Explore More - 2018

GRAND European Tour

GRAND European Tour Imagine 15 magical days on a cruise along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, seeing the real gems of The Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Hungary 14 EXPLORE MORE 2018

ITINERARY Left to right: Gutenfels Castle and vineyards overlook the Rhine; a nighttime scene of the Old Main Bridge in Würzburg DAY 1/AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS Capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is renowned for its museums, colorful gardens, abundance of bicycles and endless lattice of canals. DAY 2/KINDERDIJK, THE NETHERLANDS The South Holland village community of Kinderdijk includes a set of 19 windmills and other ingenious technologies to control flooding. DAY 3/COLOGNE,GERMANY An intriguing mix of old and new, Cologne reveals its Roman heritage in the city layout and ancient ruins that lie scattered through the town. DAY 4/KOBLENZ,GERMANY On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rüdesheim. DAY 5/MILTENBERG,GERMANY Lively and romantic, the medieval town of Miltenberg on the Main River lies amid one of Germany’s fine wine-producing regions. DAY 6 /WÜRZBURG,GERMANY Würzburg is home to the Bishops’ Residenz, one of Germany’s largest and most ornate palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. DAY 7/BAMBERG,GERMANY Founded in 902, Bamberg remains a charming medieval-looking city that is pedestrian friendly. DAY 8/NUREMBERG,GERMANY One of Germany’s most renowned and intriguing cities, Nuremberg is surrounded by 13th-century walls that have many fully intact gates and watchtowers. DAY 9/REGENSBURG,GERMANY Having escaped major damage during World War II, the picturesque town of Regensburg is one of Europe’s best preserved medieval cities. DAY 10/PASSAU,GERMANY Set at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers, enchanting Passau is home to elegant colored buildings and graceful arcades. DAY 11/MELK,AUSTRIA The charming city of Melk is known for its Benedictine abbey. DAY 12/VIENNA,AUSTRIA The capital city of Austria, Vienna is filled with green parks, upscale stores, theaters and gracious boulevards. DAY 13/VIENNA,AUSTRIA Strauss and Mozart composed many fine pieces in Vienna, Europe’s center of classical music. DAY 14/BUDAPEST,HUNGARY Budapest is aptly called “Paris of the East” for its beautiful evening illumination in the Danube’s waters. DAY 15/BUDAPEST,HUNGARY Riverside beauty, a vibrant cultural scene and elegant Art Nouveau architecture converge in Budapest. PRE- & POST-CRUISE EXTENSIONS More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Maximize the value of your overseas flight and enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities. On the Grand European Tour, you could enjoy land extensions in Amsterdam, Budapest, Prague, Edinburgh, and Oxford and Highclere Castle. EXPLORE MORE 2018 15