Cruise
Grand European Tour
A 15-day river cruise through the heart of Europe aboard a Viking longship, traveling from Amsterdam to Budapest along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Guests visit 4 countries, enjoy 12 guided tours, and experience UNESCO World Heritage Sites, medieval cities, baroque palaces, and famous river valleys including the Wachau Valley and Middle Rhine.
Travel Through the Heart of Europe
Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz, visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and ponder Nuremberg’s World War II history. Indulge your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend.
Viking Inclusive Value
All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees.
Highlights
- 12 included guided tours across 4 countries
- Visit multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Kinderdijk, Cologne Cathedral, the Middle Rhine, Würzburg Residenz, Bamberg, Regensburg, and the Wachau Valley
- Sail the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal (106 miles, 16 locks)
- Visit Melk’s renowned Benedictine Abbey and Göttweig Abbey in Krems
- Explore Vienna’s classical music heritage and architecture
- Discover Budapest’s Castle District and the two sides of the Danube
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions
Extension packages are available before or after your cruise. The Pre: Amsterdam extension starts from $799 for 2 nights. A Premium Amsterdam pre-extension is also available. Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
- Cruise
- Amsterdam
- Austria
- Bamberg
- Budapest
- Cologne
- Europe
- Germany
- Hungary
- Kinderdijk
- Koblenz
- Krems
- Melk
- Miltenberg
- Netherlands
- Nuremberg
- Passau
- Regensburg
- Vienna
- Western Europe
- Würzburg
- viking-river-cruises
- 15 Days
- 2027 Departure
- 4 Countries
- European History & Culture
- Pre & Post Extensions Available
- River Cruise
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Details
- Cruise Line
- Viking River Cruises
- Departure Port
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Arrival Port
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Nights
- 14
What’s included
- 12 guided tours included
- Viking Inclusive Value – all essentials included with no hidden fees
- Scenic sailings along Rhine, Main, Danube, Waal & Merwede rivers
- Free airfare on select departures (terms apply)
Day by day
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Day 1
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Take a journey along Amsterdam\'s network of canals or perhaps browse one of the city\'s museums.
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Day 2
Kinderdijk, Netherlands / Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede
See the picturesque Dutch countryside and Kinderdijk\'s working windmills, a UNESCO Site. Admire the scenery and sail along the network of Holland\'s waterways.
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Day 3
Cologne, Germany
Stroll through Cologne\'s Old Town and see the city\'s famed Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO Site.
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Day 4
Koblenz, Germany / Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine
Explore the German Corner and the historic Old Town of Koblenz. Sail past hilltop castles along the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site, and look for Lorelei Rock.
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Day 5
Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart / Miltenberg, Germany
Relax as you sail the Main River, making your way through Germany\'s scenic Franconia region. Discover Miltenberg\'s fairy-tale charms, from its Old Town to its iconic half-timbered houses.
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Day 6
Würzburg, Germany
Encounter the Bishops\' Residenz, a large, ornate baroque palace and UNESCO Site.
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Day 7
Bamberg, Germany / Scenic Sailing: Main-Danube Canal
See the Town Hall in this UNESCO-listed medieval city; sample its distinctive rauchbier. Transit the 16-lock engineering marvel spanning 106 miles from Kelheim to Bamberg.
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Day 8
Nuremberg, Germany
See the Palace of Justice, old town and Market Square in this history-filled city.
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Day 9
Regensburg, Germany
Stroll the medieval, UNESCO-listed city\'s streets and learn about Regensburg\'s history.
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Day 10
Passau, Germany
Admire the patrician houses in the old town and see Passau\'s ornately decorated cathedral.
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Day 11
Melk, Austria / Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley / Krems, Austria
Visit the renowned Benedictine abbey, admiring its medieval manuscripts and ceiling frescoes. Sail the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site, and admire views of hillside vineyards. Visit Göttweig Abbey, admiring its ceiling frescoes, grand staircase, library and church.
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Day 12
Vienna, Austria
Admire Vienna\'s architecture and discover the city\'s classical music heritage.
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Day 13
Vienna, Austria
Discover the delights of Vienna as you browse the museums or enjoy a Viennese pastry.
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Day 14
Budapest, Hungary
Explore Buda\'s Castle District and modern Pest, straddling the two sides of the Danube River.
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Day 15
Budapest, Hungary – Disembarkation
Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of the available extensions.
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