a fabulous dinner in the restaurant with sparkling views over the water. In many places your ship is moored until late or overnight, so you can step ashore for an after-dinner drink and a stroll around town. Back on board, the bar and lounge come alive to the sounds of the resident pianist or singer. Catch up on the day’s adventures with friends. Take the air, with a nightcap under the stars on deck. Or relax in the comfort of your stateroom with a great movie. Night and day, it is simply perfect.
29 River Douro
Originating in the rugged wilderness of western Spain, the River Douro weaves its way through northern Portugal to the historic city of Porto, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Carved into the mountains along its route are steep terraced hillsides blanketed by vineyards, with whitewashed quintas perched above. Grapes have been grown here for more than 2,000 years and in 2001, UNESCO declared the entire Alto Douro wine-growing region a World Heritage Site. The Portuguese ‘Rio Douro’ loosely translates as River of Gold, and when you see the sun setting on the water, it does indeed gleam like a bar of gold through the dramatic landscape.
30 MUST-SEES
Lisbon’s Old Quarter Coimbra University Azulejos
Take one of the city’s yellow trams to Inspiration for J.K. Rowling’s Hogwarts, There are countless examples the Bairro Alto to discover a labyrinth UNESCO-listed Coimbra boasts a of Portugal’s beautiful azulejos – of alleyways and cosy haunts hosting magnificent 18th-century Baroque hand-painted tiles. Look out for live fado music, traditional restaurants library, with some of the world’s them everywhere, and in every and inviting tapas and wine bars. oldest and rarest books. decorative style imaginable.
Salamanca Fado Quinta da Avessada
The magical Spanish city of Salamanca Born along the waterfront in the early Producing robust reds, light whites glows with Renaissance architecture 1800s, the mournful melancholy songs and a seemingly endless variety of of golden sandstone. Its 18th-century of fado speak of life, struggle and ports, the Douro wine estates are a Plaza Mayor is considered the most passion. It is said that fado is a window huge draw, and there are few more beautiful square in Spain. Pull up a into the soul of the Portuguese people. picturesque than Quinta da Avessada. chair at an inviting café, and soak up Enjoy the opportunity to listen to this Raise a glass of Moscatel as you the vibrant atmosphere. moving music. drink in the views.
31 Portugal’s River of Gold
LISBON TO PORTO Prices from £1,945pp 10 days, 8 guided tours March to December 2019
Discover Portugal’s true beauty and rich past as you sail through an ancient land of tiny villages clustered around historic churches, monasteries and castles. Discover baroque palaces and resplendent manor houses. Admire tranquil landscapes and rabelos (flat-bottomed boats) heavily laden with casks of port wine, and explore Spain’s magnificent city of Salamanca. This unforgettable journey includes a two-night hotel stay Images clockwise from top left: in lovely Lisbon. Monastery of Jerónimos, Lisbon; Port barrels; Sunset in Porto 32 DOURO RIVER Braga Régua Barca d’Alva Porto Vega de Terrón Lamego Salamanca SPAIN Atlantic Pinhão Ocean Coimbra Madrid
PORTUGAL
Lisbon
YOUR ITINERARY ENJOY IT ALL, IT’S ALL INCLUDED
Day 1 Lisbon, Portugal 3 Return flights from London, Birmingham, Manchester Day 2 Lisbon, Portugal or Edinburgh. Other regional airports on request. Included excursion: Cosmopolitan Lisbon Please call for details Day 3 Coimbra and Porto, Portugal 3 8 days on board in a river-view stateroom Included excursion: Coimbra University 3 2 nights at Lisbon’s superior first-class Hotel Tivoli Day 4 Porto, Portugal Lisboa (or similar) with breakfasts Included excursion: Panoramic Porto 3 8 guided tours, including 5 UNESCO World Heritage Day 5 Régua and Pinhão, Portugal Sites: Jerónimos Monastery and Tower of Belém in Lisbon, Included excursion: Mateus Palace & Gardens University of Coimbra, Porto’s historic centre, Old city of Day 6 Douro River and Barca d'Alva, Portugal Salamanca, Alto Douro wine region Included excursion: Castelo Rodrigo 3 Included meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, Day 7 Salamanca and Vega de Terrón, Spain featuring regional specialities Included excursion: A Day in Salamanca 3 Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks Day 8 Douro River and Pinhão, Portugal with lunch and dinner on board Included excursion: Favaios Bakery & Lunch 3 Free tea, coffee and snacks any time on board at Quinta da Avessada 3 Free Wi-Fi on board* Day 9 Régua and Porto, Portugal Included excursion: Charming Lamego 3 Sample some local port wines; enjoy a folkloric music performance; learn about wine-making traditions Day 10 Porto, Portugal and Portuguese history; attend a flamenco show 3 All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers 3 No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid
*Restrictions apply
EXPLORE MORE PRE & POST PACKAGES
Make the most of your trip – add a hotel city stay at the beginning or end of your cruise Lisbon – two nights from £389pp Road to Santiago – two nights from £469pp Portugal’s vibrant capital offers a wealth of attractions. Explore the ancient pilgrimage city of Santiago de Compostela. On your included walking tour, explore the historic Old En route, visit Braga and the pilgrimage church of Bom Town. Or take an optional excursion to romantic Sintra. Jesus. As well as your hotel stay, enjoy a guided tour and Your hotel stay includes a guided walking tour, as well as the services of a Viking host, and transfers from your ship the services of a Viking host, and hotel/airport transfers. and to the airport. This is a post-cruise extension only, and This is a pre-cruise extension only. only available on London departures.
33 Portugal’s River of Gold Your journey
Lisbon to Porto
10 days, 8 guided tours
March to December 2019 from £1,945pp
Day 1 Lisbon Day 2 Lisbon From Lisbon airport we take you to Your included half-day tour of Lisbon your hotel for a two-night stay. Settle takes you to the Monastery of Jerónimos, in and relax, or head out and begin to built in honour of Vasco da Gama’s explore this lovely city. Surrounded by discovery of a sea route to India in 1498, hills and overlooking the River Tagus, and the UNESCO-listed Tower of Belém. Lisbon’s cobbled streets, pastel-coloured Evidence of Portugal’s seafaring heritage houses, white-domed cathedrals and is ever-present, and you can explore the historic monuments offer a photo city’s multicultural history on a walking opportunity at every turn. tour of the narrow lanes of the Alfama district. Your evening is free to dine in any of Lisbon’s fabulous eateries. From Michelin-starred restaurants to corner tascas (taverns), Lisbon’s seaside location ensures a bounty of fresh seafood, and a delicious choice of places to eat.
34 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Lisbon to Porto
Day 3 Coimbra and Porto Day 4 Porto Day 5 Régua and Pinhão After breakfast, check out of your hotel It’s impossible not to fall for the charms Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising to and enjoy a drive along the coast to of romantic Porto; its medieval centre is Régua. After lunch, your included tour Porto, stopping for lunch in historic criss-crossed with alleys and extravagant takes you to Vila Real and Mateus Coimbra. Your tour of Coimbra baroque churches with soaring bell Palace, the building that’s depicted on University – the oldest in Portugal – takes towers, gracious and stately buildings, the Mateus Rosé wine label. Built in you to its 18th-century baroque library; and colourful houses cascading down 1745, it is considered a perfect example a treasure trove of gold carvings, fine the hillside in the UNESCO-protected of baroque architecture, and its formal marquetry and handpainted ceilings. riverfront district, the Ribeiria. Below gardens are among the most beautiful Over lunch, enjoy a mesmerising the maze of historic streets, traditional in Europe. In the afternoon, visit a wine performance of fado, Portugal’s rabelos can be seen bobbing in the estate where you can tour the cellars, evocative, melancholic music. When water. Your included tour takes you learn how Portuguese wines are crafted, you arrive in Porto, board your stunning to Porto’s historic centre, where you can and enjoy tasting some different Viking ship and settle in. Your ship is indulge in some port wine tasting before varieties. Rejoin your ship in Pinhão, docked in Porto overnight, so you may returning to your ship for lunch. In the which sits on an especially lovely bend wish to head out and begin to explore afternoon explore Porto on your own in the river. this beautiful city. or take an optional excursion to the nation’s first capital, Guimarães, with its beautifully preserved medieval quarter.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 35 Portugal’s River of Gold
Day 6 Douro River and Barca d’Alva Day 7 Salamanca and Vega de Terrón Day 8 Douro River and Pinhão The morning brings more picturesque Your day’s excursion to Spain’s Your morning sailing through this sailing along the river, as you relax and UNESCO-listed city of Salamanca timeless scenery takes you back to soak up the tranquillity and panoramic includes a tour of the 13th-century Pinhão. From here, enjoy a drive views. Close to the Spanish border, Salamanca University and the medieval through the countryside to the Barca d’Alva is surrounded by House of Shells, decorated with more charming village of Favaios and learn mountains, and from here you can than 300 carved shells. You’ll also visit about local breadmaking in one of enjoy an included drive through the 500-year-old New Cathedral, a Portugal’s last traditional bakeries. breathtaking countryside to hilltop Gothic-baroque masterpiece and enjoy Enjoy lunch at Quinta da Avessada, Castelo Rodrigo, a small medieval free time to explore. Lunch is served in a picturesque winery in the heart of fortress town named after its castle. a local restaurant. the Douro Wine District.
Day 9 Régua and Porto Day 10 Porto Sail to Régua for a visit to Lamego, a After breakfast, we take you to Porto town famous for its baroque church, airport for your return flight to the UK. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. One of Portugal’s most important pilgrimage Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may sites, the church has a monumental vary or be different to those shown above. stairway resplendent with azulejos, urns, fountains and statues. You can also see Lamego’s Gothic cathedral and the ruins of its 12th-century castle. The afternoon brings more scenic sailing to Porto, where your ship is docked overnight, so you can enjoy an evening stroll or an after-dinner drink ashore.
36 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Lisbon to Porto
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Portugal’s River of Gold – Viking Hemming, Viking Osfrid, Viking Torgil
2019 departure dates Standard Standard French French Veranda Veranda Veranda Veranda (F) (E) Balcony Balcony (B) (A) Suite Suite prices per person, based on double occupancy (D) (C) (AB) (AA)
2019 prices SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD £3,295 £3,495 £4,145 £4,345 March 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31 saving £750pp OUT OUT OUT OUT £2,545 £2,745 £3,395 £3,595
2019 prices SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD £3,845 £4,495 £4,695 April 5, 7, 9 saving £750pp OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT £3,095 £3,745 £3,945
2019 prices SOLD £3,045 SOLD SOLD SOLD £4,145 £4,795 £4,995 April 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23 saving £750pp OUT £2,295 OUT OUT OUT £3,395 £4,045 £4,245
April 26, 28, 30 2019 prices £3,445 £3,495 SOLD £4,145 £4,395 £4,595 £5,295 £5,495 May 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31 saving £750pp £2,695 £2,745 OUT £3,395 £3,645 £3,845 £4,545 £4,745 June 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
July 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30 2019 prices £3,245 £3,295 SOLD £3,945 £4,195 £4,395 £5,095 £5,295 August 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30 saving £750pp £2,495 £2,545 OUT £3,195 £3,445 £3,645 £4,345 £4,545
September 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 2019 prices £3,445 £3,495 SOLD SOLD £4,395 £4,595 £5,295 £5,495 October 1, 4, 6, 8 saving £750pp £2,695 £2,745 OUT OUT £3,645 £3,845 £4,545 £4,745
October 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 2019 prices £2,995 £3,045 SOLD SOLD £3,945 £4,145 £4,845 £5,045 November 1, 3, 5, 8 saving £750pp £2,245 £2,295 OUT OUT £3,195 £3,395 £4,095 £4,295
2019 prices £2,695 £2,745 SOLD £3,395 £3,645 £3,845 £4,495 £4,695 November 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 saving £750pp £1,945 £1,995 OUT £2,645 £2,895 £3,095 £3,745 £3,945
2019 prices SOLD SOLD SOLD £3,045 £3,295 £3,495 £4,145 £4,345 December 3, 10 saving £750pp OUT OUT OUT £2,295 £2,545 £2,745 £3,395 £3,595
2019 prices £2,995 £3,045 SOLD SOLD £3,945 £4,145 £4,795 £4,995 December 17 saving £750pp £2,245 £2,295 OUT OUT £3,195 £3,395 £4,045 £4,245
This table shows you the prices for each stateroom category. To see where the staterooms are located, look at the deck plans on pages 116-117.
See pages 126-131 for terms and conditions. Prices per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements: F 50%, E-AA 100%. Flight upgrades from £350pp, subject to availability.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 37 River Elbe
The Romans called it the Albus, meaning ‘shining’. The Germans call it the Elbe. The Czechs, the Labe. Whatever its name, the River Elbe has shaped some of the region’s most dramatic and breathtaking scenery.
The Elbe is one of Europe’s few rivers that still follows its natural course. From the Giant Mountains of the Czech Republic to the soaring rock formations in Germany’s Saxon Switzerland, the river flows serenely to the North Sea through some of Europe’s most glorious cities and towns. Hilltop castles, exuberant palaces, cobbled market squares and grand cathedrals all add to the storybook atmosphere. A journey along its waters will transport you to another age.
38 MUST-SEES
Berlin Wall Wittenberg words Meissen
The best-preserved section of the In 1517, Martin Luther, Wittenberg’s This pretty-as-a-picture town is famous Berlin Wall has been transformed most famous son, started the for its porcelain factory, where you can into the East Side Gallery by a host Protestant Reformation when he nailed watch the artists at their meticulous of artists. Admire the world’s largest his 95 Theses to the door of Castle work. Every piece of ‘white gold’ is open-air mural collection on the Church. Read the words that changed still made by hand, shaped from world’s most famous wall. the course of European history. local kaolin clay.
Delightful Dresden Saxon Switzerland Prague time
The ‘Florence of the Elbe’ has been Named by two homesick 18th-century A time-honoured tradition is Prague’s restored to its former splendour, and is Swiss painters who were reminded of Astronomical Clock in the Old awash with spires, towers and domes. the beauty of their homeland by the Town Square. Rich in symbolism, its See why the city that inspired Bach, stunning views, Saxon Switzerland is automated figures appear every hour, Canaletto, Goethe and Wagner is Germany’s most spectacular national followed by the 12 Apostles parading again attracting admirers. park. Camera at the ready. past the windows above the clock.
39 Elegant Elbe
BERLIN TO PRAGUE OR PRAGUE TO BERLIN Prices from £2,345pp 10 days, 7 guided tours March to November 2019
From Berlin to Prague, with a two-night hotel stay in each city, sail through Germany and Czech Republic alongside picture-postcard landscapes, cities and towns that appear little changed through time. Stroll through the beautiful UNESCO-listed Wörlitz Park. Visit Wittenberg, birthplace of Martin Luther’s Reformation. Explore enchanting Meissen. Glide past medieval villages and wild forests. Every day, discover a history and culture as rich as the scenery that Images clockwise from top left: surrounds you. River Elbe; Stained glass in St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague; Zwinger Palace, Dresden 40 Berlin Potsdam
Wittenberg
Torgau GERMANY ELBE Meissen Dresden Saxon Switzerland Cruise Coach Deˇcˇín N VLTAVA Prague CZECH REPUBLIC
YOUR ITINERARY ENJOY IT ALL, IT’S ALL INCLUDED
Day 1 Berlin, Germany 3 Return flights from the UK. Fly from a choice of up to 14 Day 2 Berlin, Germany regional airports at no extra cost. Please call for details Included excursion: Panoramic Berlin 3 6 days on board in a river-view stateroom Day 3 Potsdam and Wörlitz, Germany 3 2 nights at superior first-class Hilton Berlin (or similar) and Included excursion: Sanssouci Palace 2 nights at superior first-class Hilton Prague (or similar) & Potsdam Walk with daily breakfasts Day 4 Wittenberg and Torgau, Germany 3 7 guided tours, including 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Included excursion: Wittenberg Walking Tour Palaces and parks of Potsdam and Berlin, Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz, Luther memorials in Wittenberg, Day 5 Meissen, Germany Included excursion: Meissen Walking Tour Prague’s historic centre & Porcelain Manufacturing 3 All meals on board: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners, featuring regional specialities Day 6 Dresden, Germany Included excursion: Panoramic Dresden 3 Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board Day 7 Saxon Switzerland, Germany Included excursion: The Bastei 3 Free tea, coffee and snacks any time on board Day 8 Deˇcˇín and Prague, Czech Republic 3 Free Wi-Fi on board* Included excursion: Panoramic Prague 3 Enjoy Baroque chamber music and a Czech folkloric Day 9 Prague, Czech Republic performance; listen to an eyewitness account of Day at leisure Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution; attend lectures on Surprising Saxony and modern-day Czech Republic; Prague, Czech Republic Day 10 learn some basic German 3 All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. 3 No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid
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Make the most of your trip – add a hotel city stay at the beginning or end of your cruise Berlin – two nights from £309pp Prague – two nights from £309pp Germany’s exciting capital is big on attractions, and with Two extra nights in Prague gives you the chance to explore extra time you can really make the most of them. Your even more of this beautiful and historic city. As well as your hotel stay includes the services of a Viking host, and hotel stay, enjoy the services of a Viking host, and transfers hotel/airport transfers. from your ship and to the airport.
41 Elegant Elbe Your Journey
Berlin to Prague or Prague to Berlin
10 days, 7 guided tours
March to November 2019 from £2,345pp
Day 1 Berlin Day 2 Berlin From Berlin airport we take you to your Your included panoramic tour around hotel for a two-night stay. Settle in and the city takes you to the iconic sites, relax or head out to explore Germany’s including Checkpoint Charlie, once the dynamic capital. The city boasts a vibrant only crossing point between East and culture, amazing art, cutting-edge West Berlin, and Brandenburg Gate, architecture and richly textured history, the historic landmark of Germany’s not to mention fabulous food and great reunification. Drive across the Spree River coffee houses. It is the perfect place to to see the stunning Berlin Cathedral and wander. You may like to join an optional historic buildings in the older part of the ‘Berlin by Night’ excursion, where you city. Optional excursions include ‘A Taste can marvel at the city’s magnificent of Berlin’ where you can sample the monuments, all beautifully illuminated. flavours of the city at some of its most popular eateries and culinary institutions. Enjoy plenty of free time to explore on your own – you may like to visit one of Berlin’s acclaimed museums on Museum Island, including the Pergamon, a treasure trove of classical sculptures and architecture.
42 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Berlin to Prague or Prague to Berlin
Day 3 Potsdam and Wörlitz Day 4 Wittenberg Day 5 Meissen After breakfast, check out of your hotel This lovely town on the River Elbe is With its remarkable views of the river, and enjoy a drive to Potsdam, home full of interesting history, and buildings the historic town of Meissen is as to no fewer than 16 castles, palaces with character and fascinating tales. enchanting today as it was hundreds of and landscaped parks. You’ll visit the Wittenberg is most famous as the home years ago. On your included visit to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace*, built of Martin Luther, one of the most 300-year-old Meissenware Factory, see in 1747 by Prussian King Frederick the important religious figures in history. how the precious porcelain, known as Great, to rival the Palace of Versailles. On your included walking tour, you can ‘white gold’, is made, and trademarked The palace is a perfect example of follow in the footsteps of the young with the famous crossed swords. Your German rococo architecture. Continue monk, who founded the Protestant visit takes you through the museum on to Wörlitz Park and Gardens, Reformation. Visit the house where where you can view numerous pieces, Germany’s first landscaped park and Luther lived for nearly 40 years, now a dating as far back as 1710. Your a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy museum, and St. Mary’s Church, where included walking tour through the plenty of time to admire the peacocks he preached. See Castle Church with its Old Town takes you past the hilltop on the immaculate lawns, the ancient famous doors where he posted his 95 15th-century castle, Albrechtsburg, oaks and canals draped with flowers. Theses in 1517. Wittenberg attracts overlooking the picturesque Elbe valley. Afterwards, you’ll be driven to pilgrims and historians from all over the Enjoy time to stroll around Meissen’s Wittenberg where you’ll board your world. Its picturesque Old Town and historic market square, and soak up the ship for a relaxing evening. market square are wonderful to explore atmosphere of this riverside town. during your free time. *On Mondays, you’ll visit the magnificent New Palace instead of Sanssouci.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 43 Elegant Elbe
Day 6 Dresden Day 7 Saxon Switzerland Day 8 Deˇcˇín and Prague Few city silhouettes are more spectacular In Germany’s magical Saxony region, After breakfast, disembark your ship for than Dresden’s, and your included travel from the picture-book beauty your transfer to Prague. The ‘City of a tour takes you to the Dresden Castle of Bad Schandau to Bastei Rocks, a Hundred Spires’ offers a feast of complex, which houses the Dresden stunning rock formation high above the wonders, and your tour of the Old Town State Art Collections and treasures. Be river. Your scenic cruising takes you takes you to the historic main square. dazzled by the priceless Saxon Crown through thick forests, past villages and You’ll also visit Prague Castle; a vast Jewels in the Green Vault*, and stroll hilltop castles. Surrounded by natural complex of historical gems that includes through architectural wonders that beauty, it’s easy to see why the region the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral. After include Semper Opera House and was so popular with the 19th-century checking in to your hotel, your evening Zwinger Palace. Romantic artists. is free to explore Prague at night.
Day 9 Prague Day 10 Prague In this beautiful city, the day is yours to After breakfast, we take you to Prague enjoy as you like. Prague’s history dates airport for your return flight to the UK. back more than a millennium and its maze of cobbled lanes and hidden This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. courtyards is a wonderful place to Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may wander. Enjoy a Privileged Access vary or be different to those shown above. excursion to Lobcowicz Palace, with its *On Tuesdays, when the Green Vault is closed, fascinating history and priceless artefects. you can visit the equally delightful Old Masters Prague is also home to some of Europe’s Picture Gallery. most inspiring culture. Mucha, Kafka and Mozart all lived here and their work can be seen and heard around the city.
44 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Berlin to Prague or Prague to Berlin
2019 prices from £2,345pp
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Elegant Elbe – Viking Astrild, Viking Beyla
2019 departure dates Standard French French Veranda Veranda Veranda (E) Balcony Balcony (B) (A) Suite prices per person, based on double occupancy (D) (C) (AA)
2019 prices £3,095 £3,295 £3,495 £4,195 £4,295 £5,195 March 8, 13, 18, 23, 28 saving £750pp £2,345 £2,545 £2,745 £3,445 £3,545 £4,445
2019 prices £3,295 £3,495 £3,695 £4,395 £4,495 £5,395 April 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27 saving £750pp £2,545 £2,745 £2,945 £3,645 £3,745 £4,645
May 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27 2019 prices £3,895 £4,095 £4,295 £4,995 £5,095 £5,995 June 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26 saving £750pp £3,145 £3,345 £3,545 £4,245 £4,345 £5,245
July 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31 2019 prices £3,595 £3,795 £3,995 £4,695 £4,795 £5,695 August 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 saving £750pp £2,845 £3,045 £3,245 £3,945 £4,045 £4,945
2019 prices £3,995 £4,195 £4,395 £5,095 £5,195 £6,095 September 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29 saving £750pp £3,245 £3,445 £3,645 £4,345 £4,445 £5,345
2019 prices £3,395 £3,595 £3,795 £4,495 £4,595 £5,495 October 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29 saving £750pp £2,645 £2,845 £3,045 £3,745 £3,845 £4,745
2019 prices £3,095 £3,295 £3,495 £4,195 £4,295 £5,195 November 3, 8 saving £750pp £2,345 £2,545 £2,745 £3,445 £3,545 £4,445
This table shows you the prices for each stateroom category. To see where the staterooms are located, look at the deck plans on page 118.
