Explore More - 2019

Best of both WORLDS If

Best of both WORLDS If you are finding it hard to choose between a river or ocean cruise, ponder no longer. Now you can do it all We have announced our new combined Ocean & River Voyages, which offer the unique opportunity to explore Europe’s legendary rivers on an award-winning Viking Longship before setting sail to Scandinavia on one of our impressive ocean ships. Designed for those who want to get the most from our river and ocean itineraries, these enriching journeys highlight the historic treasures, colorful cultures and seldom-seen sights of both inland and coastal destinations, so you can enjoy the full Viking experience on one seamless itinerary. From a river’s village-dotted banks to charming seaside ports, experience the best of both worlds on the award-winning Viking fleet of river and ocean ships. The new 22-day Grand European & Viking Fjords itinerary combines the popular 15-day Grand European Tour with the eight-day Viking Shores & Fjords ocean cruise. Span the continent on an epic journey from the cultural riches of Budapest to the pristine shores of Norway. Sail the legendary Danube into Austria’s vineyard-laden Wachau Valley. Traverse the remarkable Main–Danube Canal, pausing to sample Germany’s finest vintages and explore elegant palaces and impressive castles along the Rhine. In Kinderdijk and Amsterdam, explore Holland’s famous windmills and waterworks. Then, sail the North Sea to the seaside village of Skagen, Denmark. Set off for Norway’s dramatic fjord landscapes, journeying from vibrant Oslo and history-rich Kristiansand to cosmopolitan Stavanger and spectacularly scenic Flåm. Disembark in historic Bergen, a city with deep Viking roots. Clockwise, from top left of facing page: Unique Gaudí architecture in Barcelona; 5-star ocean ship Viking Sky; Lofoten Islands in northern Norway; Rhine River cruises offer beautiful cathedral visits; Dutch windmills; a Viking Longship sails along the river The other new combination itinerary is the shorter 15-day Rhine & Viking Shores & Fjords, which starts this summer, and sails between Bergen and Basel (or reverse). Embark in Bergen, a charming city that is home to the historic Bryggen wharf and exudes the quaint character of a fishing village; then cruise to Flåm, nestled in the breathtaking Aurlandsfjord. Continuing to Stavanger, Kristiansand and on to Oslo. From the seaside village of Skagen, Denmark, sail the North Sea to Amsterdam. Explore Holland’s famous windmills in Kinderdijk. Admire Cologne’s cathedral and tour Marksburg Castle. Visit Rüdesheim’s inviting Drosselgasse and Heidelberg Castle, Germany’s most famous castle. Experience France’s multicultural Strasbourg and Germany’s Black Forest before disembarking in cultured Basel. The 18-day Rhine & Amsterdam to Catalonia combines the legendary Rhine River and Holland’s famous waterways with the the elegance of France, the maritime past of England, and the stunning architecture of Spanish ports. “Only Viking can provide a destination-focused voyage that marries the river and sea into a single, unified journey,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking, adding that it is now even easier for Viking guests to explore the world. GETTING THERE: Viking offers a variety of combinations, so visit viking.com for more details. 92 VIKING.COM EXPLORE MORE 2019

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