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MARKSBURG CASTLE ON THE RHINE

GRAND EUROPEAN &VIKING 22 DAYS + TO OVERVIEW. Viking Voyages. Where the river meets the sea. Span the KEY FEATURES continent on an epic journey from the cultural riches of Budapest to the • 22-day cruise visiting 6 countries & 19 ports pristine shores of . Sail the legendary into Austria’s vineyard- • 20 included tours/ 2 overnights laden Wachau Valley. Traverse the remarkable Main-Danube Canal, pausing • Culture Curriculum, River: Enjoy a Classical music performance; learn to sample ’s finest vintages and explore elegant palaces and historic how to create your own Alsatian flammkuchen; observe a traditional castles along the Rhine. In Kinderdijk and Amsterdam, explore Holland’s glassblower; attend lectures on Germany’s current affairs & origins of famous windmills and waterworks. Then, sail the to the seaside Rhine River cruising village of Skagen, . Set off for Norway’s dramatic landscapes, journeying from vibrant and history-rich to cosmopolitan • Culture Curriculum, Ocean: Viking Resident Historian, Guest Lecturers, and spectacularly scenic Flåm. Disembark in historic Bergen, a Destination Performances, TED Talks, Met Under the Stars, Munch with deep Viking roots. Moments, classical music performances • Wine/beer/soft drinks with lunch & dinner on board

BUDAPEST, HUNGAREY TO BERGEN, NORWAY ITINERARY BERGEN, NORWAY TO BUDAPEST, HUNGARY ITINERARY DAY LOCATION ARRIVAL DEPARTURE DAY LOCATION ARRIVAL DEPARTURE 1 Budapest Embark Overnight 1 Bergen Embark 10:00 PM 2 Budapest Overnight Evening 2 Flåm 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 3 Vienna Evening Overnight 3 Stavanger 10:00 AM 6:00 PM 4 Vienna Overnight Evening 4 Kristiansand 8:00 AM 6:00 PM Wachau Valley 5 5 Oslo 8:00 AM 8:00 PM Melk Afternoon Afternoon 6 Passau Morning Afternoon 6 Skagen 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 7 Regensburg Morning Afternoon 7 Cruise the North Sea Main-Danube Canal Disembark 8 6:00 AM Nuremberg Afternoon Evening Ocean Ship 8 Amsterdam Embark River 9 Bamberg Afternoon Afternoon Night Ship Kinderdijk Morning Morning 10 Würzburg Morning Evening 9 Waal & Merwede Wertheim Morning Afternoon 11 10 Cologne Morning Nights Main River, Spessart Middle Rhine Koblenz Morning Afternoon 12 11 Koblenz Afternoon Overnight Middle Rhine Miltenberg Afternoon Evening 13 Cologne Morning Evening 12 Main River, Spesart Waal & Merwede 14 13 Würzburg Morning Evening Kinderdijk Afternoon Evening Disembark Main-Danube Canal Morning 14 River Ship Bamberg Afternoon Evening 15 Amsterdam Embark Ocean 6:00 PM 15 Nuremburg Morning Evening Ship 16 Cruise the North Sea 16 Regensburg Afternoon Evening 17 Skagen 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 17 Passau Morning Afternoon Melk Morning Afternoon 18 Oslo 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 18 Wachau Valley Krems Afternoon Evening 19 Kristiansand 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 19 Vienna Morning Overnight 20 Stavanger 8:00 AM 4:00 PM 20 Vienna Overnight Afternoon 21 Flåm 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 21 Budapest Morning Overnight 22 Bergen 4:00 AM Disembark 22 Budapest Overnight Disembark *Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. SEE MORE AT vikingcruises.com EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR CRUISE. Make the very most of your time away from home by extending your journey with one of our city stays or tours. Spend a little more time in these great destinations. Our expert local guides and hosts will help you get the very best from your stay.

OSLO, NORWAY BERGEN, NORWAY KERID CRATER, OSLO CITY STAY | 2 Nights OSLO & BERGEN RAIL | 2 Nights ICELAND & THE GOLDEN CIRCLE | 3 Nights Enjoy Vigeland Park, the Viking Ship Museum In Oslo, view the world’s best preserved Viking For four days, tour fascinating Iceland—from and a private visit to a Munch exhibit; ship at the Viking Ship Museum and see the the sights of the capital city, Reykjavík, to the take a scenic train ride through the Royal Palace. Board a train to Bergen for a hot springs and waterfalls of Thingvellir countryside to/from your ship. stunning journey over the Hardangervidda, National Park. You’ll also stop to enjoy a soak in ’s highest mountain plateau. Includes all the famed Blue Lagoon, a natural geothermal hotels, breakfasts and transfers. spa. Includes all hotels, breakfasts and transfers.

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC BUDAPEST | 2 Nights PRAGUE | 2 Nights Explore this legendary Hungarian capital, a Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its elegant the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradčany boulevards, Parisian atmosphere and Castle and its palaces, churches and museums; outstanding museums. Take a stroll in the parks visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along of Margaret Island, discover the hidden Charles Bridge. Explore Prague’s Jewish medieval courtyards of the Castle District and heritage in the Josefov Quarter and encounter eat your fill of savory Hungarian cuisine. history and culture in Wenceslas Square. Extension package includes two nights at the Extension package includes three nights at the Hilton Budapest Castle District (or similar), daily Corinthia Hotel Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers along with breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers, Prague city the services of a Viking host. tour, along with the services of a Viking host.

WEATHER Average Monthly Temperatures (avg high/avg low), F°

CITY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 41 42 48 53 60 65 69 69 63 55 47 42 Amsterdam (45/37) (47/37) (54/42) (60/45) (67/52) (73/57) (77/60) (77/60) (70/55) (61/49) (51/42) (46/38) 35 37 46 50 58 59 67 66 61 53 42 37 Budapest (39/30) (46/28) (55/36) (61/39) (70/46) (66/52) (77/57) (77/55) (70/52) 61/45) (48/36) (43/32) 35 34 38 43 56 59 64 62 56 49 41 34 Bergen (37/32) (39/28) (43/32) (48/37) (66/46) (66/52) (73/55) (73/55) (63/50) (54/45) (45/36) (37/30) 36 38 43 47 56 59 62 63 58 52 44 40 Cologne (40/32) (43/33) (48/37) (54/37) (62/46) (66/52) (70/55) (70/55) (65/51) (58/47) (48/40) (43/37)

*Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. SEE YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR CALL VIKING CRUISES AT 1-855-8-VIKING