The trip my Daughter and i took on Viking was a ten year in the making trip. We either had no time or money was needed else where in our lives. We are so glad we took the trip. I lived in Germany during my High School and college days and I wanted to take my daughter to the places I had been. Viking is the way to travel. They take care of everything from meeting you at the airport to making sure you make your flight home. No hassle - no worries everything is top of the line - first class. While on board they are ready and willing to answer all questions - make arrangements for you - they leave nothing to chance. The food is excellent - the service is kind and warm. The excursions on shore visiting the historic towns with a native guide was outstanding. For what you get traveling with Viking - It is CHEAP. I have two daughters and now the other one and I are planning my next Viking Cruise. We took so many pictures and they are being put into a book we ordered from Shutterfly. Also - the on board nightly entertainment in the bar - So much fun. Best trip I ever took and not the last. Our trip ended in Frankfurt Germany and sitting on the veranda of my room I looked out at the street my Father and I traveled in 1960 and It looked the same. What memories to share with my grown daughter who has a family of her own. She is talking about taking her boys on the same trip.