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2014-2015 R I V E R C RU I SE S Europe Russia China Southeast Asia

THE WORLD’S LEADING RIVER CRUISE LINE...BY FAR®

Dear Traveler, Welcome to a new age in river cruising with Viking®. Within the past year, we have debuted exciting itineraries and state-of-the-art ships that are redefining the river cruise experience. Yet as we grow, our ultimate goal remains the same… to help you explore the world in comfort at an incredible value. In the pages that follow, you will find a wide range of cruises in Europe, Russia, China and Southeast Asia. You will also discover fascinating shore excursions and immersive cultural experiences that you have come to expect from Viking. I urge you to consider a voyage aboard one of our award-winning Viking Longhips®. These innovative ships feature the most spacious staterooms on the rivers and deluxe amenities. Voted “Best River Cruise Ships” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, these new vessels also mean more stateroom options, itineraries and departure dates for you. Take advantage of our 2015 Early Booking Discount of 2-FOR-1 cruise and up to 2-FOR-1 air on select itineraries booked by August 31, 2014. Plus, reserve your cruise aboard a Viking Longship and receive an additional $300 off per couple. And, Viking Inclusive Cruising includes accommodations, meals and tours so you can relax and enjoy your travels. Looking for an unforgettable way to spend the holidays? Visit Europe’s colorful Christmas markets on one of our select November and December 2014 departures; see pages 88-105 for more details and special savings. On behalf of everyone at Viking, we look forward to welcoming you aboard soon. Sincerely,

CONTENTS INTRODUC TION

RUSSIA 2

The Viking Experience

Viking Inclusive Cruising

Viking Value

Highlights for 2015

Shanghai to Beijing

Culinary Art

CHINA & SOUTHEAST ASIA Imperial Jewels of China / 13 Days

Roof of the World / 16 Days

Beijing to Shanghai, plus Tibet

Viking Ships in Russia

China’s Cultural Delights / 18 Days

Our Viking Family

Enriching Excursions

The Viking Way

The World of Viking

St. Petersburg to Moscow

Viking Longships

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Beijing to Shanghai

Magnificent Mekong / 15 Days

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, plus Angkor Wat

Memories of Mandalay / 16 Days

Bangkok – Mandalay – Yangon

2015 RIVER ITINER ARIES

2014 EUROPEAN HOLIDAY ITINER ARIES

EUROPE

Romantic Danube / 8 Days

Budapest to Nuremberg

Danube Waltz / 8 Days

Passau to Budapest

Torstein Hagen Chairman

Waterways of the Tsars / 13 Days

River Cruising

Grand European Tour / 15 Days

Amsterdam to Budapest

Rhine Getaway / 8 Days

Amsterdam to Basel

Tulips & Windmills / 10 Days

Amsterdam – Antwerp – Amsterdam

Cities of Light / 12 Days

Paris to Prague

NEW Legends of the Rhine / 8 Days

Amsterdam to Frankfurt

NEW Rhine Rhapsody / 10 Days

Budapest to Nuremberg

Danube Waltz / 8 Days

Passau to Budapest

Rhine Getaway / 8 Days

Amsterdam to Basel

Grand European Tour / 15 Days

Amsterdam to Budapest

Heart of Germany / 7 Days

Frankfurt to Nuremberg

Passage to Eastern Europe / 11 Days

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Budapest to Bucharest

Portugal’s River of Gold / 10 Days

102

Lisbon to Porto

Châteaux, Rivers & Wine / 8 Days

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Bordeaux – Saint-Émilion – Bordeaux

Paris to Basel

PROGR AMS & DETAILS

Budapest to Bucharest

Deck Plans

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Elegant Elbe / 10 Days

Travel Protection

113

Pricing Notes

113

Passage to Eastern Europe / 11 Days

Berlin to Prague

Portugal’s River of Gold / 10 Days

Lisbon to Porto

Châteaux, Rivers & Wine / 8 Days

Bordeaux – Saint-Émilion – Bordeaux

Portraits of Southern France / 8 Days

Chalon to Avignon

Paris & the Heart of Normandy / 8 Days

Paris – Rouen – Paris

France’s Finest / 15 Days Paris to Avignon

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R I V ER C R U ISI NG

A better way to explore Nothing compares to a river. How else but on a river can you journey into the very heart of the world’s greatest cities and most charming towns, discovering the true nature of the land and its people? Where else but on a river could you be gently carried along on an elegant, intimate ship, docking in the center of town, strolling off to begin your exploration? How else but on a river would you travel with such ease, unpacking just once and enjoying the ever-changing scenery? Comfortable and convenient, river cruising offers you the opportunity to go beyond the cities and see

