2025 : European Sojourn : Bucharest to Amsterdam

Explore 3 rivers & 8 countries

Celebrate folk traditions in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Hungary. Behold the grandeur of Vienna. See castles on the Rhine. Cruise Amsterdam's canals. These travel icons-and more-await you on a 23-day journey combining our Passage to Eastern Europe and Grand European Tour cruises. Discover eight countries in Eastern, Central and Western Europe while cruising the Danube, Main and Rhine. Enjoy a lifetime's worth of experiences on a single voyage.

Viking Inclusive Value

MORE FEATURES, SERVICES AND EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

    ALL STATEROOMS INCLUDE:

  • Outside staterooms with river view
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Voltage: 220V & 110V (US outlet), plus USB ports
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin-bed configuration
  • All Upper & Middle Deck staterooms have a full veranda or French balcony (a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
  • Private bathroom with shower; heated floor & anti-fog mirror; premium Freyja toiletries; robes & slippers (upon request)
  • 40" or 42" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control
  • * All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

    Day by Day

    Day 1 - Bucharest, Romania


    This vibrant capital city is the center of Romanian culture, art and architecture.

    Day 2 - Bucharest, Romania


    Bucharest is Romania's cultural capital. Its original fortress, the first of many, was built to protect the Walachian state from the Turks.

    Day 3 - Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria


    Often referred to as the "City of the Tsars", Veliko Tarnovo is located on the Yantra River.

    Day 4 - Vidin, Bulgaria


    The city retains its old-world charm with its fairy-tale minarets, domes and other charming architecture.

    Day 5 - Golubac, Serbia


    This fortified medieval town sits along the shores of the mighty Danube River.

    Day 6 - Belgrade, Serbia


    Situated at the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers, Belgrade is one of the oldest cities in Europe.

    Day 7 - Osijek, Croatia


    The fourth-largest city in Croatia, Osijek is located near the confluence of the Drava and Danube Rivers.

    Day 8 - Kalocsa, Hungary


    The quaint town overflows with Hungarian culture and is steeped in the piquant flavor of paprika, the 'red gold' that flavors the local goulash.

    Day 9 - Budapest, Hungary


    Budapest is aptly called 'Paris of the East' for its beautiful evening illumination and reflected lights in the Danube's waters.

    Day 10 - Budapest, Hungary


    Riverside beauty, a vibrant cultural scene and elegant Art Nouveau architecture converge in Budapest.

    Day 11 - Vienna, Austria


    The capital city of Austria, Vienna is filled with green parks, upscale stores, theaters and gracious boulevards.

    Day 12 - Vienna, Austria


    The capital city of Austria, Vienna is filled with green parks, upscale stores, theaters and gracious boulevards.

    Day 13 - Melk, Austria


    Set amid an important wine-growing region with picturesque villages and hilltop castles, the charming city of Melk lies at the confluence of the Danube and Melk Rivers at the base of the Wachau Valley.

    Day 14 - Passau, Germany


    Set at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers, enchanting Passau is home to elegant colored buildings and graceful arcades.

    Day 15 - Regensburg, Germany


    Having escaped major damage during World War II, the picturesque town of Regensburg is one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities and the oldest city along the Danube.

    Day 16 - Nuremberg, Germany


    One of Germany's most renowned and intriguing cities, Nuremberg is surrounded by 13th-century walls that have many fully intact gates and watchtowers.

    Day 17 - Bamberg, Germany


    Founded in 902, Bamberg remains a medieval-looking city known for its symphony orchestra and specialty, 'smoke' beer.

    Day 18 - Wurzburg, Germany


    Wurzburg is home to the Bishops' Residenz, one of Germany's largest and most ornate palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Day 19 - Wertheim, Germany


    Situated at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers, Wertheim is a charming town brimming with history.

    Day 20 - Koblenz, Germany


    On a breathtaking stretch of the Rhine that leads from medieval Koblenz to Braubach to Rudesheim, the 13th-century Marksburg Castle towers over the river.

    Day 21 - Cologne, Germany


    An intriguing mix of old and new, Cologne reveals its Roman heritage in the city layout and ancient ruins that lie scattered through the town.

    Day 22 - Kinderdijk, The Netherlands


    The South Holland village community of Kinderdijk includes a set of 19 windmills and other ingenious technologies built in the 18th century to control flooding.

    Day 23 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands


    Capital of The Netherlands, Amsterdam is renowned for its museums, colorful gardens, abundance of bicycles and endless lattice of canals.

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    Cruise Line
    Viking River Cruises
    Offer
    Offer valid through 12/31/2023
    Duration
    23 Days
    Cruise Ship
    Viking Lif

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    DayPortArriveDepart
    Day 1Bucharest  
    Day 2Bucharest  
    Day 3Veliko Tarnovo  
    Day 4Vidin  
    Day 5Golubac  
    Day 6Belgrade  
    Day 7Osijek  
    Day 8Kalocsa  
    Day 9Budapest  
    Day 10Budapest  
    Day 11Vienna  
    Day 12Vienna  
    Day 13Melk  
    Day 14Passau  
    Day 15Regensburg  
    Day 16Nuremberg  
    Day 17Bamberg  
    Day 18Wurzburg  
    Day 19Wertheim  
    Day 20Koblenz  
    Day 21Cologne  
    Day 22Kinderdijk  
    Day 23Amsterdam  
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    • 2025 : European Sojourn : Bucharest to Amsterdam

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      Destination: Europe
      Ship: Viking Lif
      Explore 3 rivers & 8 countriesCelebrate folk traditions in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Hungary. Behold the grandeur of Vienna.

     
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