See pages 126-131 for terms and conditions. Prices per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements: E-AA 100%. Flight upgrades from £350pp, subject to availability.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 45 River Rhine From its source in the Swiss Alps, the Rhine meanders its way through Germany and The Netherlands to the North Sea.
This is the river of travel posters, of hilltop castles surrounded by lush wooded forests, craggy cliffs and steep vineyards. Of medieval villages with half-timbered houses and Gothic church steeples appearing around every bend. And of glorious cities with grand cathedrals soaring above the horizon. At around 800 miles long, the most scenic section is the Middle Rhine, 40 miles of which is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, dramatic gorges of timeless beauty have inspired poets and painters, past and present. Every river revels in its own legends and folklore, but none capture the imagination quite like the Rhine.
46 MUST-SEES
Cologne Marksburg Castle Rüdesheim
A living museum of history with The best-preserved castle on the Famous for its atmospheric a stunning Gothic cathedral, Rhine boasts a 700-year history and Drosselgasse with its olde-worlde contemporary galleries, great beer spectacular views to match. taverns and renowned wines. and great shopping.
Heidelberg Strasbourg Th e Black Forest
On the Neckar, not the Rhine, but Once French, then German, then Home of fairytales, cuckoo clocks, a short drive away, this pretty city French, the city is home to lovely forest fruits and cake, the dense with its imposing castle ruins was a half-timbered houses alongside ‘black’ forests are interspersed with favourite with Turner, Twain and equally lovely canals, a beautiful rolling green landscapes, waterfalls the Romantics. cathedral and delicious cuisine. and photo opportunities aplenty.
47 Rhine Getaway
AMSTERDAM TO BASEL OR BASEL TO AMSTERDAM Prices from £1,445pp 8 days, 6 guided tours March to December 2019
Picture-book hilltop castles, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery – it all awaits your discovery along the River Rhine. From the canals of Amsterdam and centuries of history in Cologne to the dramatic ruined castle of Heidelberg, multicultural Strasbourg and the enchanting Black Forest, this magical journey transports you to Images clockwise from top left: another world. Kinderdijk windmills; Basel Town Hall; Strasbourg 48 NETHERLANDS Amsterdam
NORTH SEA RHINE Kinderdijk GERMANY Cologne
Koblenz Rüdesheim
MOSELLE Speyer Heidelberg
FRANCE Strasbourg RHINE
Breisach
Basel Lucerne SWITZERLAND
YOUR ITINERARY ENJOY IT ALL, IT’S ALL INCLUDED
Day 1 Amsterdam, The Netherlands 3 Return flights from the UK. Fly from a choice of up to Day 2 Kinderdijk, The Netherlands 14 regional airports at no extra cost. Please call for details Included excursion: Kinderdijk Windmills 3 8 days on board in a river-view stateroom Day 3 Cologne, Germany 3 6 guided tours, including 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Included excursion: Cologne Walking Tour Kinderdijk windmills, Cologne Cathedral, the Middle Day 4 Koblenz and Rüdesheim, Germany Rhine, Speyer Cathedral and Strasbourg’s historic centre Included excursion: Marksburg Castle 3 All meals on board: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, Day 5 Heidelberg and Speyer, Germany featuring regional specialities Included excursion: Panoramic Heidelberg 3 Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with Day 6 Strasbourg, France lunch and dinner on board Included excursion: Strasbourg Highlights 3 Free tea, coffee and snacks any time on board Day 7 Breisach, Germany 3 Free Wi-Fi on board* Included excursion: The Black Forest 3 Enjoy a classical music performance; learn how to make Day 8 Basel, Switzerland your own Alsatian Flammkuchen; observe a traditional glassblower; attend lectures on Germany’s current affairs This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. and the origins of Rhine river cruising 3 All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers 3 No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid No fly option 3 Complimentary Business Class upgrade (subject Travel by Eurostar Standard Premier Class and to availability) and Silver Spirits Beverage Package first class European rail for an additional £349pp. when you book an Explorer Suite
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Make the most of your trip – add a hotel city stay at the beginning or end of your cruise Amsterdam – two nights from £469pp Lucerne – two nights from £539pp Your hotel stay includes a guided walking tour of this This beautiful lakeside town can be explored on an charming city, as well as the services of a Viking host, included guided walking tour. You’ll also enjoy transfers and your hotel/ship/airport transfers. to and from your ship and/or airport, as well as the services of a Viking host.
49 Rhine Getaway Your Journey
Amsterdam to Basel or Basel to Amsterdam
8 days, 6 guided tours
March to December 2019 from £1,445pp
Day 1 Amsterdam Day 2 Kinderdijk From Amsterdam airport we take you Sail to scenic Kinderdijk, a UNESCO to your Viking Longship where you can World Heritage Site, and enjoy a settle in and enjoy free time to explore fascinating included tour of this historic this charming city. You may want to network of windmills which are still in visit Anne Frank’s House or one of the working condition. Explore inside one city’s many museums and galleries, or of the mills for an insight into The simply stroll alongside the canals and Netherlands’ past. Back on board, try pretty bridges. some delicious Dutch cheeses, washed down with Jenever, the local spirit.
50 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Amsterdam to Basel or Basel To Amsterdam
Day 3 Cologne Day 4 Koblenz and Rüdesheim Day 5 Heidelberg and Speyer ‘The Jewel of the Rhine’ offers a From Koblenz, join an included tour One of Germany’s most romantic cities, wealth of places to explore, including to visit Marksburg Castle. The fortress Heidelberg attracted poets and painters a Roman Tower, Renaissance City Hall, looks much as the same as when it was alike, including Turner. Your included contemporary art galleries, great shops first built in the 12th century. It’s the guided tour takes you to the dramatic, and inviting dockside cafes and bars. only hilltop castle along the Rhine never red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Its star attraction is Cologne Cathedral, to have been destroyed, and has been Castle. From its hilltop location you which you can visit on your included lived in for over 700 years. Enjoy a are treated to incredible views of the city tour. Begun in 1248, its construction glorious afternoon sailing along the Neckar Valley. You can also stroll took place in several stages, spanning UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine of legend through the Old Town and see the more than 600 years. Enjoy a leisurely and folklore. Alight in Rüdesheim for a famous city gates. Enjoy free time to afternoon exploring the historic city at stroll along the 15th-century Drosselgasse explore before rejoining your ship in your own pace. In the evening, you may where the welcoming taverns serve Speyer. From your ship you have like to explore Cologne’s cobblestone local wines and beers. magnificent views of its UNESCO-listed streets, and discover the city’s beer Imperial Cathedral, a magnificent culture in a traditional brewhouse. Romanesque building with a Prost! soaring interior.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 51 Rhine Getaway
Day 6 Strasbourg Day 7 Breisach Day 8 Basel Dock this morning in Kehl for an With its dense woods and majestic After breakfast, we take you to Basel included tour of the multicultural mountains, Germany’s Black Forest airport for your return flight to the UK. French city of Strasbourg. Bordering the offers enchanting scenery. The region Rhine, it boasts beautiful architecture, is also famous for its cuckoo clocks, medieval covered bridges and historic which you can see being made on your This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours churches, all awaiting your discovery. included tour. Enjoy free time in the and times may vary or be different to those Tour the city’s famed cathedral – one pretty riverside town of Breisach, or shown above. of Europe’s finest, and enjoy a free choose an optional excursion to the afternoon to further explore Strasbourg’s charming Alsace town of Colmar, with wonderful blend of French and its half-timbered houses and canals. German culture.
52 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Amsterdam to Basel or Basel To Amsterdam
2019 prices from £1,445pp
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Rhine Getaway – The Viking Longships
2019 departure dates Standard Standard French French Veranda Veranda Veranda Explorer (F) (E) Balcony Balcony (B) (A) Suite Suite prices per person, based on double occupancy (D) (C) (AA) (ES)
March 29, 30 2019 prices £2,645 £2,795 £3,145 £3,395 £3,445 £3,595 £4,045 £4,545 April 5, 6, 12, 13 saving £750pp £1,895 £2,045 £2,395 £2,645 £2,695 £2,845 £3,295 £3,795
2019 prices £2,845 £2,995 £3,345 £3,595 £3,645 £3,795 £4,945 £7,145 April 19, 20, 26, 27 saving £750pp £2,095 £2,245 £2,595 £2,845 £2,895 £3,045 £4,195 £6,395
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 2019 prices £3,195 £3,345 £3,695 £3,945 £4,095 £4,295 £5,545 £7,545 June 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 saving £750pp £2,445 £2,595 £2,945 £3,195 £3,345 £3,545 £4,795 £6,795
July 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 2019 prices £2,945 £3,095 £3,445 £3,695 £3,845 £4,045 £5,295 £7,295 August 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 saving £750pp £2,195 £2,345 £2,695 £2,945 £3,095 £3,295 £4,545 £6,545
September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 2019 prices £3,195 £3,345 £3,695 £3,945 £4,095 £4,295 £5,545 £7,545 October 4, 5, 11, 12 saving £750pp £2,445 £2,595 £2,945 £3,195 £3,345 £3,545 £4,795 £6,795
October 18, 19, 25, 26 2019 prices £2,845 £2,995 £3,345 £3,595 £3,645 £3,795 £4,945 £7,145 November 1, 2, 8, 9 saving £750pp £2,095 £2,245 £2,595 £2,845 £2,895 £3,045 £4,195 £6,395
2019 prices £2,195 £2,345 £2,695 £2,945 £2,995 £3,145 £3,595 £4,095 November 15, 16, 22, 23 saving £750pp £1,445 £1,595 £1,945 £2,195 £2,245 £2,395 £2,845 £3,345
November 29, 30 2019 prices £2,645 £2,795 £3,145 £3,395 £3,445 £3,595 £4,045 £4,545 December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 saving £750pp £1,895 £2,045 £2,395 £2,645 £2,695 £2,845 £3,295 £3,795
This table shows you the prices for each stateroom category. To see where the staterooms are located, look at the deck plans on pages 112-115.
See pages 126-131 for terms and conditions. Prices per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements: F 50%, E-ES 100%. Flight upgrades from £350pp, subject to availability.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 53 River Danube
For centuries, the Danube has been the muse for artists, composers and poets.
Lined with grand cities, ancient towns, UNESCO-listed landscapes and picturesque vineyards, the river flows through Europe’s treasured past across 10 countries for almost 2,000 miles, from Germany’s Black Forest to the Black Sea. It meanders through Regensburg and Passau into Austria’s Wachau Valley, and Vienna – once the centre of the Habsburg Empire. Further downstream, east of Budapest, in Slovakia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, the Danube has seen millennia of history and drama unfold. The Romans, Vikings, Ottomans and Habsburgs all laid claim to these lands. Now they are yours to explore.
54 MUST-SEES
Nuremberg Old Sausage Kitchen Wachau Valley
From medieval to modern times, In Regensburg’s Alte Wurstküche, Stunning scenery, historic villages, Nuremberg is crammed with Germany’s oldest restaurant, tuck glorious palaces and delectable wines history. This Bavarian star has many into delicious sausages grilled – Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau architectural gems, including over beechwood and served with Valley is best seen from the river, Albrecht Dürer’s gothic house. sauerkraut and sweet mustard. a glass of chilled local white in hand.
Vienna Chain Bridge, Budapest Iron Gate
Imperial grandeur, museums filled with What could be more romantic than Hailed as one of Serbia’s seven masterpieces and a musical heritage gazing at the twinkling lights of wonders, the soaring cliffs of Iron that includes Mozart, Beethoven and Budapest’s beautiful Chain Bridge? Gate once formed a formidable barrier Strauss – Vienna knows how to live Perhaps sitting on the deck of your to trade and travel (hence the name the good life. Its elegant coffee houses ship alongside the bridge, its reflecting ‘gate’). Today it forms a natural border take ‘coffee and cake’ to a whole lights dancing on the river. with Romania, where nature new level. reigns supreme.
55 Romantic Danube
BUDAPEST TO NUREMBERG OR NUREMBERG TO BUDAPEST Prices from £1,345pp 8 days, 6 guided tours April to December 2019
From Hungary’s vibrant capital, Budapest, to the elegant cafes of Vienna and Austria’s Wachau Valley, no river enchants like the Danube. Medieval towns, grand cities, picturesque valleys, lavish baroque cathedrals and a blend of fascinating history, spectacular countryside and vibrant culture – Romantic Danube is a journey that you are sure to fall in Images clockwise from top left: love with. Schönbühel Castle, Austria; Violinists; Viking Longship, Budapest 56 MAIN-DANUBE Prague CANAL Nuremberg CZECH REPUBLIC
Krems Regensburg DANUBE Kelheim Passau GERMANY Vienna DANUBE
Budapest AUSTRIA Cruise N HUNGARY
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Day 1 Budapest, Hungary 3 Return flights from the UK. Fly from a choice of up to 14 Day 2 Budapest, Hungary regional airports at no extra cost. Please call for details Included excursion: Panoramic Budapest 3 8 days on board in a river-view stateroom Day 3 Vienna, Austria 3 6 guided tours, including 4 UNESCO World Heritage Included excursion: Panoramic Vienna Sites: Budapest's historic centre, Vienna’s historic centre, Göttweig Abbey in the Wachau Valley, Regensburg Day 4 Krems, Austria and Danube River Old Town Included excursion: Göttweig Abbey 3 All meals on board: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, Day 5 Passau, Germany featuring regional specialities Included excursion: Passau Walking Tour & Organ Concert* 3 Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board Day 6 Regensburg and Kelheim, Germany Included excursion: Regensburg Walking Tour 3 Free tea, coffee and snacks any time on board 3 Day 7 Main-Danube Canal and Nuremberg, Germany Free Wi-Fi on board* Included excursion: Nuremberg Through History 3 Learn how to make your own apple strudel; enjoy musical entertainment highlighting Austrian and Day 8 Nuremberg, Germany Hungarian classics; attend lectures on Viennese coffeehouses and Mozart This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. 3 All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers * Organ concert is not available on Sundays or public holidays and is 3 No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid available from May - October only. 3 Complimentary Business Class upgrade (subject to availability) and Silver Spirits Beverage Package when you book an Explorer Suite
* Restrictions apply
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Make the most of your trip – add a hotel city stay at the beginning or end of your cruise Budapest – two nights from £309pp Prague – three nights from £539pp There are countless ways to enjoy more free time in The ‘City of a Hundred Spires’ offers hundreds of ways to Budapest before your cruise. Stroll along the elegant inspire you. On this post-cruise stay, visit Hradcˇany Castle boulevards and through the picturesque parks. Meander District and wander across the famous Charles Bridge. through the medieval courtyards of the Castle District. Prague’s Old Town is a maze of cobbled lanes, inviting Or visit one of the city’s historic thermal spas. Your hotel shops and hidden courtyards. As well as your hotel stay, stay includes the services of a Viking host, and hotel/ship/ enjoy a walking tour and the services of a Viking host, and airport transfers. transfers to and from your ship and/or airport.
57 Romantic Danube Your Journey
Budapest to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Budapest
8 days, 6 guided tours
April to December 2019 from £1,345pp
Day 1 Budapest Day 2 Budapest From Budapest airport we take you to Hungary’s capital combines old-world your Viking Longship where you can charm with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. settle in and enjoy free time to explore But it is the beauty of Budapest – both Hungary’s historic capital. Enjoy a stroll natural and manmade – that sets it along the river and admire the buildings apart. The city is a work of art, and a joy that line its banks. to explore. Your included city tour takes you along its elegant boulevards, past the National Opera House and Parliament Building. Visit Heroes’ Square to find out more about Hungary’s dramatic history. Cross the river to the Castle District and explore Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion for magnificent views. In the afternoon, sail the picturesque Danube Bend.
58 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Budapest to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Budapest
Day 3 Vienna Day 4 Krems and Danube River Day 5 Passau Elegant architecture and imperial The morning brings an included Where three rivers meet – the Inn, Ilz palaces are the stunning backdrop excursion to Göttweig Abbey, a and Danube – pretty Passau is a maze for Vienna’s artistic and musical UNESCO-listed Benedictine abbey that of little lanes, tunnels and archways masterpieces. Your included city tour towers above the Wachau Valley. Its built in a classical style. On your takes in the grand residences that line 18th-century monastery complex is a included tour, stroll the beautiful old the Ringstrasse. See the Hofburg Palace, baroque masterpiece and boasts an streets, past traditional patrician houses. St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the State impressive library and stunning ceiling. St. Stephen’s Cathedral is one of Europe’s Opera House, and enjoy free time to In the afternoon, continue sailing finest, its baroque interior boasts explore this elegant city. Or join an through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO exceptional acoustics, perfect for optional excursion to the 18th-century World Heritage Site rich in culture, listening to the world’s largest pipe UNESCO-listed Schönbrunn Palace. history and beauty, and enjoy tasting organ*, which you can do at certain The evening brings a wonderful some Austrian specialities on board. times of the year. opportunity to attend an optional Or you can take a bike ride along the concert of Strauss or Mozart. Danube Cycle Path to picturesque * Organ concert is only available from May to Dürnstein. October, and not on Sundays or public holidays.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 59 Romantic Danube
Day 6 Regensburg and Kelheim Day 7 Main-Danube Canal Day 8 Nuremberg In the beautifully preserved medieval city and Nuremberg After breakfast, we take you to Munich of Regensburg, as part of your included First envisioned by Charlemagne in the airport for your return flight to the UK. tour, see St. Peter’s Cathedral with its 8th century, it wasn’t until hundreds of gleaming spires, the Old Town Hall and years later that the Main-Danube Canal This itinerary is also available in the reverse Old Stone Bridge across which the became a reality, and joined the Black direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours Crusaders once rode. In the afternoon, Sea with the North Sea. Today, you and times may vary or be different to those enjoy scenic cruising along the Danube. can sail through the many locks that shown above. Or take an optional trip through the comprise this engineering marvel. In spectacular Danube Narrows, and alight Nuremberg, tour the medieval walled for a tour of Weltenburg Abbey.* One of city with its half-timbered houses and Bavaria’s oldest monasteries, the abbey is dramatic castle. See the Palace of renowned for its dark ale brewed here Justice, where the 1946 Nuremberg by monks since 1050. Trials took place. Shop for handicrafts in the Market Square. Or take an optional
*Weltenburg Abbey tour is only available World War II history tour to the from May to October. Documentation Centre Museum, where you can learn about the Nazi party rallies held in Nuremberg.
60 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Budapest to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Budapest
2019 prices from £1,345pp
SAVE £750 PER PERSON ON 2019 RIVER CRUISES IF YOU BOOK BEFORE 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Romantic Danube – The Viking Longships
2019 departure dates Standard Standard French French Veranda Veranda Veranda Explorer (F) (E) Balcony Balcony (B) (A) Suite Suite prices per person, based on double occupancy (D) (C) (AA) (ES)
2019 prices £2,495 £2,645 SOLD SOLD £3,295 £3,495 £3,995 £4,495 April 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 saving £750pp £1,745 £1,895 OUT OUT £2,545 £2,745 £3,245 £3,745
2019 prices £2,745 £2,895 SOLD SOLD SOLD £3,745 £4,995 £6,995 April 26, 27, 28 saving £750pp £1,995 £2,145 OUT OUT OUT £2,995 £4,245 £6,245
May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 2019 prices £3,045 £3,195 £3,445 £3,695 £3,845 £4,045 £5,295 £7,295 June 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 saving £750pp £2,295 £2,445 £2,695 £2,945 £3,095 £3,295 £4,545 £6,545
July 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 2019 prices £2,845 £2,995 £3,245 £3,495 £3,645 £3,845 £5,095 £7,095 August 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 saving £750pp £2,095 £2,245 £2,495 £2,745 £2,895 £3,095 £4,345 £6,345
September 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 2019 prices £3,045 £3,195 £3,445 £3,695 £3,845 £4,045 £5,295 £7,295 October 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 saving £750pp £2,295 £2,445 £2,695 £2,945 £3,095 £3,295 £4,545 £6,545
October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 2019 prices £2,745 £2,895 £3,145 £3,395 £3,545 £3,745 £4,995 £6,995 November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 saving £750pp £1,995 £2,145 £2,395 £2,645 £2,795 £2,995 £4,245 £6,245
2019 prices £2,095 £2,245 £2,495 £2,745 £3,145 £3,345 £4,845 £5,345 November 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 saving £750pp £1,345 £1,495 £1,745 £1,995 £2,395 £2,595 £4,095 £4,595
November 29, 30 2019 prices SOLD SOLD £2,895 £3,145 £3,195 £3,395 £3,845 £4,295 December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 saving £750pp OUT OUT £2,145 £2,395 £2,445 £2,645 £3,095 £3,545
2019 prices SOLD SOLD £2,895 £3,145 £3,295 £3,495 £3,995 £4,495 December 20, 22, 27 saving £750pp OUT OUT £2,145 £2,395 £2,545 £2,745 £3,245 £3,745
This table shows you the prices for each stateroom category. To see where the staterooms are located, look at the deck plans on pages 112-115.
See pages 126-131 for terms and conditions. Prices per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements: F 50%, E-ES 100%. Flight upgrades from £350pp, subject to availability.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 61 Passage to Eastern Europe
BUDAPEST TO BUCHAREST OR BUCHAREST TO BUDAPEST Prices from £2,095pp 11 days, 7 guided tours March to November 2019
Natural wonders untouched by human hand. Treasures of empires that span centuries. Traditional horsemen performing dazzling feats. A journey through Europe’s eastern lands of legend is like no other. With a two-night hotel stay in Hungary’s vibrant capital of Budapest and a one-night hotel stay in the Romanian capital of Bucharest, discover the historical highlights and Images clockwise from top left: dramatic scenery of this unique and Interior of St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest; Rose-picking festival in Bulgaria; fascinating region. Belogradchik Fortess, Bulgaria 62 DANUBE HUNGARY AUSTRIA Budapest Kalocsa TRANSYLVANIA ROMANIA Osijek CROATIA IRON GATE Bucharest Belgrade Giurgiu BLACK Vidin SEA Belogradchik DANUBE Cruise SERBIA Veliko Tarnovo BULGARIA
YOUR ITINERARY ENJOY IT ALL, IT’S ALL INCLUDED
Day 1 Budapest, Hungary 3 Return flights from the UK. Fly from a choice of up to Day 2 Budapest, Hungary 14 regional airports at no extra cost. Please call for details Included excursion: Panoramic Budapest 3 8 days on board in a river-view stateroom Day 3 Budapest, Hungary 3 2 nights at Le Méridien Budapest and 1 night at Full day at leisure Bucharest Radisson Blu (or similar) with breakfasts Day 4 Kalocsa, Hungary 3 7 guided tours, including 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Included excursion: Kalocsa & Puszta Budapest’s historic centre Day 5 Osijek, Croatia 3 Included meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, Included excursion: Osijek & Vukovar featuring regional specialities 3 Day 6 Belgrade, Serbia Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with Included excursion: Panoramic Belgrade lunch and dinner on board 3 Free tea, coffee and snacks any time on board Day 7 Danube River and Iron Gate 3 Free Wi-Fi on board* Day 8 Vidin and Belogradchik, Bulgaria Included excursion: Belogradchik Rocks & Fortress 3 Enjoy Serbian and Hungarian folkloric performances; learn about icons and orthodox religion from a Bulgarian priest; Day 9 Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi, Bulgaria attend lectures on Serbian current affairs and the myth of Included excursion: Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi Dracula; taste the authentic flavours of Eastern Europe Day 10 Giurgiu and Bucharest, Romania 3 All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers Included excursion: Bucharest & the Village Museum 3 No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid Day 11 Bucharest, Romania 3 Complimentary Business Class upgrade (subject to availability) and Silver Spirits Beverage Package This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. when you book an Explorer Suite
*Restrictions apply
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Make the most of your trip – add a hotel city stay at the beginning or end of your cruise Budapest – two nights from £259pp Bucharest and Transylvania – three nights from £389pp A couple of extra days in Hungary’s capital is a great way Extend your stay in Bucharest to include a visit to Romania’s to get to know the city better. Relax in one of the city’s Transylvanian region, described as ‘the last truly medieval thermal baths. Shop with the locals at the historic Great landscape in Europe’. Take an included excursion to Peles¸ Market Hall. Or wander through Obuda, the oldest and Castle and Dracula’s Castle followed by a tour of Brasov. As lesser-known part of Budapest. Your hotel stay includes the well as your hotel stay, enjoy the services of a Viking host, services of a Viking host, and hotel/ship/airport transfers. and transfers to and from your ship and/or airport.
