Viking River Cruises Worldwide Journeys 2013

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VIKING RIVER CRUISES WORLDWIDE JOURNEYS 2013

EUROPE RUSSIA ASIA
THE WORLDS LEADING RIVER CRUISE LINE... BY FAR
Viking Embla, Passau
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GREAT RIVERS GREAT EXPERIENCES

Ive worked in the world of river cruising for almost twenty years now, but I can still remember my rst river cruise experience as clearly as my last. There is always something truly memorable about a river cruise that stays with you long after you return home. Great moments. Is it the rst time you see a great city, the way it was meant to be seen, from the river? Sailing into the heart of Cologne, Lyon or Budapest never fails to impress and the majestic views will become a memory you treasure forever. Is it simply the enjoyment of being on the sundeck and letting the world unfold before you? Witness the changing landscapes along the rivers banks as towns and villages, vineyards and elds meet at its edges. Gaze upon the scene and become utterly absorbed. Is it the discovery that you have become a spectator in other peoples lives? Witness day to day life from a totally different and unique perspective. Watch people tending their gardens, children swimming, a farmer leading his cows into the river in the heat of the summer to cool down. A river cruise is full of discovery. Join us and experience your own great moments. We look forward to welcoming you on board.
Explore Russia
Discover Europe
Wendy Atkin-Smith Managing Director Viking River Cruises UK Limited P.S Thank you to everyone who voted Viking their favourite river cruise line at the British Travel Awards in 2011, awarding us Best River Cruise Line, three years in a row.
Experience Asia
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VIKING GIVES YOU SO MUCH MORE ALL INCLUDED

Great Viking Value
A Viking river cruise holiday is remarkable value for money. So much is included in the price - your return travel from the UK, all your on board meals as well as specially selected wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Also included are your shore excursions (one excursion every day on most cruises) with expert guides. A menu of entertaining lectures, performances and activities will further enrich your holiday and your understanding of each place you visit.
Exceptional early booking discounts

On a Viking holiday just about everything is included, and if you book before 30 September 2012, youll also enjoy fantastic savings of 1,000 per couple with our early booking discount. And, once again, were offering no regional ight supplements from selected airports call us now to nd out which UK departure is best for you.
Discover the world in deluxe comfort

As the worlds leading river cruise line, Vikings river cruise vessels set the standard in comfort and design. On a Viking river cruise you glide gently from one beautiful destination to the next and are treated to a unique, ever-changing view of the world. Glorious cities, ancient towns, spectacular landscapes see the world the way it was meant to be discovered from the river.
Spacious, river-view, stylish Staterooms

If you havent travelled with Viking before, stepping inside one of our Staterooms may well take you by surprise. Enjoy understated elegance and supreme comfort, and whichever Stateroom you choose youll always have a view of the river. You can read more about our staterooms on pages 14 and 15.
Exciting excursions and on board enrichment

To maximise your holiday experience we include a range of excursions to must-see attractions and UNESCO World Heritage sites. As the longest operating river cruise line, Viking has well-established partnerships with key organisations ensuring we deliver unique and memorable tours with expert, English-speaking guides. Our on board enrichment programme is designed to add insight, depth and, above all, pleasure to your holiday, and its all included in the price on pages 10 and 11 you can read more about Vikings enrichment programmes.
Unrivalled service
Viking is the only river cruise line that manages and operates all its own ships, which means we provide a standard of service that others can only aspire to. You can trust Vikings friendly and attentive staff to look after you, on every step of your journey. Discover more about Vikings award-winning service on pages 16 and 17.
Exceptional cuisine
From a sumptuous buffet breakfast and delicious lunch to a ve-course dinner, youll be treated to the nest food. With traditional favourites and regional specialities, as well as lighter and vegetarian options, all your on board meals are included, of course. A sample menu on page 18 gives you a tempting taste of what you can enjoy with Viking.
Drinks included
Viking is the only river cruise company with its own vintner. From the vineyards in Austrias renowned Wachau Valley, our winemaker creates an exceptional selection of wines for you to enjoy. Savour our complimentary, specially selected wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner just one of the many inclusions that makes a Viking river cruise an unforgettable holiday experience.
10 GREAT REASONS TO BOOK WITH VIKING
Award-winning expertise Viking has won more awards than any other river cruise company. In 2011 the public voted us Best River Cruise Line at the British Travel Awards for the third year in a row. And Cruise Critic UK Editors Pick also voted us Best River Cruise Line in the same year. These are just two of the many accolades that we are proud of. Rather than shout about our success, we strive to build on it, focusing always on you, our guest, and how we can make your holiday even better. Travel the world and unpack just once With who else but Viking River Cruises can you explore dozens of destinations and unpack just once? Imagine. One evening youre dining under the twinkling lights of the Chain Bridge in Budapest and the next, youre listening to a concert of classical music in Vienna. What more rewarding way to travel? Inspiring destinations When youve cruised the worlds waterways for as long as Viking you know all the best places to visit. Our carefully-crafted itineraries ensure that you see well-known attractions with expert guides, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as some delightful surprises. Of course, you can also choose to explore independently.
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Smaller ships for a more intimate experience One of the joys of cruising with Viking River Cruises is that you sail on smaller, stylish ships that can travel to places inaccessible to larger vessels. With between just 112 and 260 guests on board youll enjoy a warm, friendly atmosphere.
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Casual and comfortable After a busy day exploring you want to be able to relax in comfort. The ambience on board every Viking ship is casual and informal, so you can enjoy being yourself. Open seating in the elegant restaurant adds to the warm atmosphere. In the evening, smart casual is perfect with denitely no dinner jacket required. Explore independently One of the best-loved features on a Viking river cruise is the choice of excursions and guided tours. But, of course, you can choose to wander independently and make your own wonderful discoveries. Vikings on board Concierge will help you make the most of every moment ashore.
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Just about everything is included in the price On a Viking river cruise the price you pay covers just about everything, so you wont nd any hidden surprises and budgeting for your holiday couldnt be easier.
We dont compromise on quality of airline At Viking, we dont use low cost carriers, only the services of scheduled airlines, including British Airways, KLM, Thai Airways and Lufthansa. As with every aspect of a Viking holiday, you can be sure that you will y in comfort at no extra cost. Travel safe, you are fully protected As members of ABTA, Viking is a fully bonded and licensed tour operator, with air holidays protected by ATOL and administered by the CAA. All of which gives you complete peace of mind when you book your cruise with Viking.
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No wave motion, no sea-sickness, no long days at sea No waves plus Vikings cleverly designed ships ensure a smooth and quiet ride. So smooth, in fact, that many guests are not even aware when the ship is sailing. And with no long days at sea, every day brings constantly changing views and new discoveries.
The Moselle
ON EVERY VIKING RIVER CRUISE, ENJOY A DIFFERENT VIEW OF THE WORLD

Rivers are places that feed your imagination. They offer a magical, new view of the world. Where else but on the river can you glide alongside medieval villages and stunning landscapes? How else can you journey into the heart of the worlds greatest cities and towns and immerse yourself in the true nature of the land? On a Viking river cruise you spend less time getting there, and more time being there. Different rivers, different destinations Cologne, Vienna, Prague, Budapest, St. Petersburg so many of the worlds cities and towns were built along rivers and waterways, so that they were easily accessible. On a Viking river cruise you sail into the heart of many glorious destinations, and walk right off the ship into the centre of town. Different rivers offer different journeys, which is why Viking offers a choice of more than 16 different cruises, and a variety of events, activities and excursions so that you can enjoy your journey your way. Ever-changing scenery, every day Enjoy breathtaking scenery thats constantly changing, through panoramic windows, and stunning 360 views from the sun deck. From the river, you are treated to a different view; an ancient chapel in the middle of a Russian lake, a vineyard tumbling down to the waters edge, gliding past 900-year old Melk Abbey perched on cliffs high above the Danube nowhere, but on the river, can you enjoy such wonderful sights. Explore dozens of destinations, and unpack just once Getting from A to B (Amsterdam to Budapest) or from St. Petersburg to Moscow has never been easier or more enjoyable. On a Viking river cruise you drift off to sleep in one glorious place, and wake up in another. No rushing for planes or trains, no packing and unpacking every other day and no trafc jams unless you count a leisurely wait at the occasional lock. There is no more stress-free way to see the world.
St.Basils Cathedral, Moscow Danube River
Rhine River
Russian Waterways
Viking River Cruises has always been a well-respected line whose stand-out quality was the breadth of its itineraries in Europe, Russia and China. Couple that with a new emphasis on contemporary ship design and an aggressive revamping of its fleet, and Viking becomes the best in the business.
Cruise Critic UK Editors Picks Awards: Viking River Cruises Best River Cruise Line 2011
Relaxing on board
Cultural exploration
ANOTHER DAY
When your mind turns to thoughts of travelling this extraordinary world, where does it wander? Does it take you to southern France and a eld of lavender bathed in sunlight? Are you strolling through Cologne Cathedral in a building so majestic it took 600 years to build? Perhaps you are gazing into the face of one of the thousands of Terracotta Warriors entombed with Chinas rst emperor? Or standing at the ramparts of a medieval castle in Germany, lost in time? When you travel the world with Viking, you will visit all the places you dream of and many more, too. Sharing a wealth of knowledge Whats it like to have tea with a Russian babushka? How do you say thank you in Chinese? What does a baroque chamber music concert sound like? What does Bavarian Rauchbier taste like? No-one shapes your dream journey quite like Viking. Every destination is made more enjoyable with a wealth of guided tours, fascinating lectures and entertaining performances. All of which enables you to surpass seeing a place and instead discover a sense of place. Here to make life easier In every destination, our English-speaking local tour guides bring your journey to life. Their expert knowledge illuminates and entertains. And, with our light, comfortable Quietvox headphones you are able to wander at your own pace, and not miss a word.
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Terracotta Warriors, Xian
Astronomical Clock, Prague
ANOTHER 100 DISCOVERIES

Enlightening partnerships, exclusive access Vikings original and inspiring choice of excursions and tours is the result of our in depth knowledge of the towns and cities along the river, and long-established relationships with key people and organisations. It is this experience that enables us to provide truly insightful tours and unique and different ways to see the countrys great attractions, and mingle with the locals. A kaleidoscope of experiences Listen to a performance from St. Petersburgs Mariinsky musicians. Learn how to make Rdesheimer coffee. Discuss French Impressionism. Be dazzled by a Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. Artists, performers, historical eyewitnesses and professors from eminent institutions all contribute to a fascinating and entertaining programme that gives you a deeper insight into the places you visit. Its your day, enjoy it your way Of course you can choose to explore independently. Your complimentary travel companion is packed with information and maps. Or speak to our on board Concierge to enjoy an individual tour that takes you to wherever you want to go whatever you choose, you have the freedom to do it your way. Talk to us Everyone is different, and every cruise is different. Which cruise is best for you? Our Specialist Cruise Consultants can help you choose the perfect holiday. Call us on 020 8780 7900.
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Atrium, Viking Helvetia
Aquavit Terrace, Viking Njord
Restaurant, Viking Legend
Viking Legend, Danube
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THE VIKING FLEET OUR PRIDE, YOUR JOY

Innovation, imagination, listening to what our guests want, having the courage to follow your dream all these things are essential in designing a spectacular eet of river cruise ships, one that is the envy of all other river cruise lines, and the pleasure of all who step aboard. From the revolutionary new European Viking Longships to our beautifully refurbished Russian eet there is no better way to discover the world than with Viking.
Comfort and style guaranteed On board every Viking ship, you are greeted with an abundance of space with room to relax and all the comforts of a ne hotel one that is designed to blend seamlessly with the spectacular panorama of everchanging views. The Scandinavian-inuenced design features contemporary, luxurious nishes, ne woods, natural materials and soft fabrics in calm, neutral colours. From the moment you step aboard you feel at home in the serene and spacious environment. Your window to the world Specially designed to cruise the worlds great rivers, Viking ships are built, above all, for comfort. Floor-toceiling windows make you feel as if youre outside and everywhere a sense of light and space surrounds you. Featuring a backdrop of picture-perfect landscapes and wonderful river views, the lounge, dining areas and sun deck offer plenty of room to relax, unwind and watch the world go by.
Stunning new Viking Longships The newest ships on Europes rivers, the Viking Longships are revolutionary in design and herald a new era in river cruising. Featuring state-of-the-art engineering and luxury, energy-efcient hybrid engines and a rooftop herb garden, the Longships offer the ultimate river cruise experience. The Viking Longships sail on the Rhine and Danube rivers.
Your table under the stars is waiting Dine alfresco on the sun deck, where the nest ingredient is fresh air. The Aquavit Terrace on the Viking Longships is a stunning new space at the bow of the ship, with a full-sized window that can be rolled aside so you can enjoy a meal, surrounded by enchanting scenery. Spectacular, refurbished Russian eet Viking River Cruises was born in Russia and still operates the only western-owned eet to sail Russias waterways. No-one can show you the real Russia like Viking can, and there is no more comfortable way to see this remarkable country than on board our beautiful refurbished Russian ships. Want to know more about Russia? Visit our dedicated website www.therealrussia.co.uk
All the comforts of home On most ships, enjoy a library of reading material on the places you visit. Wireless internet enables you to stay in touch with family and friends (with access to an internet cafe in China). Complimentary coffee and tea is available at all times.
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YOUR FLOATING HOTEL RIVER VIEWS GUARANTEED

Welcome to your stateroom. Private veranda, French balcony, panoramic picture window the choice is yours. Elegant, spacious and so very comfortable, its everything you want your room to be. Beautifully appointed bathrooms and indulgent toiletries... bliss. A room with a hundred views Whether you choose a Veranda Stateroom, a Suite or Standard Stateroom, every room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and wc. Stylish and spacious, theres something to suit every taste and budget.
Deluxe Stateroom, Viking Neptune
Stunning Staterooms Small our ships may be when compared with an ocean vessel but staterooms are roomy, light and airy, with plenty of wardrobe space, clever storage and feature hotel-style beds. As always, its the little things that count: complimentary bottled water and comfortable slippers to slide into after a busy days exploring. Some of our ships feature individual climate control, at panel TV with a premium entertainment package and heated oor in the bathroom. Youll also discover a wide choice of Veranda Staterooms and Suites, including two stunning Explorer Suites with 270 wraparound views on the new Viking Longships.
French Balcony, Viking Sun
Want to know more? To take a closer look at our different staterooms, visit www.vikingrivercruises.co.uk/staterooms
Deluxe Stateroom, Viking Helgi
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CABINS
Veranda Stateroom, Viking Skadi
CABINS
Explorer Suite, Viking Idun
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Chef
Our on board staff
A warm welcome Viking Pride Crew
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BEST PEOPLE, BEST SERVICE EQUALS BEST EXPERIENCE

When you have the best people, you have the best service. At Viking we have more than 1,500 staff worldwide, dedicated to providing friendly, attentive service. From the Specialist Cruise Consultant who makes booking your holiday a pleasure to the on board Concierge who gives you hand-written directions to the best coffee house in Vienna, Vikings awardwinning service is second to none. Personal attention to detail On the rst day, we know your name. On the second, we know how you like your coffee, and by the end of your holiday our guests say that the Viking team feels like family. Warm, friendly and at all times professional, trust Viking to take care of every little thing, from looking after your luggage to handling all your tickets, entry passes and reservations to major attractions all included in the price, of course. Quality and control At Viking we own and manage every aspect of your cruise including the nautical and technical operations. Unlike some of our competitors, no area of our operations is subcontracted and every aspect reaches our exacting standards. When you book with Viking, you book in the knowledge that we have complete control of the smooth and safe running of your holiday, from start to nish. This control also enables us to select only the very best people to work for us, in every area of our business. Simply the best Our tour guides are local to the places you visit and they know, better than anyone, what to see and do. Our English speaking on board staff will help you make the most of every moment of your holiday, both on board and on shore. Our chefs are among the most highly skilled in Europe. Likewise, our musicians are dedicated to bringing you entertainment that adds immeasurable pleasure to your holiday. Concierge at your service An appointment at the best spa in Prague? Reservation for dinner at one of Lyons Michelinstar restaurants? Taxi to the theatre? Hire car to the mountains? Vikings new on board Concierge Service takes your individual journey one step further. Just like a hotel concierge, he or she holds regular desk hours and has an impressive network of contacts. Its one more Viking service that enables you to enjoy your holiday, your way. Voted for by you There is a reason why Viking has won more consumer awards than any other river cruise line. To be specic, there are more than 1,500 reasons our people are our greatest asset. They will ensure that every day of your holiday is the experience you dream of.
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SAMPLE DINNER MENU

FIRS T COURS E
Seared Carpaccio of Spiced Beef Tenderloin

Cucumber Vinaigrette, Feta Cheese, Pickled Onions, Petit Greens
Double shocked Shrimp Ceviche

Avocado Tartare, Cilantro and Lime Oil
Tossed Mesclun Salad with Fresh Figs

Pineapple, Dried Cranberries, Crisp Focaccia Bread, Lime-Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Clam Chowder
Smoked Potatoes, Chorizo Sausage, Black Pepper Croissant
MAIN COURS E
Provenale Herbs Crusted Rack of Lamb

Mustard Braised Potatoes, Wilted Lettuce and Pea Shoots, Rosemary Jus
Smoked Tea Pan Roasted Salmon

Celery Root Mouseline, Caramelised Brussel Sprouts, Port Syrup
Vegetable Paella
Fried Tandoori Spiced Tofu, Crisp Fried Parsley
DES SE RTS
Espresso & Orange Panna Cotta

Warm Chocolate Souf Cake, Bitter Sweet Chocolate Sauce
Warm Blackberry Tart

Pistachio Crme Brulee, Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet
Fresh Kiwi Chocolate Ice Cream Lemon Sorbet

CHE ES E PLAT E ALWAYS AVAILABLE
3 Different Cheeses
With Crackers and Marmalade, Coulis, Chutney The following classic fare entrees are accompanied by fresh sauted vegetables and baked potato Caesar Salad, Grilled Filet of Salmon Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Charbroiled New York Cut Sirloin Steak
Mouthwatering menus
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A CELEBRATION OF FINE FOOD

The scent of rosemary on roasted lamb. The sight of scarlet tomatoes, plump and ripe. The way the pastry akes in your ngers and melts in your mouth. You experience travel with all your senses including taste and food that indulges all your senses is food that you never forget. On board and on shore, discover that food is something to be sampled, savoured and above all, enjoyed! Casual dining in elegant style Greet the morning with a sumptuous breakfast buffet in the dining room. Or pick up a croissant and cappuccino and head off to the sun deck to watch the river stir into life. Lunch presents yet more choice with a selection of inspiring dishes. When evening falls, the artistry in the kitchen transforms into a masterpiece of a ve-course dinner, with a menu that incorporates regional specialities as well as traditional favourites. A feast for the senses Sorbet made with lemons from the orchards of Provence. Hungarian goulash with paprika from the food market in Budapest. And with your trout? Freshly-picked dill from the organic herb garden on the sun deck of a Viking Longship. Our chefs use fresh locally sourced produce in the creation of authentic dishes that are bursting with avour. Your journey, your choice Lighter choices? Vegetarian dishes? Our chefs provide a selection of meals with something delicious to pamper every palate. Because some days you feel like a simple supper, a perfectly grilled steak, chicken breast, poached salmon or Caesar Salad is always an option. And to drink? Freshly-brewed coffee in the lounge as you gaze at the early morning mist. Afternoon tea on the sun deck, gliding past ancient villages. A glass of wine with lunch or dinner enjoy it all, its all included in your holiday cost.
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70 GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR

FRANCE
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Pinho Porto Regua Salamanca
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DESTINATIONS
EUROPE Rhine Discovery Danube Waltz Elegant Elbe Portraits of Southern France Douro, River of Gold Passage to Eastern Europe Romantic Danube Grand European Tour Paris and the Heart of Normandy Page 26 34 40 46 52 58 64 70 76 RUSSIA AND UKRAINE Waterways of the Tsars Footsteps of the Cossacks CHINA & SOUTHEAST ASIA Imperial Jewels of China Magnicent Mekong 104 112 Page 86 94
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WHICH CRUISE WILL YOU CHOOSE?

Call our Specialist Cruise Consultants on 020 8780 7900 to nd the holiday thats perfect for you.
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South East Asia
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Danube River
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SAIL INTO THE HEART OF EUROPE

Europe. So many lands, people and cultures a world of a million different sights and sounds, tastes and textures. Vienna, Berlin, Cologne, Prague, Porto, Budapest, Paris each of Europes grand cities promises its own exciting story, and all deserve your time. But what of Europes lesser known jewels? The ancient villages, the quiet landscapes, the mountains, forests and, of course, the rivers. The Rhine, the Seine, the Rhne, the Douro, the Danube, the Elbe there is no better way to journey into the heart of Europe than from its beautiful rivers. And there is no better way to sail Europes rivers than with Viking. Our deluxe ships, carefully-crafted itineraries, ne food and unrivalled expertise ensure that you wont miss a thing. Wherever you choose to travel in Europe, with Viking you will return home with your own incredible memories.
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Chain Bridge on the Danube
THE GREAT RIVERS OF EUROPE

The Rhine and the Moselle The Germans refer respectfully to their longest and most important river as Father Rhine. The Rhine is one of Europes major arteries; 820 miles long from its source in the Swiss Alps to the North Sea at Rotterdam. An international waterway, the river runs through six countries and forms an international border in several places. Castles are an unmistakeable feature of the river and most of Germanys vineyards owe their existence to the Rhine. Through its tributary, the Main River, it is connected to the Danube by the Main-Danube Canal. Another tributary of the Rhine, the Moselle ows through France, Luxembourg and Germany. Its landscape comprises of meadows and plains, lakes and forests, dotted with picturesque villages. In the Middle Ages, aristocrats and monks settled along the Moselle and founded vineyards, many of which still exist. Riesling, in particular, ourishes on its steep slopes. The Main From the Rhine you can join the Main River near Mainz and travel through beautiful Bavarian countryside, alongside cities and towns including Frankfurt, Wrzburg, Bamberg and Nuremberg. In former times, the river was primarily used by rafts carrying wood downstream to the Rhine. From the 19th century, chain shipping was a feature of navigation. Today, the Main and the Main-Danube Canal form an important link between the Rhine and the Danube, from where ships can sail on to the Black Sea. The Danube Since ancient Celtic times, the Danube, owing through nearly 1,800 miles of central Europe, has fascinated and attracted. It brought legions of Romans, Mongols and Turks and has been a central player in Europes sweeping history from the Habsburg Dynasty to the 20th century. Beginning in the Black Forest region of Germany, it ows to the Black Sea through more European countries than any other: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldavia and Ukraine. Its strategic location makes the Danube important to central Europe, and its beauty makes it one of the most popular rivers. The Elbe 774 miles long, the River Elbe rises in the Giant Mountains of the Czech Republic and runs through Germany to the North Sea. The Romans knew the river Elbe as Albis and in the Middle Ages it formed the
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Marksburg Castle on the Rhine
Meissen on the Elbe
boundary of Charlemagnes empire. Following World War II the Elbe formed part of the border between East and West Germany. Today, the Elbe is one of Europes most peaceful and gentle rivers, owing through Saxon Switzerland and Dresden, alongside Torgau, Wittenberg, Dessau and Magdeburg northwards. The Rhne and the Sane Rising high in the Swiss Alps, the fast moving Rhne ows into Lake Geneva and then south through southeastern France to the Mediterranean Sea. 300 miles in length, the Rhne joins the Sane at Lyon where it becomes navigable. The countryside on both sides of the river comprises rich farmland and vineyards that produce the grapes for the regions renowned wines. The lovely countryside of the Sane is mainly farming country with green meadows broken by rows of poplars and charming villages and towns, many with medieval centres. Since ancient times, the Sane has played an important role in the economic development of the whole region. A series of recently completed canals linking the Sane to the Rhine enables ships to traverse Europe from the North Sea all the way to the Mediterranean.
The Seine The name Seine is derived from the Latin word sequana, meaning snake. Look at a map and you will immediately see why the river was thus christened. It meanders snakelike through the interior of France and through beautiful countryside towards the Normandy coast and the English Channel. Between Paris and the sea the Seine measures nearly 240 miles, but the distance as the crow ies is only 110 miles. In Paris, countless bridges span the Seine (there are more than 30 in the city centre alone), each with its own unique appearance. The Douro In the beautiful, unspoilt region of northern Portugal, terraced vineyards and rolling landscapes provide a dramatic backdrop for the River Douro. The Douro River originates in Spain and ows west through the north of Portugal until it reaches Porto, and the Atlantic Ocean. Once the Douro enters Portugal it becomes less populated, and the microclimate allows for cultivation of olives, almonds and especially grapes that are important for making the famous Port wine. Traditionally the wine was taken down river in at-bottom boats called rabelos, still seen today at Porto.
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RHINE DISCOVERY
8 DAYS, 4 COUNTRIES 6 GUIDED TOURS NOW FROM ONLY 1,295pp
Stahleck Castle on the Rhine
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Rhine Discovery route
YOUR JOURNEY From only 1,295pp

Day 1 Amsterdam We meet you at Amsterdam airport & take you to your ship; free time Day 2 Kinderdijk Tour Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO site Day 3 Cologne Walking tour & Gothic Cathedral visit; free time to visit a local brewery and sample Klsch Day 4 Koblenz Marksburg Castle excursion Rhine River Cruising the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO site Rdesheim Evening at leisure to stroll along the Drosselgasse, perhaps sample local wines Day 5 Heidelberg Half-day city tour featuring Heidelberg Castle & free time Speyer Evening at leisure or stroll the cobbled streets; see Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO site Day 6 Strasbourg Walking tour featuring Strasbourg Cathedral; afternoon at leisure Day 7 Breisach Black Forest scenery tour with clock-making demonstration; optional WWII tour or optional Colmar excursion Day 8 Basel We take you from your ship to Basel airport for your return journey to the UK
GREAT VIKING VALUE

So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 8 days on board with river-view stateroom 6 guided tours All meals on board: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialities and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captains Farewell Dinner Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites Old World Highlights: Dutch cheese & jenever tasting, Alsatian Flammkuchen cooking demonstration, Glassblowing demonstration On Board Enrichment: The Dutch Masters, Travellers along the Rhine, The European Union All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
PLUS THERES MORE!

Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board No regional ight supplements from selected airports No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid
To read more about this holiday visit
WWW.VIKINGRIVERCRUISES.CO.UK/RHINEDISCOVERY
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Sailing the Rhine
RHINE DISCOVERY YOUR JOURNEY
Fairytale castles, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery little wonder that the Rhine is one of Europes best-loved rivers. From Amsterdam to Cologne and Basel, this enchanting 8 day journey takes you past ancient vineyards and rolling meadows. The Rhine Discovery is a magical journey that transports you to another world.
DAY 1 AMSTERDAM From Amsterdam airport we take you to your ship where you can settle in and enjoy free time to explore this charming city. You may want to visit the Anne Frank House, or stroll along the canals and connecting bridges, admiring the Dutch gabled architecture. Todays included meal: dinner. DAY 2 KINDERDIJK Sail to scenic Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy a tour of this historic network of windmills and ood management devices. Visit a working windmill for a glimpse into Hollands past. Later, sample delicious Dutch cheeses and jenever, a distilled juniper liquor, and try your hand at sjoelen (Dutch table shufeboard).This evening, meet your fellow guests at a Welcome Reception and Welcome Dinner on board. Todays included excursion: Kinderdijk windmills. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. 28
DAY 3 COLOGNE The jewel of the Rhine, take a tour though Cologne, visiting the Old Town, St. Martins Church and Cologne Cathedral. Known as The Dom, this Gothic cathedral, with its iconic spires and stained glass windows, is the largest in northern Europe and a World Heritage site. Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring this lovely city with its Roman Tower, Renaissance City Hall, old Jewish Mikvah (ritual bathhouse) and inviting dockside cafes and bars. Enjoy an optional evening walking tour through the beautiful illuminated alleys to discover Colognes beer culture! Todays included excursion: walking tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 4 KOBLENZ AND RDESHEIM A tour of Marksburg Castle is a perfect start to the day; this 700-year-old fortress appears much as it did when it was rst constructed. Enjoy a glorious voyage along the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO site, with hilltop castles overlooking the river. Look out for the legendary Lorelei rock formation. In Rdesheim, wander through the trafc-free, cobbled streets of the Drosselgasse and enjoy some late night shopping, or a glass of local wine in one of many taverns. Todays included excursion: Marksburg Castle. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Kinderdijk
Half-timbered houses, Strasbourg
DAY 5 HEIDELBERG AND SPEYER Home of Germanys oldest university founded in 1386, Heidelberg is also famous for its red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle. From its hilltop location you are treated to incredible views of the Neckar River Valley, and the citys red rooftops. See the Old Town and famous city gates. In Speyer, once an important centre of Jewish culture, visit the ruins of the 11th-century synagogues and the UNESCO site of the imposing Romanesque Kaiserdom (Imperial Cathedral), with its soaring interior and stained glass window. Todays included excursion: Heidelberg Castle. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
covered bridges and fabulous food. Take an optional tour into the French region of Alsace, famous for its wine and gastronomy. Todays included excursion: city tour featuring Strasbourg Cathedral. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 7 BREISACH Discover Germanys beautiful Black Forest, with its dense forests, mountains and enchanting scenery. Famous for its cuckoo clocks, visit a local workshop for a clock-making demonstration. Enjoy free time in Breisach, or choose an optional excursion to the charming Alsace town of Colmar with its half-timbered houses, canals and museums. Or take an optional WWII tour. Todays included excursion: Black Forest. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 8 BASEL After breakfast, we take you to Basel airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meal: breakfast.
A TOUR OF MARKSBURG CASTLE IS A PERFECT START TO THE DAY; THIS 700-YEAR-OLD FORTRESS APPEARS MUCH AS IT DID WHEN IT WAS FIRST CONSTRUCTED.
DAY 6 STRASBOURG In this lovely multicultural city, see the European Parliament and the citys remarkable Renaissance architecture. A tour around the Old Town and Cathedral Square takes you to Strasbourg Cathedral, one of Europes nest Gothic cathedrals. Enjoy a free afternoon discovering the citys beautiful churches, medieval
This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above.
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VIKING SUN, VIKING HELVETIA SHIP OVERVIEW
Viking Sun and Viking Helvetia are specially designed for sailing in comfort and elegance. Features include: 99 comfortable outside staterooms (37 French Balcony, 30 Deluxe, 32 Standard) Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows Restaurant with panoramic views On board boutique Library Shipwide internet access Laundry service
Viking Sun, Rhine
EXPLORE MORE MORE DAYS MEANS MORE TO DISCOVER

Pre/Post Extension: Amsterdam 2 nights 399 per person Discover the charming streets and neighbourhoods of Amsterdam. Explore at your leisure the citys museums and numerous shops or relax and take a canal tour. Two nights at the Mvenpick Hotel Amsterdam (or similar), daily breakfasts, a walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are all included. Pre/Post Extension: Lucerne 2 nights 449 per person Lucerne is a charming town in the shadow of the iconic Mount Pilatus. Two extra days here gives you time to independently discover its gems, including Chapel Bridge, the iconic Water Tower and many traditional homes that once belonged to wealthy Swiss burghers. Two nights at the superior rst-class Radisson Blu (or similar) and daily breakfasts are included in your stay.
Prices based on double occupancy. Please call for single supplements.
Amsterdam Canal
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RHINE DISCOVERY Viking Sun, Viking Helvetia
8 days / 6 guided tours
2013 Departure dates
March 24, 31 April 7, 14 April 21, 28 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18, 25 September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13 October 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving
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E
Standard
D
Standard
C
Deluxe
B
Deluxe
A
French Balcony
1,795 1,295 1,995 1,495 2,195 1,695 2,595 2,095 2,395 1,895 2,595 2,095 2,395 1,895 2,195 1,695 1,895 1,395
1,995 1,495 2,195 1,695 2,395 1,895 2,795 2,295 2,595 2,095 2,795 2,295 2,595 2,095 2,395 1,895 2,095 1,595
2,295 1,795 2,495 1,995 2,695 2,195 3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395 3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,395 1,895
2,395 1,895 2,595 2,095 2,795 2,295 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 2,795 2,295 2,495 1,995
2,495 1,995 2,695 2,195 2,895 2,395 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395 2,595 2,095
All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy. Single Supplements: E: 50%. D - A: 100%. Club Europe/Business Class Flight Upgrade: From 250 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plans and full stateroom descriptions for the Viking Sun and Viking Helvetia please see page 123.
Available Ships
Viking Sun
Amsterdam to Basel
March 24; April 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 2, 16, 30; July 14, 28; August 11, 25; September 8, 22; October 6, 20; November 3 March 31; April 14, 28; May 12, 26; June 9, 23; July 7, 21; August 4, 18; September 1, 15, 29; October 13, 27; November 10
Basel to Amsterdam
March 31; April 14, 28; May 12, 26; June 9, 23; July 7, 21; August 4, 18; September 1, 15, 29; October 13, 27; November 10 April 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 2, 16, 30; July 14, 28; August 11, 25; September 8, 22; October 6, 20; November 3, 17
Viking Helvetia
A NO-FLY OPTION IS AVAILABLE ON THIS WONDERFUL HOLIDAY FROM ONLY 99pp

Talk to one of our Specialist Cruise Consultants on 020 8780 7900 to nd out more.
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VIKING FORSETI SHIP OVERVIEW
Our brand new Longship offers state-ofthe-art engineering, design and luxury. Features include: 95 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms) All Suites feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom Sun deck with 360-degree views Aquavit Terrace an indoor/outdoor area at the bow of the ship Organic herb garden Restaurant with panoramic views Library corner and on board boutique Shipwide internet access
Explorer Suite, Viking Forseti

Pre/Post Extension: Amsterdam 2 nights 399 per person Two nights at the Mvenpick Hotel Amsterdam (or similar), daily breakfasts, a walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are all included in your Amsterdam stay. Take time to enjoy and discover for yourself the history, culture and charming architecture of this wonderful place. Pre/Post Extension: Lucerne 2 nights 449 per person Two nights at the superior rst-class Radisson Blu (or similar) and daily breakfasts are included in your Lucerne extension. Spend some time independently exploring - take a trip to Mount Pilatus and ride to the top on the worlds steepest cogwheel railway to experience sweeping views in every direction and, on the way down, take the panorama gondola for a different - although no less impressive - experience.
Lucerne Bridge
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RHINE DISCOVERY NEW SHIP Viking Longship Forseti
F 2013 Departure dates
May 25 June 1 July 6, 13 August 17, 24 September 28 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving
Standard
Stateroom Category
E
Standard
D
French Balcony
C
French Balcony
B
Veranda
A
Veranda
AA
Veranda Suite
ES
Explorer Suite
2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,495 1,995 2,195 1,695 1,895 1,395
3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395 3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,395 1,895 2,095 1,595
3,495 2,995 3,295 2,795 3,495 2,995 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 2,795 2,295 2,495 1,995
3,695 3,195 3,495 2,995 3,695 3,195 3,495 2,995 3,295 2,795 2,995 2,495 2,695 2,195
4,095 3,595 3,895 3,395 4,095 3,595 3,895 3,395 3,695 3,195 3,395 2,895 3,095 2,595
4,295 3,795 4,095 3,595 4,295 3,795 4,095 3,595 3,895 3,395 3,595 3,095 3,295 2,795
5,695 5,195 5,495 4,995 5,695 5,195 5,495 4,995 5,295 4,795 4,995 4,495 4,695 4,195
7,695 7,195 7,495 6,995 7,695 7,195 7,495 6,995 7,295 6,795 6,995 6,495 6,695 6,195
October 5, 12
October 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14
All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy. Single Supplements: F: 50%. E ES: 100%. Club Europe/Business Class Flight Upgrade: From 250 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plan and full stateroom description for the Viking Forseti please see pages 120-121.
Available Ship
Viking Forseti
Amsterdam to Basel
May 25; July 6; August 17; September 28; October 12, 26; November 9, 23; December 7
Basel to Amsterdam
June 1; July 13; August 24; October 5, 19; November 2, 16, 30; December 14

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DANUBE WALTZ
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
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Prague CZECH REPUBLIC
GERMANY Munich
Passau Linz Salzburg
DANUBE
Drnstein Bratislava Vienna
SLOVAKIA
Melk
DANUBE
Cruise
N
Budapest AUSTRIA HUNGARY
Danube Waltz route

Day 1 Passau We meet you at Munich airport & take you to your ship; free time Day 2 Passau Walking tour & afternoon at leisure Day 3 Linz and Salzburg Full-day excursion to Salzburg, a UNESCO site, including walking tour featuring Mozarts birthplace Day 4 Melk Benedictine abbey tour with library & frescoes Danube River Cruising the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO site Drnstein Afternoon free time to stroll the cobbled streets Day 5 Vienna Panoramic city tour featuring the Ringstrasse & St. Stephens Cathedral; afternoon at leisure or optional excursion to Schnbrunn Palace; optional classical concert Day 6 Bratislava City tour through Slovakias capital Day 7 Budapest City tour of Buda & Pest including Castle District, a UNESCO site; afternoon at leisure or optional excursion to Domonyvlgy Horse Farm Day 8 Budapest We take you from your ship to Budapest airport for your return journey to the UK
GREAT VIKING VALUE

So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 8 days on board with river-view stateroom 6 guided tours All meals on board: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialities and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captains Farewell Dinner Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites Old World Highlights: Apple strudel demonstration, Hungarian evening show, Classical music performance On Board Enrichment: German language lesson, The European Union, Life and Works of Mozart All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
PLUS THERES MORE!

Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board No regional ight supplements from selected airports No single supplements - Single Staterooms are available on this itinerary No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid
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Austrias Vineyards
Bratislava Castle
DANUBE WALTZ YOUR JOURNEY
Sail the beautiful Danube and discover the celebrated landscapes, cities and towns of four of Europes most enchanting countries Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. This extraordinary 8 day itinerary shows you the highlights of Passau, Salzburg, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, and still allows plenty of time for you to relax, as you glide alongside the most spectacular scenery. The Danube Waltz is a truly memorable holiday that will tug at your heart strings long after you return home.
DAY 1 PASSAU From Munich airport we take you to your ship where you can settle in and enjoy free time and become acquainted with this elegant city. Todays included meal: dinner. DAY 2 PASSAU Built on three rivers the Inn, Ilz and Danube Passau is home to many impressive buildings. Enjoy a walking tour of the city, taking in the 18th-century New Bishops Residenz and the towns beautiful old streets and traditional patrician houses. See the Oberhaus Fortress and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephans Cathedral, with Europes largest pipe organ*. 36
The afternoon is free for you to further explore the city. Todays included excursion: walking tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 3 LINZ AND SALZBURG From your ship docked in Linz, drive through scenic countryside for a full-day excursion to the legendary town of Salzburg, location for the lm The Sound of Music. Take a walking tour of the charming Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring the birthplace of Mozart, and the imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress. Enjoy free time to stroll through Salzburgs cobbled streets and colourful shops, and lunch in one of the inviting cafes. Todays included excursion: Salzburg walking tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, dinner. DAY 4 MELK AND DRNSTEIN Enjoy a tour of 900-year-old Melk Abbey, perched high on the cliffs, with its magnicent frescoes and library with priceless medieval manuscripts. After lunch on board, sail through Austrias stunning Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in culture, history and natural beauty. We stop at the picturesque valley town of Drnstein where you have free time to explore. Or join an optional wine-tasting tour to sample some local vintages from this famous wine-producing region. Todays included excursion: Melk Abbey tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Parliament Building, Budapest
DAY 5 VIENNA In one of Europes most elegant and romantic cities, enjoy a panoramic tour along the Ringstrasse, lined with imposing palaces and grand residences. See magnicent Hofburg Palace, St. Stephens Cathedral with its shining spire and the beautiful State Opera House. Relax at one of the citys famous cafes, with a delicious pastry or Sachertorte. Enjoy free time to further explore Vienna or take an optional tour to the wonderful baroque Schnbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with lovely formal gardens. In the evening, you can see an optional concert of Mozart and Strauss performed by a Viennese orchestra in one of Viennas palaces. Todays included excursion: panoramic city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 6 BRATISLAVA Set at the foot of the Little Carpathian Mountains, Slovakias Bratislava is the only national capital that borders two other countries, Austria and Hungary. A coach and walking tour of this charming city uncovers many attractions. See the medieval fortications at the 15th-century Michaels Tower, St. Martins Cathedral and several baroque palaces from the Habsburg Dynasty. Enjoy an afternoon of scenic cruising, sailing into Budapest late at night. Todays included excursion: guided city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
DAY 7 BUDAPEST Starting on the cosmopolitan Pest side of Budapest, enjoy a city tour. See the elegant boulevards and mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and famous Chain Bridge. Visit Heroes Square to learn more about Hungarys history. Cross the Danube to the castle district of Buda, and explore Matthias Church and Fishermens Bastion for magnicent views of the city. Enjoy lunch on board with the rest of the day free to explore on your own, or take an optional tour to discover the heritage of the legendary Hungarian Puszta horsemen, and watch these fearless riders in action. Your day ends with a farewell dinner. Todays included excursion: city tour of Buda and Pest. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 8 BUDAPEST After breakfast, we take you to Budapest airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meal: breakfast. * Organ concert is not available on Sundays or bank holidays and is available from May-October only. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above.
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VIKING LEGEND SHIP OVERVIEW
Europes rst green ship provides deluxe comfort as it sails along Europes waterways. Features include: 97 comfortable outside river-view staterooms (2 Suites, 66 French Balcony, 24 Standard, 5 Singles) Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows Restaurant with panoramic views Library and on board boutique Shipwide internet access Laundry service
Viking Legend, Danube

Pre/Post Extension: Prague 3 nights 499 per person Spend more of your holiday independently exploring the Czech Republics vibrant capital, the City of a Hundred Spires. Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, including the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the Jewish Quarter. Three nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts and a panoramic city tour are included in your stay. Pre/Post Extension: Budapest 2 nights 299 per person Extend your time in Hungarys capital city; discover its gracious atmosphere and delightful cuisine. Explore at your leisure charming Pest, cross the Danube via the Chain Bridge and enjoy the Buda district. Two nights at the Hilton Budapest (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfer are included.
Charles Bridge, Prague
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DANUBE WALTZ Viking Legend
March 31 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving
Stateroom Category
E
Standard
D
Standard
CS
Single
C
French Balcony
B
French Balcony
A
French Balcony
SUITE
1,795 1,295 1,995 1,495 2,295 1,795 2,695 2,195 2,495 1,995 2,695 2,195 2,495 1,995 2,295 1,795 2,095 1,595
1,995 1,495 2,195 1,695 2,495 1,995 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,495 1,995 2,295 1,795
2,395 1,895 2,595 2,095 2,895 2,395 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195
2,395 1,895 2,595 2,095 2,895 2,395 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195
2,695 2,195 2,895 2,395 3,195 2,695 3,595 3,095 3,395 2,895 3,595 3,095 3,395 2,895 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495
2,795 2,295 2,995 2,495 3,295 2,795 3,695 3,195 3,495 2,995 3,695 3,195 3,495 2,995 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595
4,795 4,295 4,995 4,495 5,295 4,795 5,695 5,195 5,495 4,995 5,695 5,195 5,495 4,995 5,295 4,795 5,095 4,595
April 7, 14
April 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18, 25 September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13
October 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy with the exception of category CS which are Single Stateroom. Single supplements: E Suite: 100%. Club Europe/Business Class Flight Upgrade: From 250 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plan and full stateroom description for the Viking Legend please see page 123. Available Ship Viking Legend Passau to Budapest March 31; April 14, 28; May 12, 26; June 9, 23; July 7, 21; August 4, 18; September 1, 15, 29; October 13, 27; November 10 Budapest to Passau April 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 2, 16, 30; July 14, 28; August 11, 25; September 8, 22; October 6, 20; November 3, 17
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ELEGANT ELBE
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Elegant Elbe route

Day 1 Berlin We meet you at Berlin airport & take you to your hotel Day 2 Potsdam Transfer to ship via Potsdam; guided tour of rococo Sanssouci Palace or baroque New Palace Magdeburg Board your ship & evening at leisure Day 3 Dessau Tour of Wrlitz Park & Gardens, a UNESCO site Day 4 Wittenberg Escorted walk featuring Martin Luthers house & Castle Church, a UNESCO site Torgau Walking tour & see Hartenfels Castle; free time Day 5 Meissen Porcelain factory tour & demonstration; guided city walk Day 6 Dresden City tour featuring Dresden Castle & Green Vault; guided walk to Zwinger Palace & Semper Opera House Day 7 Elbe River Scenic cruising through Saxon Switzerland Bad Schandau Bastei excursion with panoramic Elbe views Day 8 Litome ice r Guided tour through historic city centre & sampling of regional Bohemian beers Day 9 Melnik Leave your ship; transfer to Prague Prague Panoramic tour of city, a UNESCO site; Hradc any Castle tour, hotel check-in & evening at leisure Day 10 Prague We take you from your hotel to Prague airport for your return journey to the UK To read more about this holiday visit
GREAT VIKING VALUE

So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 8 days on board with river-view stateroom 1 night stay in superior rst class Hilton Berlin; 1 night stay in superior rst class Hilton Prague (or similar) with breakfasts 9 guided tours All meals on board: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialities and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captains Farewell Dinner Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites Old World Highlights: Elbe wine tasting, cooking demonstration of local specialities, classical evening concert On Board Enrichment: German language lesson, The European Union, Luther and the Reformation, The Great Flood of 2002 All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
PLUS THERES MORE!

