"We are confident that this cruise is only our first with Viking!Starting our cruise in Budapest and concluding in Amsterdam gave us all we had hoped for...."Read More
We've looked at various Viking cruises for the past few years on-line and catalog. Having never travelled to the continent, we chose the Grand European Tour to experience as many cultures, ports, and excursions as possible. We enjoyed a 3 day pre-cruise extension in Prague that was fabulous. Our hotel was located just one block off the pedestrian walkways to the Old Town Square. The energy of ...
We chose this specific cruise for it’s incredible itinerary and wonderful selection of optional excursions. This part of Europe is filled with beautiful vistas. The culture and history of this area fascinates us. Viking’s reputation for excellence was well met. Our dining experience was was simply wonderful! Our waiters were so very caring and personable. They quickly learned our names and our ...
We booked this in 2019 just before the pandemic as a retirement gift to ourselves. It was worth the wait. The focus on the river cruises is on the places you’re visiting, not what’s going on with the ship. The Viking Staff made the trip extraordinary. They were attentive, friendly, positive, and helpful. We booked one, two, and sometimes three shore excursions each day so we were always on the go. ...
We chose this cruise because we decided if we were flying to Europe, we may as well go for two weeks. The pre and post cruise add-ons were just a last minute decision when we were booking the cruise. We really didn’t know what to expect. We loved Prague and Amsterdam. We enjoyed most of the included tours and most of the extra ones as well. We aren’t interested in some of the things one finds on ...
We were anxiously awaiting this cruise which we had postponed from 2020 to 2021 to 2022 due to Covid. We have watched the Viking videos of one of the most scenic itineraries; Budapest - Amsterdam. If anything, the videos undersold the beauty of the cities along the way and the stunning views along the river. The crew were incredible. Everyone seemed to make it their personal mission to ensure ...
Trip was absolutely amazing with pre-cruise excursion to Prague. We have taken aver 30 ocean cruises, but this was our first river cruise and Viking did not disappoint. Cruise was also referred to as the ABC (Another Big Castle/Church) Tour!
Our cause of stress was COVID testing, so I will discuss this first. Viking required us to have COVID test prior to boarding flight overseas. However, ...
We decided to go with Viking at the recommendation of a friend and were so glad we did. Despite the initial cost being higher than other cruise lines, the value was in the included excursions (all of which were first rate), wi-if, and wine and beer at meals. The food was far superior to any other line, including Celebrity and RCL. We opted to upgrade our beverage package to include cocktails ...
The pace of a river cruise is sedate so that we had time to enjoy the countryside and fall colors as we sailed along. The city tour guides were enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The weather was also a bonus. It went from a light mist in Holland to sunny and warm for the rest of the trip. Our extension to Prague was a special highlight.
The small ship river cruise was new to us. We were ...
We loved every moment of our time with Viking.
With our early arrival, we explored Budapest and found it a charming city with wonderful architecture. Our hotel was amazing. It was like a palace with its grand staircase and stained glass ceiling in the breakfast room. Absolutely beautiful.
While on board, we enjoyed the ship and it's activities. Our activities director was amazing. She ...
We have sailed with Viking previously, and like before, they didn't disappoint us. Viking pays particular attention to every detail. We were able to explore parts of Europe that we haven't visited before. The crew and staff were friendly and professional. The meals were exceptional, particularly the soups. We spoke to the chef telling him how good we thought the soups were. The chef smiled and ...