63 Passage to Eastern Europe Your Journey
Budapest to Bucharest or Bucharest to Budapest
11 days, 7 guided tours
March to November 2019 from £2,095pp
Day 1 Budapest Day 2 Budapest From Budapest airport we take you to Hungary’s capital was once two cities, your hotel, where you can settle in and Buda and Pest, each on either side of the enjoy free time to explore Hungary’s Danube. Now joined, it is brimming vibrant and historic capital. with architectural wonders and dubbed ‘The New Paris’. Your included city tour takes you along its elegant boulevards, past the Hungarian State Opera House and Parliament Building. Visit Heroes’ Square to find out more about Hungary’s dramatic history. Cross the river to the Castle District and explore Matthias Church and Fishermen’s Bastion for magnificent views. Enjoy a free afternoon or take an optional excursion to Szentendre, a colourful village of galleries and artists.
64 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Budapest to Bucharest or Bucharest to Budapest
Day 3 Budapest Day 4 Kalocsa Day 5 Osijek After breakfast in your hotel, we take Along the Danube, on the great From your ship in Vukovar, travel to you to your award-winning Viking Hungarian plain sits the city of Kalocsa. Osijek, eastern Croatia’s largest city, in Longship. Enjoy a free day to further The city is celebrated as much for its a region known as Slavonia. With a explore this glorious city. Visit the folk art and paprika, as for its rich stunning waterfront promenade along historic and colourful Great Market Hall history. Your included guided tour the Drava River, Osijek was once and shop for delicious treats. Take a features a short organ concert at populated by Romans, Ottomans and rejuvenating dip in one of the city’s St. Joseph Church. You can also look Habsburgs, and is home to many grand thermal spas. Or wander through one forward to a dazzling performance by baroque buildings, leafy parks and of the city’s pretty parks, or medieval Hungary’s legendary csikós or mounted monuments that you can see on your courtyards in the Castle District. You herd-horsemen of the Puszta. Whips included excursion. You’ll also visit the might like to take an optional excursion cracking, their daredevil skill is the home of a local Croatian family to to the elegant Gödöllo” Palace and extraordinary. find out more about life in this part of gardens. A welcome dinner is served the world. aboard your ship.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 65 Passage to Eastern Europe
Day 6 Belgrade Day 7 Danube River and Iron Gate Day 8 Vidin and Belogradchik In Serbia’s lovely capital of Belgrade (the Forming a natural border between From Bulgaria’s picturesque port of name translates as White City), where Serbia to the south and Romania to the Vidin we take you to the slopes of the the Sava River meets the Danube, take north, Iron Gate is one of Europe’s most Balkan Mountains and the Belogradchik an included guided tour through the dramatic natural wonders; a spectacular Fortress, built into the Belogradchik grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress in the narrow gorge with towering white Rocks. Recognised as one of the most Old Town. See Sveti Sava, the world’s limestone cliffs. On both sides of the striking landscapes in Europe, the group largest Orthodox church, and stop at river are protected parks that are home of strange-shaped rock formations range the Square of the Republic. Enjoy free to wolves, bears, lynx and other in colour from red to yellow, and have time to explore this ancient city. wild animals. spawned some fascinating legends.
Day 9 Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Day 10 Giurgiu and Bucharest Day 11 Bucharest From your ship in Russe, enjoy a full-day Disembark in Giurgiu for a scenic drive After breakfast, we take you to excursion in the former Bulgarian capital through the Romanian countryside to Bucharest airport for your return flight of Veliko Tarnovo. Tucked into the the capital of Bucharest. This dynamic to the UK. dramatic bends of the River Yantra city boasts good museums, pretty parks and surrounded by wooded hills, and a lively cafe scene, as well as some picturesque Veliko Tarnovo is rich in stunning 17th and 18th-century This itinerary is also available in the reverse medieval history. Stroll its cobbled lanes Orthodox churches and elegant direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those and see the ruins of the royal castle Art Nouveau houses. Later, check into shown above. from Tsarevets Hill. your hotel for an overnight stay.
66 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Budapest to Bucharest or Bucharest to Budapest
2019 prices from £2,095pp
SAVE £750 PER PERSON ON 2019 RIVER CRUISES IF YOU BOOK BEFORE 30 SEPTEMBER 2018
Passage to Eastern Europe – The Viking Longships
2019 departure dates Standard Standard French French Veranda Veranda Veranda Explorer (F) (E) Balcony Balcony (B) (A) Suite Suite prices per person, based on double occupancy (D) (C) (AA) (ES)
2019 prices £2,845 £2,995 £3,345 £3,545 £3,645 £3,895 £4,345 £4,845 March 16, 23, 24, 25 saving £750pp £2,095 £2,245 £2,595 £2,795 £2,895 £3,145 £3,595 £4,095
March 29 2019 prices SOLD £3,195 £3,545 £3,745 £3,895 £4,095 £4,545 £5,045 April 2 saving £750pp OUT £2,445 £2,795 £2,995 £3,145 £3,345 £3,795 £4,295
2019 prices £3,495 £3,645 SOLD £4,195 £4,345 £4,545 SOLD SOLD April 16, 22 saving £750pp £2,745 £2,895 OUT £3,445 £3,595 £3,795 OUT OUT
May 6, 14, 20, 28 2019 prices £3,795 £3,945 £4,295 £4,495 £4,645 £4,845 £6,095 £8,095 June 17, 25 saving £750pp £3,045 £3,195 £3,545 £3,745 £3,895 £4,095 £5,345 £7,345
July 1, 9, 29 2019 prices £3,595 £3,745 £4,095 £4,295 £4,445 £4,645 £5,895 £7,895 August 6, 12, 20, 26 saving £750pp £2,845 £2,995 £3,345 £3,545 £3,695 £3,895 £5,145 £7,145
September 9, 17, 23 2019 prices £3,795 £3,945 £4,295 £4,495 £4,645 £4,845 £6,095 £8,095 October 1 saving £750pp £3,045 £3,195 £3,545 £3,745 £3,895 £4,095 £5,345 £7,345
2019 prices £3,245 £3,395 £3,745 £3,945 £4,095 £4,295 £5,545 £7,545 October 21, 29 saving £750pp £2,495 £2,645 £2,995 £3,195 £3,345 £3,545 £4,795 £6,795
2019 prices £3,045 £3,195 £3,545 £3,745 £3,895 £3,945 £4,395 £4,895 November 4, 12 saving £750pp £2,295 £2,445 £2,795 £2,995 £3,145 £3,195 £3,645 £4,145
This table shows you the prices for each stateroom category. To see where the staterooms are located, look at the deck plans on pages 112-115.
See pages 126-131 for terms and conditions. Prices per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements: F 50%, E-ES 100%. Flight upgrades from £350pp, subject to availability.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 67 Th e River Rhône Rising high in the Swiss Alps, the picturesque River Rhône flows into Lake Geneva and through south eastern France to Lyon, where it joins the Saône, and onwards to the Mediterranean Sea.
Along its 300-mile route, the river winds its way through a tapestry of idyllic French scenery. Rolling hills and ancient towns with Gallo-Roman ruins. Tiny hilltop villages and historic cities with vast palaces. Rich farmland and vineyards that produce the grapes for the region’s renowned wines. Southern France is a jewelled land and from its treasured river, you are treated to an exciting new view.
68 MUST-SEES
Lyon’s food halls Ardèche Viviers
In the food capital of France make Wild, rugged mountains. Dramatic Less is definitely more in Viviers. time to visit Les Halles de Lyon Paul gorges. Cascading waterfalls. Boasting the smallest cathedral in Bocuse at Cours Lafayette. A temple Spectacular panoramic views. France, the 11th-century St. Vincent of French gastronomy, this covered Welcome to L’Ardèche, and a ride on Cathedral, this sleepy village in its market offers some of the best a vintage steam train through these beautiful mountain setting is a dream. produce in the world. breathtaking landscapes.
Painters of Provence Arles Roman Arena Sur le pont, d’Avignon
Painters Chagall, Matisse, and most Outside of Rome, Provence was once … they are dancing, sang children famously, Van Gogh were all inspired the most important territory in the the world over. The original song was by the clear bright light, vivid colours Roman Empire. Along your cruise you ‘Sous le pont d’Avignon’ meaning and timeless landscapes of Provence. can see many Roman monuments, under the bridge of Avignon. That’s Enjoy exploring their work as including Arles’ amphitheatre, because in medieval times, people you travel through this Les Arènes, where up to 20,000 danced under the arches of the bridge. picture-perfect region. spectators gathered to watch Under or over, just dance. gladiatorial combat.
69 Lyon & Provence
LYON TO AVIGNON OR AVIGNON TO LYON Prices from £1,895pp 8 days, 7 guided tours March to November 2019
With its ancient towns, gorgeous landscapes, warm sunshine and incredible food and wine, there is no place quite as evocative as Southern France. Visit the Gallo-Roman ruins in Vienne. Follow Van Gogh’s footsteps in Arles. Explore the historic papal palace in Avignon. Discover the region’s time-honoured winemaking traditions, and sample the gastronomic delights of Images clockwise from top left: Lyon – on a journey of exquisite taste. Van Gogh Cafe, Arles; Sunflowers, Provence; Lyon 70 FRANCE
RHÔNE Lyon Tournon Vienne RHÔNE Viviers Avignon Arles Nice
YOUR ITINERARY ENJOY IT ALL, IT’S ALL INCLUDED
Day 1 Lyon 3 Return flights from the UK. Fly from a choice of up to 14 Day 2 Lyon regional airports at no extra cost. Please call for details Included excursion: Panoramic Lyon 3 8 days on board in a river-view stateroom Day 3 Lyon 3 7 guided tours, including 3 UNESCO World Heritage Included excursion: Beaujolais Wine Country Sites: Lyon’s historic centre, Roman monuments in Arles, Day 4 Vienne and Tournon Avignon’s historic centre Included excursion: Vienne Walking Tour 3 All meals on board: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, Day 5 Tournon and Viviers featuring regional specialities Included excursions: Tournon Steam Train; 3 Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with Viviers Walking Tour lunch and dinner on board Day 6 Avignon 3 Free tea, coffee and snacks any time on board Included excursion: Avignon Walk & Pope’s Palace 3 Free Wi-Fi on board* Day 7 Arles Included excursion: Arles Walking Tour 3 Sample a variety of French cheeses; find out how to make your own fondant au chocolat; try some local wines; Day 8 Avignon enjoy lively French accordion tunes; attend lectures on current affairs and the painters of Provence; see how silk This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. printing is done today; visit a local market Itinerary order is subject to change depending on departure date. 3 All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers 3 No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid NO FLY OPTION 3 Complimentary Business Class upgrade (subject Travel by Eurostar Standard Premier Class and first to availability) and Silver Spirits Beverage Package class European rail for an additional £349pp. when you book an Explorer Suite
*Restrictions apply
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Make the most of your trip – add a hotel city stay at the beginning or end of your cruise French Riviera – three nights from £619pp Paris – three nights from £659pp Discover more of glorious Southern France with a Before your cruise, enjoy some time drinking in the three-night hotel stay in Nice after your river cruise. architecture, art and atmosphere of romantic Paris. Your stay includes a guided tour, as well as the services Your included tour takes in the iconic sites. As well as of a Viking host, and ship/hotel/airport transfers. your guided tour enjoy a three-night hotel stay and the services of a Viking host, and ship/hotel/airport transfers.
71 Lyon & Provence Your Journey
Lyon to Avignon or Avignon to Lyon
8 days, 7 guided tours
March to November 2019 from £1,895pp
Day 1 Lyon Day 2 Lyon From Lyon airport we take you to your Wake up in Lyon, a city renowned award-winning Viking Longship where for its fabulous food, and a UNESCO you can settle in and relax. Your time is World Heritage Site. Your included free to head out and begin to explore drive takes you to the top of Fourvière this vibrant and sophisticated city, built Hill for amazing views of the city. Visit where the Saône meets the Rhône. the Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière and see the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral and the Palace of Justice. Take a walking tour through the Old Town and enjoy free time to shop and sample some of the finest French food in one of the city’s famous food halls. Lyon was once famous for its silk industry, and its history still survives among the courtyards and traboules (secret alleyways) of Vieux-Lyon. Alternatively, take an optional tour to the pretty Burgundy town of Cluny, with its once great abbey, the largest in Christendom. Your ship remains docked in Lyon overnight, so you may like to dine ashore in one of the city’s famous bouchons (bistros) or Michelin-starred restaurants.
72 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Lyon to Avignon or Avignon to Lyon
Day 3 Lyon Day 4 Vienne and Tournon Day 5 Tournon and Viviers On your final day in this exciting city, One of the oldest cities in France, the What more spectacular way to discover enjoy an included drive through the pretty, riverside city of Vienne was the astonishing beauty of the deep rolling hills of the Beaujolais wine region founded by the Romans under Pontius gorges of the Ardèche Plateau than to the Moulin-a-Vent – the windmill that Pilate, and became the empire’s main aboard a vintage steam train? Your lends its name to the famous wine. Visit wine port on the Rhône. Many Roman included excursion on the Train de a small museum to learn about the monuments survived, including the l’Ardèche takes you through deep traditional art of winemaking and enjoy remarkably intact Temple of Augustus gorges, past steep cliffs where you can tasting different varieties in one of the and Livia in the Old Town square, built view nature at its most dramatic. Sit region’s famous cellars. After lunch on between 20BC and 10BC. Also well back, relax and enjoy the breathtaking board your ship, the rest of the day is preserved is the Roman amphitheatre, scenery of this wildly beautiful region. yours to explore this thriving city. built at the base of Mt. Pipet around Lunch can be enjoyed back on board Alternatively, take an optional full-day AD 40-50. It was designed to seat your ship as you cruise alongside ‘Beaujolais & Truffles’ excursion to thousands of spectators, and today picturesque scenery towards Viviers, sample the region’s culinary treasures, hosts Vienne’s summer Jazz Festival. where you arrive after dinner. Enjoy an with a visit to a wine château and two Enjoy free time to wander this ancient evening walking tour through the Old working farms, including one that and beautiful town. In the afternoon, Town, with its enchanting medieval and produces chèvre, or goat’s cheese. take in the equally stunning scenery as Renaissance buildings, including the you sail alongside picturesque vineyards Knights’ House, the oldest house in to Tournon. The town is famous for its Viviers and one of the most exquisite. red wines and after dinner, you may like to take a stroll – and a drink – ashore.
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Day 6 Avignon Day 7 Arles Day 8 Avignon In the early 1300s, Avignon was the With its vibrant colours and clear light, After breakfast, we take you to centre of the Roman Catholic world, the town beloved by Vincent van Gogh Marseille airport for your return flight and its legacy of ecclesiastical still attracts artists and visitors alike. to the UK. architecture includes the extraordinary, Arles is famous for its Roman history, UNESCO-listed Palace of the Popes. and on your included walking tour This itinerary is also available in the reverse It is the largest Gothic palace ever built you’ll visit the vast Les Arènes that is direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and your included guided tour takes modelled on Rome’s Colosseum, as and times may vary or be different to those you through its palatial rooms, some well as Romanesque monuments, shown above. of which feature frescoes by Matteo such as the Church of Saint-Trôphime. From time to time the Sun Deck may be closed Giovannetti. Take time to further Van Gogh produced some of his finest to allow the ship to pass under low bridges. explore this medieval walled city on works in Arles and your tour takes you your own, or join an optional tour to some of the places featured in his to the world-famous Châteauneuf- paintings, including his yellow cafe. An du-Pape winery, the largest and most optional excursion delves deeper into important appellation in the southern his work and his life, and includes a visit Rhône, and enjoy sampling its gloriously to St. Paul de Mausole Monastery, as rich red wines. You may prefer to well as a private painting class at Arles’ explore the lavender fields of Provence Siqueiros Fine Arts School, where you on a fragrant optional tour, from can channel your inner Van Gogh. mid-June to mid-July.
74 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Lyon to Avignon or Avignon to Lyon
2019 prices from £1,895pp
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2019 departure dates Standard Standard French French Veranda Veranda Veranda Explorer (F) (E) Balcony Balcony (B) (A) Suite Suite prices per person, based on double occupancy (D) (C) (AA) (ES)
March 24, 26, 31 2019 prices £2,645 £2,795 £3,045 £3,245 £3,345 £3,495 £3,945 £4,445 April 2, 7, 9 saving £750pp £1,895 £2,045 £2,295 £2,495 £2,595 £2,745 £3,195 £3,695
April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 2019 prices £2,945 £3,095 £3,345 £3,545 £3,645 £3,795 £4,945 £7,145 saving £750pp £2,195 £2,345 £2,595 £2,795 £2,895 £3,045 £4,195 £6,395
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 2019 prices £3,295 £3,445 £3,695 £3,895 £4,045 £4,245 £5,545 £7,545 June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 saving £750pp £2,545 £2,695 £2,945 £3,145 £3,295 £3,495 £4,795 £6,795
July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 2019 prices £3,045 £3,195 £3,445 £3,645 £3,795 £3,995 £5,295 £7,295 August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 saving £750pp £2,295 £2,445 £2,695 £2,895 £3,045 £3,245 £4,545 £6,545
September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 2019 prices £3,295 £3,445 £3,695 £3,895 £4,045 £4,245 £5,545 £7,545 October 1, 6, 8 saving £750pp £2,545 £2,695 £2,945 £3,145 £3,295 £3,495 £4,795 £6,795
October 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 2019 prices £2,945 £3,095 £3,345 £3,545 £3,695 £3,895 £5,195 £7,195 saving £750pp £2,195 £2,345 £2,595 £2,795 £2,945 £3,145 £4,445 £6,445
November 3, 5, 12, 19 2019 prices £2,645 £2,795 £3,045 £3,245 £3,345 £3,495 £3,945 £4,445 saving £750pp £1,895 £2,045 £2,295 £2,495 £2,595 £2,745 £3,195 £3,695
This table shows you the prices for each stateroom category. To see where the staterooms are located, look at the deck plans on pages 112-115.
See pages 126-131 for terms and conditions. Prices per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements: F 50%, E-ES 100%. Flight upgrades from £350pp, subject to availability.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 75 Th e Dordogne and Garonne rivers Springing from the mountains in Auvergne, the Dordogne River flows west 300 miles to the Gironde Estuary where it meets the Garonne, whose waters rise in the Spanish Pyrenees. From here, these tidal waters flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
In this southwest corner of France, rich farmlands produce a bountiful harvest, fine vineyards create the world’s most famous wines, and historic towns with golden-hued buildings exude a charm all their own. While the immaculately preserved port city of Bordeaux boasts UNESCO status heritage. You will be enchanted.
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Fine vines Saint-Émilion Gironde carrelets
The Romans first introduced the vine Storybook, UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion Dotted along the banks of the Gironde to the Bordeaux region. Today there is a vision of loveliness with narrow Estuary are carrelets – little wooden are around 10,000 wine-producing streets, exquisite buildings, churches fishing huts built on stilts, with nets châteaux and 13,000 grape growers, and picturesque squares. Climb the operated by pulleys. Plain or colourful, producing no less than 960 million castle tower for 360-degree views of they are a picture, and the best place bottles a year. Santé! the town, and the river valley. to see them is from your ship.
Sweet Sauternes Water Mirror Beautiful Bourg
The Bordeaux region produces some In the city of Bordeaux, surrounded by Where the Dordogne and the Garonne of the finest and most popular desert stately buildings, is the world’s largest rivers meet is the little-known town wines on the planet, with none more reflecting pool, the Miroir d’Eau. On of Bourg. Walk up the winding lanes, famous than Sauternes. Visit a château warm, sunny days, the shallow water under a medieval archway to the top in the Sauternes appellation to is a refreshing place to kick off your of the town for a bird’s eye view of discover this sweet alternative. shoes and play. the terracotta tiled rooftops tumbling down to the water.
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BORDEAUX ROUNDTRIP Prices from £1,995pp 8 days, 7 guided tours March to November 2019
Lovers of the good life have long been drawn to the famous wine producing region of Bordeaux. Stunningly beautiful and steeped in history, it is home to countless châteaux and vineyards, medieval towns and ancient cities. Sail the idyllic Gironde, Garonne and Dordogne through this enchanting region. Historic architecture. Picturesque countryside. Medieval towns. World Heritage Sites and, of course, exquisite food and wine Images clockwise from top left: – it’s all awaiting your discovery. Vineyard, Bordeaux; Wine tasting; Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux 78 Loire Valley Paris
Cognac GIRONDE FRANCE Blaye Pauillac Bourg Libourne Saint-Emilion Bordeaux Bergerac DORDOGNE Arcachon GARONNE Cadillac N
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Day 1 Bordeaux 3 Return flights from the UK. Fly from a choice of up to 14 Included excursion: Bordeaux Evening Walk regional airports at no extra cost. Please call for details Day 2 Bordeaux and Cadillac 3 8 days on board in a river-view stateroom Included excursion: Panoramic Bordeaux 3 7 guided tours, including 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Day 3 Cadillac Bordeaux’s historic centre, Citadel of Blaye, Saint-Émilion Included excursion: Cadillac Walking Tour & Wine Tasting 3 Included meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, Day 4 Libourne and Saint-Émilion featuring regional specialities Included excursions: Libourne Walking Tour; 3 Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with Saint-Émilion Walking Tour lunch and dinner on board Bourg & Blaye Day 5 3 Free tea, coffee and snacks any time on board Included excursion: Blaye Walking Tour & Citadel 3 Free Wi-Fi on board* Day 6 Pauillac Included excursion: Médoc & Margaux Wine Country 3 Enjoy sampling Bordeaux wines, participate in classes Day 7 Bordeaux from a master sommelier, learn ’how to say it in French', Afternoon at leisure and how to pair the perfect wine with every meal Day 8 Bordeaux 3 All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers 3 No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid 3 Complimentary Business Class upgrade (subject to availability) and Silver Spirits Beverage Package NO FLY OPTION when you book an Explorer Suite Travel by Eurostar Standard Premier Class and first class European rail for an additional £349pp. *Restrictions apply
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Make the most of your trip – add a hotel city stay at the beginning or end of your cruise The Loire Valley – three nights from £969pp Paris – three nights from £579pp Before your cruise spend a night in Paris, then drive through After enjoying a taste of beautiful Bordeaux, spend some the picturesque Loire Valley to the pretty, medieval town of time drinking in the architecture, art and atmosphere of Orléans and on to Tours for a two-night stay. Your guided romantic Paris. Your included tour takes in the iconic sites. tours include Orléans, Tours, Château de Chambord and As well as your guided tour, enjoy a hotel stay and the Château Chenonceau, as well as the services of a Viking services of a Viking host, and ship/hotel/airport transfers. host, and ship/hotel/airport transfers.