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Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam
ELEGANT ELBE YOUR JOURNEY
From exciting Berlin to beautiful Prague, with a hotel stay in each of these cities, the much-loved, 10 day Elegant Elbe cruise through former East Germany, Saxon Switzerland and Czech Republic offers a wealth of history, culture and picturesque landscapes. Opulent palaces and landscaped gardens, medieval towns and contemporary cities, baroque architecture and stunning scenery for sheer splendour and variety, the River Elbe is in a class of its own.
DAY 1 BERLIN From Berlin airport we take you to your hotel where you can settle in and enjoy free time in Germanys historic capital. Explore the citys famous landmarks, including the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and Brandenburg Gate. If you wish, join a Welcome Walk in the evening to get acquainted with the city. DAY 2 POTSDAM AND MAGDEBURG After breakfast, we take you to Potsdam. Enjoy a tour of the rococo Sanssouci Palace or the 200-room baroque New Palace, both built by Prussian King Frederick the Great in the 18th century. After lunch, transfer to your ship at Magdeburg. Todays included excursion: guided tour of rococo Sanssouci Palace or baroque New Palace. Todays included meals: breakfast, dinner. 42
DAY 3 DESSAU Enjoy an excursion to the beautiful parks and gardens of Wrlitz Park, Germanys rst landscaped garden and UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a guided tour inside Wrlitz Castle, styled on an English country house. Cruise the beautiful Elbe to Wittenberg and enjoy a dinner of traditional German cuisine. Todays included excursion: tour of Wrlitz Park and Gardens. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 4 WITTENBERG AND TORGAU In Wittenberg, birthplace of the Reformation, follow in Martin Luthers footsteps, with a tour inside Luthers house and the church where he preached. See Castle Church where he posted his 95 Theses on the door. Enjoy free time to explore the town, before an afternoons scenic sailing. In the evening, take a walk through Torgau, with its Renaissance houses, Hartenfels Castle, Market Square and the riverside monument marking the historic 1945 meeting between US and Soviet troops. Todays included excursions: guided walk in Wittenberg featuring Martin Luthers house and Castle Church and escorted walk of Torgau. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 5 MEISSEN With remarkable views of the river, the town of Meissen is as enchanting as it was hundreds of years ago. On a visit to the Meissen porcelain factory, see how the
Torgau
Prague
porcelain is made and trademarked with the famous crossed swords. Your tour takes you past Albrechtsburg, the 15th-century Meissen castle. Todays included excursions: porcelain factory tour and demonstration, guided city walk. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 6 DRESDEN In Dresden, drive through the 19th-century residential area to the Dresden Castle complex, where you can see the vast collection of the Saxon monarchs crown jewels in the Green Vault. Continue on foot to see the baroque Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House and the stunning Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady). Enjoy some free time in this beautiful city that has been almost completely rebuilt since the war. Todays included excursions: city tour featuring Dresden Castle and Green Vault; guided walk to Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 7 SAXON SWITZERLAND Cruise a spectacular stretch of the Elbe, through the soaring rock formations of Saxon Switzerland. From the picture-book beauty of Bad Schandau, travel to the 636-foot high Bastei (Bastion) tower, with sweeping, panoramic views of the Elbe. Todays included excursion: Bastei Tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
DAY 8 LITOMERICE After sailing through the beautiful area of Porta Bohemia, arrive in the pretty Czech Republic town of Litome ice. On your walking tour, see St. Stephens r Cathedral, Market Square and other buildings from the baroque, Renaissance and Gothic periods. Enjoy a tasting of several Bohemian beers. The evening brings the Captains Farewell Dinner. Todays included excursions: guided tour through city centre and sampling of regional Bohemian beers. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 9 MELNIK AND PRAGUE After breakfast, leave your ship and enjoy a drive to Prague. Join a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, including a visit to Hradc any Castle with its palaces, St. Vitus Cathedral, and museums. Visit the Old Town with the famous 15th-century Astronomical Clock. After your tour, check in to your hotel and enjoy free time. Todays included excursion: panoramic city tour. Todays included meal: breakfast. DAY 10 PRAGUE After breakfast, we take you to Prague airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meal: breakfast. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above. 43

VIKING SCHUMANN, VIKING FONTANE SHIP OVERVIEW
Viking Schumann and Viking Fontane are small, intimate river cruise vessels specically built to sail the Elbe River. Features include: 56 comfortable outside staterooms (8 French Balcony, 48 Standard) New French Balcony stateroom is 200 square feet with hotel-style beds Sun deck with 360-degree views Observation Lounge and bar with panoramic windows Restaurant with panoramic views On board boutique Shipwide internet access Laundry service
Viking Fontane, Elbe

Pre/Post Extension: Berlin 2 nights 299 per person Explore Berlin and its many landmarks. See the City Hall, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Cathedral and Brandenburg Gate or simply enjoy the shopping and restaurants its your time away, you decide! Two nights at the Hilton Berlin (or similar), daily breakfasts and a panoramic city tour are all included. Pre/Post Extension: Prague 2 nights 349 per person Two nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), and daily breakfasts are included in your pre or post stay in this lovely City of a Hundred Spires. There is so much to explore - simply pick up a map and plan your very own days of discovery.
Berlin
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ELEGANT ELBE Viking Schumann, Viking Fontane
March 16, 23, 30 April 6, 13 April 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24 August 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12 October 19, 26 November 2, 9 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving
Stateroom Category
D
Standard
C
Standard
B
Standard
A
Standard
AX
French Balcony
1,995 1,495 2,195 1,695 2,495 1,995 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,495 1,995 2,295 1,795
2,195 1,695 2,395 1,895 2,695 2,195 3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395 3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,495 1,995
2,295 1,795 2,495 1,995 2,795 2,295 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 2,795 2,295 2,595 2,095
2,595 2,095 2,795 2,295 3,095 2,595 3,495 2,995 3,295 2,795 3,495 2,995 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395
3,195 2,695 3,395 2,895 3,695 3,195 4,095 3,595 3,895 3,395 4,095 3,595 3,895 3,395 3,695 3,195 3,495 2,995
All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements: D: 50%. C AX: 100%. Club Europe/Business Class Flight Upgrade: From 250 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plans and full stateroom descriptions for the Viking Schumann and Viking Fontane please see page 125.
Available Ships
Viking Schumann
Berlin to Prague
March 16, 30; April 13, 27; May 11, 25; June 8, 22; July 6, 20; August 3, 17, 31; September 14, 28; October 12, 26 March 23; April 6, 20; May 4, 18; June 1, 15, 29; July 13, 27; August 10, 24; September 7, 21; October 5, 19; November 2
Prague to Berlin
March 23; April 6, 20; May 4, 18; June 1, 15, 29; July 13, 27; August 10, 24; September 7, 21; October 5, 19; November 2 March 30, April 13, 27; May 11, 25; June 8, 22; July 6, 20; August 3, 17, 31; September 14, 28; October 12, 26; November 9
Viking Fontane
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PORTRAITS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE

8 DAYS, 1 COUNTRY 6 GUIDED TOURS NOW FROM ONLY 1,295pp
Pont dAvignon
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Portraits of Southern France route

Day 1 Chalon-sur-Sane We meet you at Lyon airport & take you to your ship; free time Day 2 Beaune Burgundy wine route excursion featuring Htel Dieu with wine tasting; afternoon at leisure Day 3 Sane River Cruising Frances Burgundy region Lyon Tour of city, a UNESCO site, with guided walk through Vieux Lyon; afternoon at leisure to sample local food in Frances gastronomic capital Day 4 Vienne Walking tour featuring Temple of Augustus & Livia Day 5 Tournon Tain lHermitage excursion with wine tasting Viviers Evening guided walk through Old Town Day 6 Rhne River Morning cruising Frances Provence region Arles Walking tour featuring Les Arnes amphitheatre, a UNESCO site; afternoon at leisure Day 7 Avignon Guided walk featuring Pont dAvignon & guided tour of Palace of the Popes, a UNESCO site; free time or optional Chuteauneuf-du-Pape winery tour Day 8 Avignon We take you from your ship to Marseille airport for your return journey to the UK
GREAT VIKING VALUE

So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 8 days on board with river-view stateroom 6 guided tours All meals on board: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialities and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captains Farewell Dinner Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites Old World Highlights: Performance of traditional French music, tours of Roman ruins On board Enrichment: French language lesson, French winemaking demonstration & wine tasting, French cuisine workshop, France: The Painters Muse All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
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Htel Dieu, Beaune
PORTRAITS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE YOUR JOURNEY
With its ancient towns, beautiful scenery, warm sunshine and incredible food and wine, there is no place quite as evocative as southern France. On this magical 8 day voyage, sail the scenic Sane and Rhne rivers alongside some of Frances most picturesque scenery. Visit the Gallo-Roman ruins in Vienne and Arles, explore the historic Papal Palace in Avignon, discover the regions time-honoured winemaking traditions and sample the gastronomic delights of Lyon. Bon voyage!
DAY 1 CHALON-SUR-SANE From Lyon airport we take you to your ship where you can settle in and enjoy free time to explore this pretty town. Todays included meal: dinner. DAY 2 BEAUNE A scenic drive through Burgundys wine route takes you to beautiful Beaune, wine capital of Burgundy. Enjoy a tour of the architectural jewel, the Htel Dieu, founded as a former almshouse and built in 1443. Sample a number of regional wines in one of Beaunes famous cellars. Enjoy an afternoons cruising the Sane, or take an optional tour to the pretty town of Cluny. Enjoy an evening at leisure in Mcon and meet your fellow guests at a Welcome Reception and Welcome Dinner on board.
Todays included excursion: Burgundy wine route featuring Htel Dieu and wine tasting. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 3 LYON A tour of Lyon, the food capital of France and UNESCO World Heritage site, takes you to the top of Fourvire Hill for amazing views of the city. Visit the Basilica of Notre Dame and see the magnicent St. Jean Cathedral and the Palace of Justice. Take a stroll through the Old Town and enjoy free time to shop, and sample the nest French food. Or take an optional tour to the medieval hilltop town of Prouges. Todays included excursion: tour of city with guided walk through Vieux Lyon. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 4 LYON AND VIENNE Enjoy a free morning to further explore Lyon before sailing to the ancient and beautiful riverside town of Vienne. A short walking tour takes you to the towns lovely cathedral and Cybele Garden. Discover Viennes Roman history at the 1st-century Temple of Emperor Augustus and Livia, and the Roman amphitheatre. See the Gothic cathedral of St. Maurice, and enjoy some free time to explore this historic town. Todays included excursion: walking tour of Vienne featuring Temple of Augustus & Livia. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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Fountain & statue, Lyon
Palace of the Popes, Avignon
DAY 5 TOURNON AND VIVIERS In the town of Tain lHermitage, famous for its red wines, tour a winery and sample the different varieties. Visit the oldest house in the region, home of the Muse de Tain lHermitage with its impressive collection of paintings. Scenic cruising takes you to the picturesque town of Viviers, where you can enjoy a leisurely evening stroll through the Old Town, with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. Todays included excursions: Tain lHermitage excursion with wine tasting and evening guided walk through Viviers Old Town. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 6 RHNE RIVER AND ARLES Sail the beautiful Rhne to Arles, the town beloved by Vincent van Gogh. Also settled by the Romans, Arles is home to some fascinating ruins. Your walking tour of Arles takes you to the 20,000 seat Les Arnes, an arena that is still used today, and Romanesque monuments such as the Church of Saint-Trphime. See many sites made famous through Van Goghs art, and enjoy time to explore Arles on your own. Todays included excursion: walking tour of Arles featuring Les Arnes amphitheatre. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 7 AVIGNON Enjoy a walking tour of Avignon, the City of Popes that was home to seven popes in the 14th century. Explore the historic centre, taking time to stop at the
famous Pont dAvignon and museum, and walk the Place de lHorloge. Visit the Gothic Palace of the Popes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy a fascinating tour through its vast maze of palatial rooms. Take time to further explore this lovely town on your own, or join an optional tour to the world-famous Chteauneufdu-Pape winery, to learn about and sample this renowned wine. Todays included excursions: guided walk featuring Pont dAvignon and guided tour of Palace of the Popes. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
SAIL THE RHNE TO ARLES, THE TOWN LOVED SO MUCH BY VINCENT VAN GOGH. ONCE A ROMAN SETTLEMENT, IT IS ALSO HOME TO SOME FASCINATING RUINS.
DAY 8 AVIGNON After breakfast, we take you to Marseille airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meal: breakfast. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above.
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VIKING NEPTUNE SHIP OVERVIEW
The Viking Neptune, an elegant river cruise ship, has an exclusive walk-around promenade deck for outside viewing. Features include: 75 comfortable outside staterooms (63 Deluxe, 12 Standard) Sun deck with 360-degree views Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows Walk-around promenade deck Restaurant with panoramic views On board boutique Library Shipwide internet access
Viking Neptune, Rhne

Pre/Post Extension: Paris 3 nights 549 per person Enjoy a guided walking tour of Paris le de la Cit. Explore independently the museums and historic buildings, or ride up to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Three nights at the Crowne Plaza Paris Rpublique (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided walking city tour and hotel/ship transfer are included in this wonderful stay. Pre/Post Extension: Marseille 2 nights 349 per person Extend your time in picturesque Provence and enjoy some unaccompanied exploration. Spend time in Aix-en-Provence and enjoy two nights in Marseilles at the Radisson Blu (or similar). Enjoy a guided tour of the city. Daily breakfasts, guided walking tour and hotel/ship transfer are included.
Marseille
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PORTRAITS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE Viking Neptune
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Stateroom Category
E
Standard
D
Deluxe
C
Deluxe
B
Deluxe
A
Deluxe
1,795 1,295 1,995 1,495 2,295 1,795 2,695 2,195 2,495 1,995 2,695 2,195 2,495 1,995 2,195 1,695
1,995 1,495 2,195 1,695 2,495 1,995 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,395 1,895
2,295 1,795 2,495 1,995 2,795 2,295 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 2,695 2,195
2,395 1,895 2,595 2,095 2,895 2,395 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 2,795 2,295
2,495 1,995 2,695 2,195 2,995 2,495 3,395 2,895 3,195 2,695 3,395 2,895 3,195 2,695 2,895 2,395
April 3, 10
April 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 3 July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16
October 23, 30 November 6
All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements: E: 50%, D A: 100%. Club Europe/Business Class Flight Upgrade: From 250 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plan and full stateroom description for the Viking Neptune please see page 124.
Available Ship
Viking Neptune
Avignon to Chalon-sur-Sane
March 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22; June 5, 19; July 3, 17, 31; August 14, 28; September 11, 25; October 9, 23; November 6
Chalon-sur-Sane to Avignon
March 20; April 3, 17; May 1, 15, 29; June 12, 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21; September 4, 18; October 2, 16, 30
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DOURO, RIVER OF GOLD

W NE
The Douro River
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ATLANTIC OCEAN
Porto
Braga Barca dAlva Rgua Pinho Bitetos Vega de Terrn Lamego Salamanca DOURO RIVER Cruise Motorcoach
Coimbra
PORTUGAL
SPAIN
Lisbon
Duoro, River of Gold route

Day 1 Lisbon We meet you at Lisbon airport & take you to your hotel Day 2 Lisbon Panoramic city tour featuring the Tower of Belm, Jernimos Monastery; optional fado dinner show Day 3 Porto Hotel check-out; scenic coach transfer to ship via Coimbra Day 4 Porto Tour of city centre; optional afternoon Guimares excursion Bitetos Dinner at Alpendurada Monastery Day 5 Rgua Excursion to Lamego featuring the Sanctuary of Our Lady Pinho Rejoin your ship; Portuguese folkloric music show Day 6 Pinho Morning at leisure Barca dAlva Quinta do Seixo excursion & wine tasting Day 7 Salamanca Full-day excursion to Salamanca, a UNESCO site Vega de Terrn Evening at leisure Day 8 Vega de Terrn Castelo Rodrigo excursion; dinner & wine tasting at Quinta da Avessada in the Douro Wine District, a UNESCO site Day 9 Rgua Excursion to Vila Real; guided tour of Mateus Palace & Gardens Porto Evening at leisure Day 10 Porto We take you from your ship to Porto airport for your return ight to the UK To read more about this holiday visit
GREAT VIKING VALUE

So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 8 day river cruise with river-view stateroom 2 nights at Lisbons superior rst class Dom Pedro Palace (or similar) with breakfast 8 guided tours All on board meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialities with select meals at local restaurants and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captains Farewell Dinner Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites Old World Highlights: Folkloric entertainment, amenco show, local wine tasting On Board Enrichment: Learn about wine-making traditions, Portuguese history All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
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Palace Square, Lisbon
DOURO, RIVER OF GOLD YOUR JOURNEY
Named the River of Gold for its striking quality of light, the Douro is Vikings newest river cruise, taking you through one of the worlds oldest and most beautiful destinations, Portugal. Pristine and picturesque, discover historic cities, quiet landscapes and charming villages. This enchanting 10 day holiday begins with two days and nights exploring Lisbon, from where you travel to Porto to embark your new Viking ship, Viking Douro.
DAY 1 LISBON From Lisbon airport we take you to your hotel, where you can settle in and begin to explore the city. DAY 2 LISBON Enjoy a half-day tour of Lisbon with a visit to the Tower of Belm and the Monastery of Jernimos, which comprise a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a walking tour of the maze-like Bairro Alto (old town) and discover Lisbons multicultural history. This evening you are free to discover Lisbons restaurants, or choose a Lisbon by Night evening with a visit to a fado club for dinner and a show of traditional music. Todays included excursion: panoramic city tour. Todays included meal: breakfast.
DAY 3 PORTO After breakfast check out of your hotel and enjoy a drive along the coast to Porto, stopping for lunch at Coimbra. After boarding Viking Douro, settle into your stateroom before a Welcome Cocktail and dinner aboard. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 4 PORTO & BITETOS Enjoy a city tour of Porto, whose historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. See its graceful bridges and baroque cathedrals set among narrow cobbled streets, and the old shing village of Foz. This afternoon, visit a port winemaking facility before sailing to Bitetos. Or, after your Porto tour, take an optional excursion to Guimares with its medieval quarter. In the evening, disembark to visit the Alpendurada Monastery for dinner. Todays included excursions: tour of Porto city centre with port wine tasting, dinner at Alpendurada Monastery. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 5 RGUA & PINHO This morning sail along to Rgua for a visit to Lamego, a town famous for its baroque Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, dating back to the 14th century. Visit the shrine, decorated with exquisite tile work in the Moorish manner. You will also see the towns Gothic cathedral and the ruins of 12th-century Lamego Castle. Rejoin your ship in Pinho for dinner and a Portuguese folk music show on board. Todays included excursion: Lamego excursion. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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Salamanca Cathedral
Mateus Palace, Rgua
DAY 6 PINHO & BARCA DALVA Your morning is free to explore Pinho take a stroll or visit the railway station with its spectacular azulejos (Portugals distinctive blue and white tiles). Sail to Barca dAlva for a visit to Quinta do Seixo, a renowned port wine-making institution. See the vineyard and sample their wares. Enjoy a festive Captains dinner on board. Todays included excursions: Quinta do Seixo excursion and wine tasting. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 7 SALAMANCA Drive to Salamanca in Spain where you can enjoy a full-day excursion of this ancient city that is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a living museum of the Middle Ages. Enjoy free time to explore Plaza Mayor (Main Square). Lunch is at a local restaurant and features a amenco show. Your afternoon guided city tour takes you to the Gothic House of Shells, the 13th-century Salamanca University and the New Cathedral. Rejoin your ship in Vega de Terrn. Todays included excursion: full-day excursion to Salamanca with guided city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
DAY 8 VEGA DE TERRN & PINHO Enjoy a half-day tour to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, one of Portugals 12 historic parishes. This evening, dine at Quinta da Avessada, a winery in the heart of the Douro Wine District and sample some varieties of port, such as Moscatel from nearby Favaios. Todays included excursions: Castelo Rodrigo excursion. Dinner and wine tasting at Quinta da Avessada. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 9 PINHO & RGUA Arrive in Rgua for a tour of Vila Real, site of the Mateus Palace, a stunning baroque building. Return to your ship for lunch and scenic afternoon sailing back toward Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy a festive farewell dinner; we are docked overnight and you are free to enjoy an evening stroll. Todays included excursion: excursion to Vila Real; guided tour of Mateus Palace and gardens. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 10 PORTO After breakfast, we take you to the airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meal: breakfast.
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VIKING DOURO SHIP OVERVIEW
Sleek and stylish, Viking Douro is the newest and one of the most innovative ships sailing the Douro River. Features include: 62 comfortable outside staterooms with river view (3 Junior Suites, 59 French Balcony) Junior Suites have a bath/shower combination Flat-panel satellite TV Telephone, safe, hairdryer and air conditioning Sun deck with shaded sitting area, pool and jacuzzi Restaurant Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows Elevator and on board boutique Shipwide internet access
Viking Douro

Pre-Extension: Lisbon 2 nights 339 per person Lisbon is both historic and cosmopolitan, offering 18th-century squares and parks, fairytale castles and art nouveau architecture, all of which await your discovery. Two nights at the superior rst class Dom Pedro palace (or similar), daily breakfasts and a guided tour of the city are all included. Post-Extension: Road to Santiago 2 nights 339 per person Take a ride along the northern Portuguese coast and cross into Spain to visit Santiago de Compostela, which is a historical World Heritage site. Two nights at the rst class Hotel Compostela (or similar), daily breakfasts, a guided walking tour and ship/hotel transfers are included in your stay.
Tower of Belm, Lisbon
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DOURO, RIVER OF GOLD Viking Douro
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Stateroom Category
D
French Balcony
C
French Balcony
B
French Balcony
A
French Balcony
JM
Junior Suite middle
JU
Junior Suite Upper
2,295 1,795 2,495 1,995 2,695 2,195 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,395 1,895 1,995 1,495
2,495 1,995 2,695 2,195 2,895 2,395 3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395 3,095 2,595 2,895 2,395 2,595 2,095 2,195 1,695
2,695 2,195 2,895 2,395 3,095 2,595 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 2,795 2,295 2,395 1,895
2,895 2,395 3,095 2,595 3,295 2,795 3,495 2,995 3,295 2,795 3,495 2,995 3,295 2,795 2,995 2,495 2,595 2,095
3,295 2,795 3,495 2,995 3,695 3,195 3,895 3,395 3,695 3,195 3,895 3,395 3,695 3,195 3,395 2,895 2,995 2,495
3,595 3,095 3,795 3,295 3,995 3,495 4,195 3,695 3,995 3,495 4,195 3,695 3,995 3,495 3,695 3,195 3,295 2,795
April 5, 12
April 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13
All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements: D: 50%. C Suite: 100%. Club Europe/Business Class Flight Upgrade: From 250 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plan and full stateroom description for the Viking Douro please see page 122.
Available Ships
Viking Douro
Lisbon to Porto
March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; December 6, 13
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PASSAGE TO EASTERN EUROPE

St.Sava Church, Belgrade
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Passage to Eastern Europe route

Day 1 Budapest We meet you at Budapest airport & take you to your hotel Day 2 Budapest City tour of Buda & Pest including Castle District, a UNESCO site; afternoon at leisure Day 3 Budapest Board your ship; afternoon at leisure or optional Danube Bend excursion Day 4 Kalocsa Guided city visit & Puszta horsemanship show Day 5 Osijek Excursion to Osijek with guided city tour Day 6 Belgrade City walk with Kalemegdan Fortress guided tour; afternoon free time Day 7 Danube River Cruising Iron Gate, featuring scenic limestone cliffs Kostolac Free time Day 8 Veliko and Belogradchik Tour featuring Belogradchik Rocks & Fortress; afternoon at leisure in Vidin Day 9 Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Full-day Veliko Tarnovo excursion & Bulgarian lunch in Arbanasi Day 10 Oltenita & Bucharest Disembark in Oltenita & transfer to Bucharest, hotel check-in. Panoramic city tour featuring the Palace of Parliament Day 11 Bucharest We take you from your hotel to Bucharest airport for your return journey to the UK To read more about this holiday visit
GREAT VIKING VALUE

So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 8 days on board with river-view stateroom 2 nights at the Budapest Hilton & 1 night at the superior rst class Bucharest Athenee Palace Hilton (or similar) with breakfast 7 guided tours All meals on board: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialities and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captains Farewell Dinner Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage site Old World Highlights: Traditional Puszta Horsemanship show, Hungarian evening show On Board Enrichment: Myths about Dracula, Growing up in Eastern Europe All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
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The Iron Gate, Danube
PASSAGE TO EASTERN EUROPE YOUR JOURNEY
A journey through Europes eastern lands of legends is a journey like no other. From Hungarys vibrant capital of Budapest to the graceful charms of the Romanian capital of Bucharest, discover the historical highlights and dramatic natural wonders of ve countries in 11 days. Sail through the soaring white cliffs of Iron Gate, explore beautiful Belgrade and the ancient Roman ruins at Viminacium. Watch the whip-cracking horse herders of Hungarys Puszta in action, and discover the historical treasures of Bulgaria this voyage along the Danube is unforgettable.
DAY 1 BUDAPEST From Budapest airport we take you to your hotel where you can settle in and enjoy free time in Hungarys historic capital. DAY 2 BUDAPEST Enjoy a guided city tour, starting on the cosmopolitan Pest side of the city. See the elegant boulevards and mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and famous Chain Bridge. Visit Heroes Square to nd out more about Hungarys history. Cross the Danube to the Castle District of Buda a UNESCO World Heritage site and explore Matthias Church and Fishermans 60
Bastion for magnicent views of the city. Enjoy a free afternoon or take an optional excursion to Visegrd; with three castles, it was once a royal retreat. Todays included excursion: city tour of Buda and Pest. Todays included meal: breakfast. DAY 3 BUDAPEST After breakfast in your hotel, we take you to board your ship. Enjoy a free day in Budapest; explore a museum, do some shopping or visit an Art Deco spa. Or take an optional excursion sailing the picturesque Danube Bend. Return to your ship for a Welcome Reception and Welcome Dinner. Todays included meals: breakfast, dinner. DAY 4 KALOCSA Take a guided tour of Hungarys city of Kalocsa with its beautiful cathedral and Archbishops Palace. Enjoy a performance by the Puszta horsemen. Todays included excursions: guided city visit and Puszta horsemanship show. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 5 OSIJECK From the ship in Vukovar, travel to Osijeck, eastern Croatias largest city that has been populated by Romans, Ottomans and Habsburgs, and is home to numerous beautiful baroque buildings, parks and monuments. Todays included excursion: excursion to Osijeck with guided city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Rock fortress at Belogradchik
Palace of Parliament, Bucharest
DAY 6 BELGRADE In Serbias beautiful capital of Belgrade, take a guided tour through the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress in the Old Town, see the Orthodox Cathedral and stop at the Square of the Republic. Enjoy free time in this ancient city or take an optional excursion to the town of Kovacica to visit a gallery of nave art, a violin maker and sample some delicious local foods. Todays included excursion: city walk with guided tour of Kalemegdan Fortress. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 7 DANUBE RIVER AND KOSTOLAC The Iron Gate is one of Europes most dramatic natural wonders; a spectacular narrow gorge with white limestone cliffs soaring above. In Kostolac enjoy a tour of Viminacium, the ruins of an ancient Roman town and military camp. Todays included excursion: excursion to Kostolac with Viminacium Tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 8 VIDIN From Bulgarias picturesque port of Vidin, we take you to Belogradchik Fortress built into the striking Belogradchik Rocks. Enjoy free time in Vidin to explore its many attractions including the fortress of Baba Vida. Todays included excursion: tour featuring Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
DAY 9 VELIKO TARNOVO AND ARBANASI From the ship in Russe, take a full-day excursion to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Tarnovo. From Tsaravets Hill see the picturesque ruins of the royal castle. Shop for handicrafts in Samovodska Charshia. Enjoy lunch in the historic village of Arbanasi, and a guided tour of the Nativity Church. Todays included excursions: full-day Veliko Tarnovo excursion and Bulgarian lunch in Arbanasi. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 10 OLTENITA AND BUCHAREST Disembark in Oltenita for a scenic drive through the Romanian countryside and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with an included folkloric performance. On a panoramic tour of Bucharest, see the Arch of Triumph, the Antim Monastery, Palace of Justice, and Palace of Parliament. Check in to your hotel and enjoy free time to explore Bucharest at night. Todays included excursion: panoramic city tour featuring the Palace of Parliament. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch. DAY 11 BUCHAREST After breakfast, we take you to Bucharest airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meal: breakfast. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above. 61