T HE V IK I NG E X PER IE NC E

Immerse yourself in local culture, travel in comfort

quaint riverside towns, breathtaking landscapes and wide-open skies. And because the rivers offer smooth

Inspiring destinations, thoughtful itineraries, immersive cultural explorations, state-of-the-art ships,

sailing, there is no motion sickness. Small wonder so many people have fallen in love with this engaging,

fine cuisine, excellent service and remarkable value — designed with personal attention to every detail.

immersive and thoroughly enjoyable form of travel. We call this the Viking Experience. When you think about your next voyage, what do you see? A charming European sidewalk café on a cobblestone street? The varicolored domes of Moscow’s Red Square? The expansive Great Wall of China

It’s the way your bartender has your drink prepared at just the right moment. The gentle guidance from

or a floating market on the Mekong?

your tai chi master during your lesson in China. Or the handwritten directions from your concierge to the oldest coffeehouse in Vienna. Every aspect of your time with Viking — from expertly prepared

The world is yours to discover, and we believe the best way to make this excursion is along a river.

meals to carefully created enrichment programs and beautifully appointed ships — is planned to bring

Whether you choose the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Yangtze, Portugal’s Douro, Russia’s Volga or others —

you closer to experiencing the most from your destination.

each river provides unique access to the character of the regions through which it flows. By owning and operating our ships, no detail escapes our attention. It is what sets us apart from our competitors. And, we never forget that looking after you well is how we became the world’s leading river cruise line. It’s why our guests return again and again. And why we have consistently been the most awarded river cruise line worldwide.

See the Annunciation Cathedral in Moscow

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V IK I NG VA LU E … more ways to save Owning and operating the world’s largest fleet of river cruise vessels has its advantages — for Viking and for our guests. Direct communication, increased efficiency, economies of ship design and high standards all lead to increased savings that we pass on to you. This adds up to the best value in river cruising. And, in addition to our all-inclusive itineraries, we offer these ways you can save:

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V IK ING INCLUSI V E CRUISING … a great value

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EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS that

ALL-INCLUSIVE AIR covers flights, taxes,

give you first choice of ship, departure date

fees and airport transfers — and, you can save

and stateroom

more with our competitively priced upgrades to Premium Economy or Business Class

UP TO 2% SAVINGS GUARANTEED when you pay via e-check (a checking account

As the most all-inclusive river cruise line, we provide great value. When you travel with Viking, we

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EXPLORE MORE ® PRE & POST

electronic debit); it’s quick, convenient and as

PACKAGES allow you to maximize your

easy as providing a credit card number

time abroad

make sure that there are no surprises or hidden fees. The price you pay covers just about everything — port charges, Wi-Fi, meals, lectures, activities and shore excursions — as well as hotel accommodations on our cruisetour itineraries. So, all you have to do is relax and enjoy a great vacation that is also a great value. •

EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS

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Swiss-trained chefs featuring fresh ingredients,

Enjoy your choice of staterooms: many of our ships,

regional specialty options and served in a variety

especially the Viking Longships, have verandas,

of settings including al fresco dining

French balconies and two-room suites • •

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COMPLIMENTARY WINE, BEER AND

ATTENTIVE SERVICE from our award-winning,

SOFT DRINKS with onboard dinner and

English-speaking staff, plus the personalized

lunch service; bottled water and complimentary

assistance of your onboard Viking Concierge

cappuccino, coffee and tea at our 24-hour hot beverage bar

ENRICHING DAILY SHORE EXCURSIONS led by friendly, knowledgeable local guides

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so you never miss a word •

COMPLIMENTARY onboard Internet service

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IN-ROOM INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM

ENGAGING CULTURAL ENRICHMENT with lectures, craft demonstrations, performances, hands-on cooking classes and much more

DELUXE HOTELS for overnight stays during our cruisetour programs and pre & post packages

utilizing a high-tech audio headset system —

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ALL ONBOARD MEALS created by our

aboard the newest, most deluxe river cruise fleet.

features movies on demand, plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic and more

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Learn about Shibaozhai Temple with your Viking guide

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OUR CANCEL-FOR-ANY-REASON

your entire trip; with our Price Guarantee you’re

TRAVEL PROTECTION policy lets you

safe from price increases due to fluctuations in

retain 100% of your travel value (see page

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NE W E X PER IE NC ES & C HER ISHED FAVOR I T ES

NEW AND REFURBISHED SHIPS Two new ships, Viking Astrild and Viking Beyla, will cruise the Elbe River on our Elegant Elbe itinerary. All of Viking’s owned and managed

Come away with us in 2015

ships in Russia were fully refurbished last year and now include deluxe

NEW ITINERARY: LEGENDS OF THE RHINE

CHERISHED FAVORITES

On this 8-day itinerary, you’ll cruise through the Middle Rhine Valley, dotted

If you’ve never cruised the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers with us, make

with dozens of medieval castles. Marvel at the soaring carved interiors and

2015 your year to sail one of our beloved classic itineraries: Our 15-day

stained-glass windows of Cologne’s iconic Gothic Cathedral, and sample

Amsterdam-to-Budapest Grand European Tour; our 8-day Amsterdam-to-

local beers. Visit the remains of the legendary Bridge at Remagen, captured

Basel Rhine Getaway; our 8-day Budapest-to-Nuremberg Romantic Danube;

by U.S. soldiers in the closing weeks of World War II, and Nijmegen for

or our 8-day Passau-to-Budapest Danube Waltz.

Veranda Staterooms.

a guided visit to the Overloon War Museum. Plus, enjoy a full day in the Golden Age city of Amsterdam.

EXPLORE MORE ® PRE & POST PACKAGES Extend your time abroad by adding one of our pre or post options in cities

NEW ITINERARY: RHINE RHAPSODY

such as Amsterdam, Prague, Budapest, Paris or Hong Kong. And for an

Spend 10 days amidst the timeless elegance of Paris and the breathtaking

enhanced experience in three of our Explore More cities — Amsterdam,

scenery along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Take a guided tour of the French

Budapest and Prague — choose the “Premier” Explore More program

capital to see some of its iconic locations, then explore its neighborhoods,

featuring luxurious hotels like the Four Seasons. Plus, we offer Privileged

museums and cafés. Venture to European towns both large and small,

Access tours to locations such as Highclere Castle or Lobkowicz Palace.

including Luxembourg, Trier, Rüdesheim and Cochem, right through the Rhine Valley, famous for its imposing riverside castles. Stop in Strasbourg —

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

the perfect marriage of French and German cultures and cuisines — and

Vienna, Cologne, Budapest, Nuremberg or Rüdesheim — whichever

explore Basel’s charming Old Town area.

Christmas markets you visit, enjoy tasty treats and local, handcrafted gifts and decorations including nutcrackers, tree ornaments, scented candles,

AWARD-WINNING VIKING LONGSHIPS

woolen clothing and gingerbread.

In an unprecedented move, Cruise Critic editors recognized the entire Viking Longships fleet as 2012’s “Best River Cruise Ship.” In 2014, our Viking Longships topped the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Poll, and we have the #1 ranked River Cruise Ship. Ten new Viking Longships will join our fleet in 2015.

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CULINA RY A RT

Embark on a delectable journey It’s been said that the best way to know a culture is through its food and wine. Both engage your senses and provide a window into the traditions and essence of a land. Our highly trained chefs are passionate about food and committed to providing a complete culinary experience. Our ships’ dining areas are hospitable and inviting; our service is friendly, attentive and personalized. Our menu selections include regional dishes and contemporary cuisine to offer a variety of flavors designed to suit any palate. FRESH FARE, REGIONAL DELIGHTS

PERFECT PAIRINGS

Much of the joy of travel lies in the discovery of new

Select from our extensive wine list chosen to

and exciting dishes and the places they represent.

complement your meal, or enjoy a vintage created

Locally sourced ingredients — Provençal lemons,

by Viking’s own vintner, with our compliments.

