We paid £6,200 for the two of us and ten days of travel. We had to provide our own transport to and from the UK airport. We had a couple of queries prior to departure but a phone call to Viking was very promptly answered on both occasions by very helpful and polite staff. We flew to Lisbon to stay two nights at the 5* (?) Tivoli Hotel. Hotel was nice but I would rate as 4* maximum. Viking have their own luxury coaches with extended leg room and an electric charging point under the seat. Two on board fridges have free bottles of water. We found the courier / guides superb, very knowledgeable and friendly. All tours we did were included and some specialist tours could be purchased separately. All meals were provided including lunch, except in Lisbon where only breakfast was given.
On the second day we did the Lisbon tour with several stops at interesting places. On the drive to Porto to pick up the boat we stopped at Coimbra to visit the University with its magnificent library and have lunch which included a group of three wonderful Fado musicians.
The ship, Viking Hemming, was clean, quiet and well equipped. The cabin had everything needed except hot drink facilities but there was a machine at the end of the corridor. Sitting out on the balcony resulted in a ‘drain’ type smell wafting on the breeze several times and our neighbours had this investigated a couple of times. Food and staff were both exceptional, and unlimited house wine and soft drinks were included in lunch and dinner.
Had all the usual facilities except bath and hot drink facilities. Very good sound insulation , large flat screen TV and good Wi-Fi. Shower had flexi hose and average pressure but temperature varied considerably in use. Cabin was very clean and humorous arrangement of towels on bed with anything the cleaner could lay her hands on. Balcony could just have a table and two chairs on. Fortunately both doors opened as the table prevented any movement past it without going through the room. A safe, and largish wardrobe with plenty of hangers were included.