"The first observation is just how much Viking has raised the total experience to a very high level.Quite frankly, I could go on and on about the quality of Viking but suffice it to say it is an experience worth the price of the cruise...."Read More
Bests: pick-up, drop-off at crazy CDG airport, convenience of docking locations for access off ship, easy walk to Eiffel Tower and sights of Paris while there, towns along the Seine, American Cemetery in Normandy (our bucket list item), walking tour guides, Christmas Market in Paris (walked on our own there from ship).
The food was “okay”. . .most guests were American and the food selections ...
Viking continues to set the standard for river cruises. We were anxious for a return trip to Paris and our first visit to Normandy. The trip to the Normandy beach and cemetery along with the late night tour of the lights of Paris were our favorite excursions.
We added the pre-voyage three days in Paris and discovered the local Paris scene that we had not experienced before. The included ...
This was my first time on a river cruise and I can’t wait to do it again. We had a veranda cabin and were very happy with the accommodations. It was on the small side, but lots of storage. The beds were comfortable and the bath was very nicely done and had a heated floor. The food was delicious and included lots of regional specialities. Wine and soft drinks were included with meals , and ...
We've always wanted to visit Normandy, and this was a great way to do it. From Paris to Normandy, the guides on every excursion brought the people and places alive! They were walking encyclopedias. They used no notes but listening to them sounded like they actually lived in those historical places and those times.
We received first class service from Viking. From a personal representative ...
Some friends of ours had taken a Viking cruise previously and recommended it to us. They were going and invited us to join. Visiting Normandy was on my bucket list and I was able to check that off. Everything about the cruise and side trips were amazing. The ship was new and very clean. The cabins were well designed and spacious. The food was delicious and prepared with care. I highly recommend ...
This cruise was intended to be our 40 th anniversary but becasue of covid was delayed two years. as usual with viking we had no trouble getting off the plane and to the ship. our ship was docked about four blocks from the eiffel tower. we were able to walk there after dinner on the day we arrived. the tours on the ship were well paced without all of the early wake ups that can sometimes be a ...
When the opportunity arose to travel to France with family and friends, a river cruise seemed like the perfect way to see a part of the world we'd never been too before. The Viking staff took great care of us, including attention to my special dietary needs. Having one place to call "home" for the weeklong cruise while visiting several interesting sites along the way made the trip so much easier ...
A friend invited me to join her on this river cruise. We didn't know what to expect as it's both our first time. Some friends said that the Viking river cruises were excellent and it was indeed! I loved the relaxed pace of the whole trip. It never felt crowded and didn't feel rushed. It felt quite intimate too as it's a smaller group We made new friends and got to know the crew better and they ...
Such a great cruise. Ship was beautiful. Food was outstanding. We love our veranda cabin. Bigger room than the French balcony rooms.
The itinerary was outstanding. Got to see the American Normandy cemetery. The other towns were very picturesque.
We had most meals for lunch and dinner outside at the front of the ship. Breakfast was better to have it in the dining room. Same menu as the ...
I had a very brief visit to Paris on a work visit many years ago. This was a chance to experience Paris up close -- with all its art museums, historic architecture and modern city life. A big plus of this voyage was the trip up the Seine to see classic French country towns and the beaches of Normandy.
The included tours were enlightening and interesting. The tour guides were well informed, ...