Always wanted to see Paris. Traveled all over the globe but very little time in France.had to get it off the bucket list.. We started using Viking because we are both in our 80's. We don't need roller coasters on board ships, casinos, spas or 6000 fellow guests any more. The business model of Viking suits us fine. We have 2 more river cruises and one ocean cruise booked. Viking is my go to travel ...
We love this cruise getting to experience France! We stopped in a few small towns that were so charming and picturesque! The local food and on the cruise were phenomenal. The service was outstanding! Everyone was so friendly and helpful! I loved the daily itineraries with little articles about the area we were in. The tour guides were so knowledgeable and made the tours so impactful by putting the ...
Sister was already taking this cruise. Always wanted to visit Normandy beaches.Food quality and diversity were outstanding. Excursions and guides were high quality. Really liked chef’s recommendations. Would have preferred an extra day at Rouen and 2 days at Normandy beaches. Would have liked to see U.S. beaches, Commonwealth beaches, and Bayeux. Three day extension in Paris after cruise was very ...
We feel pampered on Viking trips. We truly relax and enjoy the sites, food and making new friends. We feel safe and well cared for by the staff. The guides are top notch, drivers are amazing. Excursions are fun, enlightening and really open your eyes to other worlds. The food is excellent and with food allergies, we were well advised every day regarding menu items. We are amazed at how hard all ...
We originally selected this cruise due to an invitation to join friends. However, the ship, the crew, the guides, and the servers made this a unique voyage that was the most comfortable and enlightening vacation we have ever taken. The quality of the ship cannot be minimized, from our immaculate stateroom, to the elegant dining room, to the comfortable lounge, each area was carefully crafted to ...
We were traveling with friends who found this itinerary. I've always wanted to see Normandy and Omaha Beach, so this was our perfect cruise. The ship's staff was extraordinary, especially the dining staff and bartenders. They made our trip very enjoyable. The food was exceptional, and the crew took excellent care of the passengers.
There were only 168 passengers on this ship, so we had the ...
I wanted to visit Paris and have the opportunity to visit Normandy. It was also nice to see the stops in between. The shop was docked within view of of the Eiffel Tower which was very nice. We could walk there on our own. We wee given a tour of the area on the first day and that was very helpful for the day we came back and had time on our own.
The food on the boat was exceptional. Viking ...
We had wanted to go on a river cruise for a while and this itinerary went to Normandy, so it checked several boxes. We were picked up from the airport without any issues until we headed to the boat. We got in about 9am, so there was a tremendous amount of traffic - it took us 2 hours to get to the boat. Checking in was a breeze and our cabin was ready shortly after we arrived. The crew was ...
Chose this tour to go to Normandy and Paris. Fun time and very educational. Food was good but not superior. Breakfast gave wide variety and was very good. Soups served at lunches were wonderful. Really loved the Aquavit terrace particularly during a transit between cities. So relaxing to watch the scenery. Great service-staff anticipated our wants and made travel smoother. Much more active than ...
This was our 3rd Viking River Cruise. We love Viking and have had great experiences on 2 previous cruises, one on the Rhine River and the other on the Danube. We booked this cruise to go from Paris to Normandy and back to Paris on the Seine, where we then took a high speed train to Lyon, and embarked on the Viking Heimdal to the south of France on the Rhone River to Avignon. We extended our stay ...