VIKING AEGIR, VIKING EMBLA SHIP OVERVIEW
The Viking Longships a revolutionary design setting a new standard in European river cruising. Features include: 95 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms) Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area Organic herb garden Restaurant with oor-to-ceiling panoramic views Library corner and on board boutique Elevator Shipwide internet access
Veranda Stateroom, Viking Embla

Pre/Post Extension: Vienna 3 nights 349 per person Explore this imperial city for yourself. Three nights at the Hilton Vienna Plaza (or similar), daily breakfasts, city tour and airport/hotel transfer are all included. Pre/Post Extension: Prague 3 nights 499 per person Spend more time in the Czech Republics vibrant capital, the City of a Hundred Spires. Three nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts and panoramic city tour are all included. Pre/Post Extension: Bucharest and Transylvania 3 nights 499 per person Encounter the mysteries of Transylvania with an excursion to Brasov featuring tours of Peles and Draculas Castle. Optional excursion to the Black Sea. One night in Ramada Brasov (or similar), two nights in Athenee Palace Hilton in Bucharest (or similar). Daily breakfasts are included.
Hofburg Palace, Vienna
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PASSAGE TO EASTERN EUROPE Viking Longships Aegir / Embla
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Standard
Stateroom Category
E
Standard
D
French Balcony
C
French Balcony
B
Veranda
A
Veranda
AA
Veranda Suite
ES
Explorer Suite
1,995 1,495 2,195 1,695 2,395 1,895 2,795 2,295 2,595 2,095 2,795 2,295 2,595 2,095 2,395 1,895 1,995 1,495
2,195 1,695 2,395 1,895 2,595 2,095 2,995 2,495 2,795 2,295 2,995 2,495 2,795 2,295 2,595 2,095 2,195 1,695
2,595 2,095 2,795 2,295 2,995 2,495 3,395 2,895 3,195 2,695 3,395 2,895 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 2,595 2,095
2,795 2,295 2,995 2,495 3,195 2,695 3,595 3,095 3,395 2,895 3,595 3,095 3,395 2,895 3,195 2,695 2,795 2,295
3,195 2,695 3,395 2,895 3,595 3,095 3,995 3,495 3,795 3,295 3,995 3,495 3,795 3,295 3,595 3,095 3,195 2,695
3,395 2,895 3,595 3,095 3,795 3,295 4,195 3,695 3,995 3,495 4,195 3,695 3,995 3,495 3,795 3,295 3,395 2,895
4,795 4,295 4,995 4,495 5,195 4,695 5,595 5,095 5,395 4,895 5,595 5,095 5,395 4,895 5,195 4,695 4,795 4,295
6,795 6,295 6,995 6,495 7,195 6,695 7,595 7,095 7,395 6,895 7,595 7,095 7,395 6,895 7,195 6,695 6,795 6,295
April 4, 5, 11, 12
April 18, 19, 26
May 2, 10, 16, 23, 24, 30, 31 June 7, 13, 21, 27 July 4, 5, 12 August 8, 15, 16, 23 September 19, 26, 27
October 4, 10
October 18, 24, 31 November 1 November 7, 8, 14, 15, 22
All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements: F: 50%. E ES: 100%. Club Europe/Business Class Flight Upgrade: From 250 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plans and full stateroom descriptions for the Viking Aegir and Viking Embla please see pages 120-121.
Available Ships
Viking Aegir Viking Embla
Budapest to Bucharest
April 4, 18; May 2, 16, 30; June 13, 27; August 8; September 19; October 31; November 14 March 28; April 11; May 23; July 4; August 15; September 26; October 10, 24; November 7
Bucharest to Budapest
April 12, 26; May 10, 24; June 7, 21; July 5; August 16; September 27; November 8, 22 April 5, 19; May 31; July 12; August 23; October 4, 18; November 1, 15
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ROMANTIC DANUBE
Chain Bridge, Budapest
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Romantic Danube route

Day 1 Budapest We meet you at Budapest airport Day 2 Budapest City tour of Buda & Pest including Castle District, a UNESCO site Day 3 Vienna Panoramic city tour featuring the Ringstrasse & St. Stephens Cathedral; optional afternoon excursion to Schnbrunn Palace; optional evening concert Day 4 Danube River Cruising the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO site Melk Benedictine abbey tour with library & frescoes Day 5 Passau Walking tour, organ concert* & free time Day 6 Regensburg Walking tour through medieval city centre Kelheim Optional trip to explore the dramatic Danube Gorge scenery and explore Weltenberg Abbey Day 7 Main-Danube Canal Scenic cruising through this engineering marvel Nuremberg City tour & guided walk to Market Square or optional WWll history tour; free time Day 8 Nuremberg We take you from your ship to Munich airport for your return journey to the UK
GREAT VIKING VALUE

So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 8 days on board with river-view stateroom 6 guided tours All meals on board: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialities and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captains Farewell Dinner Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites Old World Highlights: Viennese coffee workshop, apple strudel demonstration, Hungarian evening show and Classical music performance On Board Enrichment: German language lesson, The European Union, Great Canals and Locks, Life and Works of Mozart All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
PLUS THERES MORE!

No regional ight supplements from selected airports No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board
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Fishermans Bastion, Budapest
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
ROMANTIC DANUBE YOUR JOURNEY
From Hungarys vibrant capital, Budapest, to the elegant cafes of Vienna and Austrias stunning Wachau Valley, no river enchants like the River Danube. With medieval towns, grand cities, ancient abbeys, soaring river gorges, picturesque valleys and more UNESCO World Heritage sites than you can point a camera at, a cruise along the Romantic Danube is one that you are sure to love.
DAY 1 BUDAPEST From Budapest airport we take you to your ship where you can settle in and enjoy free time in Hungarys vibrant capital. Enjoy a stroll along the Danube or visit the shops along the trafc-free Vci Utca. Meet your fellow guests at a Welcome Reception and Welcome Dinner on board. Todays included meal: dinner. DAY 2 BUDAPEST Enjoy a guided city tour, starting on the cosmopolitan Pest side of the city. See the elegant boulevards and mansions, National Opera House, Parliament Building and famous Chain Bridge. Visit Heroes Square to nd out more about Hungarys history. Cross the Danube to the castle district of Buda, and explore Matthias Church and Fishermans Bastion for magnicent views of the city. In the afternoon, sail the picturesque Danube Bend. 66
Todays included excursion: city tour of Buda and Pest. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 3 VIENNA Your panoramic city tour takes in the Ringstrasse, lined with imposing palaces and grand residences. See magnicent Hofburg Palace, St. Stephens Cathedral with its shining spire and the beautiful State Opera House. Relax at one of the citys famous cafes, with a delicious pastry or Sachertorte. Enjoy an optional evening concert of Mozart and Strauss performed by a Viennese orchestra in one of Viennas palaces. Todays included excursion: panoramic city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 4 DANUBE RIVER AND MELK Sail the Danube through Austrias glorious Wachau Valley; a World Heritage site rich in culture, history and natural beauty. Explore 900-year-old Melk Abbey, perched high on sheer cliffs, with its magnicent frescoes and library with priceless medieval manuscripts. Todays included excursion: Melk Abbey tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 5 PASSAU This elegant German city on three rivers the Inn, Ilz and Danube is home to the impressive 18th-century New Bishops Residenz. Stroll the towns beautiful old streets, past traditional patrician houses. See the Oberhaus Fortress and visit the impressive baroque
Regensburg
St. Stephans Cathedral, with Europes largest pipe organ on which you can enjoy a concert at certain times of the year. Todays included excursion: walking tour and organ concert*. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
DAY 7 MAIN-DANUBE CANAL AND NUREMBERG Sail through the many locks that comprise the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal. Stretching 106 miles from Kelheim on the Danube to Bamberg on the Main River, it connects the Black Sea to the North Sea. In Nuremberg tour the medieval walled city with its half-timbered houses and dramatic castle. See the Palace of Justice, site of the 1946 Nuremberg trials. Shop for handicrafts in the delightful Market Square, or take an optional WWII history tour. Todays included excursion: Nuremberg, city tour and guided walk. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 8 NUREMBERG After breakfast, we take you to Munich airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meal: breakfast. * Organ concert is not available on Sundays or public holidays and is available from May - October only. ** Weltenberg Abbey tour is available from May - October only. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above.
IN THE BEAUTIFULLY-PRESERVED MEDIEVAL CITY OF REGENSBURG, SEE ST. PETERS CHURCH WITH ITS GLEAMING SPIRES, THE OLD TOWN HALL AND OLD STONE BRIDGE.
DAY 6 REGENSBURG AND KELHEIM In the beautifully-preserved medieval city of Regensburg, see St. Peters Church with its gleaming spires, the Old Town Hall and Old Stone Bridge. In the afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising along the Danube River. Or take an optional excursion to the dramatic Danube Gorge through the narrowest and steepest section of the river. Explore Weltenberg Abbey**, one of Germanys oldest monasteries, renowned for its dark ale brewed here by monks since 1050. Todays included excursion: walking tour through medieval city centre. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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VIKING IDUN, VIKING NJORD, VIKING BRAGI, VIKING AEGIR SHIP OVERVIEW
The Viking Longships offer the largest suites in Europe for a truly stylish and comfortable holiday. Features include: 95 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms) All suites feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom Sun deck with 360-degree views Aquavit Terrace an indoor/outdoor area at the bow of the ship Organic herb garden Restaurant with panoramic views Shipwide internet access
Viking Idun, Passau

Pre/Post Extension: Prague 3 nights 499 per person Three nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts and panoramic city tour are included in your Prague stay. Enjoy discovering the winding alleys, cathedrals and baroque and renaissance palaces this cultural city has to offer, all at your own pace. Pre/Post Extension: Budapest 2 nights 299 per person Explore at your leisure this Hungarian capital which is a delight both by day and by night. The food and wine are excellent, culture plentiful and there is history at every turn. Two nights at the Hilton Budapest (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ ship transfer are included in this wonderful stay.
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ROMANTIC DANUBE Viking Longships Idun / Njord / Bragi / Aegir
2013 departure dates
May 11, 18 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving
Stateroom Category
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Standard
E
Standard
D
French Balcony
C
French Balcony
B
Veranda
A
Veranda
AA
Veranda Suite
ES
Explorer Suite
2,395 1,895 2,595 2,095 2,395 1,895 2,595 2,095 2,395 1,895 2,195 1,695 1,995 1,495 1,895 1,395
2,595 2,095 2,795 2,295 2,595 2,095 2,795 2,295 2,595 2,095 2,395 1,895 2,195 1,695 2,095 1,595
2,995 2,495 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 2,795 2,295 2,595 2,095 2,495 1,995
3,195 2,695 3,395 2,895 3,195 2,695 3,395 2,895 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 2,795 2,295 2,695 2,195
3,595 3,095 3,795 3,295 3,595 3,095 3,795 3,295 3,595 3,095 3,395 2,895 3,195 2,695 3,095 2,595
3,795 3,295 3,995 3,495 3,795 3,295 3,995 3,495 3,795 3,295 3,595 3,095 3,395 2,895 3,295 2,795
5,195 4,695 5,395 4,895 5,195 4,695 5,395 4,895 5,195 4,695 4,995 4,495 4,795 4,295 4,695 4,195
7,195 6,695 7,395 6,895 7,195 6,695 7,395 6,895 7,195 6,695 6,995 6,495 6,795 6,295 6,695 6,195
May 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9
November 16, 17, 24
December 7, 14
For more information, deck plans and full stateroom descriptions for the Viking Idun, Viking Njord, Viking Bragi and Viking Aegir please see pages 120-121.
Available Ships
Viking Idun Viking Njord Viking Bragi Viking Aegir
Budapest to Nuremberg
May 11, 25; June 8, 22; July 6, 20; August 3, 17, 31; September 14, 28; October 12, 26; November 9 May 18; June 1, 15, 29; July 13, 27; August 10, 24; September 7, 21; October 5, 19; November 2, 16 November 17 December 14
Nuremberg to Budapest
May 18; June 1, 15, 29; July 13, 27; August 10, 24; September 7, 21; October 5, 19; November 2, 16 May 25; June 8, 22; July 6, 20; August 3, 17, 31; September 14, 28; October 12, 26; November 9 November 24 December 7
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GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR

Melk Abbey, Danube
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Day 1 Amsterdam We meet you at Amsterdam airport & take you to your ship; free time Day 2 Kinderdijk Tour Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO site Day 3 Cologne Walking tour & Gothic cathedral visit; free time Day 4 Koblenz Marksburg Castle excursion Rhine River Cruising the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO site Day 5 Miltenberg Guided walk & glassblowing demonstration Day 6 Wrzburg Tour baroque Residenz palace, a UNESCO site; free time Rothenburg Optional Romantic Road tour Day 7 Bamberg Guided walking tour & free time Day 8 Nuremberg Guided city tour or optional WWII history tour; free time Day 9 Regensburg Walking tour through medieval city centre & free time Day 10 Passau Walking tour, organ concert* & free time Day 11 Melk Benedictine abbey tour with library & frescoes Danube River Cruising the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO site Drnstein Evening free time or stroll the cobbled streets Day 12 Vienna Panoramic city tour featuring the Ringstrasse & afternoon at leisure; optional classical concert Day 13 Bratislava Guided city tour Day 14 Budapest City tour of Buda & Pest; afternoon at leisure; Hungarian dinner Day 15 Budapest We take you from your ship to Budapest airport for your return journey to the UK
Grand European Tour route
GREAT VIKING VALUE

So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 15 days on board with river-view stateroom 13 guided tours All meals on board: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners, featuring regional specialities and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captains Farewell Dinner Visit 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites Old World Highlights: Glassblowing demonstration, folkloric entertainment, cheese and jenever tasting On Board Enrichment: Life and Works of Mozart, Great Canals and Locks, The European Union, The Dutch Masters, Germany today All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
PLUS THERES MORE!

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Bamberg
GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR YOUR JOURNEY
See the highlights of Europe on Vikings Grand European Tour, the perfect holiday. This 15 day journey carries you gently along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, through the most spectacular landscapes, medieval towns and imperial cities.
DAY 1 AMSTERDAM From Amsterdam airport we take you to your ship where you can settle in and enjoy free time to explore. Todays included meal: dinner. DAY 2 KINDERDIJK Enjoy a tour of the Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, sample delicious Dutch cheeses and jenever, a juniper liquor and try your hand at sjoelen (Dutch table shufeboard). Meet fellow guests at a Welcome Reception and Dinner on board. Todays included excursion: Kinderdijk windmills. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 3 COLOGNE The jewel of the Rhine, take a tour through Cologne, visiting the Old Town, St. Martins Church and Cologne Cathedral. Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring this lovely city. Enjoy an optional walking tour through the illuminated alleys to discover Colognes beer culture! Todays included excursion: walking tour and Cologne Cathedral. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. 72
DAY 4 KOBLENZ A tour of 700-year-old Marksburg Castle is a perfect start to the day. Sail the Middle Rhine and look out for the Lorelei rock formation, named after the legendary Rhine maidens who lured sailors to their doom. Todays included excursion: Marksburg Castle. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 5 MILTENBERG Enjoy a relaxing morning along the Main River. Dock in Miltenberg for a guided walking tour of this historic town. On board, enjoy a German glassblowing demonstration. Todays included excursion: guided walking tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 6 WRZBURG Visit Wrzburg and tour the Bishops Residenz, one of Germanys most ornate baroque palaces. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this charming town, or take an optional tour to the medieval town of Rothenburg. Todays included excursion: Bishops Residenz tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 7 BAMBERG The delightful Main River takes you to the Bavarian town of Bamberg and a walking tour of its medieval centre. Try a Rauchbier, the local smoke-avoured beer. Todays included excursion: guided walking tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Rathaus, Vienna
Bratislava
DAY 8 MAIN-DANUBE CANAL AND NUREMBERG Sail the magnicent Main-Danube Canal. In Nuremberg, tour the medieval walled city and shop in the delightful Market Square. Or take an optional WWII history tour. Todays included excursion: guided city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 9 REGENSBURG Today, tour Regensburg. See St. Peters Church, the Old Town Hall and 12th-century Old Stone Bridge. Enjoy free time to visit the 800-year-old Alte Wrstkuche (Old Sausage Kitchen), Germanys oldest restaurant. Todays included excursion: city walking tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 10 PASSAU An elegant German city, Passau is home to the grand 18th-century New Bishops Residenz. Visit St. Stephans Cathedral where at certain times of the year, you can enjoy a concert on Europes largest pipe organ. Todays included excursion: walking tour and organ concert*. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 11 MELK AND DRNSTEIN In Melk, explore the 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey. Sail through Austrias glorious Wachau Valley and in the evening, stroll the cobbled streets of Drnstein. Todays included excursion: Melk abbey tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
DAY 12 VIENNA Your panoramic city tour takes in the magnicent Hofburg Palace, St. Stephens Cathedral and the State Opera House. Tonight, enjoy an optional classical concert by a Viennese orchestra in one of Viennas palaces. Todays included excursion: panoramic city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 13 BRATISLAVA On your city tour of Bratislava, see the 15th-century Michaels Tower, St. Martins Cathedral and palaces from the Habsburg Dynasty. Sail into Budapest late at night. Todays included excursion: guided city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 14 BUDAPEST Enjoy a guided city tour of this fascinating and historical city. Enjoy afternoon free time or take an optional tour to see the legendary Puszta horsemen. Todays included excursion: city tour of Buda and Pest. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 15 BUDAPEST After breakfast, we take you to Budapest airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meals: breakfast. * Organ concert is not available on Sundays or public holidays and is available from April - October only. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above. 73

VIKING THOR, VIKING SKADI, VIKING BRAGI SHIP OVERVIEW
Introducing the new state-of-the-art Viking Longships sleek, stylish and a revolutionary design. Ship Features: 95 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms) Sun deck with 360-degree views Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area Organic herb garden Restaurant with oor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views Library corner and on board boutique Elevator Shipwide internet access
Aquavit Terrace, Viking Thor

Pre/Post Extension: Amsterdam 2 nights 399 per person Amsterdams pretty, compact centre is so easy to navigate on foot. Choose from shopping, museums, or simply people-watching from one of the canal-side cafes and bars. Its your stay, enjoy it your way. Two nights at the Mvenpick Hotel Amsterdam (or similar), daily breakfasts, a walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are all included. Pre/Post Extension: Prague 3 nights 499 per person Three nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts and panoramic city tour are all included in your stay. Prague offers stunning architecture and is host to a unique collection of historical monuments dominated by the Prague Castle, which towers high above the city. All of which you are free to discover independently.
Amsterdam
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GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR Viking Longships Thor / Skadi / Bragi
April 28 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving
Standard
Stateroom Category
E
Standard
D
French Balcony
C
French Balcony
B
Veranda
A
Veranda
AA
Veranda Suite
ES
Explorer Suite
3,495 2,995 3,895 3,395 3,695 3,195 3,895 3,395 3,695 3,195 3,495 2,995 2,995 2,495
3,695 3,195 4,095 3,595 3,895 3,395 4,095 3,595 3,895 3,395 3,695 3,195 3,195 2,695
4,295 3,795 4,695 4,195 4,495 3,995 4,695 4,195 4,495 3,995 4,295 3,795 3,795 3,295
4,495 3,995 4,895 4,395 4,695 4,195 4,895 4,395 4,695 4,195 4,495 3,995 3,995 3,495
5,095 4,595 5,495 4,995 5,295 4,795 5,495 4,995 5,295 4,795 5,095 4,595 4,595 4,095
5,295 4,795 5,695 5,195 5,495 4,995 5,695 5,195 5,495 4,995 5,295 4,795 4,795 4,295
7,095 10,095 6,595 9,595 7,495 10,495 6,995 9,995 7,295 10,295 6,795 9,795 7,495 10,495 6,995 9,995 7,295 10,295 6,795 9,795 7,095 10,095 6,595 9,595 6,595 6,095 9,595 9,095
May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18, 25 September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13
October 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
For more information, deck plans and full stateroom descriptions for the Viking Thor, Viking Skadi and Viking Bragi please see pages 120-121.
Available Ships
Viking Thor Viking Skadi Viking Bragi
Amsterdam to Budapest
April 28; May 26; June 23; July 21; August 18; September 15; October 13; November 10 May 5; June 2, 30; July 28; August 25; September 22; October 20; November 17 May 19; June 16; July 14; August 11; September 8; October 6; November 3
Budapest to Amsterdam
May 12; June 9; July 7; August 4; September 1, 29; October 27 May 19; June 16; July 14; August 11; September 8; October 6; November 3 June 2, 30; July 28; August 25; September 22; October 20
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PARIS AND THE HEART OF NORMANDY

Alex Bridge, Paris
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Paris and the Heart of Normandy route

Day 1 Paris We meet you at Paris airport & take you to your ship; free time Day 2 Paris Panoramic city tour including landmarks along the Seine, a UNESCO site, & free time to visit the Eiffel Tower or Louvre Day 3 Giverny Monet Foundation excursion touring the home & gardens of Claude Monet Vernon Free time to stroll this provincial town Day 4 Seine River Scenic cruising through Frances Normandy region Rouen Walking tour through medieval city including Joan of Arcs Market Square & free time Day 5 Normandy Beaches Normandy Beaches excursion including American Military Cemetery; evening at leisure Day 6 Les Andelys Escorted walk to Chteau Gaillard Seine River Scenic cruising through Northern France Day 7 Conans Guided city walk or optional Palace of Versailles tour Paris Evening at leisure, perhaps take a city cruise Day 8 Paris We take you from your ship to Paris airport for your return journey to the UK
GREAT VIKING VALUE

So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 8 days on board with river-view stateroom 5 guided tours All meals on board: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialities and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captains Farewell Dinner Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage site Old World Highlights: French cheese tasting, classical music performance On Board Enrichment: French language lesson, Joan of Arc, France: The Painters Muse All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
PLUS THERES MORE!