Hungarian paprika and dill from the onboard organic herb garden — inspire our chefs to create

THE CHOICE IS YOURS

authentic regional dishes bursting with flavor.

You have choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Not just in food selection, but also in where and

SIGNATURE MEALS

how you enjoy them. Greet the morning with a

Viking’s signature “Taste of...” events introduce

croissant and cappuccino on deck, or begin your

you to the food and drink of the region, such as

day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast. Have a

our “Taste of Germany,” featuring pretzels and

casual lunch or dinner al fresco, or join friends in

sweet mustard, leberwurst and Kölsch. It’s the

the restaurant. Open seating allows you to mingle

perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow guests

with the same guests every evening or meet

and enjoy a delicious sampling of regional cuisine

someone new each day.

as we bring the destination on board.

Meet our chefs at vrc.com/videos

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THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX A distinctive feature of our Viking Longships: true Suites and full-size Veranda Staterooms.

Veranda Suite

Because of an exclusive patented ship design,* our Viking Longships offer river cruising’s first-ever true Suite: two full-size rooms complete with a full-size veranda and French balcony. Additionally, our unique Veranda Staterooms feature full-size rooms with full-size verandas. It’s just one more way our innovative thinking provides more choice and a better experience for our guests.

2 Veranda Staterooms

Relax on the Aquavit Terrace

T HE V IK I NG L ONGSHIPS —

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

bow of the ship where you can have a casual

Revolutionary ships, unprecedented awards

An innovative, creative departure from traditional

meal al fresco, meet friends for drinks or read a

ship design, our Viking Longships feature a patented

book — all while enjoying breathtaking views and

corridor design* that offers you a choice of stateroom

basking in the fresh air.

Since their launch, the Viking Longships have received acclaim for their innovative design, outstanding quality and state-of-the-art engineering. In an unprecedented move, Cruise Critic editors recognized the entire Viking Longships fleet as the year’s “Best River Cruise Ship,” marking the first time this award has been presented to an entire class of ship. And, the Viking Longships topped Condé Nast Traveler’s 2014 Readers’ Poll for “Best River Cruise Ships.”

vikingrivercruises.com

The Viking Longships sail our most popular European itineraries:

category unlike any other. From spacious Veranda

Romantic Danube – pages 20 & 90 Danube Waltz – page 26 & 92 Grand European Tour – pages 32 & 96 Rhine Getaway – pages 38 & 94 Tulips & Windmills – page 44 Cities of Light – page 46 Legends of the Rhine – page 48 Rhine Rhapsody – page 50 Passage to Eastern Europe – page 52 & 100 Châteaux, Rivers & Wine – pages 60 & 104 Portraits of Southern France – page 62 France’s Finest – page 70 Heart of Germany – page 98

sliding glass door, to the two-room Veranda Suites,

Staterooms and French Balcony Staterooms with a each offers casual comfort and excellent river views. Or, choose one of two stunning Explorer Suites — the largest on Europe’s rivers — with wraparound verandas providing 270° views.

RELAX ON THE AQUAVIT TERRACE

ECO-FRIENDLY Your Viking Longships’ energy-efficient hybrid engines propel you along Europe’s storied waterways; with far less vibration, these ships are the quietest on the rivers. Solar panels and an organic herb garden atop the Sun Deck complete our eco-conscious features.

Revolutionary in concept and design, the Aquavit Terrace is a glorious outdoor seating area at the

For more information on the Viking Longships, see pages 106-107. *Corridor configuration designs U.S. Patent # 1832106-0001 to 1832106-0011.

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Viking’s fully refurbished Russian fleet

V IK ING’S RUSSI A FLEET

Setting the standard… again Nearly 15 years ago, Viking began in Russia with the purchase of four vessels that became the model for modern river cruising. Today, we have the only Western-owned and -operated ships on Russia’s waterways. Our longstanding relationships and seasoned knowledge of the towns and cities along the Volga River allow us to deliver insightful, behind-the-scenes experiences of the real Russia.