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Bordeaux roundtrip
8 days, 7 guided tours
March to November 2019 from £1,995pp
Day 1 Bordeaux Day 2 Bordeaux and Cadillac From Bordeaux airport we take you to Victor Hugo once said “Take Versailles, your Viking Longship where you can add Antwerp, and you have Bordeaux.” settle in and relax or begin to explore Soak up the beautiful boulevards, green this graceful port city on the Garonne parks, merchant houses and picturesque on an evening walking tour. With its alleyways of this gorgeous city on your 18th-century architecture, Bordeaux included walking tour. Discover many was once called Belle au Bois Dormant of the historic highlights, including the (Sleeping Beauty), but the UNESCO- Place des Quinconces – one of Europe’s listed city has recently undergone a largest squares, and the neoclassical huge restoration, and is now wide Grand Théâtre, as well as several awake for you to explore. magnificent churches. You’ll also visit the Musée d’Aquitaine and enjoy a guided tour of its collections that highlight the region’s trade route, and Bordeaux’s position in it. Later, enjoy scenic cruising along the beautiful River Garonne to the old bastide town of Cadillac.
80 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Bordeaux roundtrip
Day 3 Cadillac Day 4 Libourne and Saint-Émilion Day 5 Bourg & Blaye Your day starts with a tour of the In Libourne, where the Dordogne and Stroll around picture-perfect Bourg, charming port town of Cadillac, founded Isle rivers meet, enjoy a guided walk a quintessential French village that sits in 1280 and home to a grand château through the picturesque square, lined high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the built by the first Duke of Épernon. Since with buildings dating back to the 16th water, and is surrounded by orchards and the 1920s the town has shared its name century. Another great wine-growing vineyards. It’s a wonderful place to just with the famous Detroit car manufacturer, bastion, Libourne is also renowned for wander. Or pull up a chair outside a and is named after the French explorer, its fine food. You may like to discover welcoming cafe and drink in the Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac, who the region’s truffles – a great French old-world atmosphere. Blaye is best founded Detroit. You’ll then drive to a delicacy, on an optional excursion to the known for its extraordinary 17th- château in the prestigious Sauternes Périgord region. Or you can opt to visit century citadel. Built on the orders of appellation and learn how these prized, Château Siaurac for an exclusive wine Louis XIV to protect the region, it sweet dessert wines are made. You will tasting of some local vintages from the contains the ruins of a Gothic château. be invited to work in the vineyard if you Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations. Enjoy exploring its ramparts as you wish; it’s a great opportunity to connect After lunch, travel to the famous take in the stunning views of the with the land and discover firsthand how wine-growing town of Saint-Émilion, estuary. Blare is also celebrated for its the vines are cultivated. Best of all, you another World Heritage Site. Step back Côtes de Balye red wines made in the can enjoy tasting a few of the wines. in time as you stroll along its medieval nearby vineyards. lanes, past exquisite buildings. After a guided tour of this hillside town, enjoying time to explore its cobblestone streets with their inviting shops, cafes and wine merchants.
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Day 6 Pauillac Day 7 Bordeaux Day 8 Bordeaux Enjoy a morning sailing downstream, Relax on board your ship as you take in After breakfast, we take you to passing idyllic scenery and little islands, the views along the river on your way Bordeaux airport for your return flight arriving in Pauillac in the early back to Bordeaux. Your afternoon is to the UK. afternoon. Here, you can join an free to further explore this lovely city included ‘Wine Country’ tour. and enjoy shopping for gifts and Your scenic drive through the Médoc souvenirs. Alternatively, take an optional Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above. region includes the opportunity to excursion to the elegant, Victorian-era indulge in different wine tastings, resort town of Arcachon on the Atlantic including the area’s full-flavoured coast, and a boat ride to an oyster farm, Margaux. The evening brings yet more where you can learn about the different treats on a visit to a château for varieties, and taste them at their dinner, served with wines produced freshest. Other optional excursions on the estate. include a trip to a French marketplace with your Viking chef to sample some local delicacies. Or you can opt to visit the French barrel makers, La Nadalié, and travel on to Château Paloumey for a wine tour and tasting. Of course you can always just relax on deck and drink in the views.
82 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Bordeaux roundtrip
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2019 departure dates Standard Standard French French Veranda Veranda Veranda Explorer (F) (E) Balcony Balcony (B) (A) Suite Suite prices per person, based on double occupancy (D) (C) (AA) (ES)
March 23 2019 prices SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD £3,045 £3,295 £3,745 SOLD saving £750pp OUT OUT OUT OUT £2,295 £2,545 £2,995 OUT
March 30 2019 prices £2,745 £2,895 £3,145 £3,345 £3,495 £3,745 £4,195 SOLD April 6 saving £750pp £1,995 £2,145 £2,395 £2,595 £2,745 £2,995 £3,445 OUT
April 13, 20, 27 2019 prices £3,045 £3,195 £3,445 £3,645 £3,795 £4,045 SOLD SOLD saving £750pp £2,295 £2,445 £2,695 £2,895 £3,045 £3,295 OUT OUT
May 4, 11, 18, 25 2019 prices £3,395 £3,545 £3,795 £3,995 £4,145 £4,395 £4,845 £5,295 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 saving £750pp £2,645 £2,795 £3,045 £3,245 £3,395 £3,645 £4,095 £4,545
July 6, 13, 20, 27 2019 prices £3,195 £3,345 £3,595 £3,795 £3,945 £4,195 £4,645 £5,095 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 saving £750pp £2,445 £2,595 £2,845 £3,045 £3,195 £3,445 £3,895 £4,345
September 7, 14, 21, 28 2019 prices £3,395 £3,545 £3,795 £3,995 £4,145 £4,395 £4,845 £5,295 October 5, 12 saving £750pp £2,645 £2,795 £3,045 £3,245 £3,395 £3,645 £4,095 £4,545
October 19, 26 2019 prices £3,045 £3,195 £3,445 £3,645 £3,795 £4,045 £4,495 £4,945 November 2, 9, 16 saving £750pp £2,295 £2,445 £2,695 £2,895 £3,045 £3,295 £3,745 £4,195
This table shows you the prices for each stateroom category. To see where the staterooms are located, look at the deck plans on pages 112-115.
See pages 126-131 for terms and conditions. Prices per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements: F 50%, E-ES 100%. Flight upgrades from £350pp, subject to availability.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 83 Th e Waterways of Russia Golden-domed cathedrals. Ancient wooden churches. Gingerbread-style houses. Palaces beyond compare. Villages that time forgot. There is no more rewarding way to explore Russia than along its waterways.
Six years after founding St. Petersburg, work began to connect the city with Russia’s interior using the existing rivers and lakes between the one-time capital and Moscow. More than 200 years later, it was completed and today you can journey between the two cities along the Volga-Baltic Waterway. From ‘Mother Volga’, Europe’s longest river to Lake Ladoga, Europe’s largest lake, the real Russia unfolds before you, revealing its vast and stunning natural beauty, dramatic history and fascinating culture.
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Th e Hermitage Russian ballet Kizhi Island
In St. Petersburg’s legendary museum, The Alexandrinsky Theatre in On tranquil Lake Onega, Kizhi is marvel at some of its three million St. Petersburg is the perfect setting home to the UNESCO-listed Open Air items, housed across five buildings, for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Museum of Architecture, including the including the Winter Palace, itself Swan Lake, complete with Champagne fairytale Transfiguration Church, built a gilded work of art. on the balcony in the interval. in 1714 without a single nail.
Home visit in Uglich Red Square, Moscow Moscow Metro
Be welcomed inside the home of Step onto the cobblestones and into The best and most beautiful way a family in the Golden Ring city the past. Flanked by the Kremlin and to get around Moscow, the Metro of Uglich, and share with them Lenin’s tomb, St. Basil’s Cathedral, stations are underground works of homemade food and vodka, as the State Historical Museum and the art. Magnificent marble, soaring steel, well as stories of their daily lives palatial GUM department store, elaborate frescoes and bas-reliefs, it in today’s Russia. Red Square is living history. is Soviet-era architecture at its best.
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ST. PETERSBURG TO MOSCOW OR MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG Prices from £3,045pp 13 days, 10 guided tours Departing May to October 2019
Viking River Cruises was founded in Russia and our experience and expertise has led us to create the most rewarding journey, on the most comfortable ships. Between St. Petersburg and Moscow (with three days to explore each of these glorious cities), discover numerous riverside towns and more remote treasures, including picturesque Yaroslavl, historic Uglich and enchanting Mandrogy. Images clockwise from top left: Every day brings more rich and unique Russian forest; Church in Yaroslavl; Interior of Church of Our Saviour insights into this fascinating country. on Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg 86 LAKE LADOGA Kizhi FINLAND LAKE ONEGA SVIR RIVER RUSSIA Helsinki St. Petersburg Mandrogy Kuzino NEVA RIVER VOLGA-BALTIC WATERWAY RYBINSK RESERVOIR VOLGA RIVER VOLGA RIVER Cruise Yaroslavl Uglich
MOSCOW CANAL Moscow
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Day 1 St. Petersburg 3 Return flights from the UK. Fly from a choice of up to 14 Day 2 St. Petersburg regional airports at no extra cost. Please call for details Included excursions: The Hermitage; St. Petersburg 3 13 days on board in a river-view stateroom Ballet Performance Day 3 St. Petersburg 3 10 guided tours, including 4 UNESCO World Heritage Included excursions: Catherine Palace in Pushkin; Sites: St. Petersburg’s historic centre, Kizhi, Yaroslavl’s Panoramic St. Petersburg historic centre, Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow Day 4 St. Petersburg 3 All meals on board: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, Day at leisure 12 dinners, featuring regional specialities Day 5 Mandrogy and Svir River Scenic cruising 3 Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks Day 6 Kizhi Island with lunch and dinner on board Included excursion: Kizhi Island Walking Tour 3 Free teas, coffee and snacks any time on board Day 7 Volga-Baltic Waterway and Kuzino Included excursion: Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery 3 Free Wi-Fi on board* Day 8 Yaroslavl 3 Enjoy onshore music and dance performances; learn a Included excursions: Yaroslavl & little Russian; listen to lectures about Romanov Tsars, the Governor’s House Soviet Union and current affairs; attend a Russian cooking Day 9 Uglich Included excursion: Uglich Walking Tour & workshop; participate in Russian tea time Home-Hosted Visit 3 All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers Day 10 Moscow Canal and Moscow Included excursions: Panoramic Moscow 3 No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid Day 11 Moscow * Restrictions apply Day at leisure Day 12 Moscow Included excursion: The Kremlin Day 13 Moscow This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction.
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Make the most of your trip – add a hotel city stay at the beginning or end of your cruise Helsinki – three nights from £699pp St. Petersburg – two nights from £309pp Discover Finland’s dynamic capital, the ‘White City of the In this glorious city, you will see dramatic history at every North’, on this exciting three-night visit. Your hotel stay turn. As well as your hotel stay, enjoy a walking tour and includes a guided walking tour, as well as the services of the services of a Viking host, and transfers to and from a Viking host, and hotel/ship/airport transfers. your ship and/or airport.
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St. Petersburg to Moscow or Moscow to St. Petersburg
13 days, 10 guided tours
May to October 2019 from £3,045pp
Day 1 St. Petersburg Day 2 St. Petersburg From St. Petersburg airport we take you St. Petersburg was built to impress, and to your Viking ship where you can settle it doesn’t disappoint. In the city that in and relax. You may wish to head out was founded by Tsar Peter the Great to and start to explore this beautiful city, rival the great cities of Europe, enjoy a regarded by many as the cultural capital guided tour of the legendary Hermitage of Russia. Museum with its vast collection of art, antiquities, jewellery and sculptures. Your afternoon is free to spend at your leisure before an early dinner on board, followed by an unforgettable evening performance of traditional Russian ballet. Or see ‘The Hermitage Behind Closed Doors’ on our Privileged Access excursion which, as well as taking you around the museum’s public collection, treats you to an exclusive look at other treasures off site. The priceless pieces include gifts given to Russian royalty, and a magnificent collection of imperial carriages.
88 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk St. Petersburg to Moscow or Moscow to St. Petersburg
Day 3 St. Petersburg Day 4 St. Petersburg Day 5 Mandrogy and Svir River Your included excursion takes you to St. Petersburg is built around 42 islands, Spend a relaxing day cruising Russia’s Catherine Palace, the elegant 18th- 66 canals and hundreds of bridges. On peaceful waterways. Sail the Neva River century summer home of the Russian your last day in ‘The Venice of the North’ and cross Lake Ladoga, Europe’s largest tsars. Tour its various halls, including the enjoy free time to see the sights that lake. Cruise the Svir River to Mandrogy fabled Amber room. In the afternoon, interest you. Visit one of the many and explore this museum village, with join a panoramic tour taking in the palaces, churches or museums, or its handmade Russian crafts and Vodka splendour of St. Petersburg. Enjoy choose from a selection of optional Museum. Or join an optional visit to a dinner on board and an optional tours, including a visit to Peterhof Palace, banya (Russian bath house) for a truly evening of Russian Cossack music. a canal cruise or a home-hosted visit immersive experience. to a kommunalka.
Day 6 Kizhi Day 7 Volga-Baltic Waterway Day 8 Yaroslavl Cruise through the early morning along and Kuzino Arrive in Yaroslavl, one of the Golden tranquil Lake Onega to the remote Spanning 229 miles and seven locks, Ring cities. Enjoy a guided tour along island village of Kizhi. Enjoy a walking the Volga-Baltic Waterway links the the picturesque riverside promenade tour of the Open Air Museum of Volga River with the Baltic Sea. Cruise and visit the elegant Governor’s House. Architecture, a collection of historic its waters to Kuzino, a typical Russian Stroll through the covered food market wooden houses, windmills and village, before taking a guided tour and taste some regional treats with your churches, including the remarkable through the enormous Kirillo-Belozersky Viking chef. You may like to visit the three-tiered Transfiguration Church Monastery, and visit its museum of historic Church of St. Elijah the Prophet built in 1714. icons. Afterwards, a visit to a local in your free time. school offers a unique and fascinating insight into education in Russia.
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Day 9 Uglich Day 10 Moscow Canal and Moscow Day 11 Moscow Another Golden Ring city, Uglich was a Leave the countryside behind as you Enjoy a free day to further explore favourite of Ivan the Terrible, and you sail towards Moscow, Russia’s dynamic Moscow. The city offers a wealth can visit the Church of St. Dmitry on the capital. Enjoy a half-day city tour and of attractions, including historical Blood where his son was mysteriously see the famous Bolshoi Theatre. Stop monuments, museums and theatres. killed. Afterwards, visit a local family at Red Square to admire the colourful You may like to join an optional tour of in their home, where you chat about domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral. Your the acclaimed Tretyakov Gallery with its everyday life in Russia, and enjoy afternoon is free to explore. An evening extensive art collection. After dinner, an homemade vodka and treats. performance of traditional Russian folk optional ‘Moscow by Night’ tour shows music is followed by dinner on board. off the city’s illuminated buildings.
Day 12 Moscow Day 13 Moscow Visit the Kremlin on your included tour. After breakfast, we take you to Moscow See its many tall towers and elegant airport for your return flight to the UK. palaces and explore inside two of its cathedrals. At the centre of the Kremlin is Cathedral Square and the Cathedral of the Assumption, once the most This itinerary is also available in the reverse important church in the country. direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours Your afternoon is free to relax or and times may vary or be different to those explore more. shown above.
90 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk St. Petersburg to Moscow or Moscow to St. Petersburg
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Waterways of the Tsars – Viking Akun, Viking Ingvar, Viking Truvor
2019 departure dates Deluxe Deluxe Veranda Veranda Junior Suite Suite prices per person, based on double occupancy (DX) (CX) (BX) (AX) (JR) (AA)
2019 prices £3,795 £4,095 £4,545 £4,845 £7,145 £7,345 May 5, 6, 8 saving £750pp £3,045 £3,345 £3,795 £4,095 £6,395 £6,595
2019 prices £3,995 £4,295 £4,745 £5,045 £7,345 SOLD May 17, 18, 20 saving £750pp £3,245 £3,545 £3,995 £4,295 £6,595 OUT
May 29, 30 2019 prices £4,295 £4,645 £5,045 £5,345 £7,695 £7,895 June 1 saving £750pp £3,545 £3,895 £4,295 £4,595 £6,945 £7,145
2019 prices £4,645 £4,945 £5,345 £5,695 £7,995 £8,195 June 10, 11, 13, 22, 23, 25 saving £750pp £3,895 £4,195 £4,595 £4,945 £7,245 £7,445
July 4, 5, 7, 16, 17, 19, 28, 29, 31 2019 prices £4,745 £5,045 £5,495 £5,795 £8,095 £8,295 August 9, 10, 12, 21, 22, 24 saving £750pp £3,995 £4,295 £4,745 £5,045 £7,345 £7,545
2019 prices £4,295 £4,645 £5,045 £5,345 £7,695 £7,895 September 2, 3, 5, 14, 15, 17, 26, 27, 29 saving £750pp £3,545 £3,895 £4,295 £4,595 £6,945 £7,145
2019 prices £3,795 £4,095 £4,545 £4,845 £7,145 £7,345 October 8, 9, 11 saving £750pp £3,045 £3,345 £3,795 £4,095 £6,395 £6,595
This table shows you the prices for each stateroom category. To see where the staterooms are located, look at the deck plans on page 119.
See pages 126-131 for terms and conditions. Prices per person, based on two people sharing the lowest stateroom grade available. Single supplements: DX-AA 100%. Flight upgrades from £750pp, subject to availability.
IMPORTANT: VISA REQUIRED A Russian visa must be arranged in advance for an approximate cost of £240 per person. An Invitation Letter to Russia, which costs approximately £30 per person, must also be obtained for submission with the visa application. Please note that current Russian visa regulations require a personal visit to the Russian Embassy in either London, Edinburgh or Manchester to complete the application process, which is at your own cost. The application for a Russian visa will involve answering a comprehensive list of questions.
Please note that the cost and process to obtain a Russian visa can change at any time. Details shown above are correct at the time of going to print.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 91 Th e River Yangtze China’s longest river is the lifeblood of the country, and features a wealth of natural wonders. The most spectacular parts of the river are the breathtaking Three Gorges, where sheer cliffs topped with forests overhang the deep waters below.
The Three Gorges Dam has transformed this once wild river into placid, lake-like waters. The Lesser Three Gorges, despite its name, is equally extraordinary. Sail the most scenic stretch of this remarkable river, as part of this most memorable cruise-and-stay journey.
92 MUST-SEES
Terracotta Warriors Lesser Th ree Gorges Th e Forbidden City
In 1974, Chinese peasants were Narrower than the Three Gorges, As the name implies, it was once digging a well and stumbled upon one the sheer cliffs and steep mountains forbidden to enter this complex of the world’s greatest archaeological feature a number of historical sites, of imperial palaces, pavilions and finds, the Qin Mausoleum. Walk including the hanging coffins of the courtyards. Step through the enormous among this vast, silent army of life-size Ba people, and the ancient plank road red gate today, and you’re treated to terracotta warriors and horses, carved into the cliff side. Cameras an astonishing feast of wonders, dating and be awed. at the ready. back to the 15th century.
Th e Hutongs Th e Great Wall Dynasty, the show
In the heart of old Beijing (formerly “He who has not climbed the Great Xian was China’s capital for 12 Peking) are narrow streets and alleys Wall is not a true man” said Mao imperial dynasties, including the – hutongs – where houses are built Zedong. Some of the most picturesque prosperous Tang Dynasty. In this around traditional courtyards. This is sections wind their way across the historic city, enjoy an optional grassroots Beijing, the other end of peaks and hilltops of the Badaling Hills performance of ancient music and the scale to imperial court life, but near Beijing, and are easily accessible dance that brings to life the glorious equally fascinating. to man – and woman. culture this period.
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SHANGHAI TO BEIJING OR BEIJING TO SHANGHAI Prices from £3,145pp 15 days, 11 guided tours Departing March to November 2019
Mist-shrouded mountains and towering gorges, ancient temples and pagodas, beguiling landscapes and dynamic cities. China promises a journey like no other. On this 15-day cruise-and-stay journey, you’ll sail the mighty Yangtze through timeless scenery. You’ll also explore key highlights, from cosmopolitan Shanghai to Beijing’s Forbidden City. Experience this unique and astonishing country with Viking and discover the best of Images clockwise from top left: both worlds, on a journey that is out Chinese tea; Dancers on the Bund, Shanghai; of this world. Forbidden City, Beijing 94 Beijing
BO HAI CHINA
YELLOW Xian SEA
THREE GORGES EAST CHINA DAM SEA YANGTZE YANGTZE Shibaozhai Shanghai Wuhan Chongqing Jingzhou
LESSER THREE GORGES Cruise Air Guilin
YOUR ITINERARY ENJOY IT ALL, IT’S ALL INCLUDED
Days 1-2 Shanghai 3 Return flights from the UK. Fly from a choice of up to Free time to explore 14 regional airports at no extra cost. Please call for details Day 3 Shanghai 3 7 days on board in a river-view stateroom Included excursion: Old Shanghai & Yuyuan Garden; Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe 3 2 nights in Shanghai: Westin, Portman Ritz Carlton or Day 4 Shanghai & Wuhan Four Seasons; 2 nights in Xian: Hilton, Sheraton or Day 5 Wuhan Wyndham Grand; 3 nights in Beijing: Kerry Regent or Included excursion: Hubei Museum & Bells Performance Marriott (or similar) with breakfasts Day 6 Jingzhou 3 11 guided tours, including 3 UNESCO World Heritage Included excursion: Viking River Cruises School Visit Sites: Terracotta Warriors in Xian, Great Wall of China, Day 7 Three Gorges Forbidden City in Beijing Included excursion: Three Gorges Dam Day 8 Wu Gorge 3 Included meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners, Included excursion: Goddess Stream by Sampan featuring regional specialties Day 9 Shibaozhai 3 Specially selected wine, beer and soft drinks included
Included excursion: Shibaozhai Temple with lunch and dinner on board Day 10 Chongqing and Xian Included excursion: Chongqing Zoo* 3 Free tea, coffee and snacks any time on board Day 11 Xian 3 3 internal flights Included excursion: Terracotta Warriors Day 12 Xian and Beijing 3 Hubei bronze bells performance, Chinese Tea Ceremony, Included excursion: Beijing Hutongs by Rickshaw language lesson, mahjong and tai chi classes, attend Day 13 Beijing lectures on the Yangtze River, Three Gorges Dam and I ncluded excursions: Great Wall Tour; Sacred Way current affairs of the Ming Tombs Tour 3 Days 14-15 Beijing All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers Included excursion: Tiananmen Square 3 No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid & Forbidden City
This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. *Chongqing Zoo is only available in Shanghai - Beijing sail direction.
