My husband and I planned this cruise a few years in advance to celebrate our milestone birthday's. The experience exceeded all of our expectations. We had never been to Paris so we add the 3 days in advance to our riverboat cruise. We were so happy we did because there is so much to see in Paris. We did a lot of walking tours, museums, cafes, shows, shopping and sightseeing in those three additional days. The beauty of the Eiffel Tower, the Gardens, the churches and the different areas of Paris were all amazing. The Viking riverboat was wonderful. The longship was just beautiful we enjoyed our stateroom with the French balcony and all the ship had to offer Our chef was excellent, every meal was exceptional. The excursions were just beautiful. Viking really knows how to pick them. The service from the staff was top notch. They have set the bar very high for our next adventure. We are definitely planning a next trip with Viking and I can't wait!