2019 River Cruises - May 2018

GERMANY RHINE Winningen

GERMANY RHINE Winningen MAIN Rüdesheim Bamberg Cochem LUXEMBOURG MAIN–DANUBE Prague CANAL Bernkastel Trier Würzburg Nuremberg CZECH REPUBLIC Heidelberg Paris Rothenburg MOSELLE FRANCE N Cruise Motorcoach Enjoy wine tasting in Bernkastel Tour scenic Prague See the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris DAY DESTINATION 1-2 Prague, Czech Republic 3 Nuremberg, Germany 4 Bamberg, Germany 5 Würzburg, Germany 6 Heidelberg, Germany 7 Mainz, Germany Rüdesheim, Germany 8 Cruise the Rhine River Cochem, Germany 9 Bernkastel, Germany Trier, Germany 10 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 11-12 Paris, France 2019 CITIES OF LIGHT 12 DAYS PRAGUE TO PARIS This enchanting journey includes two nights each in two of Europe’s most glorious cities, Prague and Paris, plus a scenic river cruise along Europe’s most iconic rivers: the Main, Rhine and Moselle Rivers. This 12-day journey celebrates Europe’s most luminous ports. EXPLORE MORE PRE & POST PACKAGES Prague Oxford & Highclere Castle Paris See website for details. ALL THIS IS INCLUDED: • 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom • 2 nights each at Corinthia Hotel Prague & Le Méridien Etoile Paris (or similar) • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call • All onboard meals including regional specialties, plus hotel breakfasts • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner • Visit 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy a folkloric performance; attend lectures on the European Union & the Main River; learn how to make your own German bread pudding & Rüdesheim Coffee; get to know a local glassblower and his craft • Unlimited free Wi-Fi • Port taxes & fees For a full list of included features and amenities, visit our website. SAMPLE OPTIONAL TOURS: • Bernkastel-Kues Wine Tasting After exploring Bernkastel’s cobbled streets, sample a variety of Moselle wines at a local winery • Privileged Access: Lobkowicz Palace Tour the Lobkowicz family’s resplendent palace adorned with a collection of priceless art & artifacts JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS A BAROQUE BEAUTY. Surrounded by Franconian vineyards, Würzburg is home to Germany’s foremost example of baroque architecture, Bishops’ Residenz. In 1744 principal architect Balthasar Neumann fulfilled his grand dreams with the completion of its spectacular interior elements; see the staircase and the ceiling frescoes by Giovanni Tiepolo. In 1981, it became a UNESCO Site. MOSELLE RIVER VALLEY. Flowing through France, Luxembourg and Germany, the Moselle River joins the Rhine at Koblenz. Located on its banks is Germany’s oldest city, Trier, home to impressive Roman ruins; you will also visit charming medieval Bernkastel and Cochem, known for its feudal Cochem Castle and surrounding vineyards. 2019 CRUISE FARES VIKING LONGSHIPS APR MAY-SEP OCT & NOV CATEGORY BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM Standard (F) ,998 ,999 ,998 ,999 ,998 ,999 Standard (E) ,198 ,099 ,198 ,099 ,398 ,199 French Balcony (D) ,998 ,499 ,998 ,499 ,798 ,399 French Balcony (C) ,398 ,699 ,398 ,699 ,198 ,599 Veranda (B) ,998 ,999 ,998 ,999 ,598 ,799 Veranda (A) ,598 ,299 ,598 ,299 ,198 ,099 Veranda Suite (AA) ,198 ,099 ,198 ,099 ,598 ,799 Explorer Suite (ES) ,998 ,499 ,998 ,499 ,998 ,499 Prices shown reflect lowest fare by months listed; see website for all dates and prices. Prices are per person. Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website for details. Ask about our cancel-for-any-reason travel protection plan—see page 73 for details. 2019 AIR FARES GATEWAYS APR MAY-AUG SEP & OCT NOV Fly from most ,299 North American gateways. * 9 ,699 9 ,399 9 ,299 9 For Explorer and Veranda Suite guests, Business Class flights for just ,999 per person. *Air offers valid for all North American gateways except Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City. International air prices are per person, and include transfers (on original ship/hotel date) plus all government taxes and fees. Air seats are limited, airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 73. Save an additional 3.3% — just pay via electronic check. Ask for details. For details on all of our optional tours, 34 vikingrivercruises.com visit our website. Call a Viking Expert at 1-877-668-4546 or see your Travel Agent 35