The lure of the Danube and the cities in that part of Europe called us. We arrived in Budapest a few days before the cruise and ended our trip by flying to Amsterdam for a few days before returning home. Embarkation and disembarkation were handled so nicely by Viking. We barely had to think! Budapest and Amsterdam were both awesome! We were so glad we had added these extended stays.

We traveled with another couple, good friends. This couple had taken a previous River cruise with a different cruise line and they commented that perhaps Viking was a tad nicer and a tad more economical. All four of us loved having beer and wine included at lunch and dinner though we did feel that this feature should also be included during the cocktail hours.

We obviously were so happy with Viking that we booked a Rhine River cruise for this coming October! Can't wait!