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Notre Dame, Paris
PARIS AND THE HEART OF NORMANDY YOUR JOURNEY
When you see Paris from the River Seine you are treated to a different view, one that presents the city in all its gilded glory. What could be more magical than spending time in the City of Light? Perhaps Monets famous gardens at Giverny, and the unfolding beauty of Normandy, which are equally inspiring. Add a memorable visit to historic Rouen and the Normandy beaches site of the allied D-Day landings, and this perfectly-crafted 8 day journey offers something for everyone to enjoy.
DAY 1 PARIS From Paris airport we take you to your ship where you can settle in and enjoy free time in Frances lovely capital, or depending upon your arrival time, join our Welcome Walk to get to know this beautiful city. Todays included meal: dinner. DAY 2 PARIS Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, taking in the famous sights, including the Eiffel Tower, Orsay Museum and Latin Quarter. See the Cathedral of Notre Dame and drive along the Champs Elyses, past the Louvre and Opera House. Your afternoon is free to shop or further explore the city. Why not visit the artists district of Montmartre, or take an optional tour to the Louvre?
A former royal residence, it is one of the worlds largest museums, housing an impressive art collection, including Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa. Todays included excursion: panoramic city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
VISIT GIVERNY, WHERE CLAUDE MONET LIVED AND WHERE HE CREATED HIS FAMOUS GARDENS THAT WERE THE INSPIRATION FOR HIS MASTERPIECES.
DAY 3 GIVERNY AND VERNON From Vernon, enjoy a short drive into the countryside to the town of Giverny, where Claude Monet lived for many years and where he created his famous gardens that were the inspiration for his masterpieces. Visit the artists home* and stroll through the gardens with the instantly recognisable Japanese Bridge and water garden. After lunch, explore the charming town of Vernon with its Gothic church and half-timbered houses. Todays included excursion: Monet Foundation excursion touring the home and gardens of Claude Monet*. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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Monets Garden, Giverny
Historical clock, Rouen
DAY 4 ROUEN A morning sailing along the Seine past the beautiful scenery of Normandy takes you to the regions historic capital of Rouen. Enjoy a walking tour through the old town centre where you see the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, so often painted by Monet, and the ornate 16th-century astronomical clock. See the 14th-century courthouse where Joan of Arc was sentenced to death and the nearby Market Square where she was martyred. Enjoy free time in lovely Rouen. Your ship remains docked overnight, so you are free to explore more if you wish. Todays included excursion: walking tour through medieval city. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 5 NORMANDY BEACHES Few sights are more moving than that of the beaches of Normandy and the American Military Cemetery, both of which feature on this full-day tour. Visit Omaha Beach and see Gold Beach and Juno Beach, as well as WWII landmarks, including the Arromanches Debarkment Museum. Enjoy dinner on board and relax, or take an evening stroll. Todays included excursion: Normandy beaches excursion, including American Military Cemetery. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 6 LES ANDELYS Spend a relaxing morning cruising to the small town of Les Andelys, where you can tour the impressive ruins of Chteau Gaillard, Richard the Lionhearts 12th-century
stronghold. The afternoon brings more scenic sailing through northern France to the pretty waterfront town of Conans. Todays included excursion: escorted walk to Chteau Gaillard. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 7 CONFLANS AND PARIS Join a guided walk through the lovely town of Conans, named for its position at the conuence of the Oise and Seine rivers. See the Market Square, Tower of Montjoie and the Church of Saint Maclou. Or take an optional tour to the magnicent Palace of Versailles, former home of Louis XIV. Arrive in Paris in the evening, with time to explore Paris at night. Todays included excursion: guided city walk. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 8 PARIS After breakfast, we take you to Paris airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meal: breakfast. * Monets garden is open 1 April 31 October.
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VIKING PRIDE SHIP OVERVIEW
Supremely comfortable, the Viking Pride is perfect for enjoying the ever-changing scenery. Ship Features: 75 comfortable outside staterooms (63 Deluxe, 12 Standard) Sun deck with 360-degree views Walk-around, open air promenade deck Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows Restaurant with panoramic views On board boutique Library Shipwide internet access Laundry service
Viking Pride, Seine

Pre/Post Extension: Paris 3 nights 499 per person Experience the romance of Frances capital city. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Paris le de la Cit. You will see Notre Dame Cathedral and the church of Sainte Chapelle. Spend time independently exploring the museums and historic buildings like Fontainebleau and the Paris Opera. Or ride up to the top of the Eiffel Tower and see magnicent views of the city. Three nights at the Crowne Plaza Paris Rpublique (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided walking city tour and hotel/ship transfer are all included.
Arc de Triomphe, Paris
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PARIS AND THE HEART OF NORMANDY Viking Pride
March 20, 27 April 3 April 10, 17 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving 2013 Full Price With 500pp saving
Stateroom Category
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Standard
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Deluxe
C
Deluxe
B
Deluxe
A
Deluxe
1,795 1,295 1,995 1,495 2,295 1,795 2,695 2,195 2,495 1,995 2,695 2,195 2,495 1,995 2,195 1,695
1,995 1,495 2,195 1,695 2,495 1,995 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,895 2,395 2,695 2,195 2,395 1,895
2,295 1,795 2,495 1,995 2,795 2,295 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 3,195 2,695 2,995 2,495 2,695 2,195
2,395 1,895 2,595 2,095 2,895 2,395 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 3,295 2,795 3,095 2,595 2,795 2,295
2,495 1,995 2,695 2,195 2,995 2,495 3,395 2,895 3,195 2,695 3,395 2,895 3,195 2,695 2,895 2,395
April 24 May 1 May 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 3 July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16
October 23, 30 November 6
All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements: E: 50%, D A: 100%. Club Europe/Business Class Flight Upgrade: From 250 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plan and full stateroom description for the Viking Pride please see page 124.
Available Ship
Viking Pride
Paris Rouen Paris

March 20, 27; April 3, 10,17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28; September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6

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Evening in St. Petersburg
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DISCOVER THE REAL RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

Viking River Cruises was founded in Russia, and brought a whole new standard of comfort and expertise in the way that people cruised its waterways. Now, as then, Viking has the only westernowned and operated ships to sail Russias beautiful waters. Our newly refurbished ships provide superior comfort and cuisine, whilst our exclusive partnerships offer cultural experiences like no other. Enjoy privileged access to the Hermitage Museum, take tea with a babushka and be treated to a world-class performance from the Mariinsky musicians. Like Russia, Ukraine was once a land shrouded in mystery. Today you can sail the Dnieper River on the Viking Lomonosov. Along the way, watch a Cossack rider astride not one, but two horses. Climb Odessas Potemkin Steps and stroll through the ancient Greek city of Chersonese. Few countries boast the history, culture and spectacular sights of Russia and Ukraine. And no-one can share these magnicent countries with you like Viking can.
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Volga-Baltic Waterway
THE GREAT WATERWAYS AND

The Volga-Baltic Waterway Six years after founding St. Petersburg, efforts began to connect the city with Russias interior using the existing rivers and lakes between the new capital and Moscow. More than 200 years later, with the completion of major canals in the 1930s and modernisation in the 1960s, you can now journey easily between the two great cities. Towns that were long hidden behind the Iron Curtain are now accessible, their impressive monasteries, churches, museums and kremlins, restored and open to the public. Your cruise follows the Volga-Baltic Waterway, an intricate system of lakes, rivers, reservoirs and canals that links the Volga with the Baltic Sea. The Waterways course follows (1) the Neva River, (2) a canal along the shore of Lake Ladoga, (3) the Svir River, (4) a canal along the shore of the Lake Onega, (5) the Vytegra Canal to Lake Beloye (6) the Kovzha River and (7) the Sheksna River, for a total length of about 700 miles. The Neva River is a short river, around 43 miles long, that ows from Lake Ladoga, Europes largest lake, through St. Petersburg into the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. Along its route, small settlements and dachas (villas) dot the banks and in many places life has changed little over the centuries. Lake Ladoga is Europes largest lake, stretching 124 miles in length and 75 miles wide into northern Russia and the Kaelian forests. It is known for its contrasts: deep waters in the north and craggy islands, but shallow in the south with sandy beaches. Because the lakes surface lies frozen during winter, it served as a road during the WWII siege of Leningrad, enabling transport of supplies into the city and providing a means for refugees to escape, hence its nickname Street of Life. The Svir River or Blue Way ows 140 miles from Lake Onega, Europes second largest freshwater lake, into Lake Ladoga. Rich in sh, including salmon and trout, the river is surrounded by lush pine forests. Lake Onega has more than 50 rivers feeding into it, and there are over 1,300 islands in the lake, including Kizhi Island with its famous open-air museum of wooden architecture. Natural beauty and wildlife contribute to the attraction of the Onega region, the lake is renowned for its misty sunrises and beautiful autumn colours.
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Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg
Mother Volga statue, Volga
RIVERS OF RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

The Vytegra Canal has more than eight locks and eight hydroelectric power stations. Dense forests shroud the banks, interrupted by picturesque villages with brightly painted wooden houses. The Vytegra region is famous for lumber production and logging barges and sawmills are common sights. Kovzha River connects the Vytegra Canal with Lake Beloye. There are some places where the forest was ooded long ago and only the skeletons of trees project from the water. The Kovzha ows into Lake Beloye (White Lake). The Sheksna River ows out of Lake Beloye. The name Sheksna is derived from the Finnish language and means the tributary covered in sedge. The Volga River. At nearly 2,500 miles long, the Volga is Europes longest river. From its source in the remote Valdai Hills it winds its way towards Yaroslavl, eventually owing into the Caspian Sea. The river enjoys mythological status, having been serenaded and honoured in poems, paintings and music. The Dnieper River The Dnieper, called Dnipro by Ukranians, is Europes third-longest river after the Volga and the Danube. It is 1,420 miles long, rising in Russias South Valdai Hills. For about 70 miles it forms the border between Belarus and Ukraine and becomes a Ukrainian river when it ows into a reservoir called the Kiev Sea. The city of Kiev, one of Europes oldest cities and capital of Ukraine, sits at its southern outow and spreads along both riverbanks. With its tributaries and canals, the Dnieper has long been an important transportation route, connecting the north to the south. For the Ukrainian people, the Dnieper is also an important supplier of hydroelectricity for the cities along its banks. It irrigates farmland, and is loved by anglers for its rich shing. The river valley is home to numerous archaeological sites, some more than 5,500 years old. The town of Tripolye takes its name from the archaeological nds dating from the Bronze Age to the Tripolye culture of fourth to second century BC.
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Transguration Church, Kizhi
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Waterways of the Tsars route

Day 1 St. Petersburg We meet you at St. Petersburg airport & take you to your ship; free time Day 2-4 St. Petersburg Guided Hermitage Museum tour; evening ballet or opera performance; Pushkin excursion featuring Catherines Palace; optional Russian folkloric performance; day at leisure or optional Peterhof Palace tour or scenic canal city cruise Day 5 Svir River Scenic cruising along the Blue Route Mandrogy Free time to explore traditional village Day 6 Kizhi Walking tour of Open Air Museum, a UNESCO site Day 7 Volga-Baltic Scenic cruising along rivers, waterway lakes & canals Kuzino Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery guided walk Day 8 Yaroslavl Tour of city centre, including Church of St. Elijah the Prophet Day 9 Uglich Guided walk with Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood Day 10 Moscow Canal Scenic cruising Moscow City tour including Red Square & St. Basils Cathedral; Russian folkloric performance Day 11-12 Moscow Full day at leisure or optional tours to Sergiyev Posad or Tretyakov Gallery, guided Kremlin tour; afternoon at leisure Day 13 Moscow We take you from your ship to Moscow airport for your return journey to the UK To read more about this holiday visit
GREAT VIKING VALUE

So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 13 days on board with river-view stateroom 11 guided tours All meals on board: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners, featuring regional specialities and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captains Farewell Dinner Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites Old World Highlights: Traditional Russian tea, Russian cuisine workshop, Russian ballet or opera, Russian folkloric entertainment On Board Enrichment: Russian language lessons, The Romanov Tsars, Russian history, Putin & Medvedev (the last 9 years of politics in Russia) All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
PLUS THERES MORE!

Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board No regional ight supplements from selected airports No single supplements single staterooms available on this itinerary No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid
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Cupid and Psyche, 1808 by Antonio Canova in the Hermitage, St. Petersburg
WATERWAYS OF THE TSARS YOUR JOURNEY
From the cosmopolitan city of St. Petersburg to Russias vibrant capital, Moscow and numerous rural riverside towns in between, a Viking river cruise enables you to explore another side of Russia. Our close familiarity with the towns and cities along the river brings you insightful, behind-the-scenes experiences, and unique and different ways to see the countrys great attractions and mingle with the locals. With a spectacular, newly-refurbished eet of ships, let Viking show you all of Russias highlights and introduce you to her people, culture and history.
DAY 1 ST. PETERSBURG From St. Petersburg airport we take you to your ship where you can enjoy time to relax, or explore the city before dinner. Todays included meal: dinner. DAY 2 ST. PETERSBURG In the city that was founded by Tsar Peter the Great, enjoy a guided tour of the Winter Palace and legendary Hermitage Museum with its vast collection of art, antiquities, jewellery and sculptures. The Hermitage features more than three million items, including works from Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Matisse and Rubens as 88
well as Czanne, Van Gogh and Picasso. Your afternoon is free to spend at your leisure before enjoying an early dinner, followed by an evening performance of traditional Russian ballet or opera. Todays included excursions: guided Hermitage Museum tour; evening ballet or opera performance. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
THE STATE HERMITAGE MUSEUM IN ST. PETERSBURG FEATURES MORE THAN THREE MILLION ITEMS, INCLUDING WORKS FROM DA VINCI, MICHELANGELO, MATISSE AND RUBENS AS WELL AS CZANNE, VAN GOGH AND PICASSO.
DAY 3 ST. PETERSBURG A Pushkin excursion features Catherines Palace; the elegant rococo 18th-century summer residence of the Russian Tsars named for Catherine I (widow of Peter the Great). Tour its various halls, including the fabled Agate and Amber Rooms the Amber Room was constructed from more than six tons of carved amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors and was dubbed the eighth wonder of the world. During WWII, German soldiers disassembled the room and it was never seen again
Peterhof Palace, St. Petersburg
Jordan Staircase, Hermitage, St. Petersburg
until 2003 when it was reconstructed, enabling visitors to once again enjoy its brilliance. In the afternoon, a panoramic city tour takes in all the splendour of this historic city. With 101 islands, 66 canals and hundreds of bridges, St. Petersburg is considered Russias most beautiful city and often dubbed The Venice of the North. Enjoy dinner on board and an optional evening Russian folkloric performance. Todays included excursions: Pushkin excursion featuring Catherines Palace; panoramic city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 4 ST. PETERSBURG On your last day in this magnicent city, enjoy free time to see the sights that interest you. Visit one of the many palaces, churches or museums, or take an optional morning tour to Peterhof Palace, with its landscaped gardens, beautiful fountains and French Gothic interiors. In the afternoon, explore more of the city or take an optional relaxing canal cruise or Yusupov Palace tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 5 SCENIC WATERWAYS & MANDROGY Spend a relaxing day cruising Russias intricate waterways. Sail the Neva River and cross Lake Ladoga, Europes largest lake. Cruise the Svir River to Mandrogy where you have time to explore this museum village. Visit the vodka museum or shop for handmade Russian crafts. For a (literally) immersive experience join an
optional visit to a Russian bath house, the banya. Continue along the Svirs 139-mile Blue Route towards Lake Onega. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
WITH 101 ISLANDS, 66 CANALS AND HUNDREDS OF BRIDGES, ST. PETERSBURG IS CONSIDERED RUSSIAS MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY.
DAY 6 KIZHI Cruise though the early morning along the tranquil waters of Lake Onega, Europes second largest lake. Arrive during breakfast at the island village of Kizhi. Enjoy a walking tour through the Open Air Museum of Architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This collection of ancient Russian wooden houses, windmills and churches features the famous three-tiered Preobranzhenskaya (Transguration) Church a fairytalelike structure built in 1714 without a single nail. Todays included excursion: walking tour of Open Air Museum. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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Moscow at dusk
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DAY 7 KIRILLO-BELOZERSKY MONASTERY Cruise the Volga-Baltic Waterway; spanning 229 miles and seven locks, it links the Volga River with the Baltic Sea. Arrive in Kuzino, a typical Russian village. Take a guided walk through the historic Kirrilo-Belozersky Monastery, and see small wooden chapels, the Assumption Cathedral and a museum. Or, see the Monastery followed by the afternoon in a Russian province, visiting a childrens art school and restoration workshop. Todays included excursion: Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery guided walk. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 8 YAROSLAVL Arrive in Yaroslavl, one of the Golden Ring cities; a group of historically signicant cities northeast of Moscow. The citys riverside promenade is one of the nest along the Volga, bordered by a picturesque greenbelt known as Lime Tree Avenue. Take a stroll through the covered food market, or join an excursion to the Governors Palace, a living museum of Russian art, history and culture. Or visit the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet, one of the citys most beautiful churches, featuring icons and detailed frescoes of prophets Elijah and Isaiah some of the best examples of old Russian art. Shop for handcrafted gifts before returning aboard for dinner. Todays included excursion: tour of city centre, including visit to Church of St. Elijah the Prophet. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. 90
ENJOY A BALLET PERFORMANCE IN AN HISTORIC THEATRE. LEARN HOW TO MAKE PELMENI FROM SCRATCH. DISCUSS RUSSIAS HISTORY. ARTISTS, PERFORMERS, HISTORICAL EYEWITNESSES AND PROFESSORS PROVIDE A TRUE INSIGHT INTO RUSSIA.
DAY 9 UGLICH After breakfast, take a walking tour through the provincial village of Uglich, another Golden Ring city, and a favourite city of Ivan the Terrible. Visit the Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood where Ivan the Terribles son Dmitry was mysteriously killed. The nine-year-old Dmitry is portrayed as a saint in frescoes depicting his murder. Afterwards, enjoy tea and conversation with a local family in their home. Todays included excursion: guided walk with Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 10 MOSCOW CANAL & MOSCOW This morning, cruise the Moscow Canal that links the great city to the Volga and St. Petersburg. You approach Moscow during lunch. Disembark for a half-day city tour. See the famous Bolshoi Theatre and stop at Red Square to see the colourful onion domes of St. Basils
Russian ballet dancers
St.Basils Cathedral, Moscow
Cathedral. You also get the chance to explore the famous GUM Department Store and experience the citys unique Metro. Enjoy an evening performance of traditional Russian folkloric music followed by a late dinner on board. Todays included excursions: panoramic city tour including Red Square, Bolshoi Theatre and St. Basils Cathedral, Russian folkloric performance. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
visit the Military Museum with Red Army veterans and explore Russias military history. Dine aboard, then relax or take an optional Moscow by Night tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 12 MOSCOW Visit the Kremlin, see its many tall towers and elegant palaces and tour inside one of the brightly coloured cathedrals. At the centre of the Kremlin, amid a sea of domes, is Cathedral Square. The Cathedral of the Assumption was once the most important church in the country; here both the tsars and the metropolitans (archbishops) of the Orthodox Church were crowned. The afternoon is free for you to relax and further explore Moscow or admire the ne art in the Tretyakov Gallery before returning to your ship for a Farewell Dinner. Todays included excursion: guided Kremlin tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 13 MOSCOW We take you to Moscow airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meal: breakfast. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above.
WITH A SPECTACULAR, NEWLYREFURBISHED FLEET, LET VIKING SHOW YOU ALL OF RUSSIAS HIGHLIGHTS AND INTRODUCE YOU TO HER PEOPLE, CULTURE AND HISTORY.
DAY 11 MOSCOW Enjoy a full free day to further explore Moscow. At the centre of Russia, the city boasts 2,500 historical and architectural monuments, 70 museums, 50 theatres, 4,500 libraries and 500 colleges and research institutes. The city was founded by Uri Dolgoruki, Grand Prince of Suzdal and Kiev, and the rst written reference to Moscow dates to 1147. You can, if you wish, join an optional excursion to Sergiev Posad, a glorious Golden Ring city with important Russian Orthodox monasteries. Or take a morning tour of the Cosmonaute Museum and trace the history of space exploration. Alternatively,
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VIKING HELGI, VIKING TRUVOR, VIKING INGVAR SHIP OVERVIEW
Experience the very best fully refurbished ships sailing on Russias waterways today. Features include: 106 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Suites, 96 Deluxe, 6 Standard, 2 Singles) Sun deck with 360-degree views Three walk-around, open air promenade decks Observation lounge and two bars with panoramic windows Restaurant with panoramic views Library and on board boutique Elevator Internet access Doctor on board
Viking Helgi, Kizhi

Pre/Post Extension: St. Petersburg 2 nights 449 per person Enjoy more time to explore the beautiful city of St. Petersburg. Your two-night hotel stay is at the Radisson Royal Hotel (or similar) and includes breakfast. Pre/Post Extension: Moscow 2 nights 449 per person Enjoy extra time to further explore and seek out Moscows treasures on your own. Two nights at the Radisson Royal Hotel (or similar), daily breakfasts, a guided walking tour of the Moscow subway system and ship/hotel transfers are included. Pre/Post Extension: Helsinki 3 nights 549 per person Independently explore this lovely citys highlights, including the landmark Cathedral, and explore its noted museums. Three nights at the Radisson Blu Plaza (or similar) and daily breakfasts are included.
For a fascinating look behind the scenes visit www.therealrussia.co.uk and see the places that Karine Hagen recommends you visit in the city she calls home.
St. Catherines Palace, St. Petersburg
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WATERWAYS OF THE TSARS Viking Helgi, Viking Truvor, Viking Ingvar
May 5, 6, 7 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving
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Standard
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Single
CX
Deluxe
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Deluxe
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3,295 2,795 3,695 3,195 4,095 3,595 3,895 3,395 3,695 3,195 3,295 2,795
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4,295 3,795 4,695 4,195 5,095 4,595 4,895 4,395 4,695 4,195 4,295 3,795
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May 17, 19, 29, 30, 31
June 10, 11, 12, 22, 23, 24 2013 Price July 4, 5, 6, 16, 17, 18, 28, 30 With 500pp saving August 9, 10, 11, 21, 22, 23 September 2, 3, 4, 14 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving 2013 Price With 500pp saving
September 16, 26, 27, 28
October 8, 9, 10
All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy with the exception of Category CS which are Single Staterooms. Single supplements: FX: 50%. EX Suite: 100%. Club Europe/Business Class Flight Upgrade: From 650 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plans and full stateroom descriptions for the Viking Helgi, Viking Truvor and Viking Ingvar please see page 126.
Available Ships
Viking Helgi Viking Truvor Viking Ingvar
St. Petersburg to Moscow

May 5, 29; June 22; July 16; August 9; September 2, 26 May 6, 30; June 23; July 17; August 10; September 3, 27 May 7, 31; June 24; July 18; August 11; September 4, 28
Moscow to St. Petersburg

May 17; June 10; July 4, 28; August 21; September 14; October 8 June 11; July 5; August 22; October 9 May 19; June 12; July 6, 30; August 23; September 16; October 10
IMPORTANT: VISA REQUIRED. A Russian visa can be arranged through Viking at a cost of 99 per person.
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Orthodox Church, Odessa
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Footsteps of the Cossacks route

Day 1 Kiev We meet you at Kiev airport & take you to your ship; free time Day 2 Kiev Panoramic city tour; Monastery of the Caves tour Day 3 Dnieper River Scenic cruising through Ukraines heartland Day 4 Zaporozhye City tour including Lenin Monument & Cossack Museum of Khortitsa; Cossack horsemanship show Day 5 Kherson Guided city tour Day 6 Sevastopol Guided city tour & afternoon at leisure; optional Choir concert Day 7 Sevastopol Bakhchisarai excursion visiting Khan Palace & Gardens; free time; optional Balaklava excursion Day 8 Yalta City tour with guided White Palace visit; free time or optional tour to Nikita Botanical Gardens or Chekhovs home Day 9 Yalta Guided tour to Aloupka Palace or Massandra Wine Cellars Dnieper River Scenic late-afternoon cruising Day 10-11 Odessa Panoramic city tour with Potemkin Steps & free time; full day at leisure or optional Art Museum or Jewish Odessa tour; evening musical or ballet performance Day 12 Odessa We take you from your ship to Odessa airport for your return journey to the UK To read more about this holiday visit
GREAT VIKING VALUE

So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 12 days on board with river-view stateroom 10 guided tours All meals on board: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners, featuring regional specialities and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captains Farewell Dinner Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage site Old World Highlights: Cossack horsemanship show, Ukrainian tea, evening musical or ballet performance On Board Enrichment: Ukrainian language lesson, Ukraines history, The River Dnieper & Locks, Ukraine today All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
PLUS THERES MORE!

Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board No regional ight supplements from selected airports No single supplements single Staterooms available on this itinerary No surcharges guaranteed once your deposit is paid
WWW.VIKINGRIVERCRUISES.CO.UK/UKRAINE
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White Palace, Yalta
FOOTSTEPS OF THE COSSACKS YOUR JOURNEY
Sail some of Europes most peaceful waterways, alongside extraordinary landscapes, on Ukraines Dnieper River. From its capital, Kiev, one of Europes oldest cities, to Odessa and the Black Sea, this 12 day voyage is a journey through time. Here, the spirit of the Viking, Cossack and Tatar thrives in Ukraines vibrant culture, its architecture and its people. If ever a country breathed the rich and colourful life of ages past, it is Ukraine.
DAY 1 KIEV From Kiev airport we take you to your ship where you can settle in and enjoy free time to get acquainted with Ukraines capital city. Todays included meal: dinner. DAY 2 KIEV Tour the historic city of Kiev, with a guided tour of the domed St. Sophia Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tour the Monastery of the Caves, an extensive complex of around 80 churches and monuments, founded by Greek Orthodox monks in 1051. Todays included excursions: panoramic city tour and Monastery of the Caves tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. 96
DAY 3 DNIEPER RIVER Enjoy a full day of scenic cruising through Ukraines heartland, past rolling hills, ancient forests, historic villages and lakes. A variety of on board activities help you familiarise yourself with the history and culture of this fascinating land. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 4 ZAPOROZHYE Spend a morning in Zaporozhye, ancestral home of the Cossacks. See the Lenin monument, the dam and huge hydroelectric plant. Learn about the history at the Cossack Museum of Khortitsa. Enjoy a show of Cossack horsemanship, and folkloric music and dance. Return to your ship for a delightful Ukrainian tea party. Todays included excursions: city tour, Khortitsa tour and horsemanship show. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 5 KHERSON After a morning of scenic cruising, arrive in Kherson for a tour of this small city, founded in 1778 by order of Catherine the Great. Drive along the river embankment, see the monument to Prince Potjomkin and visit St. Catherines Cathedral. Todays included excursion: guided city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 6 SEVASTOPOL Cruise the Black Sea and arrive in Sevastopol. Tour the city and see St. Vladimir Cathedral and Admiral
Swallows Nest, Yalta
Building detail, Odessa
Nakhimov Square. The rest of the afternoon is free, or join an optional archaeological tour of the ancient Greek city of Chersonese. Your ship remains docked overnight so you can dine aboard or join an optional excursion to a Black Sea Choir concert. Todays included excursion: guided city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 7 SEVASTOPOL Drive to the Tatar city of Bakhchisarai. Tour the Khan Palace, built by Tatar Khans early in the 16th century, with its sumptuous living quarters and beautiful gardens. Enjoy free time to explore Sevastopol, site of the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War, or take an optional tour to Balaklava. Todays included excursion: Bakhchisarai excursion. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 8 YALTA Your Yalta city tour takes you along Lenin Embankment to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Livadia. Visit the White Palace, site of the historic 1945 Yalta Conference. Your afternoon is free to wander, or join an optional tour of the former home of Anton Chekhov, now a museum about the famous playwright. Or join an optional tour to Nikita Botanical Gardens. Todays included excursion: city tour with guided White Palace visit. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
DAY 9 YALTA Enjoy a tour to the beautiful Aloupka Palace and gardens. Or join an optional wine tasting excursion to Massandra. Todays included excursion: Aloupka Palace visit. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 10 ODESSA Enjoy a tour of Odessa, an elegant city of terraced hills and landscaped parks. Travel along Primorski Boulevard to the Opera House and Potemkin Steps.Take the rest of the day to further explore the city. In the evening you may wish to attend an optional performance at the Odessa Opera House. Todays included excursion: panoramic city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 11 ODESSA Today is yours to explore Odessa, with its 19th-century architecture and miles of sandy beaches. Or choose one of four optional tours, taking in the culture of this elegant city. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 12 ODESSA After breakfast, we take you to Odessa airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meals: breakfast. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above. 97

VIKING LOMONOSOV SHIP OVERVIEW
Join us on an unforgettable journey along the Dnieper River through the heart of Ukraine on this traditional cruising vessel. Features include: 102 comfortable outside staterooms (29 Deluxe, 69 Standard, 4 Singles) Sun deck with 360-degree views Observation lounge and two bars with panoramic windows Two restaurants with panoramic views Library, sauna and on board boutique Shipwide internet access Laundry service Three walk-around, open air promenade decks On board Doctor
Viking Lomonosov

Pre/Post Extension: Kiev 2 nights 299 per person Spend more time exploring for yourself Kievs gracious architecture, public squares, churches and historical landmarks. Wander through the glorious St. Sophia Cathedral, a UNESCO World heritage site. Stroll along the meandering street of Andreevysky Spusk. Your two night stay at the Radisson Blu (or similar) includes a guided walking tour of this elegant city. Pre/Post Extension: Istanbul 2 nights 699 per person In historic Istanbul, former imperial capital of the Romans and Ottomans, visit the famous Blue Mosque with its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. See Topkai Palace, home of the Ottoman Sultans until the 19th century. Wander through Istanbuls dazzling bazaars to nd a treasure to take home. Your hotel is the Conrad Istanbul (or similar) and your stay includes two half-day tours.
Mosque at Sunset, Istanbul
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2,895 2,395
3,195 2,695
3,195 2,695
3,795 3,295
3,895 3,395
4,195 3,695
All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy with the exception of Category CS which are Single Staterooms. Single supplements: E AX: 100%. Club Europe/Business Class Flight Upgrade: From 650 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plan and full stateroom description for the Viking Lomonosov please see page 124.
Available Ship
Viking Lomonosov
Kiev to Odessa
April 21; May 13; June 4, 26; July 18; August 9, 31; September 22
Odessa to Kiev
May 2, 24; June 15; July 7, 29; August 20; September 11; October 3
Cave Monastery, Kiev
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Rural landscape, China
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CHINA AND THE MEKONG

If the prospect of discovering exotic new lands lls you with wonder, there are few more wondrous journeys than sailing the Yangtze through China, and the magnicent Mekong in Cambodia and Vietnam. With Viking River Cruises you can discover new worlds in a reassuringly familiar style. China is a land that ignites the senses, with its endless list of spectacular sights the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Three Gorges. With Vikings unrivalled depth of knowledge of the land and its people, you can be sure that you see it all, in comfort and style. The ancient waterway of the Mekong River has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, its colonial inuences evident at every turn. Along her banks lie many of Southeast Asias treasures. Angkor Wat, Ho Chi Minh, Ha Long Bay, Phnom Penh and, of course, the smaller but no less uplifting discoveries; a traditional shing village, a stone shrine, a rural school let Viking show you all that these extraordinary lands have to offer, and so much more.
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VIKINGS RIVERS OF ASIA

The Mekong Asias third-longest river at 2,620 miles, the mighty Mekong rises in the highlands of Tibet and empties into the sea at the south of Vietnam, having irrigated the Chinese provinces of Szechwan and Yunnan, and Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia along the way. The Vietnamese call it Song Cuu Long, the Nine Dragons River, these being the nine branches of the famous delta, the rice bowl of the country. Home to a rich source of sh, plant and bird life, the Mekong is a vital water source to the towns, rice elds and orchards that line its banks, and inland. By a curious natural phenomenon, the immense Cambodian Lake Tonle Sap sees the course of the river reverse its ow. On Vikings Magnicent Mekong cruise youll witness all the glories of a timeless landscape and its ancient culture, through the symbols of fast-paced 21st-century life. Sampans and speedboats share the river. Yet, classic Mekong images soon impress themselves: shimmery paddy elds, water buffalo wallowing at the rivers edge, thatched huts on wooden stilts, drifting bunches of water hyacinth, glimpses of temple spires all combine to make the Magnicent Mekong a river cruise holiday that lives up to its name. The Yangtze The Yangtze River Valley boasts some of the worlds most spectacular landscapes of misty mountains, breathtaking gorges, bamboo groves and serene lagoons. Along its narrow, cliff-bound course lie some of Chinas greatest cultural treasures ancient tombs, temples and natural wonders. The great river rises in the Tibet Plateau and ows east across the entire width of China, to the East China Sea near Shanghai. It cuts the country in half and has historically marked the division between north and south China. At around 3,434 miles, the Yangtze is the third longest river in the world, after the Nile and the Amazon. All along the course of the Yangtze are little rural villages where life goes on much as it has for centuries. A stunning array of scenery awaits at every bend in the river, the most popular sections being the Middle Reaches with the Three Gorges, Lesser Three Gorges and Chongqing, and the Lower Reaches that include Wuhan and Shanghai sights and cities that you can look forward to on this extraordinary river.
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Day 1 Shanghai Fly overnight from the UK to Shanghai Day 2-3 Shanghai We meet you at Shanghai airport & take you to your hotel; free time; Old Shanghai/Bund tour; silk carpet workshop tour; Shanghai Museum & free time Day 4 Shanghai & Wuhan Fly to Wuhan. Hubei Provincial. Museum & bronze bell performance; board your ship Day 5 Yueyang Viking River Cruises school visit Day 6 Three Gorges Xiling Gorge cruising. Three Gorges Dam lock tour Day 7 Three Gorges Wu & Qutang Gorges cruising. Lesser Three Gorges excursion Day 8 Shibaozhai Shibaozhai Temple tour & Yangtze River views Day 9 Chongqing Disembark. Fly to Xian. Hotel check-in & free time; optional Tang Dynasty dinner show Day 10 Xian Visit the Terracotta Army, a UNESCO site. Fly to Beijing Beijing Hotel check-in & free time Day 11-12 Beijing Excursion to the Great Wall; Sacred Way; optional Peking Duck dinner & performers from Peking Opera; Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City; Summer Palace Day 13 Beijing We take you from your hotel to Beijing airport for your return ight to the UK. Arrive in the UK
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So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 6 days on board with river-view stateroom 3 nights in Beijing: Westin Beijing, Shangri-La China World or Ritz Carlton; 1 night in Xian: Shangri-La or Kempinski; 2 nights in Shanghai: Westin, Grand Hyatt or Shangri-La Pudong (or similar) with breakfast 12 guided tours Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites All meals on board: 8 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners, featuring regional specialities with select meals at local restaurants 3 intra-China ights On Board Enrichment: Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe revue, Hubei Bells performance All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
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IMPERIAL JEWELS OF CHINA YOUR JOURNEY
Few places stir the spirit quite like China. Travel in luxury on Vikings 13 day Imperial Jewels of China cruise and stay itinerary and discover all the key highlights, as well as some wonderful surprises. From cosmopolitan Shanghai to Beijings Forbidden City, see the spectacular Terracotta Warriors, the beautiful Three Gorges, the Great Wall and so much more on this incredible journey. There is no more rewarding or relaxing way to see China than sailing the Yangtze. And there is no more comfortable way to cruise this legendary river than on board Viking Emerald; a gem of a ship and a jewel of a holiday.
DAY 1 SHANGHAI Fly overnight from London to Shanghai. DAY 2 SHANGHAI From Shanghai airport, we take you to your hotel, where you have time to relax or begin to explore this enormous city at the mouth of the Yangtze River.
DAY 3 SHANGHAI Shanghai is the largest city in China and one of the worlds most important ports. Because of its strategic position, the city has long been open with a freewheeling cosmopolitan character. Start the day with a tour of Old Shanghai and travel along the Bund the citys elegant waterfront promenade. After lunch in a local restaurant, visit a silk workshop to see a silk carpet being made, and tour the Shanghai Museum with its world-class collections of ceramics, bronzes and paintings. Enjoy a welcome dinner in a local restaurant and a dazzling performance from a Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. Todays included excursions: Old Shanghai/Bund tour, silk carpet workshop tour, Shanghai Museum. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
ENJOY AN EXCLUSIVE VISIT TO AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPONSORED BY VIKING RIVER CRUISES, AND GAIN A FASCINATING INSIGHT INTO EDUCATION IN RURAL CHINA.
DAY 4 WUHAN After breakfast, we y you to Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province and an important site of the Republican Revolution. Once there, visit the Hubei Provincial
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Museum, with artefacts dating to the Warring States period. Hear the music of ancient bronze bells, then transfer to your ship, docked close to Wuhans historic waterfront. Todays included excursion: Hubei Provincial Museum. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 5 YUEYANG Enjoy an exclusive visit to an elementary school sponsored by Viking River Cruises. Meet the local children and gain an insight into education in rural China. The children will treat you to a charming performance. Return to your ship and sail the most scenic stretch of the Yangtze through the spectacular limestone ridges of the Three Gorges. Todays included excursion: elementary school visit. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 6 THREE GORGES AND THREE GORGES DAM Continue cruising this scenic stretch through Xiling Gorge, the longest of the Three Gorges. After lunch, disembark for a tour of the remarkable Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric power station in the world. Learn what the dam means to the Chinese people, and the Yangtze. Return to your ship to sail through the ve-stage locks of the Three Gorges Dam. Todays included excursion: Three Gorges Dam tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
DAY 7 THREE GORGES AND LESSER THREE GORGES Cruise through Wu (Witches) Gorge, renowned for its magnicent scenery with mist-shrouded mountains and the legendary Twelve Peaks, including the beautiful Shennu Feng (Goddess Peak) topped by a naturally sculpted rock resembling a maiden looking down at the river. Then board a smaller boat for an excursion through the Lesser Three Gorges that lie on the Daning River.
CRUISE THROUGH WU (WITCHES) GORGE, RENOWNED FOR ITS MAGNIFICENT SCENERY WITH MIST-SHROUDED MOUNTAINS AND LEGENDARY TWELVE PEAKS.
Narrower than the great Three Gorges, these remarkable canyons are equally impressive. Sheer cliffs and steep mountains rise on either side and clear water ows between towering peaks covered with lush greenery. There are a number of historical sites, including the hanging cofns of the Ba people and the ancient plank road carved into the cliff side. The plank road consists of more than 6,000 holes, about two inches in circumference carved by hand into the sides of the cliffs. Wooden stakes inserted into the holes supported bamboo pipes to carry brine and planks that created a road stretching
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Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xian
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more than 60 miles along the river. Return aboard for lunch, and spend the afternoon sailing through Qutang Gorge, the shortest, narrowest and most spectacular of the Three Gorges. Todays included excursion: Lesser Three Gorges. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. exotic species. After lunch, y to Xian, key city of the Tang Dynasty. From 618 to 907 AD, this dynasty presided over one of Chinas most glorious cultural periods. Have dinner and relax at your hotel, or enjoy an optional Tang Dynasty Dinner and Show. Todays included excursion: Chongqing Zoo. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
TRAVEL TO BADALING HILLS TO SEE ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE AND BEST-PRESERVED SECTIONS OF THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA.
DAY 8 SHIBOZHAI Visit Shibaozhai Temple, a Qing Dynasty architectural masterpiece that was built in 1650. Translated as Precious Stone Fortress, the temple has been constructed without nails. Perched atop a sheer, 721foot high cliff, the 12-storey red pavilion offers breathtaking views of the river below. The temple once stood alone and was inaccessible except by chain lift. Todays included excursion: Shibaozhai Temple. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 9 CHONGQING AND XIAN After breakfast, disembark and enjoy a brief tour of Chongqing, the largest city in western China. Visit Chongqing Zoo to see the giant pandas and other 108
DAY 10 XIAN AND BEIJING Xians history stretches back more than 3,100 years and it was Chinas capital city for 12 imperial dynasties. It reached its peak during the glorious period of Tang Dynasty rule. Once one of the worlds biggest and richest cities, Xian is the geographic beginning of Chinas fabled Silk Road. The city is encircled by the most complete ancient city wall in China, and is home to what is possibly Chinas greatest archaeological treasure, the Qin Mausoleum. Here, Emperor Qin Shi Huang was entombed 2,000 years ago, with thousands of life-sized terracotta warriors. He was just 13 years old (246 BC) when work began on this extraordinary mausoleum. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, each warrior and horse has its own distinctive features. Equally impressive is the size the home of the Tang Dynasty covers more than 19 square miles. After lunch in Xian, y to Beijing, Chinas imperial capital. Check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time. Todays included excursion: Terracotta Warriors, Xian. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Forbidden City, Beijing
DAY 11 BEIJING Travel to nearby Badaling Hills to see one of the most impressive and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall of China a 4,000-mile-long series of sandstone and earthwork fortications built between the 5th century BC and 16th century AD that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore its winding pathways and enjoy panoramic views from its ramparts. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before continuing on to the Sacred Way, an elegant tree-lined avenue leading to the Ming Dynasty tombs. This evening, dine and relax at your hotel, or join an optional Peking Duck Dinner and Peking Opera evening. Todays included excursions: Great Wall and Sacred Way. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Its name means Gate of Heavenly Peace, and it has been the centre of Beijing for centuries. At the north end of the square is Tiananmen Tower, the formal entrance to the Forbidden City, during the Ming Dynasty. Tour this UNESCO World Heritage site that is the largest surviving palace complex, comprising of nearly 1,000 buildings. Explore its opulent palaces, pavilions, courtyards and gardens. After lunch in a local restaurant, see the Summer Palace, with its beautiful landscaped gardens, spanning 700 acres. Enjoy a farewell dinner in your hotel. Todays included excursions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 13 BEIJING After breakfast, we take you to Beijing airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meal: breakfast. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above.
TOUR THE FORBIDDEN CITY, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE THAT IS THE LARGEST SURVIVING PALACE COMPLEX, WITH NEARLY 1,000 BUILDINGS.
DAY 12 BEIJING In Chinas grand imperial capital of Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square, the worlds largest public square that can accommodate more than one million people.
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VIKING EMERALD SHIP OVERVIEW
The Viking Emerald is a beautiful state-of-the-art river cruise vessel. Comfortable, supremely stylish, and perfect for exploring. Features include: 128 comfortable outside staterooms (2 Explorer Suites, 14 Suites, 4 Junior Suites, 108 Veranda) All staterooms have a veranda with sliding glass doors Sun deck with panoramic views Observation lounge and bar Restaurant with panoramic views On board boutique and tailor Gym, sauna and beauty salon Library and internet cafe On board Doctor
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Post Extension: Hong Kong & Guilin 4 nights 1,149 per person Enjoy one night in mystical Guilin plus three nights in bustling Hong Kong on this fully escorted post-cruise package. From Shanghai or Beijing y to Guilin where you can enjoy a scenic boat ride and a walking tour of Yangshuo, an ancient stone village. Next, y to Hong Kong and enjoy a city tour to the top of Victoria Peak for panoramic views. Travel around Hong Kong Island to visit the oating city of Aberdeen and take a sampan ride. Your hotel stays will be one night at the rst class Sheraton Hotel (or similar) in Guilin and three nights at the deluxe Shangri-La Kowloon (or similar).
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All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements: F: 50%. E Suite: 100%. World Traveller Plus Flight Upgrade: From 700 per person. Business Class / Club World: From 2,500 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plan and full stateroom description for the Viking Emerald please see page 127. Available Ship Viking Emerald Beijing to Shanghai March 4; April 3, 13, 23; May 3, 13, 23; June 2, 12, 22; July 2, 12, 22; August 21, 31; September 10, 20, 30; October 10; November 9 Shanghai to Beijing March 11; April 10, 20, 30; May 10, 20, 30; June 9, 19, 29; July 9, 19, 29; August 28; September 7, 17, 27; October 7, 17; November 16
IMPORTANT: VISA REQUIRED A Chinese visa can be arranged through Viking at a cost of 99 per person.
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Day 1 Hanoi Depart the UK and y to Hanoi overnight ight Day 2-4 Hanoi We meet you at Hanoi airport and take you to your hotel. City tour featuring Hanoi Hilton prison, Temple of Literature & Museum of Ethnology. Fly to Siem Reap Day 5 Angkor Wat See Angkor Wat, a UNESCO site & Bayon Temple Day 6 Siem Reap Visit Banteay Srey Temple & Ta Prohm Temple excursion Day 7 Kampong Thom and Kampong Cham Transfer to your ship via Kampong Thom & Kampong Cham Day 8 Kampong Cham Visit hilltop Wat Hanchey & Twin Holy Mountains Phnom Pros & Phnom Srey Day 9 Phnom Penh Cyclo tour featuring Royal Palace Day 10 Phnom Penh Tour of National Museum of Cambodia Day 11 Mekong River Scenic cruising down the Mekong River Day 12 Chu c and Cu Lao Gien Cham tribal village visit & Cu Lao Gien island tour Day 13 Sa Dec / Ci B Sampan boat excursion & oating market visit Day 14 My Tho and Ho Chi Minh City Disembark; transfer to hotel & free time. Enjoy Ho Chi Minh City; dinner this evening at a local restaurant Day 15 Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) City tour featuring colonial monuments; afternoon market visit Day 16 Ho Chi Minh City We take you from your hotel to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your overnight ight to the UK Day 17 UK Arrive in the UK following your overnight ight
Magnicent Mekong route
Flight from Hanoi Cruise Air
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So much is included in the price: Return scheduled economy class ights from the UK 8 days on board river cruise with river-view stateroom 2 nights in Hanois deluxe Sotel Metropole; 3 nights in Siem Reaps superior rst class Sotel Angkor Phokeethra; 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh Citys superior rst class Sotel Saigon Plaza (or similar) including breakfasts 14 guided tours Included meals on board: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 13 dinners, featuring regional specialities with select meals at local restaurants 1 intra-itinerary ight Old World Highlights: Siem Reap arts & craft school, oating market, Khmer Dancing Show On Board Enrichment: Fruit carving workshop, movie presentations, History of Modern Vietnam & Cambodia All port charges, airport taxes and transfers
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Srey Temple, Cambodia
MAGNIFICENT MEKONG YOUR JOURNEY
Both are stunningly beautiful, both are home to the Mekong River, yet Vietnam and Cambodia are culturally two distinctive countries. From Vietnams bustling cities to the tranquillity of Cambodia, Vikings remarkable 17 day journey reveals the history, culture and natural beauty of these two extraordinary lands. In Cambodia, discover ancient Khmer architecture, lush riverside landscapes and the elegant French colonial capital of Phnom Penh. In Vietnam, the colourful oating markets of the Mekong Delta, gracious Hanoi and dynamic Ho Chi Minh await you. Let Viking show you these and many more treasures on this epic journey.
DAY 1 HANOI From the UK, y overnight to Hanoi. DAY 2 HANOI From Hanoi airport, we take you to your hotel where you can settle in for a two night stay and enjoy time to explore Vietnams thousand-year-old capital, with its Belle-Epoque villas, tree-lined avenues and grand public buildings set around beautiful parks and lakes. Or visit the citys old quarter with its narrow streets and traditional pagodas. 114
DAY 3 HANOI After breakfast, set off on a tour of Vietnams thousand year old city. Explore One Pillar Pagoda, widely regarded as one of Vietnams most iconic temples. See the vast Ho Chi Minh memorial, dedicated to Vietnams 20thcentury Communist leader, and tour the notorious Hanoi Hilton, where POWs were imprisoned in the Vietnam War. Discover the countrys multicultural heritage at Vietnams Museum of Ethnology. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Todays included excursion: city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, dinner.
VISIT THE GREAT TEMPLE COMPLEX OF ANGKOR WAT, ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN THE WORLD.
DAY 4 HANOI AND SIEM REAP On a tour of this lovely city, visit the Temple of Literature with its serene courtyards and graceful gateways, its an excellent example of traditional Vietnamese architecture. Enjoy some free time before taking a short ight to Siem Reap in Cambodia. Check in to your hotel for a three night stay, and enjoy dinner accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance show. Todays included meals: breakfast, dinner.
Statues, Angkor Wat
DAY 5 ANGKOR WAT AND SIEM REAP Visit the great temple complex of Angkor Wat, one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Angkor Wat was built for King Suryavarman II in the 12th century and boasts intricate bas-relief stone carvings, with wonderful views of the countryside. Explore Angkor Thom, with its popular Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper Kings, as well as the mysterious Bayon Temple, with its giant, smiling stone carved faces. Todays included excursion: Angkor Wat excursion. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 6 SIEM REAP Among the ruins of the mighty Khmer Empire, Phnom Kulen National Park is considered a sacred place of pilgrimage. Your visit takes you to the 10th-century Hindu temple of Banteay Srei, dedicated to the deity Shiva and adorned with magnicent carvings. Then journey to Ta Prohm, a popular temple that is largely intact, with jungle overgrowing much of its ruins. An afternoon visit to a vocational centre that trains apprentices in the traditional crafts of stone sculpture, woodcarving and painting is followed by a guided tour through the workshops of the Artisans of Angkor, and a visit to the open air markets of Siem Reap. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Todays included excursions: Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm Temple excursion. Todays included meals: breakfast, dinner.
DAY 7 KAMPONG THOM & KAMPONG CHAM After checking out of your hotel, a drive through the Cambodian countryside takes you to your ship, in Kampong Cham, via the provincial capital of Kampong Thom, a city with a rich archaeological heritage and more than 200 temples. Settle in to your stateroom and meet the ships crew over a welcome cocktail. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
EXPLORE ANGKOR THOM, AS WELL AS THE MYSTERIOUS BAYON TEMPLE, WITH ITS GIANT, SMILING STONE CARVED FACES.
DAY 8 KAMPONG CHAM Visit the hilltop temple of Wat Hanchey that dates back to the 8th century, with stunning views of the Mekong River. After lunch, visit the Twin Holy Mountains of Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey with their many temples and pagodas. Continue to the ecotourism village of Choeungkok, supported by the French-Cambodian Amica organisation. Todays included excursion: excursion to Wat Hanchey and Twin Holy Mountains. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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DAY 9 PHNOM PENH After breakfast, walk straight off your ship and onto a cyclo for a tour of Phnom Penh. Visit the magnicent Royal Palace built in the 19th century by the French, but inspired by ancient Khmer architecture. Explore the citys mazes of small alleys and bustling markets. After lunch, enjoy the rest of the afternoon to further explore Phnom Penh. Or join an optional excursion to the sobering memorial of the Cambodian genocide, take time to reect at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. The evening brings a folkloric dance performed by Cambodian children, a testament to the spirit of the Cambodian people. Todays included excursion: cyclo tour featuring Royal Palace. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 10 PHNOM PENH This morning, enjoy a city tour of Phnom Penh with a visit to the National Museum of Cambodia, which houses treasures of Khmer art and craftsmanship and other artefacts that predate the mighty empire. Continue to visit Wat Phom, which is the tallest religious structure in this old city. Then, take time to explore the Russian Market in this busy riverside port town. Return to Phnom Penh and your ship for lunch. This afternoon is yours to spend at leisure to discover Phom Penh city, go shopping or relax on board your ship. Todays included excursion: Phnom Penh City Tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 12 CHU C AND CU LAO GIEN Your morning begins with a tour of Chu c, the biggest trading town along the Vietnam/Cambodia border. Explore the various markets and afterwards, take a small boat ride to a nearby Cham tribal village where you can observe village life and visit a catsh farm. In the afternoon, visit Cu Lao Gien Island to see the monastery of St. Paul of Chartres. The evening brings an on board screening of the lm, LAmant in preparation for tomorrows visit. Todays included excursions: Chu c and Lao Island excursions. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. 116 DAY 11 MEKONG RIVER Sail the Mekong towards the Vietnamese border, and glide alongside picturesque rice elds. Arrive in the busy riverside port of Chu c in the evening. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
VISIT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CAMBODIA WHICH HOUSES TREASURES OF KHMER ART AND CRAFTSMANSHIP AND OTHER ARTEFACTS THAT PREDATE THE MIGHTY EMPIRE.
Royal Palace, Phnom Penh
Town Hall, Ho Chi Minh City
DAY 13 SA DEC AND CI B In Sa Dec, see the house of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the protagonist in Maguerite Durass autobiographical novel, LAmant. Enjoy a sampan boat ride along the canals and backwaters of the Mekong Delta. Visit the colourful oating markets of Ci B, where you can see local workers producing a variety of goods in the small riverside factories. In the evening you can watch an on board screening of the lm, The Quiet American, based on Graham Greenes novel set in 1952 Saigon. Todays included excursions: sampan boat excursion and oating market visit. Todays included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. DAY 14 MY THO AND HO CHI MINH CITY After breakfast we take you from your ship in My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Enjoy a tour of the Reunication Palace. See the Gothic Central Post Ofce and Notre Dame Cathedral. Check in to your hotel for a two night stay, and spend the rest of the day exploring the city. Enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Todays included meals: breakfast, dinner. DAY 15 HO CHI MINH CITY A city tour takes you to the historic centre, and a stroll along the Dong Khoi Street, the main shopping boulevard and heart of old colonial Saigon. See the grand City Hall, old Opera House, the markets of Chinatown and visit a Lacquer Factory. In the afternoon a visit to the War Remnants Museum provides a stark picture of the Vietnam War. The rest of your afternoon
is free to further explore the city, or enjoy some last-minute shopping before the evenings nal dinner at a local restaurant. Todays included excursion: city tour. Todays included meals: breakfast, dinner.
TAKE A SAMPAN BOAT RIDE ALONG THE CANALS AND BACKWATERS OF THE MEKONG DELTA, AND VISIT THE COLOURFUL MARKETS OF CI B.
DAY 16 HO CHI MINH CITY After breakfast, we take you to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your return ight to the UK. Todays included meal: breakfast. DAY 17 UK Arrive in the UK following your overnight ight. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different to those shown above.
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RV INDOCHINA SHIP OVERVIEW
The RV Indochina is a beautifully handcrafted ship specically designed to navigate the Mekong River. Features include: 30 comfortable staterooms All staterooms are outside with a river view Staterooms on Upper and Middle decks have large windows that open Private bathroom with shower Safe and hairdryer Air conditioning Sun deck with shaded sitting area Restaurant with panoramic views Bar Colonial dcor featuring handcrafted teak and brass nishings Small library and on board boutique Attentive English-speaking staff
RV Indochina

