15 days with Viking River Cruises

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Discounts are offered on dates in red. Click FastDeal # for Complete Pricing FastDeal # Departs Starting Price * Inc Air Starting Price * No Air #T12158 May 7, '11 $9,344 $8,049 #T14363 May 15, '11 $9,344 $8,049 #T32059 May 21, '11 $9,344 $8,049 #T38071 May 29, '11 $9,344 $8,049 #T17820 Jun 4, '11 $9,444 $7,849 #T19594 Jun 12, '11 $9,444 $7,849 #T32894 Jun 18, '11 $9,444 $7,849 #T14726 Jun 26, '11 $9,444 $7,849 #T33158 Jul 2, '11 $8,944 $7,349 #T26570 Jul 10, '11 $8,944 $7,349 #T17506 Jul 16, '11 $8,944 $7,349 #T28772 Jul 24, '11 $8,944 $7,349 #T17803 Jul 30, '11 $8,944 $7,349 #T28197 Aug 7, '11 $8,944 $7,349 #T32846 Aug 13, '11 $8,944 $7,349 #T24223 Aug 21, '11 $8,944 $7,349 #T16583 Aug 27, '11 $10,244 $8,649 #T28047 Sep 4, '11 $10,244 $8,649 #T34262 Sep 10, '11 $10,244 $8,649 #T18126 Sep 18, '11 $10,244 $8,649 #T22895 Sep 24, '11 $8,644 $7,349 #T10079 Oct 2, '11 $8,644 $7,349 #T33255 Oct 8, '11 $8,644 $7,349 #T16228 Oct 16, '11 $8,644 $7,349 #T36527 Oct 22, '11 $7,644 $6,349 #T40626 Oct 30, '11 $7,644 $6,349 #T27598 Nov 5, '11 $6,544 $5,249 #T29266 Nov 13, '11 $6,544 $5,249 #T25108 Nov 19, '11 $6,544 $5,249 Discounts are offered on dates in red. Click FastDeal # for Complete Pricing Day 1 Budapest Welcome to Budapest, capital of Hungary. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your ship. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to explore the city on your own—or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and start getting oriented. (D) Day 2 Budapest The Danube River divides this Hungarian capital city into “Buda” and “Pest.” Explore both parts, starting with Pest’s National Opera House and historic Heroes’ Square. In Buda, stroll Fishermen’s Hill to Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch aboard with the rest of the day to explore on your own. Return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian dinner. (B, L, D) Day 3 Bratislava After an afternoon arrival, you embark on a walking tour of Slovakia’s charming capital to see attractions like the medieval fortifications at Michael’s Tower, baroque Trinity Church and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. You also pass by several baroque palaces from the Habsburg Dynasty before you return to your ship and depart late tonight. (B, L, D) Day 4 Vienna Ride along Vienna’s Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. You will also see Vienna’s world-famous Opera House, St. Stephan’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return aboard for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore—as always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. After dinner, enjoy an optional classical concert. (B, L, D) Day 5 Melk Today, visit the abbey at Melk, a 900-year-old Benedictine monastery featuring Austria’s finest Italian baroque architecture. See its wonderful frescoes and admire the comprehensive collection of medieval manuscripts in its library. Rejoin your ship and cruise through dinner. (B, L, D) Day 6 Passau On this morning’s walking tour, see Passau’s narrow streets and Italianate architecture, and pass the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century fortress that served for centuries as a bishop’s stronghold. Then, listen to a concert on Europe’s largest pipe organ in St. Stephan’s Cathedral.† Enjoy free time and dinner aboard. (B, L, D) † Passau organ concert not available after November 1. Day 7 Regensburg Arrive in Regensburg after breakfast and tour this wonderfully preserved medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site including structures dating back to Roman times. Discover many 13th- and 14th-century patrician houses and see the splendid St. Peter’s Cathedral. During free time, visit the Alte Wurstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen), Germany’s oldest restaurant. Cruise through dinner. (B, L, D) Day 8 Nuremberg During morning cruising, you may choose to attend an interesting presentation about the European Union. Arrive late morning in Nuremberg and disembark for a tour. Visit the ruins of Zeppelin Field, used in the 1930s as Nazi parade grounds, and see the Palace of Justice, site of the famous Nuremberg Trials. See the Old Town area as you walk down past the Albrecht Dürer House and Main Market Square. Spend more time exploring Nuremberg, or join an optional World War II history tour including the Documentation Center Museum. Enjoy free time throughout the evening; dinner is served aboard. Ship departs in the wee hours of the morning. (B, L, D) Day 9 Bamberg Enjoy a tour of Bamberg, with its medieval city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your walking tour includes a visit to the magnificent 11th-century cathedral, reworked in late-Romanesque style in the 13th century, and the very picturesque city hall built on a tiny island in the middle of a river. Take some free time to enjoy Bamberg and sample some of the town’s distinctive smoke-flavored beer before returning aboard. (B, L, D) Day 10 Würzburg After breakfast and an interesting presentation about the European Union, tour Würzburg’s Bishops’ Residenz, one of Germany’s largest and most ornate baroque palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy scenic afternoon cruising—or, take an optional excursion along Germany’s “Romantic Road” to Rothenburg, which features a turreted city wall and lovely Gothic and baroque architecture. Rejoin your ship for dinner and evening cruising. (B, L, D) Day 11 Wertheim Wertheim is located at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. During your morning walking tour, experience life in a typical small German town. Stop in a bakery and a butcher shop, and learn about Wertheim’s glassblowing tradition. Enjoy free time to explore before returning to your ship for lunch and an afternoon glassblowing demonstration. (B, L, D) Day 12 Middle Rhine & Koblenz Cruise past hilltop castles along the Rhine; this stunning stretch of the river is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You pass the Lorelei Rock, which marks the river’s narrowest point; the rock is named for a local legend about Rhine Maidens who lure sailors to their doom. This afternoon, stop to visit Marksburg, the only Rhine castle never destroyed. Rejoin your ship in Koblenz and dine aboard. (B, L, D) Day 13 Cologne After scenic morning cruising and lunch aboard, disembark for a tour of Cologne. Stroll through the Old Town past St. Martin’s Church and visit the Dom, Germany’s largest cathedral and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy free time to enjoy Cologne’s atmospheric waterfront before returning aboard for dinner and evening departure. (B, L, D) Day 14 Kinderdijk Sail along the Rhine during the morning hours, enjoying scenic views. You may choose to try your hand at sjoelen (Dutch table shuffleboard) and sample Dutch cheeses and jenever, a juniper liqueur. Arrive around lunchtime at Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; tour this fascinating network of windmills and other ingenious flood management technologies. Return to your ship for dinner as we sail toward Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. (B, L, D) Day 15 Amsterdam After breakfast, disembark and we will take you to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your journey with 2 additional nights in Amsterdam; take time to explore the city’s neighborhoods, museums and exciting nightlife. (B)