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Make the most of your trip – add a hotel city stay at the beginning or end of your cruise Shanghai – two nights from £329pp Beijing – two nights from £389pp An extra two-night hotel stay enables you to explore Beijing boasts seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, even more of this fascinating, fast-moving city. Away from including the Summer Palace that you can explore on an the city centre, enjoy an included half-day tour of one included tour. And then there’s the dazzling choice of food. of Suzhou’s UNESCO-listed classical gardens, along with And the architecture – explore it all, and more. Your stay lunch and a canal ride. Daily breakfasts are also included, includes a two-night hotel stay, breakfasts and one lunch, as well as all transfers and the services of a Viking host. a guided tour and all transfers.
95 Imperial Jewels of China Your Journey
Shanghai to Beijing or Beijing to Shanghai
15 days, 11 guided tours
March to November 2019 from £3,145pp
Days 1-2 Shanghai Day 3 Shanghai Following your overnight flight from the Your day begins with a tour of Old UK to Shanghai (day 1), we pick you up Shanghai and a visit to the Bund, the from the airport and take you to your city’s elegant waterfront promenade that hotel. Your second day is free for you to offers great views. You’ll also visit the relax, or head out and explore exciting exquisite Yuyuan Garden, a peaceful Shanghai. If Beijing is China’s past, then oasis that dates back to the 16th century Shanghai is its future. The country’s and the Ming Dynasty. After lunch in a largest city is a global metropolis where, local restaurant, visit a silk workshop to on the waterfront, colonial-era buildings see a silk carpet being made, and tour are framed by towering skyscrapers. the Shanghai Museum with its world- Named the ‘New York City’ of China, class collections of ceramics, bronzes and Shanghai offers a wealth of museums, paintings. Enjoy a dinner in a local galleries, a vibrant arts scene to entertain restaurant, followed by a dazzling you, as well as fantastic shopping. performance from the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe.
96 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Shanghai to Beijing or Beijing to Shanghai
Day 4 Shanghai and Wuhan Day 5 Wuhan Day 6 Jingzhou After breakfast, we fly you to Wuhan, Today brings the opportunity to visit the Enjoy a morning sailing before arriving capital of Hubei Province and an acclaimed Hubei Provincial Museum, in Jingzhou, seat of 20 emperors during important site of the Republican which houses fascinating collections of the Zhou Dynasty. Enjoy an exclusive Revolution. Wuhan was also where bronzes and lacquerware, and artefacts visit to a Viking-sponsored primary merchants of old set out along the dating back to 400 BC. The museum is school where you can meet the children Yangtze on trade missions. Here, we also home to the world’s heaviest and gain an interesting insight into take you to your ship, docked close to musical instruments; a set of ancient education in rural China. The children Wuhan’s historic waterfront. Settle in chimes and bells whose sound is far from will treat you to a charming song and and relax, and enjoy exploring your heavy. Enjoy a mesmerising performance dance performance. lovely ship. of these harmonious instruments.
Day 7 Three Gorges Day 8 Wu Gorge Day 9 Shibaozhai This morning, disembark for a For 150 miles, travel the most scenic Visit Shibaozhai Temple, a Qing Dynasty fascinating tour of the Three Gorges stretch of the Yangtze through the architectural masterpiece that was built Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric spectacular Three Gorges. Wu Gorge is in 1650. Translated as ‘Precious Stone dam, which took 20 years to build. renowned for its mist-shrouded Fortress’, the temple has been Learn what the dam means to the mountains and the legendary Twelve constructed without nails. The 12-storey Chinese people, and how it prevents Peaks. You’ll board a sampan for a red pavilion offers breathtaking views of the Yangtze from flooding. Sail though leisurely ride to the Goddess Stream, the river, and was once inaccessible the five-stage locks of this remarkable and glide along one of the most except by chain lift. The afternoon construction for close-up views. picturesque and beautiful waterways in brings more scenic sailing along this all of China. This afternoon, sail through fabled river. the stunning Qutang Gorge.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 97 Imperial Jewels of China
Day 10 Chongqing and Xian Day 11 Xian Day 12 Xian and Beijing After breakfast, disembark your ship Xian’s history stretches back more than This morning, fly to Beijing where and enjoy a brief tour of Chongqing, 3,100 years and it was China’s capital for you can settle in to your hotel and the largest city in Western China. Visit 12 imperial dynasties. Explore what is enjoy a tour of old Beijing as you ride Chongqing Zoo* to see the giant probably China’s greatest archaeological a traditional rickshaw into the city’s pandas and other exotic species. After treasure, the Qin Mausoleum. Here, historic streets of hutongs. These are lunch, fly to Xian, key city of the Tang Emperor Qin Shi Huang was entombed traditional homes with courtyards Dynasty. From 618 to 907 AD, this more than 2,000 years ago with around which local families have dynasty presided over one of China’s thousands of life-sized Terracotta lived for generations. It’s a wonderful most glorious cultural periods. Enjoy Warriors. Your guided tour brings to life insight into the daily life of this dinner and relax at your hotel. the history of this vast and impressive site. close community.
Day 13 Beijing Day 14 Beijing Day 15 Beijing Travel to the nearby Badaling Hills to In China’s grand imperial capital, visit After breakfast, we take you to Beijing see one of the best preserved sections Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest airport for your return flight to the UK. of the Great Wall – at 5,000 miles long, public square. At its north end is it was built between the 5th century BC Tiananmen Tower, once the formal and 16th century AD. Explore its winding entrance to the Forbidden City. Tour this pathways and enjoy the panoramic UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to views. Lunch is served in a local nearly 1,000 buildings. Explore its restaurant before visiting Sacred Way, opulent palaces, pavilions courtyards an elegant tree-lined avenue leading to and gardens. After lunch in a local the Ming Dynasty tombs. In the evening, restaurant, enjoy free time to explore This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours dine and relax in your hotel, or enjoy an more of Beijing. and times may vary or be different to those optional Peking duck dinner. shown above.
*Chongqing Zoo excursion only available in Shanghai – Beijing sail direction, not in the reverse
98 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Shanghai to Beijing or Beijing to Shanghai
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Junior Explorer 2019 departure dates Veranda Veranda Veranda Veranda Veranda Veranda Suite Suite Suite prices per person, based on double occupancy (F) (E) (D) (C) (B) (A) (AA) (JR) (ES)
2019 prices SOLD £4,095 £4,295 £4,515 £4,715 £4,815 £5,135 £5,825 £6,795 March 18, 27, 30 saving £750pp OUT £3,345 £3,545 £3,765 £3,965 £4,065 £4,385 £5,075 £6,045
2019 prices SOLD £4,295 £4,495 £4,715 £4,915 £5,015 £5,335 £6,025 £6,995 April 8, 11, 20, 23 saving £750pp OUT £3,545 £3,745 £3,965 £4,165 £4,265 £4,585 £5,275 £6,245
2019 prices SOLD £4,495 £4,695 £4,915 £5,115 £5,215 £5,535 £6,225 £7,195 May 2, 5, 14, 17 saving £750pp OUT £3,745 £3,945 £4,165 £4,365 £4,465 £4,785 £5,475 £6,445
May 26, 29 2019 prices SOLD £4,295 £4,495 £4,715 £4,915 £5,015 £5,335 £6,025 £6,995 June 7, 10, 19 saving £750pp OUT £3,545 £3,745 £3,965 £4,165 £4,265 £4,585 £5,275 £6,245
August 21 2019 prices £4,395 £4,495 £4,695 £4,915 £5,115 £5,215 £5,535 £6,225 £7,195 September 2, 11, 14, 23, 26 October 8, 17, 20 saving £750pp £3,645 £3,745 £3,945 £4,165 £4,365 £4,465 £4,785 £5,475 £6,445
October 29 2019 prices SOLD £3,895 £4,095 £4,315 £4,515 £4,615 £4,935 £5,625 £6,595 November 1, 10 saving £750pp OUT £3,145 £3,345 £3,565 £3,765 £3,865 £4,185 £4,875 £5,845
This table shows you the prices for each stateroom category. To see where the staterooms are located, look at the deck plans on page 120.
See pages 126-131 for terms and conditions. Prices per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements: F 50%, E-ES 100%. Flight upgrades from £700pp, subject to availability.
IMPORTANT: VISA REQUIRED Chinese visa must be arranged in advance from an approximate cost of £222 per person. Please note that the cost and process to obtain a Chinese visa can change at any time. Details shown above are correct at the time of going to print.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 99 Th e River Mekong Southeast Asia’s greatest river, the name Mekong translates as ‘Mother of Water’. Lush jungle, ancient temples, exciting cities and rural living make the stretch of the Mekong from Kampong
Cham in Cambodia to My~ Tho in Vietnam one of the most compelling.
Asia’s road less travelled, the fabled Mekong flows south, through a landscape carpeted with green rice fields which give way to the Mekong Delta with its floating boats, houses, restaurants and colourful markets. At times, the silt below the surface of water gives it a bronze colour, and at sunrise and sunset it is especially beautiful.
100 MUST-SEES
Hanoi Angkor Wat Phnom Penh
Not on the river but included on This 12th-century temple complex is Cambodia’s capital is the Asia that Viking’s journey, Vietnam’s vibrant simply staggering. The national symbol you imagine. The golden spires of the capital is a city of contrasts, from of Cambodia, it is described as the Royal Palace, the colourful monks’ the former prison, the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ eighth wonder of the world. Its name robes, busy markets, and even the to the serene Temple of Literature. translates as ‘heaven on earth’. Gaze in streets surging with scooters create Delve into the past and discover an awe at carvings of giant gentle faces, a sense of the exotic. Just relax irrepressible spirit that is inspiring. and images depicted in bas-relief. and enjoy the ride.
Ho Chi Minh City Back to school Floating markets
With its French colonial architecture, As everyone knows, education is In the vast Mekong Delta, the floating traditional pagodas, incense-infused one of the best ways to help lift a markets at Cái Bè present extraordinary temples, 21st-century skyscrapers community out of poverty. From Siem colours, sounds, sights and scents. and futuristic shopping malls, HCMC Reap, visit a Viking-sponsored school A sampan ride through these natural is high-energy Vietnam at its most that helps provide the young people of waterways is the best way to get up captivating. The best of both worlds the village with the education close to the boatmen and women selling in one exciting city. they deserve. their wares.
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HANOI TO HO CHI MINH CITY OR HO CHI MINH CITY TO HANOI Prices from £3,785pp 17 days, 16 guided tours Departing January to December 2019
From Vietnam’s bustling cities to the tranquillity of Cambodia, explore the history, culture and natural beauty of these two extraordinary lands on Viking’s 17-day cruise-and-stay journey. In Cambodia, discover ancient Khmer architecture, lush riverside landscapes and the elegant capital of Phnom Penh. In Vietnam, explore the floating markets of the Mekong Delta, gracious Hanoi and dynamic Ho Chi Minh City. Every day Images clockwise from top left: brings an unforgettable new discovery. Monks at Angkor Wat; Vietnamese Pho; Stone carvings, Angkor Wat CHINA VIETNAM Hanoi Ha Long Bay GULF OF TONKIN
THAILAND
SOUTH MEKONG CHINA Angkor SEA Bangkok Wat Siem Reap CAMBODIA TONLE SAP LAKE Kampong Cham Phnom Penh MEKONG Cruise GULF Cái Be Air OF Tân Châu Ho Chi Minh City THAILAND Sa Ðéc (Saigon) Coach M˜y Tho
YOUR ITINERARY ENJOY IT ALL, IT’S ALL INCLUDED
Days 1-3 Hanoi, Vietnam 3 Return flights from London, plus fly from Birmingham, Included excursion: Historic Hanoi Glasgow or Manchester at no extra cost. Please call Day 4 Hanoi, Vietnam and Siem Reap, Cambodia for details Included excursion: Aspara Dance Show 3 8 days on board in a stateroom with a river-view Day 5 Angkor Wat and Siem Reap, Cambodia Included excursion: Angkor Wat 3 2 nights at Hanoi’s deluxe Sofitel Metropole; 3 nights at Day 6 Siem Reap, Cambodia Siem Reap’s superior first class Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra; Included excursions: Banteay Srey & Ta Prohm; 2 nights at Ho Chi Minh City’s superior first class Sofitel Viking School Visit; Cambodian Circus Show Saigon Plaza (or similar) with breakfasts Day 7 Kampong Thom and Kampong 3 16 guided tours, including 1 UNESCO World Heritage Cham, Cambodia Site: Angkor Wat Day 8 Kampong Cham, Cambodia 3 Included meals: 14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 13 dinners, Included excursions: Kampong Cham; Silk-Weaving Village featuring regional specialities with select meals at local restaurants Days 9-10 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Included excursions: Kampong Trolach; 3 Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks Phnom Penh by Cyclo; Choeung Ek with lunch and dinner on board Day 11 Mekong River 3 Attend an Apsara dance show in Siem Reap; enjoy Day 12 Tân Châu and Vinh Hoa, Vietnam lectures on current affairs in Vietnam and Cambodia; Included excursion: Tân Châu visit a local school Day 13 Sa Ðéc and Cái Bè, Vietnam 3 1 intra-itinerary flight Included excursions: Sa Ðéc & Mekong Delta by Sampan; Cái Bè Village 3 All port charges, airport taxes and overseas transfers Day 14 Mý Tho and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 3 No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid Included excursion: Cu Chi Tunnels Days 15-16 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Included excursion: Panoramic Ho Chi Minh City Day 17 UK This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction.
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Make the most of your trip – add a hotel city stay at the beginning or end of your cruise Hanoi and Ha Long Bay – two nights from £429pp Bangkok – three nights from £769pp Enjoy more time to explore this exciting region on a fully In the dynamic Thai capital of Bangkok, discover amazing escorted visit to these iconic destinations. sights, delicious food and great shopping.
103 Magnifi cent Mekong Your Journey
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City or Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
17 days, 16 guided tours
January to December 2019 from £3,785pp
Days 1-3 Hanoi, Vietnam Day 4 Hanoi and Siem Reap From the UK, fly overnight to Hanoi. We’ll Enjoy an included leisurely ride through pick you up from Hanoi airport and take Hanoi’s Old Quarter by ‘green’ electric you to your hotel, where you can settle in car. At the beginning of the 20th century for a two-night stay. Vietnam’s thousand Hanoi consisted of around 36 streets, year-old capital is an energetic city that is most of which are now part of the Old embracing the future as much as it is Quarter and are named after their preserving its past. On your first full day original trade, including silk and here (day 2), enjoy free time to explore jewellery. Enjoy free time to explore Hanoi’s Belle-Époque villas, tree-lined before taking a short flight to Siem Reap avenues and grand public buildings set in Cambodia. Gateway to the temples of around beautiful parks and lakes. On day Angkor, Siem Reap is now a destination 3, enjoy an included guided tour and in its own right and is the epicentre of discover the country’s multicultural chic Cambodia, with plenty to offer, heritage at the Museum of Ethnology. including great food and shopping and Visit the notorious ‘Hanoi Hilton’ where sensational spas. After checking into POWs were held imprisoned during the your hotel for a three-night stay, relax Vietnam War. In the afternoon, explore and explore. The evening brings a Hanoi’s Temple of Literature, founded in delicious dinner accompanied by a 1070, with its inviting courtyards and traditional Apsara show of mesmerising pavilions, and One Pillar Pagoda, widely music and dance. regarded as one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Enjoy the rest of the day to relax before indulging in a delicious included dinner at a local restaurant.
104 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City or Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Day 5 Angkor Wat and Day 6 Siem Reap, Cambodia Day 7 Kampong Thom and Siem Reap, Cambodia Phnom Kulen National Park is a sacred Kampong Cham, Cambodia Visit the great temple complex of place of pilgrimage. Visit the 10th-century After breakfast, drive through the Angkor, one of the largest and most Hindu temple of Banteay Srey dedicated lush Cambodian countryside to your important archaeological sites in the to Shiva and adorned with carvings. welcoming, colonial-style ship in world. Angkor Wat was built as a Then journey to Ta Prohm, an ancient Kampong Cham. Your journey takes you funerary temple for King Suryavarman II temple with jungle overgrowing much via the provincial capital of Kampong in the 12th century and boasts intricate of its ruins. In the afternoon, visit a school Thom, a city with a rich archaeological bas-relief stone carvings. Your tour also supported by Viking. The evening brings heritage and more than 200 temples. takes you to Angkor Thom, with its dinner in a local restaurant, and a Settle in to your stateroom and meet the magnificent Terrace of the Elephants. Cambodian circus show. ship’s crew over a welcome cocktail.
Day 8 Kampong Cham, Cambodia Day 9 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Day 10 Phnom Penh, Cambodia This morning, visit the Twin Holy Your morning’s excursion takes you After breakfast, explore Cambodia’s Mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom through a Cambodian village. Continue lovely waterfront capital in style, in a Srey with their many temples and with a visit to the Udon Monastery to cyclo. Your tour takes you to the pagodas. Afterwards visit an orphanage meet the monks and receive a blessing. magnificent Royal Palace with its Silver in Kampong Cham, whose students This is followed by a stop at a village Pagoda. This is followed by a visit to the create beautiful paintings that are famous for its silversmiths. Enjoy lunch National Museum of Cambodia, which available to purchase. This afternoon on board as we cruise into Phnom Penh, houses treasures of Khmer art. After the ship will set sail towards a the Pearl of Asia. This afternoon, explore lunch, join an excursion to the sobering silkweaving village. Take a walk through Phnom Penh’s park-lined riverfront area, memorial in the Tuol Sleng detention the village and discover how the rich with its restaurants, art galleries and silk centre and the Killing Fields of silk fabrics are made. shops in your free time. Choeung Ek.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 105 Magnifi cent Mekong
Day 11 Mekong River Day 12 Tân Châu and Vinh Hoa, Day 13 Sa Ðec and Cái Bè, Vietnam Relax on board, as you sail the Mekong Vietnam In Sa Ðec, enjoy a sampan boat ride towards the Vietnamese border, and Take a traditional rickshaw ride around along the canals and backwaters of the glide alongside picturesque rice fields, the charming town of Tân Châu, Mekong Delta and visit the colourful where life has changed little over time. famous for its silk. Then travel by floating markets of Cái Bè. In the Arrive in the busy riverside port of wooden sampan to a floating fish farm evening you can watch an on board Châu Ðô in the evening. before taking a boat ride to Vinh Hoa, screening of the film The Quiet known as Evergreen Island. Here you American, based on Graham Greene’s can see how traditional Vietnamese novel set in 1952 Saigon. farming methods are still in use today, and discover the local crafts.
Day 14 My˜ Tho and Ho Chi Minh Day 15 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Day 16 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam City, Vietnam Today’s city tour takes you to Ho Chi After breakfast, we take you to Ho Chi After breakfast, we take you from your Minh’s historic centre. Stroll along the Minh City airport for your return flight ship in My˜ Tho to Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Khoi Street, the main shopping to the UK. It’s an overnight flight, and formerly Saigon. The city is a high- boulevard and heart of old colonial you will arrive in the UK the following octane blend of culture and commerce. Saigon. See the Reunification Palace, day (day 17). Tour the Cu Chi tunnels - once-secret the grand City Hall, old Opera House, tunnels used as supply routes, hospitals the markets of Chinatown and visit and living quarters during Vietnam War. a lacquer factory. Complete your Check in to your hotel for a two-night morning at Ben Thành market. The rest stay, and spend the rest of the day of your afternoon is free to further This itinerary is also available in the reverse exploring independently. Enjoy dinner explore the city, or enjoy some last- direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours in a local restaurant. minute shopping before the evening’s and times may vary or be different to those dinner at a local restaurant. shown above.
106 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City or Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
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January 3, 31 2019 prices £4,935 £5,245 £5,455 SOLD February 14, 28 £4,185 £4,495 £4,705 OUT March 10, 14, 24 saving £750pp
July 25 2019 prices £4,535 £4,845 £5,055 £5,735 August 4, 8, 18, 22 saving £750pp £3,785 £4,095 £4,305 £4,985
2019 prices £4,935 £5,245 £5,455 £6,135 September 1, 5, 15, 19, 29 saving £750pp £4,185 £4,495 £4,705 £5,385
October 3, 13, 17, 27, 31 2019 prices £5,135 £5,445 £5,655 SOLD November 10, 14, 24, 28 £4,385 £4,695 £4,905 OUT December 8, 12 saving £750pp
This table shows you the prices for each stateroom category. To see where the staterooms are located, look at the deck plans on page 121.
See pages 126-131 for terms and conditions. Prices per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements: C-JR 100%. Flight upgrades from £2,500pp, subject to availability.
IMPORTANT: VISA REQUIRED Vietnam and Cambodia visas must be arranged in advance from an approximate cost of £199 per person. Please note that the cost and process to obtain a Vietnamese and Cambodian visa can change at any time. Details shown above are correct at the time of going to print.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 107 More journeys, more discoveries
As well as the cruises featured in this brochure, Viking offers a number of other river journeys. You can explore these and all our river cruises online at vikingcruises.co.uk or chat with one of our Specialist Cruise Consultants on 020 8780 7900.
Grand European Tour NETHERLANDS Amsterdam Amsterdam to Budapest RHINE Kinderdijk GERMANY 15 days, 12 guided tours Cologne MAIN Prague March to November 2019 Koblenz Bamberg Prices from £3,095pp Miltenberg Nuremberg CZECH Würzburg REPUBLIC Cruise Rothenburg DANUBE Krems MAIN-DANUBE CANAL Passau DANUBE Can’t decide between the Rhine and Regensburg Melk Vienna Budapest Danube river cruises? Do both! AUSTRIA HUNGARY This 15-day journey combines our Rhine Getaway and Romantic Danube Kinderdijk and glorious Cologne. Glide itineraries, and also includes the beautiful along the scenic Middle Rhine and see Bavarian towns of Miltenberg, Würzburg the splendour of southern Germany. and Bamberg. Be charmed by Passau and the stunning On an award-winning Viking Longship, Wachau Valley. Enjoy plenty of time in sail the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers Vienna and Budapest, too. One incredible through The Netherlands, Germany, journey. Hundreds of discoveries. Austria and Hungary. Explore historic
Cities of Light GERMANY RHINE MAIN Koblenz Bamberg Paris to Prague Cochem Rüdesheim MAIN-DANUBE Prague 12 days, 10 guided tours LUXEMBOURG Bernkastel CANAL Würzburg CZECH REPUBLIC Trier Nuremberg April to November 2019 Rothenburg Heidelberg Prices from £2,835pp Paris MOSELLE Cruise Is it the glorious scenery? One day Motorcoach FRANCE you’re sailing through beautiful N northern France, the next you’re surrounded by Germany’s picturesque vineyards, or wandering cobbled This extraordinary journey along streets. Is it the wealth of history? Europe’s Moselle, Rhine and Main Every day brings another medieval rivers treats you to the very best town or splendid city. Is it time spent in of France, Luxembourg, Germany Paris and Prague, possibly the world’s and Czech Republic. Reserve your two most romantic cities? Or is it stateroom today. that, with Viking, you travel in award- winning comfort and style?