Veranda Stateroom

FULLY REFURBISHED FLEET

Our fully refurbished fleet of Russian ships sail our most popular itinerary: Waterways of the Tsars – page 72 For more information on these ships, see page 111.

OUR RUSSIAN ROOTS

STUNNING STATEROOMS

While the names of Viking Longships were

Each stateroom was designed with your comfort

inspired by Norse deities, our fully refurbished

in mind — from sweeping verandas, hotel-style

Russian ships are named for the first intrepid

beds, spacious closets and full-size bathrooms

Varangians — Viking explorers who founded

to flat-panel televisions with English-language

the Rurikid Dynasty and ruled the land we know

programming. With Suites, Junior Suites and

today as Russia.

Deluxe Staterooms on the Upper and Middle

EVERY DETAIL MATTERS

Decks — all with verandas — we offer unmatched choice and quality in the region.

From the beginning, we stayed true to the principle that details matter. Our full bow-to-stern

PANORAMIC VIEWS

refurbishments represent the standard by which

You can enjoy uninterrupted sightseeing from

all other Russian ships are measured.

the Sun Deck, Observation Lounge or restaurant — all designed to give you the best views.

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E NR IC HI NG E XC U R SIONS

Cruising for the explorer in all of us We know that you travel to explore, to learn, to understand — to gain more insight and appreciation than can be obtained from simply passing through. Whether it is castles and cathedrals, museums or outdoor markets, or a UNESCO World Heritage Site, when it comes to showing you the world we are dedicated to delivering the extraordinary — with the opportunity to explore your way.

OU R V IK I NG FA M ILY

DISCOVER YOUR DESTINATION

Meet local fine food and wine purveyors. Our

Our daily shore excursions include must-see

tastings and demonstrations expand your mind

highlights and delightful surprises. These

and satisfy your senses.

expertly guided tours bring you closer to the art,

Redefining the meaning of service

architecture, history and people of the land.

EXPLORE ASHORE

Can a reservations agent make booking your journey a pleasure? Will a waiter learn the name of your

GAIN GREATER INSIGHT

Hermitage Museum? Attend a classical concert in

favorite wine, remember your food preferences and tailor his service to you? Is it possible for a concierge

Watch a local German glassblower or learn about

Vienna? Enjoy a Tang Dynasty dinner show in Xian?

French Impressionism. Our Culture Curriculum , an

Your Program Director can organize a variety of

enriching onboard program, infuses every cruise

optional tours.

to feel like a close friend? Yes, if that team works for Viking. When you have the best people, you have the best service — and Viking has both. From stateroom stewards to waiters to program directors, our

Have you yearned to visit the vaults of the famed

and brings history to life.

English-speaking staff is trained to the highest standards. SUPERB SERVICE

PERSONALIZED ATTENTION

At Viking, we have almost 3,000 of our own staff

From the moment you first plan your journey to

worldwide, all devoted to making your stay aboard

the time you return home, our staff takes care of

the most memorable possible. Our ships are small

you. They are the reason why Viking has won more

and intimate, and every member of our crew is

consumer and industry awards than any other river

dedicated to personally hosting you. We are so

cruise line. And why our guests have awarded us a

confident we will exceed your expectations that

99.6% customer satisfaction rating, saying that we

we are the only river cruise company

have met or exceeded their expectations.

to guarantee our award-winning service. See our website for details.

FRIENDLY SMILES, FAMILIAR FACES Loyal members of the Viking family, our staff returns year after year.

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Viking Longship in the heart of Budapest

PERSONALIZE

CAPTURE THE CULTURE

An appointment at the best spa in Prague or

Accompany us on a shopping trip to the local

dinner at one of Lyon’s Michelin-star restaurants?

market. Walk through the door of a centuries-old

Our onboard Viking Concierge is there to assist

cathedral or visit a contemporary art museum.

you with special requests.