Pre/Post Extension: Ha Long Bay 2 nights 299 per person Extend your journey in Southeast Asia. Ride through the verdant farmlands of the Red River Delta from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, then board a traditional wooden junk for a cruise. Included on this fully escorted extension are one night in Hanoi, one night at Ha Long Bay, daily breakfasts and lunch aboard your scenic cruise. Pre/Post Extension: Bangkok 3 nights 599 per person In Bangkok, enjoy three nights at the superior rst class Millennium Hilton (or similar) including daily breakfasts. Take a boat tour of the Chao Phraya River and stop at War Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn. See the Grand Palace and tour Wat Po, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok. Hotel transfers are all included.
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All prices shown above are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements: C A: 100%. Business Class: From 2,500 per person (subject to availability).
For more information, deck plan and full stateroom description for the RV Indochina please see page 125.
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January 2, 16, 30; February 13, 27; March 13; July 3, 17, 31; August 14, 28; September 11, 25; October 9, 23; November 6, 20; December 4
IMPORTANT: VISA REQUIRED A Vietnamese and Cambodian visa can be arranged through Viking at a cost of 170 per person.
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Built 2012: Viking Idun, Viking Njord, Viking Embla, Viking Aegir, Built 2013: Viking Thor, Viking Skadi, Viking Bragi, Viking Forseti Length: 443 ft., Crew: 45, Guests: 190, Decks: 4, Staterooms: 95 (2 Explorer Suites, 7 Veranda Suites, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 25 Standard Staterooms)
Explorer Suite (ES) Veranda Stateroom (B) Standard (E) Veranda Suite (AA) French Balcony Superior (C) Standard (F) Veranda Stateroom Superior (A) French Balcony Stateroom (D)
Herb Garden, Solar Panels
Upper deck Main deck Middle deck Sun deck
Shop, Reception Library, Internet
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Observation lounge Restaurant Aquavit Terrace
Explorer Suite (ES) 445 sq. ft.
VIKING
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Veranda Suite (AA) 275 sq. ft.
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The next generation of river cruising vessel is born. A radical new patent pending design which allows for full-size staterooms combined with full-size verandas Large suites with a veranda outside the living room and French balcony in the bedroom Two sumptuous 445 sq. ft. Explorer Suites with private wraparound verandas and 270 views French Balcony Staterooms featuring oor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors Our all-new Aquavit Terrace an indoor/outdoor area at the bow of the ship for viewing, relaxing and casual dining Quiet, environmentally friendly hybrid engines, solar panels and an organic herb garden on the large sun deck Deluxe amenities like premium bath products and high-denition in-room entertainment Restaurant with panoramic views Ship wide internet access Library corner and on board boutique Scandinavian decor Sony 26-inch at-panel TV with premium entertainment package Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hairdryer Attentive English-speaking staff Laundry service Voltage: 220V Razor outlet: 115V Elevator
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Veranda Stateroom (A) Veranda Stateroom (B) 205 sq. ft.
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French Balcony Stateroom (C) French Balcony Stateroom (D) 135 sq. ft.
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NB. All images are artists renderings. Corridor conguration registered design pending, number 1832106.
VIKING DOURO
Built: 2011, Length: 261 ft., Crew: 30, Guests: 124, Decks: 4, Staterooms: 62 (3 Jr. Suites, 59 French Balcony Staterooms)
Jr. Suite Upper (JR) French Balcony (B) Jr. Suite Middle (JM) French Balcony (C) French Balcony (A) French Balcony (D)
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Jr. Suite Upper (JR) 237 sq. ft.
Pool
Bed Bed
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Wardrobe
Tub
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Wardrobe
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An elegant, comfortable vessel, perfect for a Douro river cruise. All staterooms are outside with river view All staterooms have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed conguration and a French balcony Jr. Suites have a bathtub/shower combination Private bathroom and shower Flat-panel satellite TV Telephone, safe, hairdryer and air conditioning Sun deck with shaded sitting area, pool and jacuzzi Restaurant Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows Elevator and on board boutique Ship wide internet access Attentive English-speaking staff Laundry service Voltage: 220V
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French Balcony (A, B, C) 161 sq. ft. French Balcony (D) 140 sq. ft.
Lounge, Viking Douro
VIKING LEGEND
Built: 2009, Length: 443 ft., Crew: 45, Guests: 189, Decks: 4, Staterooms: 97 (2 Suites, 66 French Balcony, 24 Standard, 5 Singles)
Suite (AA) French Balcony (A)
Library Middle deck
French Balcony (B) French Balcony (C)

Upper deck Sun deck
Standard (E) Standard (D)

Main deck Reception
Single (CS)
Europes rst green ship provides deluxe comfort, suites and staterooms with a French balcony and stunning panoramic views.
Bridge
Restaurant Observation lounge
VIKING RIVER CRUISES
VIKING LEGEND
Upper deck
Library
Bar
Observation lounge
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Reception
Restaurant
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Water-level staterooms have half-height picture windows.
Suite (AA) 340 sq. ft.
French Balcony
French Balcony
Bed Sofabed Bed
French Balcony (A, B, C) 170 sq. ft. Standard (D, E) 170 sq. ft.
French Balcony
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Bathroom
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Shower
Single Stateroom 150 sq. ft. All Single Staterooms have one single bed
All staterooms are outside with river view Suites are 340 square feet, have separate sleeping and sitting quarters, 2 at-panel TVs, a walk-in closet, bathtub/shower and 2 French balconies All double occupancy staterooms and suites have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed conguration All Upper and Middle deck staterooms have a French balcony Private bathroom and shower Sony 26 at-panel TV with premium entertainment package Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hairdryer and individual climate control Sun deck with shaded sitting area Restaurant with panoramic views Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows Library and on board boutique Ship wide internet access Laundry service Voltage: 220V Ecologically friendly hybrid engines
VIKING HELVETIA | VIKING SUN

Built: 2005 / 2006, Length: 433 ft., Crew: 45, Guests: 198, Decks: 4, Staterooms: 99 (37 French Balcony, 30 Deluxe, 32 Standard)
French Balcony (A) Deluxe (B) Deluxe (C) Standard (D) Standard (E)
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Custom-designed for the Rhine river. French balconies on the Upper deck and more ceiling height than other river ships. All staterooms are outside with river view Cat A, B, C and D have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed conguration Cat A has a French Balcony Cat B and C have a large picture window that opens Private bathroom with shower TV with premium entertainment package Telephone, safe, hairdryer and individual climate control Sun deck with shaded sitting area Restaurant with panoramic views Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows Library and on board boutique Ship wide internet access Laundry service Voltage: 220V
French Balcony (A) Deluxe Stateroom (B,C) Standard Stateroom (D) 170 sq. ft.
Standard Stateroom (E) 151 sq. ft.
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VIKING PRIDE | VIKING NEPTUNE

Built: 2001, Length: 375 ft., Crew: 39, Guests: 150, Decks: 4, Staterooms: 75 (63 deluxe, 12 standard)
Deluxe (A) Deluxe (B) Deluxe (C) Deluxe (D) Standard (E)
Cruise the heart of Europe in these wonderful river ships. All staterooms are outside with river view Deluxe Staterooms have hotel-style beds Category A and B have large windows that open Private bathroom and shower TV, telephone, safe and hairdryer Individual climate control Sun deck with 360-degree views Walk-around, open-air promenade deck Restaurant with panoramic views Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows Library and on board boutique Ship wide internet access Scandinavian decor Attentive English-speaking staff Laundry service Voltage: 220V No elevator
Deluxe Stateroom (A, B, C, D) 170 sq. ft.
Standard Stateroom (E) 120 sq. ft.
VIKING LOMONOSOV
Built: 1979, Refurbished: 2011, Length: 423 ft., Crew: 110, Guests: 202, Decks: 5, Staterooms: 102 (29 Deluxe, 69 Standard, 4 Single)
Deluxe (AX) Standard (D) Deluxe (BX) Standard (E) Deluxe (CX) Single (CS) Standard (C)
Sail Ukraines scenic waterways on this traditional ship.

Sauna Main deck Reception Panorama Bar Library Bridge
Kiev Restaurant
Odessa Restaurant Sun deck Upper deck
Sky Bar Middle deck
VIKING LOMONOSOV
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Odessa Restaurant
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Middle deck
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Kiev Restaurant
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Medical center
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Windows open in all stateroom categories.
All staterooms are outside with river view Most Deluxe Staterooms have hotel-style beds Windows open in all categories Private bathroom and shower Individual climate control Sun deck with 360-degree views Three walk-around, open-air promenade decks Two restaurants with panoramic views Observation lounge and two bars with panoramic windows Library, sauna and on board boutique Ship wide internet access Doctor on board Attentive English-speaking staff Laundry service Voltage: 220V No elevator
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Deluxe Stateroom (AX) 210 sq. ft. (BX) 235 sq. ft. (CX) 141 sq. ft.
Bed Bed Bed
Shower
Bathroom
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Standard Stateroom (C) 107 sq. ft. (D,E) 93 sq. ft.
Shower and Sink
Wardrobe
Bathroom
VIKING SCHUMANN | VIKING FONTANE

Built: 1991, Refurbished: 2010 / 2011, Length: 311 ft., Crew: 32, Guests: 112, Decks: 3, Staterooms: 56 (8 French Balcony, 48 Standard)
French Balcony (AX) Standard (A) Standard (B) Standard (C) Standard (D)
Two of our most intimate European vessels, carrying 112 guests. All staterooms are outside with river view New French Balcony staterooms Categories AX and A have large picture windows Private bathroom and shower Flat panel TV, telephone and hairdryer Individual climate control Sun deck with 360-degree views Restaurant with panoramic views Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows On board boutique Ship wide internet access Scandinavian decor Attentive English-speaking staff Laundry service Voltage: 220V
Main deck Sun deck
Upper deck
Shop Bridge Restaurant
Observation lounge
VIKING FONTANE
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RV INDOCHINA
Built: 2008, Length: 180 ft, Crew: 28, Guests: 60, Decks: 4, Staterooms: 30 (30 Standard)
Standard (A) Standard (B) Standard (C)
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Standard Stateroom (A, B, C, D) 135 sq. ft.
An elegant, comfortable vessel in true colonial style.

Bridge
Upper deck
Middle deck
Restaurant
All staterooms are outside with river view Staterooms on Upper and Middle decks have large windows that open Private bathroom and shower Safe and hairdryer Air conditioning Sun deck with shaded sitting area affording 360-degree views Restaurant with panoramic views Bar Small library and on board boutique Colonial dcor featuring handcrafted teak and brass nishings Attentive English-speaking staff Laundry service Voltage: 220V
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Standard Stateroom (A, B, C) 168 sq. ft.
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VIKING INGVAR | VIKING TRUVOR | VIKING HELGI

Refurbished: 2008 / 2009 / 2011, Length: 423 ft., Crew: 115, Guests: 210, Decks: 5, Staterooms: 106 (2 Suites, 96 Deluxe, 6 Standard, 2 Singles)
Suite Deluxe (AX) Single (CS) Deluxe (BX) Deluxe (CX) Deluxe (DX) Standard EX
Standard (FX)
Deluxe Stateroom (AX, BX, CX) 160 sq. ft. (DX) 140 sq. ft. Standard Stateroom (EX) 207 sq. ft. (FX) 173 sq. ft.
Suite 320 sq. ft. This is an example of the layout and actual layouts may vary.
Single Stateroom (CS) 70 sq. ft. All single staterooms have one single bed
The nest ships in Russia. All staterooms are outside with river view Most Deluxe Staterooms and Suites have hotel-style beds All suites and staterooms AX - DX have a large picture window that opens Private bathroom and shower Sony 26 at-panel, TV, telephone, safe, hairdryer and refrigerator Individual climate control Sun deck with 360-degree views Three walk-around, open air promenade decks Restaurant with panoramic views Observation lounge and two bars with panoramic windows Library and on board boutique Ship wide internet access Doctor on board Scandinavian decor Attentive English-speaking staff Laundry service Voltage: 220V Elevator
Viking Ingvar
Deluxe Stateroom
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VIKING EMERALD
Built: 2011, Length: 361 ft., Crew: 138, Guests: 256, Decks: 5, Staterooms:128 (2 Explorer Suites, 14 Suites, 4 Jr. Suites, 108 Veranda)
Explorer Suite (ES) Veranda (C) Suite (AA) Junior Suite (JR) Veranda (E) Veranda (A) Veranda (B)
Veranda (D)
Veranda (F)
Veranda (A, B, C, D, E, F) 250 sq. ft.
Junior Suite (JR) 260 sq. ft.
Suite (AA) 301 sq. ft.
Explorer Suite (ES) 603 sq. ft.
Experience our elegant Yangtze ship. Veranda Staterooms and suites have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed conguration All staterooms have a veranda with sliding glass doors Private bathroom and shower TV, telephone, safe and hairdryer Individual climate control Sun deck with shaded sitting area affording 360-degree views Restaurant with panoramic views Observation lounge and bar Sauna, modest gym and massage services On board boutique and tailor Library and internet cafe Doctor and hairdresser on board Attentive English-speaking staff Laundry service Voltage: 220V Two elevators
Viking Emerald
Viking English-speaking staff welcome you aboard
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2013 Booking conditions