108 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Kiev to the Black Sea Kiev to Odessa 11 days, 11 guided tours May to September 2019 Kiev Prices from £3,145pp UKRAINE DNIEPER From its golden capital of Kiev to Kremenchug Dnipro the pastel-hued city of Odessa, few Zaporozhye countries boast the history, culture Odessa Kherson and spectacular sights of Ukraine. And no-one can share this vast and of legendary Cossack horsemanship. magnificent country with you like Stroll around the wooden houses in Black Viking can. Discover the birthplace of the Pirogovo Folk Museum. Cruise Sea eastern Slavic civilisation as you sail the Black Sea to Odessa, with its Istanbul TURKEY the peaceful River Dnieper. Explore ornate architecture and miles of sandy Kiev, with its UNESCO-listed St. Sophia beaches. Once shrouded in mystery, Cathedral and Monastery of the Ukraine is now awaiting your discovery. Caves. Visit Zaporozhye for a show
Paris & Th e Heart of Normandy Paris roundtrip 8 days, 7 guided tours March to December 2019 Gold Beach Juno Beach Rouen Prices from £1,445pp Omaha Beach Les Andelys Giverny Paris You don’t need to travel far to explore Vernon the beauty of northern France. From the River Seine, discover a completely Explore Richard the Lionheart’s Château new view of Paris. Sail through historic Gaillard overlooking the lovely town Normandy, and visit Giverny and Monet’s of Les Andelys. This wonderful journey beautiful gardens*. Discover medieval offers something for everyone to enjoy. Rouen where Joan of Arc was martyred, *Monet’s garden visit is only available between and visit the Normandy beaches, the 24 March and 1 November. A visit to the village of site of the Allied D-Day landings. Auvers-sur-Oise will be available instead.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 109 More journeys, more discoveries
Tulips & Windmills Amsterdam roundtrip 10 days, 8 guided tours NETHERLANDS March to April 2019 NORTH SEA Hoorn Prices from £1,895pp Amsterdam IJSSEL NIEUWE MAAS AMSTERDAM-RIJNKANAAL Rotterdam Arnhem Discover the floral splendour of The RHINE NEDERRIJN Netherlands and Belgium’s medieval Kinderdijk Nijmegen Walcheren WAAL SCHELDE cities on this delightful springtime Bruges Ghent cruise. Explore Amsterdam and the Antwerp UNESCO-listed windmills of Kinderdijk. Visit Rotterdam, and Keukenhof BELGIUM Stroll through the cobbled streets of the Gardens, the world’s largest and most ancient Dutch shipping village of Hoorn beautiful spring gardens. Sail into spring and the Flemish capital of Antwerp, the on this inspiring journey through the Cruise diamond capital of the world. Enjoy Low Countries. time in the historic city of Bruges.
Christmas Markets Rhine Getaway or Romantic Danube November to December 2019 8 days from £1,895pp Christmas is a most enchanting time of year in Europe, with fairytale, snow- topped castles and mountains, and a wonderful festive spirit. In Europe’s Christmas markets the central squares and illuminated cobbled streets are with all the wonder of Europe’s most filled with stalls emanating lovely beautiful destinations, and the most scents, sounds and tastes. In this comfortable, best-dressed ships sparkling setting, shop for festive arts in town. Take a look at the itineraries and crafts, from handmade decorations and maps on two of our most popular and nutcracker men to scented Christmas cruises: Rhine Getaway candles and homemade gingerbread. (pages 48-53) and Romantic Danube On our winter river cruises, you can (pages 56-61). float through the festive season,
110 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Pharoahs & Pyramids Cairo roundtrip 12 days, 11 guided tours May & December 2020 Prices from £5,495pp The mighty Nile flows through shifting sands like a ribbon, revealing millennia-old temples, legendary stories of the gods, and a colourful tableau of rural life along its fertile, palm-fringed banks. Unearth more recent feat of human engineering the secrets of the pharaohs’ great power at Aswan’s High Dam. Feel the Nile breeze and wealth in Cairo’s remarkable museum as you skim its waters on a traditional and the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of felucca. Ancient, yet timeless, the Giza. Discover Tutankhamun’s tomb in archaeological treasures and natural riches Luxor’s Valley of the Kings. Wonder at a of Egypt bring out the explorer in us all.
Combined river and ocean cruises Th e best of both worlds
From the river to the sea is a natural journey. One that takes you from fairytale towns and villages, to grand and glorious riverside cities and picturesque harbours. All along the way, you are treated to a and equally beautiful Viking ocean ship. very special view as the region’s history, So, whether you head north on our Rhine culture and spectacular scenery unfold and Scandinavia journey, or south on our before you. Now, you can make this Rhine and Catalonia itinerary, you can incredible journey in Viking comfort on look forward to a unique and memorable our exciting new combined river and journey. River and ocean together. The ocean cruises. These seamless voyages perfect combination. really do bring you the best of both worlds as you sail on two award-winning To find out more – call our Specialist Viking ships; a stunning Viking Longship Cruise Consultants on 020 8780 7900.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 111 VIKING LONGSHIPS
Built: 2012 – 2017 Length: 443 ft. Crew: 50 Guests: 190 Decks: 4 Staterooms: 95 (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda, 22 French Balcony, 25 Standard)
Explorer Suite (ES) Veranda Suite (AA) Veranda (A) Veranda (B) French Balcony (C) French Balcony (D) Standard (E) Standard (F)
Main deck Upper deck Shop, Reception Bridge Lounge Herb Garden, Middle deck Sun deck Library, Restaurant Aquavit Terrace Solar Panels Internet
VIKING
Sun deck
Walking Track Herb Garden Solar Panels Observation lounge Internet Aquavit Walking Track Terrace Library
French balcony Suite with a veranda & French balcony Upper deck 338 336 334 332 330 328 324 320 316 312 308 304 340 ObservationObserLoungevation lloungeounge InternetInternet AquavitAquavit 339 337 335 333 331 329 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 313 309 307 305 303 301 311 Bar 341 TerraceTerrace LibraryLibrary Buffet Elevator Restaurant Grills
Explorer Suite Stateroom with a veranda Reception
French balcony Middle deck 222 224 236 216 214 200 202 232 234 212 210 230 228 208 206 226 204 RestaurantRestaurant Shop 223 225 215 201 203 209 207 205 237 221 219 217 235 213 233 231 229 211 227 ReceptionReception Kitchen Buffet Elevator
Stateroom with a veranda
Main deck 120 122 100 102 108 106 104 118 116 114 112 110 125 103 121 123 109 107 105 101 119 117 115 113 111
Water-level staterooms have smaller windows
• All staterooms have a river view • Ecologically friendly hybrid engines that produce less vibrations for • The Lounge and bar feature floor-to-ceiling windows and glass a smoother ride doors that lead on to the Aquavit Terrace. In fine weather the doors • Library corner and on board shop roll aside for alfresco dining • Lift (except to E, F staterooms) • Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views • Free Wi-Fi* • Sun Deck with shaded sitting area; • Laundry service organic herb garden, putting green solar panels and walking track
* Restrictions apply
112 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk STANDARD FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM STATEROOM
STANDARD 150 sq.ft FRENCH BALCONY 135 sq.ft
• Half-height picture window French Balcony staterooms include all the • All staterooms and suites have hotel-style, king- features of a Standard Stateroom, plus size beds with optional twin-bed configuration • Floor to ceiling glass doors which open onto a • All feature an ensuite bathroom with shower, French Balcony heated floor and complimentary bath products; bathrobe and slippers on request • Spacious wardrobe with wooden hangers and under-bed storage for suitcases • In all staterooms and suites you’ll find a flat screen TV with entertainment system featuring movies on demand plus BBC News, CNBC Europe, CNN, Sky Sports 1, National Geographic and more • All staterooms and suites also have a telephone, safe, refrigerator, hairdryer and individual climate control • Voltage in staterooms is 220V and 110V (U.S. outlet) • Bottled water is replenished daily French Balcony
STANDARD FRENCH BALCONY
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 113 VERANDA VERANDA STATEROOM SUITE
FULL VERANDA 205 sq.ft 275 sq.ft
Veranda Staterooms include all of the features Veranda Suites include all of the features of a of a Standard Stateroom plus: Standard Stateroom plus: • Floor-to-ceiling glass doors which open on to a • Suite size 275 sq. ft. full-size veranda • Early check in no later than 12pm • Full-size veranda off the spacious living room • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a French Balcony • A flat screen TV in both rooms • Mini bar with wine, beer and soft drinks replenished daily • Cotton robe and slippers • Fruit plate replenished daily • Welcome bottle of champagne • Complimentary shoe shine and laundry service
Full Veranda French Balcony Full Veranda
VERANDA STATEROOM
VERANDA SUITE
114 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk EXPLORER SUITE
EXPLORER SUITE 445 sq.ft Explorer Suite veranda
Explorer Suites feature all of the Veranda Suite, plus • Coffee maker • Private wraparound veranda off the spacious living • Complimentary Silver Spirits drinks package room offers 270-degree views • Private transfers from the airport to your ship • Large bathroom with shower, heated mirror & floor, • Complimentary Business Class upgrade, subject premium bath products to availability • Complimentary room service during breakfast
Wraparound veranda French balcony
EXPLORER SUITE
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 115 VIKING HEMMING, VIKING OSFRID AND VIKING TORGIL
These lovely ships were built specifically to sail Portugal's Douro River. Their design is based on the Viking Longships, with the same high standards of Viking quality and style. They also have a small pool on deck.
Built: 2014 – 2016 Length: 262 ft. Crew: 36 Guests: 106 Decks: 4 Staterooms: 53 (11 Veranda Suites, 24 Veranda, 2 French Balcony, 16 Standard)
Veranda Suite (AA) Veranda Suite (AB) Veranda (A) Veranda (B) French Balcony (C) French Balcony (D) Standard (E) Standard (F)
Upper deck Observation lounge 326 320 316 312 308 304 300 Elevator Observation lounge Elevator Aquavit Reception ObservationObservation loungelounge Aquavit RElevatorEelecveatportion Terrace Bar AquavitATeqruracveit ReceptionReception 325 323 321 319 317 315 313 309 307 305 303 301 311 TerraceTerrace
Middle deck
220 216 212 208 204 200 Al Fresco AlAl FrescoFresco Elevator Restaurant ElevatorElevator RestaurantRAel sFtareusracont Restaurant Elevator RestaurantRestaurant Restaurant 221 219 217 215 213 209 207 205 203 201 211 Restaurant *
Observation louMainnge deck Elevator Aquavit 108 106 104 102 100 114 112 110 Reception Terrace
ElevatorElevator Elevator Elevator 109 107 105 103 101 115 113 111
Al Fresco Elevator Restaurant Restaurant
• All staterooms have a river view • All staterooms and suites have hotel-style, king-size beds with optional • The Lounge and bar feature floor-to-ceiling windows, and glass doors that twin-bed configuration. All feature an ensuite bathroom with shower and lead on to the Aquavit Terrace. In fine weather the doors roll aside for complimentary bath products; bathrobe and slippers on request alfresco dining • In all staterooms and suites you’ll find a 40” flat screen TV with • Sun Deck with swimming pool, shaded sitting area, organic herb garden infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus BBC News and and putting green Elevator other channels • Voltage in staterooms is 220V and 110V (U.S. outlet) • All staterooms and suites also have a telephone, safe, refrigerator, hairdryer and individual climate control. Bottled water is replenished daily • Library corner and on board shop • Lift; laundry service and free Wi-Fi* * Restrictions apply
116 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Veranda Stateroom Restaurant
VerandaFull veranda FrenchFrenchFrench balcony balcony FullFull veranda veranda Veranda Suite Veranda (AA, AB) (A, B) 302 sq. ft. 185 sq. ft.
French Frenchbalcony balcony
French Balcony Standard (C, D) (E, F) 150 sq. ft. 155 sq. ft.
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 117 VIKING ASTRILD AND VIKING BEYLA
These beautiful ships are especially designed with a flat bottom to sail the more shallow River Elbe.
Built: 2015 Length: 361 ft. Crew: 28 Guests: 98 Decks: 3 Staterooms: 49 (2 Veranda Suites, 19 Veranda, 14 French Balcony, 14 Standard)
Veranda Suite (AA) Veranda (B) French Balcony (D) Veranda (A) French Balcony (C) Standard (E)
Upper deck 204 226 206 228 222 200 224 214 212 210 236 234 232 220 208 230
Observation lounge Aquavit 205 227 229 207 223 203 201 225 237 235 233 221 219 217 215 213 231 209 terrace 211 Shop Bar Reception
Main deck 102 100 108 106 104 112 110 Restaurant Buffet 109 107 105 117 115 113 111
French French balcony Full veranda VerandaVeranda balcony Veranda (A, B) French Balcony Standard 180 sq. ft. (C, D) (E) 122 sq. ft. 140 sq. ft.
Veranda Suite (AA) 250 sq. ft.
• All staterooms have a river view • All staterooms and suites have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed • The Lounge and bar feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that lead configuration and feature a private ensuite bathroom with shower to the Aquavit Terrace and complimentary bath products; bathrobe and slippers on request • Restaurant with panoramic views • All staterooms also feature a 42’’ flat screen TV with infotainment system with BBC News and other channels • Sun Deck with 360˚ views and shaded sitting area • All have a telephone, safe, hairdryer and individual climate control • Library corner and on board shop • Voltage in staterooms is 220V and 110V (U.S. outlet) • Free Wi-Fi* • Bottled water is replenished daily • Laundry service * Restrictions apply
Restaurant, Viking Beyla Veranda Stateroom, Viking Beyla
118 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk VIKING AKUN, VIKING INGVAR AND VIKING TRUVOR
These stunning ships form the only western-owned fleet in Russia, there is no more stylish or comfortable way to sail Russia’s waterways.
Refurbished: 2013/2014 Length: 423 ft. Crew: 115 Guests: 204 Decks: 5 Staterooms: 102 (2 Suites, 2 Junior Suites, 67 Veranda, 31 Deluxe)
Suite (AA) Junior Suite (JR) Veranda (AX) Veranda (BX) Deluxe (CX) Deluxe (DX)
Neva Upper deck Sky Bar Library Reception Panorama Bar Restaurant Sun deck Shop Middle deck Main deck Bridge
Suite (AA) 400 sq. ft. VIKING HELGI
Upper deck 439 419 425 2 422 423 417 437 413 1 414 415 421 429 3 432 433 427 431 409 407 0 404 403 405 411 Elev. Panorama Bar 426 410 400 402 412 408 418 424 428 430 406 416 420 436 438
All double-occupancy staterooms on the Upper deck have a veranda.
Middle deck 317 319 305 309 315 321 307 313 303 323
325 327 329 331 333 Full veranda 301 Neva Restaurant Elev. 311 Full veranda Buffet Junior Suite 316 324 326 328 330 332 302 304 308 312 300 306 310 314 318 320 322 (JR) Buffet 337 sq. ft.
All staterooms on the Middle deck have a veranda.
Main deck Promenade 201 217 203 205 213 221 209 207 215 219 211
Elev. 223 225 227 229
Shop Library Reception 224 226 228 230 218 200 202 204 206 208 210 212 214 222 216 220
Promenade
Cat CX & DX have a large picture window that opens.
Jr. Suite (JR) 337 sq. ft.
FullFull veranda veranda Veranda Deluxe (AX)** (CX, DX) 225 sq. ft. 160 sq. ft. (BX) 230 sq. ft.
Veranda Stateroom
• All staterooms have a river view • Most staterooms and suites have hotel-style beds with optional • The Lounge and two bars feature panoramic windows twin-bed configuration. All feature an ensuite bathroom with shower and complimentary bath products; bathrobe and slippers on request • Sun Deck with shaded sitting area and walkaround, open-air promenade deck • In all staterooms and suites you’ll find a 26” flat screen TV with infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus BBC News • Voltage in staterooms is 220V and 110V (U.S. outlet) and other channels • All category CX-DX staterooms have a large picture window that opens • All staterooms and suites also have a telephone, safe, refrigerator, • All Suites, Junior Suites and Veranda Staterooms AX-BX have a veranda hairdryer and air conditioning • Library and on board shop * Restrictions apply • Lift; laundry service; doctor on board and free Wi-Fi* ** Please note Veranda Stateroom 400 is slightly smaller at 220 sq ft
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 119 VIKING EMERALD
Our China ship was built in 2011. The stunning Viking Emerald offers all the comfort of a fine hotel, and a choice of veranda staterooms and suites.
Built: 2011 Length: 361 ft. Crew: 138 Guests: 256 Decks: 5 Staterooms: 128
(2 Explorer Suites, 14 Suites, 4 Jr. Suites, 108 Veranda) VerandaVeranda
Explorer Suite (ES) Suite (AA) Junior Suite (JR) Veranda (A) Veranda (B) Veranda (C) Veranda (D) Veranda (E) Veranda (F)
Sun Deck
Gym
Internet
Emerald Bar
Beauty Sauna Salon Doctor Massage
Explorer Suite Observation deck (ES) Shop 515 509 507 505 503 501 511 Reading Room 603 sq. ft.
LLoungeounge OObservationbservation BBarar LLoungeounge 516 512 510 508 506 504 502
VerandaVeranda Veranda Coffee Station Veranda VerandaVeranda Upper deck Jr. Suite
421 (JR) 419 417 415 409 407 405 403 401 411 443 441 439 437 435 433 431 429 427 425 423 260 sq. ft. 420 418 416 412 410 408 406 404 402 444 442 440 438 436 434 432 430 428 426 424 422
Middle deck 329 327 325 319 317 323 321 315 309 307 305 303 301 311 349 347 345 343 341 339 337 335 333 331 V e r a
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d a Suite (AA) 301 sq. ft. Veranda Main deck (A, B, C, D, E, F) 227 225 219 217 223 221 215 209 207 205 203 201 211 250 sq. ft. Restaurant Reception
Lobby 228 226 222 Cruise Manager 224 220 218 216 212 208 206 204 202
• All staterooms have a veranda with sliding glass doors • All staterooms include the following: hotel-style beds with optional • The Observation Lounge and bar feature panoramic windows twin bed configuration; panoramic windows which open onto • Restaurant with panoramic views a private balcony; private bathroom with shower and premium bath products; bathrobe and slippers on request; telephone, • Sun Deck with shaded sitting area and 360˚ views refrigerator, safe, hair dryer and bottled water replenished daily; • Modern gym and massage services are available kettle and instant coffee available; air conditioning; flat screen TV • On board shop and tailor with premium entertainment package including CNN and other • Library and internet cafe English-language programming • Doctor and hairdresser on board • Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom • Attentive, English-speaking staff • Explorer Suites offer all the same inclusions as the other • Two lifts staterooms plus: a separate bedroom and sitting room and a • Laundry service wraparound veranda
Viking Emerald Veranda Stateroom
120 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk VIKING MEKONG
Sailing the Mekong river, this beautiful colonial-style ship was refurbished in 2013 and is home to just 56 guests.
Refurbished: 2013 Length: 168 ft. Crew: 25 Guests: 56 Decks: 4 Staterooms: 28 (26 Standard, 2 Junior Suites)
Jr. Suite (JR) Standard (A) Standard (B) Standard (C)
Upper (Jasmine) Deck 317 315 313 309 307 305 303 301 311 Boutique 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302
Middle (Lotus) Deck 209 207 205 203 201
Restaurant 210 208 206 204 202
Standard Junior Suite (A, B, C) (JR) 168 sq. ft. 232 sq. ft.
Massage
Massage
• All staterooms have a river view • All feature an ensuite bathroom with shower and complimentary • Restaurant with panoramic windows bath products • Sun Deck with shaded sitting area • All staterooms also have a safe, hairdryer and air conditioning • Library • Voltage in staterooms is 220V • On board shop • Upper and middle deck staterooms have floor-to-ceiling, sliding French doors • Attentive, English-speaking staff • Bottled water is replenished daily • Laundry service • All staterooms have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed configuration
Viking Mekong Standard Stateroom, Viking Mekong
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 121 A new world of ocean cruising
When Viking decided to venture out to sea, we asked our river cruise guests what they would most wish for on an ocean cruise – and an ocean cruise ship. The result is an ocean fleet that, like our river fleet, enables you to explore even more of the world in comfort. To spend more time in each fascinating destination, and more overnights. To travel in the surety that everything you need to enjoy yourself is included in the price – from guided excursions and all your on board meals in all the restaurants, to shipwide Wi-Fi and access to our stunning Spa. Indeed, our ocean cruises have just been voted as Best Value for Money by Cruise Critic. Join us on an ocean journey that is VikingViking OOceancean CCruisesruises altogether more inviting, more exciting, more you. BestBest LLuxuryuxury CCruiseruise LLineine fforor VValuealue
122 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk Your room with a view and a veranda
Every stateroom has a private veranda and a view of the world through which you’re travelling. Elegant, roomy and so very comfortable, it’s everything you want your home away from home to be.
Recharge in Th e Spa, Dine in any of our restaurants, at no extra charge without forking out a penny more
Nothing short of extraordinary, the Nordic spa is If you’ve an appetite for good food, you’re in a destination in its own right. From the heat of for a treat. Dine a choice of different venues the steam room and sauna to the gentle warmth – including more alfresco venues than on of the healing hydrotherapy pool and heated any other ship of a similar size. All serving stone beds, experience the rejuvenating powers complimentary wine and beer with lunch and of the traditional Nordic bathing ritual. dinner. Outstanding cuisine all included? We’ll drink to that.
Viking Ocean Cruises Best Luxury Cruise Line Spa
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 123 Viking ocean cruises
Our award-winning ocean ships bring you even more corners of the world to explore – from the fjords to the Far East. Smaller ships enable you to visit more secluded, lesser-known places, as well as iconic destinations. And because we offer more time in port, including overnight stays, and a variety of shore excursions, how you explore each destination is up to you. Discover all our ocean journeys at vikingcruises.co.uk
NORWAY FINLAND SWEDEN Eidfjord Helsinki Bergen Oslo Stockholm St. Petersburg Stavanger Tallinn ESTONIA RUSSIA
Ålborg N DENMARK Baltic Sea London Copenhagen Cruise Gdan´sk Berlin Overnight in Port (Warnemünde) (Gdynia) POLAND GERMANY
Viking Homelands Breathtaking scenery. Wild beauty. and the Baltic as there are discoveries Tiny harbourside towns with historic to be made. Voyage from the cobalt Stockholm to Bergen timber houses. Grand cities with waters of Stockholm and Helsinki to 15 days, 11 guided tours glorious palaces. Exciting Viking history. imperial St. Petersburg and Berlin, and April to September 2019; Enticing Scandinavian cuisine. World- on to charming Copenhagen, and the April to September 2020 leading design. World-famous wonders. wilderness of Norway’s coastal towns. Prices from £4,390pp There are as many reasons to embark on Fifteen days, one unforgettable journey. this, the definitive cruise of Scandinavia
TORTOLA Road Town San Juan ST. MARTIN PUERTO RICO Charlotte Philipsburg Amalie ANTIGUA & ST. THOMAS BARBUDA Basseterre St. John’s ST. KITTS & NEVIS GUADELOUPE Pointe-à-Pitre
Caribbean Sea
Cruise Overnight in Port N ST. LUCIA Castries BARBADOS Bridgetown West Indies Explorer Each Caribbean island is different. If you’re dreaming of soaking up All are amazing. From the rainforests some winter sun, then escape to the San Juan roundtrip of Puerto Rico and mountain peaks Caribbean on the stunning Viking Star, 11 days, 9 guided tours of St. Lucia, to the Creole cuisine of where you can relax in style, both on January to March & Guadeloupe and white-sand beaches shore and on board. This mesmerising October to December 2019; of St. Kitts, there is no end of things to journey offers the perfect blend of January to February 2020 see and do. This 11-day journey calls at exploration and relaxation, as you revel Prices from £2,790pp a new port every day, starting with an in the warmth of the sun, and the smiles overnight stay in Puerto Rico to explore of the people you meet along the way. San Juan’s intriguing heritage.
