Viking is celebrating the start of spring with the beginning of one thing else thrilling: its 2025 European river cruise season!
This season, Viking is introducing seven new sister ships, which all maintain 190 friends or underneath and are designed particularly for European rivers. From March by December, the road is working three new itineraries on the Rhine, Main, and Seine rivers — alongside many different standard and thrilling itineraries.
New Itineraries
Rhine & Main Explorer — 11 days between Nuremberg and Basel
Discover the hidden gems of southern Germany, Switzerland, and France. Visit Basel, Switzerland’s capital of tradition, discover Frankfurt’s vibrant cityscape, and admire the charming medieval cities of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Turreted castles, rolling vineyards, and an enchanting mix of previous and new await.
Christmas on the Rhine & Main — 11 days between Nuremberg and Basel
Experience the magic of Europe’s Christmas markets alongside the Rhine and Main rivers. Browse festive stalls in Basel and Karlsruhe, uncover Strasbourg’s Alsatian traditions, and wander by Nuremberg’s world-famous Christkindlesmarkt whereas savoring mulled wine and handcrafted vacation treats.
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Christmastime in Paris & Normandy — 8 days roundtrip from Paris
Celebrate the vacation season within the “City of Light” earlier than setting sail by the serene landscapes of Normandy. Visit the charming riverside city of Rouen, soak within the festive ambiance of Christmas markets, and return to Paris to get pleasure from its world-famous vacation illuminations.
Returning Favorites
Rhine Getaway — 8 days between Basel and Amsterdam
Explore certainly one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval cities and beautiful surroundings of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the area’s famend white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching again to Roman instances. Savor the varied culinary traditions of Alsace. With calls in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a wealthy panorama of magnificence and tradition.
Danube Waltz — 8 days between Budapest and Passau
Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bathtub. Learn to waltz at a Viennese dance faculty. Savor Austro-Hungarian delicacies in Vienna and Budapest. Admire the Wachau Valley’s magnificence. Explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau. Witness day by day monastic life on an unique go to to Göttweig Abbey. This eight-day itinerary reveals the most effective of those locations whereas cruising leisurely by spectacular surroundings.
Romantic Danube — 8 days between Budapest and Regensburg
Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the well-known Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, certainly one of Austria’s most revered monastic facilities, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Visit historic Salzburg. Spend two days in Vienna and have a good time the town’s musical heritage at a live performance that includes works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval cities, grand cities and beautiful surroundings, this eight-day journey on the “Blue Danube” is one you might be certain to like.
Paris & the Heart of Normandy — 8 days roundtrip from Paris
Dock within the coronary heart of Paris, admiring views of the Eiffel Tower and a reproduction of the Statue of Liberty out of your ship. Experience historical past firsthand on the Normandy seashores and enjoyment of Rouen’s Gothic structure. Explore Giverny and the charming home and gardens the place Claude Monet lived and labored, the setting inspiring a lot of his masterpieces. This voyage celebrates historical past, artwork, meals and customs in France’s most alluring city and pastoral settings.
Grand European Tour — 15 days between Amsterdam and Budapest
Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old fort. Sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz, go to Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and delve into Nuremberg’s World War II historical past. Indulge your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the most effective of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the beautiful landscapes of Hungary, with partaking encounters at each bend.
Portugal’s River of Gold — 10 days between Lisbon and Porto
Experience the renaissance of Lisbon, newly invigorated with trending galleries and eating places. Explore two of Iberia’s oldest college cities: Coimbra, Portugal and Salamanca, Spain. Roam the port warehouses of Porto. Enjoy conventional delicacies, wine and fado singing. Cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine area and a UNESCO Site. Our 10-day cruisetour features a resort keep in Lisbon and the added bonus of a go to to Spain.
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2026 European River Season
Looking forward to the 2026 season in Europe, Viking will add 4 extra sister ships to its Viking Longships fleet. Also beginning subsequent 12 months, the road will add new pre and post-cruise extensions. The fully-guided three or four-night excursions will function Privileged Access to museums, native delicacies for lunches and dinners, winery visits, cooking courses, and exploration of the area by scenic prepare journey — in addition to extra time to personalize the journey with non-compulsory excursions.
The new extensions embrace:
Best of Holland
Discover Holland’s wealthy cultural heritage, scenic magnificence and iconic sights. Explore Delft’s Royal Dutch Delftware Manufactory and Gouda’s historic websites, and partake in a stroopwafel workshop. See The Hague’s landmarks and admire the masterpieces on show on the Mauritshuis Museum and Rijksmuseum.
Best of Belgium
Experience the wealthy historical past, beautiful structure and vibrant tradition of Belgium throughout visits to a few of its most fascinating cities. Immerse your self within the picturesque UNESCO-listed charms of Brussels and medieval Bruges, and discover bustling Antwerp, Europe’s famend diamond capital.
Reims & Champagne
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Champagne area. Stroll by lush vineyards, savor a style of champagne and beautiful delicacies, and go to the grave of Dom Pérignon. Admire the grandeur of Reims Cathedral and see the Châteaux de Vaux-le-Vicomte, an inspiration for Versailles.
St. Moritz, Lombardy & Alpine Train
Board the Bernina Express for a shocking rail journey alongside a UNESCO World Heritage Site route by the majestic Alps and Northern Italy. Explore the previous city of Chur and admire putting views from atop Muottas Muragl in Saint Moritz. Experience Milan, the cultural heart of Northern Italy.
Swiss Alps & Scenic Train
Journey by the Swiss Alps and go to picturesque alpine villages and cities, touring by prepare on the scenic GoldenPass railway. Enjoy a keep amid scenic vistas by Lake Geneva’s shores, uncover the serene fantastic thing about Switzerland’s famed mountain vary and discover the attractive Jungfrau area.
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