INTRODUCTION Your contract is with Viking River Cruises UK Ltd a company registered in England and Wales (Co.No. 01283655) whose registered ofce is at Nelsons House, 83 Wimbledon Park Side, London, SW19 5LP. Your contract incorporates these Booking Conditions and by making a booking with us you conrm your acceptance of these Booking Conditions. A. A1. BOOKING AND PAYMENT YOUR RESERVATION Invoice indicates that ight tickets have not yet been assigned, we will notify you of the actual ights and carrier as soon as the ights have been assigned. Any changes to the actual airline after you have received your tickets will be notied to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change. B1.2 Save where clause H1 applies, if we have to make a Signicant Change before your departure we will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to advise you of any change and we will, if possible, provide you with three alternatives: B1.2.1 alternative travel arrangements of equivalent or of very closely similar standard and price, if available, or B1.2.2 alternative travel arrangements of a lower standard together with a refund of the difference in price; or B1.2.3 cancel your travel arrangements with a full refund of all monies paid. In all 3 cases, compensation will be paid as detailed in clause D1 below unless the change occurs as a result of circumstances beyond our control where clauses E1 and H1 will apply. B2. IF WE CANCEL YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS B2.1 In the unlikely event we need to cancel your travel arrangements we will tell you or your Travel Agent as soon as possible. However we will not cancel your travel arrangements less than 14 days before departure unless it is for a reason outside our control as provided in clause H.1 If we have to cancel your travel arrangements we will provide you with three alternatives: B2.1.1 alternative travel arrangements of equivalent or of very closely similar standard and price, if available, or B2.1.2 alternative travel arrangements of a lower standard together with a refund of the difference in price; or B2.1.3 cancel your travel arrangements with a full refund of all monies paid. In all 3 cases, compensation will be paid as detailed in clause D1 below unless the change occurs as a result of circumstances beyond our control (in which case clauses E1 and H1 will apply) or we cancel as a result of your failure to pay your deposit or the balance or any other sum when due or where clause B2.2 applies. B2.2 We regret that some Travel Packages and Shore Excursions shown on our website or in our brochures can only be operated if a sufficient number of people book them. If there is insufficient demand, we have the right to cancel the travel arrangements in question. If we have to do so, we promise we will tell you no later than 14 days prior to departure. In this situation, you will then have the choice of the options shown in clause B2.1 together with the option, if possible, of the same package departing on a different date. Where we cancel for lack of numbers in accordance with this clause B2.2, no compensation or other amounts (for example, the cost of any connected travel arrangements you have made independently) will be payable. C. C1. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY YOU IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING C2.4.3 Anyone who travels in place of anyone who was originally due to travel must agree to these Booking Conditions and any other requirements which apply to the booking before the change can be nalised. If the full cost of the travel arrangements should have been paid when the change is requested but has not been, this must also be paid before the change can be nalised. C2.4.4 Scheduled airlines often do not allow any name changes within a certain period prior to departure and generally not at all after ight tickets have been issued. If you want or need to make a name change when an airline will not allow it, you will have to cancel the original ight (which means you will lose all the money you have paid for that ight) and pay the full cost of another ight (which may not be the original ight or at the same cost as the original ight as the airline is entitled to offer the cancelled ight to anyone on a waiting list for it). This is the airlines decision and we have no control over it. C2.4.5 It will not normally be possible to transfer bookings or places on bookings within the period of 70 days immediately prior to departure without cancelling the original booking (and thereby incurring cancellation charges pursuant to clause D1) and rebooking. C2.5 The cost of your travel arrangements (provided that it includes a ight) includes an amount (currently 2.50 per person) which we are required to pay to the Air Travel Trust Fund as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (the APC Sum). If you cancel your travel arrangements the APC Sum is not refundable in any circumstances. C2.6 If any person on the booking cancels and you cannot ll that persons place, you may have to pay additional supplements for your accommodation. For example, you may have to pay single or under-occupancy supplements. C2.7 If you do cancel, you must still pay any amendment charges, which arose before the cancellation, and any deposits paid for any pre-booked items or services. D. D1. CHARGES, COMPENSATION AND DELAYS CHANGES AND CANCELLATION CHARGES
A1.1 When you make a booking and pay your deposit or full payment (as applicable), we will reserve your travel arrangements on the basis of these Booking Conditions. Your booking will be taken as conrmed in respect of all persons named on your booking and a binding contract between us will come into existence only upon the earlier of (a) our sending our Conrmation Invoice to you or your Travel Agent or (b) the issue of tickets in your name. Prior to doing so, we or your Travel Agent may send you an acknowledgement of your booking. Any such acknowledgement simply indicates that we are dealing with your booking request and is not a conrmation of it. A1.2 Please check your Conrmation Invoice together with all other documents we or your Travel Agent send you as soon as you receive them. Contact us or your Travel Agent immediately if any information which appears on the Conrmation Invoice or elsewhere appears to be incorrect or incomplete, as it may not be possible to make changes later. We regret we cannot accept any responsibility if we are not notied of any inaccuracies in any document within ten days of our sending it out (ve days for tickets). Whilst we will do our best to rectify any inaccuracies notied outside these time limits, you will be responsible for any costs and expenses involved in doing so except where we made the mistake and there is good reason why you did not contact us within the above time limits. A1.3 Normally your cabin number will be advised at the time of booking or on the Conrmation Invoice but this is not guaranteed and may be altered at any time. A1.4 At the time of booking you will be advised of your provisional air or rail travel departure and arrival places and times and the Conrmation Invoice will detail those arrangements reserved for you and/or those arrangements provisionally reserved for you and/or those arrangements we intend to reserve for you. Please note that these may be subject to change depending on operational changes at the relevant airline or train operator. A1.5 Any contract is with the Lead Name as shown on the Booking Form. We can only accept a booking if the Lead Name is at least 18 years old on or before the date of departure. A1.6 The Lead Name is responsible for ensuring that other members of his/her party are aware of these Booking Conditions and that they consent to him/her acting on their behalf in dealings with us. A1.7 If for any reason you did not see a copy of these Booking Conditions when you made your booking and, having now seen them, you now wish to cancel your booking then you may do so by returning all documentation to us or your Travel Agent within 7 days of receipt of these Booking Conditions and all monies provided by you shall be returned provided that travel has not commenced. Cancellation under this sub-clause is not permitted if your booking was made less than 10 weeks prior to travel commencing. A2. OUR PRICE POLICY AND PAYMENT TERMS A2.1 We reserve the right to alter prices shown in any of our brochures or in any website and we will inform you of any price changes prior to the issue of our Conrmation Invoice. Once our Conrmation Invoice has been issued then, save in the case of manifest error, any price changes may only be made in accordance with the remaining provisions of these Booking Conditions. A2.2 When you make your booking you are required to pay a deposit of 25% of the total price. If applicable, Visa fees must be paid in full with the deposit. If your travel is due to commence within 10 weeks of your booking then the total price shall be payable at the time of booking. In any event the balance of the total price of your travel arrangements must be paid at least 10 weeks prior to travel commencing. Your booking will not be conrmed until we receive your deposit and if the balance is not paid by the due date then we shall cancel your booking and retain any deposit. Any monies paid to any Travel Agent in relation to your booking are held by such Travel Agent on our behalf at all times. A2.3 For payment by credit card we charge a fee of 2.5%. This will be automatically added to the amount required for payment on the payment page. No further charge is made for payments by debit card. A2.4 Once you have paid your deposit and our Conrmation Invoice is issued the price of your travel arrangements is fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any surcharges or alteration (save in the case of manifest error or change to travel arrangements by yourself where additional costs are incurred). However if we do not receive the balance of the total price of your travel arrangements when due, your booking may be cancelled pursuant to clause A2.2 and any re-booking may well be at a higher price. A3. WHAT IS INCLUDED AND EXCLUDED IN THE COST OF YOUR HOLIDAY
The following table sets out the sums payable to us or you in the event of Signicant Changes or cancellation. These sums are not payable where we have to make a Signicant Change or cancel your travel arrangements as a result of: (a) (b) matters outside of our control when clauses E1 and H1 shall apply or where your booking was accepted subject to availability or similar and the travel arrangements are not available.
In addition they do not apply where compensation is available under the provisions of clause D2.
C1.1 If you want to change your travel arrangements in any way you or your Travel Agent must inform us in writing as soon as possible. We will try to help you, although we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to do this as changes are subject to availability at the time. Please note that typically changes to scheduled ight tickets are very restrictive and may not be possible without having to cancel the original ight and rebooking. C1.2 Where we can make a change, we will charge for any additional services, facilities, or other items changed, at the price which applies on the day the change is made. In addition, we reserve the right to apply an administration charge of 100 for each person on the booking together with any further costs we incur, for example with our suppliers, in making any change. C1.3 Any booking discount you may have received at the time your original booking was made may be altered or reduced whenever changes are made if such discount has since been altered, reduced or withdrawn. C1.4 If you have paid supplements for accommodation and the number of people in your accommodation changes, you may have to pay extra. In addition you may lose any free group places. C1.5 Any change to your departure date, airport, transport, destination, accommodation, or length of travel has to apply to all members of your booking. C1.6 You may not change travel arrangements chosen from our brochures or websites to special offer packages such as those featured in any promotional publications, without incurring cancellation charges. Such a change would necessitate the cancellation of your existing arrangements (and be subject to our cancellation charges shown in clause D1) and the re-booking of new arrangements at the price applying on the day the booking is made. C1.7 Any special offers, savings or promotions may not be combined with other special offers, savings or promotions. C1.8 It is not usually possible to alter or cancel any travel insurance you may have obtained and your premium will not be refunded, as cover under the policy will already have begun once the policy has been purchased. C2. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR BOOKING C2.1 If you wish to cancel all or part of your booking, you or your Travel Agent must write to us. If some or all of your party cancel their booking or we are entitled to treat your booking as cancelled in accordance with these Booking Conditions, we will levy a cancellation charge on the scale shown in the table set out in clause D1. These charges are based on the estimated cost of cancelling your arrangements and the expenses and losses we are likely to suffer if we cannot resell the package. C2.2 If you are travelling on a scheduled service ight, in the unlikely event that we are able to cancel the arrangements, we will not be able to do so until any air tickets issued are returned to us by you or your Travel Agent. C2.3 If the reason for your cancellation falls within your insurance cover, you may be able to claim a refund of your cancellation charges from the insurance company less any applicable excess. C2.4 If you or anyone included within your booking is unable to go for any reason or decides that he/she does not want to travel, you may be able to transfer the whole booking or the place on the booking of the person(s) concerned to someone else/other people suggested by you and acceptable to us subject to the following: C2.4.1 You must write to us with full details of who cannot or does not want to travel and who you would like to go instead. We must receive this information at least 14 days before departure. C2.4.2 If the change can be made, you will have to pay an amendment fee of 100 per person named on the booking together with any extra costs we incur or are asked to pay in order to make the change.
Period before departure in which notice of cancellation or Signicant Change is received More than 70 days 69-30 days
Amount you will receive from us if we make a Signicant Change 10 per person
Amount you will receive from us if we cancel
Cancellation Charge if you cancel
Return of deposit only. Return of all monies paid plus 20. Return of all monies paid plus 30.
Deposit only
20 per person
50% of Total Price 100% of Total Price
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30 per person
NOTE Total Price means the total price payable by you for the travel arrangements excluding insurance premiums and any fees payable for any changes made by you to your booking. D2. DENIED BOARDING REGULATIONS & TRANSPORTATION DELAYS
A3.1 The details of what is included in the cost of your holiday is set out in the individual tour package details in our brochure or on our website. A3.2 The following are not included in the costs of your holiday: Drinks bought on board the cruise vessel, laundry and telephone charges Any additional or optional shore excursions Gratuities whilst no service charge is made on board it is customary for customers to give gratuities during or at the end of your cruise depending on standards of service. B. B1. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY US IF WE CHANGE YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE DEPARTURE
D2.1 If any ight you have booked is cancelled or delayed, your ight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline in circumstances which would entitle you to claim compensation against the airline under EC Regulation No 261/2004 the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004, you must pursue the airline for the compensation due to you. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your ight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your ight. We have no liability to make any payment to you in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of any ight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any ight ticket or denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement to any compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered by the airlines obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. If your airline does not comply with these rules you should complain to the Civil Aviation Authority on 0207 453 6700 www.caa.co.uk. D2.2 Unfortunately, ight or other transport delays sometimes occur. Depending on the length of the delay and surrounding circumstances, the carrier concerned should provide refreshments when and where appropriate. We are generally not in a position to provide any assistance in the event of ight or other transportation delays and cannot accept any liability except where expressly stated in these Booking Conditions. E. LIMITATION OF OUR LIABILITY TO YOU E1. If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly performed by us or our suppliers we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements. However we will not be liable (and clause H1 will apply) where any failure in the performance of the contract is due to: E1.1 you; or E1.2 a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or E1.3 unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or
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B1.1 We hope and expect to be able to provide you with all the services we have conrmed to you in our Conrmation Invoice. On occasions changes do have to be made (for example due to river conditions such as high or low water levels, changes to local mooring restrictions or lock closures) and we reserve the right to make these. Most of these changes are minor. However, if we consider them a Signicant Change we will endeavour to advise you or your Travel Agent as soon as reasonably possible. A Signicant Change includes, purely by way of example, a change of accommodation to that of a lower category and/or price, a change of ight or rail times of more than 12 hours, a change of UK departure location, or a signicant change of destination. In accordance with EU regulations we are required to advise you of the actual air carrier operating your ight/connecting ight/transfer. We do this by listing carriers to be used or likely to be used on the relevant brochure pages and/or on our website and/or on your Conrmation Invoice. Where your Conrmation
E1.4 an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall. E2. In addition to the provisions of clause H1, our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of 2 times the cost of your travel arrangements. E3. Should you or any member of your party suffer illness, personal injury or death attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services, or as a result of failures due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised, or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall, we will offer you such advice, guidance and assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances. E4. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to: E4.1 the contractual terms of the companies that provide the transportation for your travel arrangements which are incorporated into and form part of your contract with us; and E4.2 any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage which are incorporated into and form part of your contract with us and we are to be regarded as having all the bene t of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any other such conventions. E5. Unless otherwise expressly indicated by us in writing, excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are away are not part of the travel arrangements provided by us. For any excursion or other tour that you book, your contract will be with the operator of the excursion or tour and not with us. We are not responsible for the provision of the excursion or tour or for anything that happens during the course of its provision by the operator. Where an excursion or other tour is booked through us no refund will be available in the event of you subsequently being unable or choosing not to take part. This clause E5 applies even where a Viking representative accompanies the tour or excursion. E6. Where you have booked a Cruise Only holiday, we cannot accept any liability for the costs of ights or other travel arrangements in the event of changes being made to the scheduled departure or arrival times or locations of the cruise vessel. E7. The provisions of clauses E1 to E6 inclusive are in addition to any other limitation of liability contained in these Booking Conditions. E8. Nothing in these Booking Conditions affect any statutory rights that you may have under the relevant jurisdiction applicable pursuant to clause H5. F. F1. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIAL REQUESTS
arrangements are not suitable for your medical problem or disability or you are not travelling with someone who can provide all assistance you may reasonably require, we have the right to refuse to accept the booking. If you do not give us full details of your medical problem or disability at the time of booking, we can also cancel the booking when we nd out the full details if in our reasonable opinion the travel arrangements are not suitable or you are not travelling with someone who can provide all assistance reasonably required. If we cancel in this situation, cancellation charges as set out in clause D1 must be paid by the person concerned. F3.4 The Foreign and Commonwealth Of ce (FCO) produces a wide range of material about overseas countries including details of political unrest, crime and health issues. If you have any particular concerns then you should refer to the FCO website at www.fco.gov.uk. F4. INSURANCE F4.1 You must take out insurance suitable for your needs before you travel. We cannot be held responsible for any costs you incur as a result of failing to do so. F4.2 If you participate in sports and activities whilst travelling that have been organised and arranged independently of us, it should be understood that participation is at the individuals own risk and it is your responsibility to obtain the relevant insurance. F5. BEHAVIOUR F5.1 You must be responsible for the behaviour of yourself and your party. We can refuse to accept you as a customer or refuse to continue dealing with you and/or any other member of your party by terminating your travel arrangements if behaviour is or is likely to be, in our reasonable opinion, or in the reasonable opinion of any airline pilot, cruise vessel captain or other person in authority, disruptive, upsetting or dangerous to yourself or anyone else or if you or any member of your party have caused or are likely to cause damage to property. We will not pay any refund, compensation or other sum whatsoever or any costs or expenses incurred by you if we have to terminate your travel arrangements due to such unacceptable behaviour. In this situation we will then have no further responsibility for you or any other member of your party (including any return travel arrangements). If your unacceptable behaviour means you are not allowed to board your outward ight we will treat your booking as cancelled from that moment and you will have to pay full cancellation charges (see clause D1). F5.2 With regard to any ights that form part of your travel arrangements the airline captain has authority over the aircraft and passengers at all times when they are boarding or on board. He/she may prevent you or any member of your party from travelling if you or such member are considered un t to do so, or if you or such member pose a danger to the aircraft or passengers. In such circumstances we shall seek compensation from you for any losses caused by your behaviour or by the behaviour of any member of your party (e.g. the cost of diverting an aircraft). Disruption on board an aircraft is a criminal offence, and you may be prosecuted. If you are refused carriage because of your disruptive behaviour, or you are under the in uence of alcohol or drugs, your airline may pass on your details and the date of the refusal of carriage to other airlines for their information. This in turn may make it dif cult for you or others in your party to book other airline tickets. G. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT G1. If you have cause for complaint whilst travelling, you must bring it to the attention of the Viking representative on board the cruise vessel or at your hotel. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to our Customer Service Department at: Viking River Cruises UK Limited Nelsons House, 83 Wimbledon Park Side London SW19 5LP giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. Please keep your letter concise and to the point. This will assist us to quickly identify your concerns and speed up our response to you. It is strongly recommended that you communicate any complaint to the supplier of the services in question as well as to our representative without delay and complete a report whilst on board. If you fail to follow this simple procedure we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you are on board and this may affect your rights under this contract. G2. We are a member of ABTA, membership number V924X. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service by ABTAs Code of Conduct. We certainly hope that we can settle any complaints amicably. However, should this prove not to be the case you may refer any dispute relating to this contract to an Arbitrator appointed by the IDRS, part of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability for you in respect of costs. The scheme is subject to certain nancial limits on the amount that can be claimed as determined from time to time by ABTA. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences, although claims which include an element of minor injury or illness can be considered subject to a limit as set from time to time by ABTA on the amount the arbitrator can award per person, in respect of this element. G3. Any application for arbitration under clause G2, together with any related statement of claim, must be received by the IDRS within nine months of the date of return. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if we agree, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you may like to use the ABTA/Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Mediation Procedure. This is a voluntary scheme and requires us to agree for mediation to go ahead. The aim is to help you resolve your dispute in a quick and cost effective way. Details are available on request or from www.abta.com. H. H1. MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL
all due care. These include unavoidable technical problems with transport, changes imposed by rescheduling or cancellation of ights by an airline or main charterer, the alteration of the airline or aircraft type, changes imposed by rescheduling or cancellation of rail travel by the relevant operator, war or threat of war, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural disaster, bad weather, epidemic or terrorist activity. H2. FINANCIAL SECURITY H2.1 Any travel arrangements we make involving ights are ATOL protected. We hold an Air Travel Organisers Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 3124). In the unlikely event of our insolvency the CAA will ensure that you are not left stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. This protection is only available if either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the rst leg of any ight or ights we arrange for you commence in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. H2.2 We are also a member of ABTA (ABTA number V924X). If your travel arrangements do not include ights, ABTA will nancially protect your travel arrangements in the same way except that, if already abroad, you will be returned to the point where your contracted arrangements with us commenced. Please go to www.abta.com for a copy of the guide to ABTAs scheme of Financial Protection. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint (see clause G), contact Consumer Affairs, ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ tel 0901 201 5050 or www.abta.com. H3. DATA PROTECTION Information about you and members of your party, including your names, contact details and any special needs, disabilities or dietary requirements is collected by us when you request information or make a booking with us. We may disclose this information to our service providers (who may be located outside the UK/EEA) for the purpose of providing you with your travel arrangements. Only information necessary for this purpose will be disclosed to them. In the case of air travel, it may be mandatory for us to disclose information for security and anti-terrorism purposes and any other purpose imposed on us by governments or airlines. We may use your information for the purposes set out in our data protection registration with the Ofce of the Information Commissioner. We may disclose the same to companies who act as data processors on our behalf. Some information, for example relating to your religion or health, may be sensitive personal data within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 1998. We need this information to cater for your needs, but it is collected on condition that we have your positive consent. If you do not agree to our use of your information, we cannot accept your booking. By making a booking with us, you agree to allow your insurers, their agents and medical staff to disclose relevant information to us in circumstances where we may need to act in the interests of everyone in the group with whom you are travelling. For example, if you contract an infectious illness whilst travelling, we may need to make special arrangements for you and ensure that you do not return with the group immediately. From time to time we may contact you by post with information about special offers or travel packages. If you do not wish to receive such information, please notify us. You have the right to ask us in writing for a data subject access request form to obtain a copy of the information which we hold about you. You will be charged a fee for this. Any request should be addressed to Viking River Cruises UK Limited Nelsons House, 83 Wimbledon Park Side London SW19 5LP. H4. CHILDREN/MINORS Due to the nature of our cruises, we do not maintain speci c facilities or services for children aboard cruise vessels. On all cruises children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 21. We regret that we are unable to accommodate children under the age of 12 and reserve the right to limit the number of children on board any particular vessel between the ages of 12 and 18. H5. JURISDICTION/GOVERNING LAW We both agree that any dispute, claim or other matter of any description (and whether involving personal injury or not) which arises out of or in connection with your booking or travel must be dealt with under the ABTA Arbitration Scheme or brought in the Courts of England and Wales only (unless you are a resident of Scotland or Northern Ireland in which case any proceedings must be brought in either the Courts of your own country or those of England and Wales). We both also agree that English law (and no other) will apply to your contract (unless proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, in which case Scottish or Northern Irish law, as applicable, will apply instead). If this provision is not acceptable to you, you must tell us at the time of booking. H6. CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE When you travel by air, rail or by sea, your journey may be subject to certain international conventions such as the Warsaw Convention, Montreal Convention the Berne Convention or Athens convention. You agree that the transport companys own Conditions of Carriage will apply to you on that journey. When arranging this transportation for you, we rely on the terms and conditions contained within these international conventions and those Conditions of Carriage. You acknowledge that all of these terms and conditions form part of your contract with us as well as the transport company. You can ask us to provide you with a copy of any of the conditions applicable to your journey. These may limit or exclude liability, especially in respect of lost or delayed baggage.
If you have a special request, we will do our best to help, but we cannot guarantee it except as set out below. Please advise your Travel Agent or us (if booking direct) of your request at the time of booking and make sure that we are given as much detail as possible. If your special request is vital to your travel arrangements, it must be speci cally agreed with us before or at the time you book. We promise to comply with any special request which we have speci cally agreed and conrmed in writing. General con rmation that a special request has been noted or passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of a special request on your Conrmation Invoice or on the acknowledgement of your booking or any other documentation is not conrmation that the request will be met. Unless and until speci cally conrmed in writing all special requests are subject to availability. If any additional cost is applicable, it will either be invoiced to you prior to your departure or should be paid for locally. F2. YOUR DOCUMENTATION F2.1 You are responsible for ensuring that you and all other persons included in the booking satisfy all passport, visa, travel insurance and health certi cate requirements and we accept no responsibility for any refusal of travel or entry into any destination or for any liabilities, losses, delays or expenses incurred through any irregularity in such documentation. If you have any queries with regard to documentation and insurance requirements you must raise them with us or your Travel Agent well in advance of travel commencing. In the event we are asked to re-issue tickets that have been lost, destroyed or stolen and we agree to do so, any charges incurred as a result of this will be payable by you. F2.2 Many of the airlines that provide the ight element of the arrangements we sell impose nes and costs on us if any passengers who have booked with us do not have the necessary travel or other documents for the countries they are visiting or passing through, even where this occurs through no fault of ours. In this situation we have no choice but to pass on to you all nes, costs, surcharges, nancial penalties and other sums of any description which are imposed on or incurred by us. You will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly in full. F3. HEALTH PRECAUTIONS & FCO ADVICE F3.1 You should check what vaccinations and other health precautions are required or are advisable for your chosen destination and journey with your doctor in good time before departure. F3.2 Airline regulations state that women 28 weeks or more into pregnancy at the time of return travel must have written conrmation from a doctor that they are t to travel when checking in for their outward ight. Normally, permission to travel is refused after 32 weeks. We can only accept your booking upon the clear understanding that we cannot be liable if any airline refuses to accept you or any member of your party as a passenger for this reason. F3.3 You must provide us with full details of any existing medical problem or disability that may affect your travel arrangements (including, in particular, any accommodation requirements) at the time of booking. If in our reasonable opinion, your chosen travel
We will not be liable to pay any compensation if we are forced to cancel or in any way change your travel arrangements as a result of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even with
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2013 HOLIDAYS AT A GLANCE

Europe
Itinerary Rhine Discovery 8 Danube Waltz 8 Elegant Elbe 10 Portraits of Southern France 8 Douro, River of Gold 10 Passage to Eastern Europe 11 Number of days
Ship(s)
Viking Sun Viking Helvetia Viking Forseti
Viking Legend
Viking Schumann Viking Neptune Viking Fontane
Viking Douro
Viking Aegir Viking Embla
Start and end Cities River(s) January February March April May June July August September October November December Explore more
Amsterdam and Basel
Passau and Budapest
Berlin and Prague
Chalon-sur-Sane and Avignon Sane and Rhne
Lisbon and Porto
Budapest and Bucharest
Rhine
Danube
Elbe
Douro
Danube
24, 31 7, 14, 21, 28 5, 12, 19, 25, 26 1, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6, 7, 13, 14, 21, 28 4, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 1, 8, 15, 22, 28, 29 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 30 7, 14
31 7, 14, 21, 28 5, 12, 19, 26 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 7, 14, 21, 28 4, 11, 18, 25 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6, 13, 20, 27 3, 10, 17
16, 23, 30 6, 13, 20, 27 4, 11, 18, 25 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6, 13, 20, 27 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7, 14, 21, 28 5, 12, 19, 26 2, 9
20, 27 3, 10, 17, 24 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5, 12, 19, 26 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7, 14, 21, 28 4, 11, 18, 25 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6
22, 29 5, 12, 19, 26 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7, 14, 21, 28 5, 12, 19, 26 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6, 13, 20, 27 4, 11, 18, 25 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6, 13
28 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26 2, 10, 16, 23, 24, 30, 31 7, 13, 21, 27 4, 5, 12 8, 15, 16, 23 19, 26, 27 4, 10, 18,24, 31 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 22
Amsterdam and Lucerne
Prague and Budapest
Berlin and Prague
Paris and Marseille
Lisbon and Santiago de Compostela
Vienna, Prague and Bucharest & Transylvania
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Russia & Ukraine

Romantic Danube 8 Grand European Tour 15 Paris and the Heart of Normandy 8 Waterways of the Tzars 13 Footsteps of the Cossacks 12
China & Southeast Asia

Imperial Jewels of China 13 Magnificent Mekong 17
Viking Idun Viking Njord Viking Bragi Viking Aegir
Viking Thor Viking Bragi Viking Skadi
Viking Pride
Viking Helgi Viking Truvor Viking Ingvar
Viking Lomonosov
Viking Emerald
RV Indochina
Budapest and Nuremberg
Amsterdam and Budapest Rhine, Main and Danube
Paris
St. Petersburg and Moscow Russian Waterways
Kiev and Odessa
Shanghai and Beijing
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Danube
Seine
Dnieper
Yangtze
Mekong
2, 12, 16, 26, 30 9, 13, 23, 27
20, 27 28 11, 18, 25 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6, 13, 20, 27 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7, 14, 21, 28 5, 12, 19, 26 2, 9, 16, 17, 24 7, 14 5, 12, 19, 26 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 7, 14, 21, 28 4, 11, 18, 25 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6, 13, 20, 27 3, 10, 17 3, 10, 17, 24 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5, 12, 19, 26 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7, 14, 21, 28 4, 11, 18, 25 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6 5, 6, 7, 17, 19, 29, 30, 31 10, 11, 12, 22, 23, 24 4, 5, 6, 16, 17, 18, 28, 30 9, 10, 11, 21, 22, 23 2, 3, 4, 14, 16, 26, 27, 28 8, 9, 10 21 2, 13, 24 4, 15, 26 7, 18, 29 9, 20, 31 11, 22 3
4, 11 3, 10, 13, 20, 23, 30 3, 10, 13, 20, 23, 30 2, 9, 12, 19, 22, 29 2, 9, 12, 19, 22, 29 21, 28, 31 7, 10, 17, 20, 27, 30 7, 10, 17 9, 16
9, 13, 23
29 3, 13, 17, 27, 31 10, 14, 24, 28 7, 11, 21, 25 5, 9, 19, 23 2, 6, 16, 20, 30 4
Budapest and Prague
Amsterdam and Prague
Paris
St. Petersburg, Moscow and Helsinki
Kiev and Istanbul
Hong Kong & Guilin
Ha Long Bay and Bangkok
even more Viking river cruise holidays

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EA FAN SA RLY TA S VI NG BOO TIC S I KI NS NG ID E!

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