124 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk MONACO ITALY
FRANCE Monte Carlo St. Tropez Florence/Pisa (Livorno) Marseille
SPAIN Rome (Civitavecchia) Barcelona
Mediterranean N Sea
Cruise Overnight in Port
Iconic Western Hugging the beautiful coastlines of Spain, Admire the fantastical Gaudí buildings France and Italy, this itinerary treats you to and street artists of Barcelona. See Mediterranean the perfect blend of classic Mediterranean the priceless Renaissance art treasures Barcelona to Rome cities, stunning landscapes, charming of Florence. Stroll the promenades of 8 days, 5 guided tours towns and lesser-known gems. Feast on Marseille, St. Tropez and Monte Carlo. March to November 2019; picturesque scenery, Roman monuments, And enjoy the region’s legendary food April to October 2020 romantic piazzas and all the art, history and wine along the way. Prices from £2,040pp and culture you could wish for.
Alaska Valdez Hubbard Glacier USA Seward Skagway Yakutat Bay Juneau Icy Strait Point Sitka CANADA Ketchikan Pacific Ocean
Cruise Inside Overnight in Port Passage N Vancouver Alaska & From eagles circling snow-capped Disenchantment Bay and Resurrection mountains to whales traversing deep River. Of all the natural wonders, the the Inside Passage waters, from ice-blue glaciers the size of glaciers steal the show, including Vancouver to Seward skyscrapers to bright red totems, Alaska is Hubbard, the giant of them all. There 11 days, 7 guided tours every bit as wild as you imagine it to be, is no better way to explore the ‘Last May to August 2019; and even more spectacular. Here, even Frontier’ than on board a ship that offers June to August 2020 the names conjure a remote wilderness the last word in comfort – Viking Orion. Prices from £4,390pp where only heroes dare venture –
See your travel agent or call us on 020 8780 7900 125 2018 BOOKING CONDITIONS
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Your contract incorporates these this sub-clause is not permitted if your booking was 12 hours, a change of UK departure location, or a Booking Conditions and by making a booking with made less than 10 weeks prior to travel commencing. significant change of destination or cruise itinerary. us you confirm your acceptance of these Booking In accordance with EU regulations we are required Conditions. A2. OUR PRICE POLICY AND PAYMENT TERMS to advise you of the actual air carrier operating your flight/ connecting flight/transfer. We do this by listing ‘Viking’, ‘Viking Cruises’, ‘Viking River Cruises’ and A2.1 We reserve the right to alter prices shown in any of our brochures or in any website and we will inform carriers to be used or likely to be used on the relevant ‘Viking Ocean Cruises’ are trading names of Viking brochure pages and/or on our website and/or on your River Cruises UK Limited. you of any price changes prior to the issue of our Confirmation Invoice and/or ATOL Certificate. Once Confirmation Invoice and/or your ATOL Certificate. Where your Confirmation Invoice or ATOL Certificate A. BOOKING AND PAYMENT our Confirmation Invoice and/or ATOL Certificate has been issued then, save in the case of manifest error, indicates that flight tickets have not yet been assigned, we will notify you of the actual flights and carrier as A1. YOUR RESERVATION any price changes may only be made in accordance with the remaining provisions of these Booking soon as the flights have been assigned. Any changes A1.1 When you make a booking and pay your deposit Conditions. to the actual airline after you have received your or full payment (as applicable), we will reserve your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible and A2.2 When you make your booking you are travel arrangements on the basis of these Booking in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a required to pay a deposit of 25% of the total price. Conditions. Your booking will be taken as confirmed change is deemed to be a minor change. in respect of all persons named on your booking If applicable, Visa fees must be paid in full with the B1.2 Save where clause H1 applies, if we have to and a binding contract between us will come into deposit if facilitated by Viking. If your travel is due make a Significant Change before your departure existence only upon the earlier of (a) our sending our to commence within 10 weeks of your booking we will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible Confirmation Invoice and/or ATOL Certificate to you then the total price shall be payable at the time of to advise you of any change and we will, if possible, or your Travel Agent or (b) the issue of tickets in your booking. In any event the balance of the total price provide you with three alternatives: name. Prior to doing so, we or your Travel Agent may of your travel arrangements must be paid at least 10 send you an acknowledgement of your booking. weeks prior to travel commencing. Your booking will B1.2.1 alternative travel arrangements of equivalent or Any such acknowledgement simply indicates that we not be confirmed until we receive your deposit and of very closely similar standard and price, if available, are dealing with your booking request and is not a if the balance is not paid by the due date then we or confirmation of it. shall cancel your booking and retain any deposit. Any B1.2.2 alternative travel arrangements of a lower monies paid to any Travel Agent in relation to your A1.2 Please check your Confirmation Invoice and/ standard together with a refund of the difference in booking are held by such Travel Agent on our behalf or any ATOL Certificate together with all other price; or at all times. documents we or your Travel Agent send you as B1.2.3 cancel your travel arrangements with a full soon as you receive them. Contact us or your Travel A2.3 Once you have paid your deposit and our refund of all monies paid. Agent immediately if any information which appears Confirmation Invoice and/or ATOL Certificate is In all 3 cases, compensation will be paid as detailed in on the Confirmation Invoice and/or ATOL Certificate issued the price of your travel arrangements is fully clause D1 below unless the change occurs as a result or elsewhere appears to be incorrect or incomplete, guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges of circumstances beyond our control where clauses E1 as it may not be possible to make changes later. We or alteration (save in the case of manifest error or and H1 will apply. regret we cannot accept any responsibility if we are changes requested by you to travel arrangements are made and where additional costs are incurred). not notified of any inaccuracies in any document B2. IF WE CANCEL YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS within ten days of our sending it out (five days for However if we do not receive the balance of the total tickets). Whilst we will do our best to rectify any price of your travel arrangements when due, your B2.1 In the unlikely event we need to cancel your inaccuracies notified outside these time limits, you will booking may be cancelled pursuant to clause A2.2 travel arrangements we will tell you or your Travel be responsible for any costs and expenses involved and any re-booking may well be at a higher price. Agent as soon as possible. However we will not cancel in doing so except where we made the mistake and A2.4 Please note that from time to time airlines alter your travel arrangements less than 14 days before there is good reason why you did not contact us their baggage allowance policies and this may occur departure unless it is for a reason outside our control within the above time limits. after we issue our Confirmation Invoice and/or the as provided in clause H1. If we have to have to cancel ATOL certificate. We have no control over any such your travel arrangements we will provide you with A1.3 Normally your cabin number will be advised at the three alternatives: time of booking or on the Confirmation Invoice but this changes and you will be responsible for any additional is not guaranteed and may be altered at any time. charges that the relevant airline may levy in respect B2.1.1 alternative travel arrangements of equivalent or of checked-in luggage that exceeds any limits in such of very closely similar standard and price, if available, A1.4 At the time of booking we may not be able to altered baggage allowance policy. or confirm your exact air or rail arrangements due to airline and rail operator booking restrictions. However B2.1.2 alternative travel arrangements of a lower A3. WHAT IS INCLUDED AND EXCLUDED IN THE standard together with a refund of the difference in your Confirmation Invoice and/or ATOL Certificate COST OF YOUR HOLIDAY will detail those arrangements reserved for you and/ price; or or those arrangements provisionally reserved for you A3.1 The details of what is included in the cost of your B2.1.3 cancel your travel arrangements with a full and/or those arrangements we intend to reserve for holiday is set out in the individual tour package details refund of all monies paid. in our brochure or on our website. you. Please note flights may be indirect and that some In all 3 cases, compensation will be paid as detailed in airlines charge for luggage separately. In addition A3.2 Any further items or services purchased on board clause D1 below unless the change occurs as a result your arrangements may be subject to change by the are not included in the costs of your holiday of circumstances beyond our control (in which case relevant airline or train operator. Please also note we clauses E1 and H1 will apply) or we cancel as a result B. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY US cannot confirm or guarantee specific airline or rail seat of your failure to pay your deposit or the balance or numbers. any other sum when due or where clause B2.2 applies. B1. IF WE CHANGE YOUR TRAVEL A1.5 Any contract is with the “Lead Name” as shown ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE DEPARTURE B2.2 We regret that some travel packages and shore on the Booking Form. We can only accept a booking if excursions shown on our website or in our brochures B1.1 We hope and expect to be able to provide you the Lead Name is at least 18 years old on or before the can only be operated if a sufficient number of people with all the services we have confirmed to you in our date of departure. book them. We will advise you Confirmation Invoice and/or ATOL Certificate. On A1.6 The Lead Name is responsible for ensuring that occasions changes do have to be made (for example other members of his/her party are aware of these due to river conditions such as high or low water Booking Conditions and that they consent to him/her levels, lock closures, local mooring restrictions or acting on their behalf in dealings with us. adverse weather conditions) and we reserve the right A1.7 If for any reason you did not see a copy of these to make these. Most of these changes are minor. Booking Conditions when you made your booking However, if we consider them a “Significant Change” and, having now seen them, you now wish to cancel
126 For more information visit us at vikingcruises.co.uk 2018 BOOKING CONDITIONS at the time of booking if any travel arrangements and the expenses and losses we are likely to suffer if D. CHARGES, COMPENSATION AND DELAYS or shore excursions are dependent on there being we cannot resell the package. sufficient demand. If there is insufficient demand, C2.2 If you are travelling on a scheduled service flight, D1. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION CHARGES we have the right to cancel the travel arrangements in the unlikely event that we are able to cancel the The following table sets out the sums payable to in question. If we have to do so, we promise we will arrangements, we will not be able to do so until any us or you in the event of Significant Changes or tell you no later than 14 days prior to departure. In air tickets issued are returned to us by you or your cancellation. These sums are not payable where we this situation, you will then have the choice of the Travel Agent. have to make a Significant Change or cancel your options shown in clause B2.1 together with the travel arrangements as a result of: option, if possible, of the same package departing C2.3 If the reason for your cancellation falls within (a) matters outside of our control when clauses E1 on a different date. Where we cancel for lack of your insurance cover, you may be able to claim a and H1 shall apply or numbers in accordance with this clause B2.2, no refund of your cancellation charges from the insurance compensation or other amounts (for example, the cost company less any applicable excess. (b) where your booking was accepted “subject of any connected travel arrangements you have made C2.4 If you or anyone included within your booking to availability” or similar and the travel independently) will be payable. is unable to go for any reason or decides that he/she arrangements are not available. In addition they does not want to travel, you may be able to transfer do not apply where compensation is available C. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY YOU the whole booking or the place on the booking of the under the provisions of clause D2
person(s) concerned to someone else/other people Period before Amount you Amount you Cancellation C1. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING suggested by you and acceptable to us subject to the departure in will receive will receive Charge if you following: which notice from us if from us if we cancel C1.1 If you want to change your travel arrangements of cancellation we make a cancel in any way you or your Travel Agent must inform us C2.4.1 You must write to us with full details of who or Significant Significant in writing as soon as possible. We will try to help you, cannot or does not want to travel and who you would Change is Change received although we cannot guarantee that we will always be like to go instead. We must receive this information at More than £10 per person Return of all Deposit only able to do this as changes are subject to availability least 14 days before departure. 70 days monies paid at the time. Please note that typically changes to C2.4.2 If the change can be made, you will have to pay 69-30 days £20 per person Return of all 50% of total monies paid Price scheduled flight tickets are very restrictive and may not an amendment fee of £100 per person named on the Less than £30 per person Return of all 100% of total be possible without having to cancel the original flight booking together with any extra costs we incur or are and rebooking. 30 days monies paid Price asked to pay in order to make the change. plus £30 per person C1.2 Where we can make a change, we will charge C2.4.3 Anyone who travels in place of anyone who for any additional services, facilities, or other items was originally due to travel must agree to these NOTE “Total Price” means the total price payable by changed, at the price which applies on the day the Booking Conditions and any other requirements you for the travel arrangements excluding insurance change is made. In addition, we reserve the right which apply to the booking before the change can premiums, flight upgrade charges and any fees to apply an administration charge of £100 for each be finalised. If the full cost of the travel arrangements payable for any changes made by you to your booking person on the booking together with any further costs should have been paid when the change is requested (“Additional Charges”). If you cancel (otherwise than we incur, for example with our suppliers, in making but has not been, this must also be paid before the pursuant to clause B) you will continue to be liable for any change. change can be finalised. the Additional Charges in addition to the Cancellation C1.3 Any booking discount you may have received C2.4.4 Scheduled airlines often do not allow any name Charges set out above. at the time your original booking was made may changes within a certain period prior to departure and Visa application charges are not refundable. be altered or reduced whenever changes are made generally not at all after flight tickets have been issued. if such discount has since been altered, reduced or If you want or need to make a name change when withdrawn. D2. DENIED BOARDING REGULATIONS & an airline will not allow it, you will have to cancel the TRANSPORTATION DELAYS C1.4 If you have paid supplements for accommodation original flight (which means you will lose all the money and the number of people in your accommodation you have paid for that flight) and pay the full cost of D2.1 If any flight you have booked is cancelled or changes, you may have to pay extra. In addition you another flight (which may not be the original flight or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding may lose any free group places. at the same cost as the original flight as the airline is is denied by your airline in circumstances which would entitle you to claim compensation against the airline C1.5 Any change to your departure date, airport, entitled to offer the cancelled flight to anyone on a under EC Regulation No 261/2004 – the Denied transport, destination, accommodation, or length of waiting list for it). This is the airline’s decision and we Boarding Regulations 2004, you must pursue the travel has to apply to all members of your booking. have no control over it. airline for the compensation due to you. All sums C1.6 You may not change travel arrangements C2.4.5 It will not normally be possible to transfer you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline chosen from our brochures or websites to special offer bookings or places on bookings within the period of 70 concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent packages such as those featured in any promotional days immediately prior to departure without cancelling the full amount of your entitlement to compensation publications, without incurring cancellation charges. the original booking (and thereby incurring cancellation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, Such a change would necessitate the cancellation of charges pursuant to clause D1) and rebooking. delay, downgrading or denied boarding. The fact your existing arrangements (and be subject to our C2.5 The cost of your travel arrangements (provided a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does cancellation charges shown in clause D1) and the that it includes a flight) includes an amount (currently not automatically entitle you to cancel any other re-booking of new arrangements at the price applying £2.50 per person) which we are required to pay to the arrangements even where those arrangements have on the day the booking is made. Air Travel Trust Fund as part of the ATOL Protection been made in conjunction with your flight. We have C1.7 Any special offers, savings or promotions may Contribution (“the APC Sum”). If you cancel your no liability to make any payment to you in relation not be combined with other special offers, savings or travel arrangements the APC Sum is not refundable in to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect promotions. any circumstances. of any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full C1.8 It is not usually possible to alter or cancel any C2.6 If any person on the booking cancels and you amount of your entitlement to any compensation or travel insurance you may have obtained and your cannot fill that person’s place, you may have to pay other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by premium will not be refunded, as cover under the additional supplements for your accommodation. the airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding policy will already have begun once the policy has For example, you may have to pay single or under- Regulations. If your airline does not comply with been purchased occupancy supplements. these rules you should complain to the Civil Aviation C2.7 If you do cancel, you must still pay any Authority on 0330 022 1500 www.caa.co.uk. C2. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR BOOKING amendment charges, which arose before the D2.2 Unfortunately, flight or other transport delays C2.1 If you wish to cancel all or part of your booking, cancellation, and any deposits paid for any pre-booked sometimes occur. Depending on the length of the you or your Travel Agent must write to us. If some items or services. delay and surrounding circumstances, the carrier or all of your party cancel their booking or we concerned should provide refreshments when and are entitled to treat your booking as cancelled in where appropriate. We are generally not in a position accordance with these Booking Conditions, we will to provide any assistance in the event of flight or levy a cancellation charge on the scale shown in the other transportation delays and cannot accept any table set out in clause D1. These charges are based on liability except where expressly stated the estimated cost of cancelling your arrangements in these Booking Conditions.