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Imagine 15 magical days along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. From Holland’s windmill-studded tulip fields to Germany’s fairy-tale castles, from the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal to the picturesque vineyards of Austria’s Wachau Valley, this epic voyage presents the highlights of Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Savor a decadent Sachertorte in a Viennese café and panoramic views of imperial Budapest—and along the way, discover the legend of the Lorelei, the ancient art of glassblowing, the music of Mozart and more. Guests who choose this voyage soon see why it is our most popular itinerary. Daily Shore Excursions 13 included guided tours All meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 14 dinners Port Charges

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Cruising: Standard outside cabin onboard Viking Sky, Viking Pride, Viking Danube, or Viking Europe

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Pre-Extension: Prague 3-night pre-extension in Prague - $699 per person Begin your journey by discovering the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle and its palaces, churches and museums, visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, and stroll across Charles Bridge. Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage in the Josefov Quarter and encounter local culture in historic Wenceslas Square. Three nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), daily breakfast, panoramic city tour and the services of a Viking host are all included. Post-Extension: Amsterdam 2-night post-extension in Amsterdam - $499 per person Extend your journey with two exciting nights in Amsterdam, where you will be centrally located near key sites like Museum Square and the Anne Frank House.

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Cabin upgrades are available. Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises. Please note, Viking can only offer air to guests traveling from the U.S. or Canada. Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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For terms and conditions of this Viking River Cruises tour, please click here. * The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of the package or tour, at the price quoted.