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E. LIMITATION OF OUR LIABILITY TO YOU E8. Nothing in these Booking Conditions affect any accept the booking. If you do not give us full details E1. If the contract we have with you is not performed statutory rights that you may have under the relevant of your medical problem or disability at the time of or is improperly performed by us or our suppliers we jurisdiction applicable pursuant to clause H7. booking, we can also cancel the booking when we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has find out the full details if in our reasonable opinion the affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements. F: YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES travel arrangements are not suitable or you are not However we will not be liable (and clause H1 will travelling with someone who can provide all assistance F1. SPECIAL REQUESTS apply) where any failure in the performance of the reasonably required. If we cancel in this situation, contract is due to: If you have a special request, we will do our best cancellation charges as set out in clause D1 must be to help, but we cannot guarantee it except as set paid by the person concerned. E1.1 you; or out below. Please advise your Travel Agent or us (if F3.4 The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (“FCO”) E1.2 a third party unconnected with the provision booking direct) of your request at the time of booking produces a wide range of material about overseas of the travel arrangements and where the failure is and make sure that we are given as much detail as countries including details of political unrest, crime and unforeseeable or unavoidable; or possible. If your special request is vital to your travel health issues. If you have any particular concerns then E1.3 unusual and unforeseeable circumstances arrangements, it must be specifically agreed with us you should refer to the FCO website at www.fco.gov.uk. beyond our control, the consequences of which could before or at the time you book. We promise to comply not have been avoided even if all due care had been with any special request which we have specifically F4. INSURANCE exercised; or agreed and confirmed in writing. General confirmation F4.1 You must take out insurance suitable for your needs E1.4 an event which we or our suppliers, even with all that a special request has been noted or passed on before you travel. We cannot be held responsible for any due care, could not foresee or forestall. to the supplier or the inclusion of a special request on costs you incur as a result of failing to do so. your Confirmation Invoice or on the acknowledgement E2. In addition to the provisions of clause H1, our of your booking or any other documentation is not F4.2 If you participate in sports and activities whilst liability, except in cases involving death, injury or confirmation that the request will be met. Unless and travelling that have been organised and arranged illness, shall be limited to a maximum of 2 times the until specifically confirmed in writing all special requests independently of us, it should be understood that cost of your travel arrangements. are subject to availability. If any additional cost is participation is at the individual’s own risk and it is E3. Should you or any member of your party suffer applicable, it will either be invoiced to you prior to your your responsibility to obtain the relevant insurance. illness, personal injury or death attributable to a departure or should be paid for locally. third party unconnected with the provision of the F5. BEHAVIOUR services, or as a result of failures due to unusual and F2. YOUR DOCUMENTATION F5.1 You must be responsible for the behaviour of unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the F2.1 You are responsible for ensuring that you and yourself and your party. We can refuse to accept you consequences of which could not have been avoided all other persons included in the booking satisfy all as a customer or refuse to continue dealing with you even if all due care had been exercised, or an event passport, visa, travel insurance and health certificate and/or any other member of your party by terminating which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, requirements and we accept no responsibility for any your travel arrangements if behaviour is or is likely to could not foresee or forestall, we will offer you such refusal of travel or entry into any destination or for any be, in our reasonable opinion, or in the reasonable advice, guidance and assistance as is reasonable in the liabilities, losses, delays or expenses incurred through opinion of any airline pilot, cruise vessel captain or circumstances. any irregularity in such documentation. If you have any other person in authority, disruptive, upsetting or E4. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with queries with regard to documentation and insurance dangerous to yourself or anyone else or if you or and/or in an identical manner to: requirements you must raise them with us or your any member of your party have caused or are likely Travel Agent well in advance of travel commencing. to cause damage to property. We will not pay any E4.1 the contractual terms of the companies refund, compensation or other sum whatsoever or that provide the transportation for your travel In the event we are asked to re-issue tickets that have been lost, destroyed or stolen and we agree to do so, any costs or expenses incurred by you if we have arrangements which are incorporated into and form to terminate your travel arrangements due to such part of your contract with us; and any charges incurred as a result of this will be payable by you. unacceptable behaviour. In this situation we will then E4.2 any relevant international convention, for have no further responsibility for you or any other F2.2 example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel Many of the airlines that provide the flight member of your party (including any return travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel element of the arrangements we sell impose fines arrangements). If your unacceptable behaviour means by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel and costs on us if any passengers who have booked you are not allowed to board your outward flight we by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the with us do not have the necessary travel or other will treat your booking as cancelled from that moment provision of accommodation, which limit the amount documents for the countries they are visiting or and you will have to pay full cancellation charges (see of compensation that you can claim for death, passing through, even where this occurs through no clause D1). fault of ours. In this situation we have no choice but injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and F5.2 With regard to any flights and/or cruises that delay to luggage which are incorporated into and to pass on to you all fines, costs, surcharges, financial penalties and other sums of any description which are form part of your travel arrangements the airline form part of your contract with us and we are to be captain or vessel master (as applicable) has authority regarded as having all the benefit of any limitation of imposed on or incurred by us. You will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly in full. over the aircraft/vessel and passengers at all times compensation contained in these or any other such when they are boarding or on board. He/she may conventions. F3. HEALTH PRECAUTIONS & FCO ADVICE prevent you or any member of your party from E5. Unless otherwise expressly indicated by us in travelling if you or such member are considered unfit F3.1 You should check what vaccinations and other writing, excursions or other tours that you may to do so, or if you or such member pose a danger to health precautions are required or are advisable for choose to book or pay for whilst you are away are the aircraft/vessel or passengers. In such circumstances your chosen destination and journey with your doctor not part of the travel arrangements provided by us. we shall seek compensation from you for any losses in good time before departure. For any excursion or other tour that you book, your caused by your behaviour or by the behaviour of contract will be with the operator of the excursion F3.2 Airline regulations state that women 28 weeks or any member of your party (e.g. the cost of diverting or tour and not with us. We are not responsible for more into pregnancy at the time of return travel must an aircraft or vessel). Disruption on board an aircraft the provision of the excursion or tour or for anything have written confirmation from a doctor that they are or vessel is a criminal offence, and you may be that happens during the course of its provision by the fit to travel when checking in for their outward flight. prosecuted. If you are refused carriage on an aircraft operator. Where an excursion or other tour is booked Normally, permission to travel is refused after 32 weeks. because of your disruptive behaviour, or you are under through us no refund will be available in the event We can only accept your booking upon the clear the influence of alcohol or drugs, your airline may pass of you subsequently being unable or choosing not to understanding that we cannot be liable if any airline on your details and the date of the refusal of carriage take part. This clause E5 applies even where a Viking refuses to accept you or any member of your party as a to other airlines for their information. This in turn may representative accompanies the tour or excursion. passenger for this reason. make it difficult for you or others in your party to book E6. Where you have booked a “Cruise Only” holiday, F3.3 You must provide us with full details of any other airline tickets. we cannot accept any liability for the costs of flights existing medical problem or disability that may affect G. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT or other travel arrangements in the event of changes your travel arrangements (including, in particular, being made to the scheduled departure or arrival any accommodation requirements) at the time of G1. If you have cause for complaint whilst travelling, times or locations of the cruise vessel. booking. If in our reasonable opinion, your chosen you must bring it to the attention of the Viking travel arrangements are not suitable for your medical E7. The provisions of clauses E1 to E6 inclusive are in representative on board the cruise vessel or at your problem or disability or you are not travelling with addition to any other limitation of liability contained in hotel. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please someone who can provide all assistance you may these Booking Conditions. follow this up within 28 days of your return home by reasonably require, we have the right to refuse to writing to our Customer Service Department at:
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Viking, Nelsons House, 83 Wimbledon Park Side are able to do so due to reasons of insolvency, an information, please notify us. You have the right to ask London SW19 5LP giving your booking reference alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the us in writing for a data subject access request form to and all other relevant information. Please keep your services you have bought, or a suitable alternative obtain a copy of the information which we hold about letter concise and to the point. This will assist us (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that you. You will be charged a fee for this. Any request to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our in those circumstances, the alternative ATOL holder should be addressed to: response to you. It is strongly recommended that you will perform those obligations and you agree to pay Viking, Nelsons House, 83 Wimbledon Park Side communicate any complaint to the supplier of the any money outstanding to be paid by you under your London SW19 5LP. services in question as well as to our representative contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However you without delay and complete a report whilst on board also agree that in some cases it will not be possible H4. CHILDREN/MINORS or at the relevant hotel. If you fail to follow this to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case Due to the nature of our cruises, we do not maintain simple procedure we will have been deprived of the you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL specific facilities or services for children aboard cruise opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). vessels. On all cruises children (being those under the whilst you are on board and this may affect your rights H2.3 If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL age of 18) must be accompanied by and share a cabin under this contract. certificate, are unable to provide the services listed with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible G2. We are a member of ABTA, membership number (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL adult over the age of 21. We regret that we are unable V924X. holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the to accommodate children under the age of 18 on We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to ocean cruises or under the age of 12 on river cruises by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We certainly hope that (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. and reserve the right to limit the number of children we can settle any complaints amicably. However, You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit on board any particular vessel. should this prove not to be the case you may refer you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims any dispute to arbitration through ABTA’s arbitration which you have or may have arising out of or relating H5. SUN DECK ACCESS to the non-provision of the services, including any scheme. The scheme provides for a simple and During passage through locks or under low bridges or claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card inexpensive method of arbitration on documents in the case of adverse weather, it may be necessary to issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such alone with restricted liability for you in respect of costs. close the sun deck for passenger use. In the interest of claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that The scheme is subject to certain financial limits on safety, sun deck closures are rigidly enforced. the amount that can be claimed as determined from other body has paid sums you have claimed under the time to time by ABTA. Please note that the scheme ATOL scheme. H6. MOORING AND DOCKING FACILITIES does not apply to claims which are solely in respect H2.4 We are also a member of ABTA (ABTA number In some ports, ships may be required to dock of physical injury or illness or their consequences, V924X). If your travel arrangements do not include alongside each other. On occasions this may result in although claims which include an element of minor flights, ABTA will financially protect your travel your view being blocked. You may also need to pass injury or illness can be considered subject to a limit arrangements in the same way except that, if already through other ships when going ashore. as set from time to time by ABTA on the amount the abroad, you will be returned to the point where your arbitrator can award per person, in respect of this contracted arrangements with us commenced. Please H7. JURISDICTION/GOVERNING LAW element. go to www. abta.com for a copy of the guide to ABTA’s scheme of Financial Protection. We both agree that any dispute, claim or other matter G3. Any application for arbitration under clause G2, of any description (and whether involving personal together with any related statement of claim, must For further information about ABTA, the Code of injury or not) which arises out of or in connection with be received by ABTA within eighteen months of the Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to your booking or travel must be dealt with under the date of return. Outside this time limit arbitration under you if you have a complaint (see clause G), contact ABTA Arbitration Scheme or brought in the Courts the scheme may still be available if we agree, but the Consumer Affairs, ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 of England and Wales only (unless you are a resident ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For 9EQ tel 0203 117 0599 or www.abta.com. of Scotland or Northern Ireland in which case any injury and illness claims, you may like to use the ABTA/ proceedings must be brought in either the Courts of H3. DATA PROTECTION Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Mediation Procedure. your own country or those of England and Wales). We This is a voluntary scheme and requires us to agree for Information about you and members of your party, both also agree that English law (and no other) will mediation to go ahead. The aim is to help you resolve including your names, contact details and any special apply to your contract (unless proceedings are brought your dispute in a quick and cost effective way. Details needs, disabilities or dietary requirements is collected in Scotland or Northern Ireland, in which case Scottish are available on request or from www.abta.com. by us when you request information or make a or Northern Irish law, as applicable, will apply instead). booking with us. We may disclose this information to If this provision is not acceptable to you, you must tell H. MISCELLANEOUS our service providers (who may be located outside the us at the time of booking. UK/EEA) for the purpose of providing you with your H1. CHANGES DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND travel arrangements. Only information necessary for H8. CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE OUR CONTROL this purpose will be disclosed to them. When you travel by air, rail or by sea, your journey We will not be liable to pay any compensation if we In the case of air travel, it may be mandatory for may be subject to certain international conventions are forced to cancel or in any way change your travel us to disclose information for security and anti- such as the Warsaw Convention, Montreal Convention arrangements as a result of unusual or unforeseeable terrorism purposes and any other purpose imposed the Berne Convention or Athens convention. You circumstances beyond our control, the consequences on us by governments or airlines. We may use agree that the transport company’s own Conditions of which could not have been avoided even with all your information for the purposes set out in our of Carriage will apply to you on that journey. When due care. These include unavoidable technical problems data protection registration with the Office of the arranging this transportation for you, we rely on with transport, changes imposed by rescheduling or Information Commissioner. We may disclose the the terms and conditions contained within these cancellation of flights by an airline or main charterer, same to companies who act as data processors on international conventions and those ‘Conditions of the alteration of the airline or aircraft type, changes our behalf. Some information, for example relating Carriage’. You acknowledge that all of these terms imposed by rescheduling or cancellation of rail travel by to your religion or health, may be “sensitive personal and conditions form part of your contract with us as the relevant operator, war or threat of war, civil strife, data” within the meaning of the Data Protection Act well as the transport company. You can ask us to provide industrial disputes, natural disaster, adverse weather, 1998. We need this information to cater for your you with a copy of any of the conditions applicable epidemic or terrorist activity. needs, but it is collected on condition that we have to your journey. These may limit or exclude liability, your positive consent. If you do not agree to our use especially in respect of lost or delayed baggage. H2. YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION of your information, we cannot accept your booking. H2.1 When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight By making a booking with us, you agree to allow your inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL insurers, their agents and medical staff to disclose Certificate. This lists the flight accommodation car hire relevant information to us in circumstances where we and/or other services that are financially protected, may need to act in the interests of everyone in the where you can get information on what this means for group with whom you are travelling. For example, you and who to contact if things if you contract an infectious illness whilst travelling, go wrong. we may need to make special arrangements for you H2.2 We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL and ensure that you do not return with the group certificate, will provide you with the services listed immediately. From time to time we may contact on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). you by post with information about special offers or In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier travel packages. If you do not wish to receive such
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PRIVACY NOTICE Viking River Cruises UK Limited (the “Company”, information about where they visit on the internet. HOW TO WITHHOLD PERSONAL DATA “We”, “Us” or “Our”) is committed to respecting and • From Our other service providers You can control all of our sources of Your personal data. protecting Your privacy. This Privacy Notice is provided for You can: We receive personal data about you from the following our prospective, existing and former customers (“You”, - provide less personal data than we request; “Your”). third parties who provide services to us: - limit what personal data you give to Your travel agent; This Privacy Notice (together with Our Cookie Notice - our bank or providers who process payments from published on our Website, and the terms of use published You, to confirm the outcome of payment transactions; - instruct Your travel agent to withhold items of personal at www.vikingcruises.co.uk/terms-conditions/index. - other third parties in Viking’s supply chain, Airlines, data from Us; html) (the “Notices”) tells You about how We process other carriers, Border control agencies, Contractors e.g. - not respond to Our marketing and communications your personal data, including Our collection, usage and ship crews. (and You also have rights to stop Our direct marketing to sharing of Your personal data, and including in relation to You: see below); Your use of our website at www.vikingcruises.co.uk (the SPECIAL CATEGORY DATA WE COLLECT “Website”). ABOUT YOU - change your internet browser settings to prohibit cookies. We will only process Your personal data in accordance Under the Data Protection Legislation the following with the Notices (and any other information we give to categories of personal data, which we may collect from IMPACT OF WITHHOLDING PERSONAL DATA you about how we process Your personal data), and in you, have special status (the “special category data”): Withholding Your personal data from us will mean the accordance with the Data Protection Legislation. personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political updates, offers and communications (via advertisements, opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, and genetic In this Privacy Notice the terms “personal data”, “Data direct marketing or messages) you receive from us are not data, biometric data that uniquely identifies a living Controller”, “Data Processor” each have a special personalised or relevant to you, or that you do not receive person, data concerning health, or data concerning a meaning that is set by legislation (the “Data Protection them at all. If you make an enquiry or booking with living person’s sex life or sexual orientation, and data Legislation”). The Data Protection Legislation is: the Data Us, withholding Your personal data may mean that Our relating to actual or alleged crimes. We may obtain special Protection Act 1998 or, from the date it comes into force response to Your enquiry, and the booking (and thus your category data when we collect it directly from You, or in the United Kingdom, the EU General Data Protection cruise), is not personalised or fully suitable for You. As we from Your travel agent. We do not obtain special category Regulation (2016/679). record all telephone calls, to avoid being recorded you will data from other third parties. be unable to correspond with us by phone. YOUR DATA CONTROLLER RECORDING AND MONITORING We are a Data Controller in relation to your personal data. OUR USE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA In addition to storing written materials received from You Our address is Viking, Nelsons House, 83 Wimbledon Park For as long as We have access to your personal data, and that we provide to You, and our own records of our Side, London SW19 5LP. We will use it for the following purposes, unless transactions and interactions with you, we may monitor otherwise required as a result of You exercising Your The Company may be contacted by email at data. and/or record: (1) telephone calls, (2) traffic data produced data protection rights. We may use Your personal [email protected] and by telephone on by electronic devices, applications and online services data for any of the following purposes, whether we 0800 458 69 00. about the date and location of Your electronic activities obtained it directly from You (or someone you trust) or with Us, and (3) Your online activities within our control, Your travel agent, or another source: DATA PROTECTION OFFICER including via social media traffic as well as via the Website. Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted at data. All recordings and derivative materials are and shall remain [email protected]. our sole property. PURPOSE LEGAL BASIS INFORMATION WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU CHILDREN We obtain your personal data from the following sources: (1) To provide You with Our If you provide us with special We do not provide products or services for purchase by services in accordance with Our category data: we will ask you for • Directly from you children. If you are under 18, your parents are responsible contract with You, once you have explicit consent, and it is likely that for providing your personal data to Us. completed a booking. we will be unable to process this You will know what personal data we obtain from you, data without Your consent.For Your because you (or someone who you trust, and who you HOW WE MAY CONTACT YOU other personal data: processing by us, and by our Data Processors, will have authorised us to deal with, such as a member of From August 2017 onwards, We have provided the ability your family) provide it to us. Examples of how we obtain be necessary for Us to perform the for You to select and tell us how You would like contract with You. personal data from you include: when you make an to be contacted by Us. enquiry (such as asking for a brochure), when you enter (2) To process Your payment for Our legitimate interest in obtaining one of our competitions, promotions or surveys, when you USE OF TOOLS/COOKIES Our services. payment before performing Our give Us information via email or online private mail systems, If Our contact and dealing with You is via the Website(s), contract with You. during a telephone conversation or online chat with Us, or on third party online services where Our advertising is information you provide via our Website (such as registering (3) To provide You with Our legitimate interest in responding displayed, cookies may be used. Generally, Our cookies do information that You request to Your requests and enquiries, e.g. as a user, booking, or posting on our online forums), via not obtain or use personal data. However, if you permit from Us, or responding to Your by email, telephone, post or social social media messages or if you report something to us cookies, we may process the following items of Your enquiries made directly to us or via media (or Your preferred one, if you such as a problem with our Website. personal data using cookies: Your travel agent. tell us Your preferences). • From your travel agent - application cookies may assign a unique ID to The information that we need from Your travel agent for (4) To understand and identify If you are an existing customer: our Website registered users, and may record their Your requirements of Us, by Our legitimate interest in staying us to complete a booking or provide a personalised cruise approximate location; building a profile about You and in touch with you, as part of our plan for You is the same as we need when we obtain the your preferences relevant to your after-cruise service and to seek personal data directly from You (see above). - behavioural cookies may use Your historical transaction interest in cruises. repeat business. data; (5) To send you solicited or If you are a prospective customer: • From marketing sources unsolicited direct marketing (unless Your consent for us to obtain your We love to receive new customers as a result of - analytics cookies may assign a unique ID to our Website you ask us to stop), consisting personal data and send unsolicited recommendations from our existing customers, and visitors; of relevant information about direct marketing to you. future cruises and similar services We may send notifications by e.g. we also actively seek new customers via marketing. We - marketing cookies will assign a unique ID to internet users. that We provide, such as offers by email, telephone, post or social obtain personal data about prospective new customers of goods and services, brochures, media (or Your preferred one, if you To find out more about what types of cookies We use, new products, forthcoming from: tell us Your preferences). You can how We use cookies, how to disable them or to change events, loyalty programmes, clubs stop the above notifications at any - You being on third party marketing lists, which we or competitions from Us or Our Your cookie preferences, please refer to our Cookies time by contacting data.protection@ group companies. obtain via Webalytix Ltd, and which provides Us with Notice. vikingcruises.com. contact details for You and an indication of why You may (6) To measure the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing be interested in our products or services; YOUR CHOICES ABOUT WHAT WE COLLECT to You. To complete a booking, or to provide personalised cruise - Your responses to Our online marketing or direct (7) To ensure that features and Our legitimate interest in providing marketing to You, whether you respond by electronic plans for You, as a minimum we need the following: content from the Website are products, services, choices, mail, online chat, telephone, post, social media or other Name and contact details, preferred destination and dates, available for You (if you choose to operations and Websites that meet facilities required on the cruise, whether you consider use them) and are presented in the the requirements of our existing and means; most effective manner for You and prospective customers. yourself to have a disability, medical needs and dietary for Your devices. - Your interactions with our online advertising (which is needs. optimised to present our adverts to internet users who (8) To check and confirm that This information maybe given to third parties such as we carry out your instructions interact with Us via the internet) and advertisements airlines, other carriers and ships to facilitate your travel accurately, to enable us to review placed by our online advertising service providers. See and improve our products, services arrangements. our Cookie Notice for information about our service and operations and develop new If you prefer for us to use less personal data, you can and changed products, services providers. and operations. choose to make less available to us. We also use the same sources to learn more about our existing customers, their preferences and interests, using
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(9) To carry out credit checking. Our legitimate interest in assessing (7) Our IT service providers who provide, maintain, improve, data. If we erase Your personal data, Your ability to use our services and operations and Your credit-worthiness before manage, optimise or fix the IT facilities that We use or rely services will be affected, as described above. develop new and changed offering or committing to provide on in our business, including computing devices, computer products, services and operations. you with credit. (4) You have the right to ask Us not to process Your networks, connectivity, telecommunications, software, our personal data for marketing purposes (including profiling). (10) To help us detect and take Our legitimate interest in addressing Website. You may unsubscribe at any time by emailing Us directly at action against security breaches, security breaches, frauds and other fraud and other crimes, and other crimes or risks that may affect our (8) Our online service providers, who provide marketing and [email protected]. risks to Us. business. advertising placement services for Us, including providers (5) You have the right to object to Our processing of (11) For us to take legal or In the case of personal data: Our of search engines, analytics services, behavioural marketing your personal data to the extent that (a) We use the administrative action, including to legitimate interest in enforcing our services, and online applications and services including personal data on grounds of Our legitimate interests and collect debts, resolve disputes with contract with You and in resolving social media. You, and to deal with regulators. any disputes with You and in no exception applies to permit us to keep using it, or (b) dealing with regulators. (9) Our professional service providers, such as accountants, We use it for direct marketing purposes, or (c) We use it In the case of special category data: auditors and insurance brokers. for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical as necessary for us to establish, (10) Credit reference agencies that we use to assess Your purposes and no exception applies to permit Us to keep exercise or defend legal claims. credit score where this is a condition of Us entering into a using it. (12) To contact you by email. For prospective customers: Normally contract with You. (6) You have the right to ask us to restrict Our processing we will ask for your consent and will not contact you by email if you have (11) Your and Our insurers and their agents, and Your and of your personal data to the extent that (a) You have specifically withheld or withdrawn Our medical staff and legal advisers. questioned the accuracy of the personal data and We are Your consent to this. See above, still checking its accuracy, (b) it is established that We did “How We may contact You”. (12) Any third party company or companies in the event not have the lawful right to process the personal data, For existing customers: It is lawful that We go through a business transition, such as a merger, (c) We no longer need to use Your personal data for the for us to contact You by email being acquired by another person or company, or selling a purposes We collected or used it for but You need it to be provided that We give you an easy portion of Our assets. method to unsubscribe. preserved for the purposes of legal claims, or (d) You have You can stop Us contacting you by We reserve the right to disclose Your personal data to other exercised Your right to object to Our use of your personal email at any time by contacting third parties if We have lawful grounds to do so, or are data and no exception applies to permit us to keep using it. [email protected] under a legal obligation to disclose or share it with them, or (7) You have the right to request that We provide to You, (13) To contact you by telephone We will ask for your explicit in order to established, exercise or defend Our legal rights, or to another data controller on Your behalf, a copy of any consent, and will not contact or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company. you by telephone unless we have of Your personal data which We process using automated your consent, unless covered by This includes exchanging information with other companies means based on your consent, so that You may reuse legitimate interest. and organisations for the purposes of fraud protection and such personal data for Your own purposes on alternative (14) To transfer your personal data Normally we will ask for your explicit credit risk reduction. services. overseas (see below). consent and may be unable to process Your personal data unless OUR TRANSFER OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA (8) You have the right not to be subject to automated We have Your consent. ABROAD processing which significantly affects You, unless We need (15) To use other people’s personal Our legitimate interest in providing As stated above, in some cases We will transfer Your to carry out the automated decision-making to enter into data that You provide to Us. our service to you. We do ask you personal data to a location that is outside the United or perform Our contract with You, or We are authorised to ensure that you have the other Kingdom, and even outside the European Economic Area. by law to use the personal data for automated decision- people’s permission for you to making, or We have Your explicit consent. share their personal data, and that The European Commission decides, for the purposes you make them aware that you of Data Protection Legislation, whether or not states (9) You have the right to complain to the Information have shared it with Us for use as described in this Privacy Notice. outside the European Economic Area have “adequate” Commissioner (http://www.ico.gov.uk/) if You have any safeguards for personal data. concerns in respect of the handling of Your personal data by the Company. • In the case of the United States, it is not currently considered to provide adequate safeguards, although If You would like to exercise any of the above rights, HOW LONG WE RETAIN YOUR PERSONAL DATA its Government operates Privacy Shield and members including to withdraw Your consent (where Our processing We will hold Your personal data until we find your contact of that scheme are considered to have “adequate” of Your personal information relies on Your consent), please details are not current, or you can’t be reached after 6 safeguards. contact Us at [email protected]. months of trying, or we are notified that you are deceased, • If Your intended cruise destination(s) is/are outside the OUR PROTECTION OF YOUR PERSONAL or you or a regulator ask Us to stop processing Your European Economic Area, the relevant state(s) may not personal data. INFORMATION provide adequate safeguards. We have taken reasonable steps to put in place DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA We can lawfully make necessary transfers of your appropriate security measures to protect Your personal For as long as We have access to your personal data, We personal data to these overseas locations if we have your data when it is processed by Us or on our behalf. may share any of it with any of the following to the extent explicit consent. If we ask you for your explicit consent, We do not accept any responsibility for the policies of that they need to have access to Your personal data in it may be the case that we will be unable to make the third party Data Controllers, such as providers of search order to perform their role: necessary transfer(s) of your personal data to these engines and social media services. Your use of such third (1) Anyone within Our organisation which includes, overseas locations unless we obtain your consent. This parties, their websites and services is at Your own risk. without limitation, Our sales and marketing teams, and our may impact on Our ability to process Your personal data Please check the third parties’ Privacy Notices before You finance team. using Our electronic systems, and/or it may result in you submit any personal data to them. being denied entry to your intended cruise destination(s). (2) Other companies in Our group, such as Our parent CHANGES TO PRIVACY NOTICE company, Viking River Cruises (Bermuda) Ltd. When we YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE DATA PROTECTION We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Notice store and use Your personal data in electronic format, we LEGISLATION: from time to time. If this Privacy Notice changes in any way, use IT systems that are operated by Our parent company, (1) You have the right to access personal data that We We will place an updated version on our Website. Regularly and located in the United States. hold about You. Your right of access can be exercised in reviewing our Website ensures that You are always aware (3) Selected third parties who help us to perform Our accordance with the Data Protection Legislation. You can of what information We collect, how We use it and under contract with you. This includes third parties who help us submit a data access request at any time. In order to do this, what circumstances, if any, We will share it with other directly (such as airlines and service providers on the ship, please contact Us at [email protected]. parties. which operate globally and both in the United Kingdom (2) If You become aware of any inaccuracies in Your If You do not agree to the changes that we make and your intended cruise destination(s)), and third parties personal data which We process on Your behalf, You have from time to time, please tell us via data.protection@ who help us indirectly (such as our IT service providers, a right to ask us to rectify the inaccuracies. On receiving vikingcruises.com. If material changes are made to this marketing mailing houses who may create and/or distribute Your request We will either fulfil it or explain why We have Privacy Notice, We will notify You by placing a prominent Our marketing materials to You). We do not share Your decided not to. notice on the Website. personal data with third parties for their own marketing (3) To the extent that (a) We no longer need to use Your purposes. We may provide you with services from third personal data (e.g. You no longer wish to receive marketing YOUR COMMENTS ARE APPRECIATED party suppliers. from Us, or You tell us that no longer wish to go on cruises) If You have any questions or comments regarding (4) Your travel agent. for purposes described in our Notices, or (b) We rely on the Privacy Notice, You can send Us an email at data. [email protected]. (5) Our banks and other payment processing service Your consent and You have withdrawn it, or (c) You object providers who process Your payments to Us. to our legitimate interests for using Your personal data and no exception applies to permit Us to keep using it, or (d) it is 01/01/2018 (6) The Governments and authorities of the United established that We did not have the lawful right to process Kingdom and other jurisdictions, and in particular their Your personal data, or (e) the law requires us to erase Your border control, security, anti-terrorism and related functions. personal data, You may ask us to erase Your personal
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