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T HE V IK I NG WAY

LOCAL LIFE

WORKING WORLD

PRIVILEGED ACCESS

Local Life Working World Privileged Access With more itineraries in more destinations worldwide, we offer behind-the-scenes insights and opportunities that set us apart from other travel companions. While we deliver the expected and iconic — such as visits to museums and landmarks — we also go beyond. Our itineraries include a local life experience and a working world experience, as well as an optional Privileged Access experience that we specially curate. Karine Hagen has traveled the globe to bring you a series of inspiring videos. Whether you meet real people and get to know how they live and work, or

Join Karine for a home visit with the wonderful babushka

In Portugal, Karine meets Doña Manuela, whose

Meet the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, the setting of the

Nadia in Uglich, a quaint town along Russia’s Volga River.

family has been making its famous bread for centuries.

television series Downton Abbey, and learn of the fascinating

Simple ingredients with delicious results.

real history of one of the world’s most famous houses.

Encounter gentle, optimistic spirits and focused young

Did you know that the German word for gingerbread,

Prince William Lobkowicz opens his home to Viking guests.

minds as you spend a day with the students at one of our

Lebkuchen, means “bread of life”? Meet gingerbread-

This palace is a hidden gem amongst Prague’s royal

Viking-sponsored elementary schools in China.

maker Walter Simon and his family in Passau, Germany.

residences and features original Beethoven manuscripts

travel to the beaches of Normandy with a D-Day veteran, or enter the state-of-the-art storage vaults of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, these videos deepen your understanding — and enjoyment — of the time ahead. So, before you go anywhere, go online and join Karine at vrc.com/videos.

Karine Hagen is Vice President of Viking. At home in Norway, Russia, America and England, Karine loves sharing her worlds and insights with Viking guests. She is responsible for infusing our itineraries with Privileged Access across the globe, giving us all the opportunity to have these extraordinary experiences.

and priceless art.

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Kizhi

LAKE LADOGA

FINLAND

LAKE ONEGA

SVIR RIVER

T HE WOR L D OF V IK I NG

Helsinki

St. Petersburg

Wherever you choose to go — Europe, Russia, China, Southeast Asia or beyond —Viking takes

Kuzino

VOLGA-BALTIC WATERWAY

RYBINSK RESERVOIR

NEVA RIVER

you to places you can only fully appreciate by river, and takes you there in comfort.

VOLGA RIVER

RUSSIA

Yaroslavl Uglich

MOSCOW CANAL

Moscow

NETHERLANDS NORTH SEA Hoorn Amsterdam The Hague Gouda Arnhem

UNITED KINGDOM Oxford

Antwerp

Bruges

Gold Beach Omaha Beach

POLAND

Berlin Potsdam ELBE

Würzburg Koblenz

MAIN-DANUBE CANAL

Bamberg

Mandalay

Melnik

Kraków

Beaune Chalon-sur-Saône

Frankfurt Prague Trier Mainz MAIN Nuremberg CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA Rothenburg Strasbourg RHINE Kelheim Passau Vienna Munich Bratislava Salzburg Budapest Basel AUSTRIA DANUBE Lucerne Lake Geneva SWITZERLAND HUNGARY SAÔNE

FRANCE Lyon

Saint-Émilion

RHÔNE

CROATIA

RHÔNE

GARONNE

Avignon Nice Arles Marseille

DOURO RIVER

BAY OF BENGAL

DNIEPER

TRANSYLVANIA

Bangkok

Kampong Cham Kampong Chhnang MEKONG Phnom Penh Cái Bè Tân Châu Ho Chi Minh City GULF (Saigon) Sa Ðéc OF M y˜ Tho

ROMANIA

Osijek

MEKONG Angkor Wat CAMBODIA Siem Reap

TONLE SAP LAKE

ANDAMAN SEA

Odessa

SOUTH CHINA SEA

THAILAND

Yangon

THAILAND

CRIMEA DANUBE

Belgrade

Yalta

Bucharest Belogradchik SERBIA

Giurgiu

Russe BLACK SEA

Veliko Tarnovo

Beijing

Xian

BULGARIA

Porto

CHINA

Istanbul

Salamanca

Shibaozhai TURKEY SPAIN

Jingzhou

Chongqing LESSER THREE GORGES

YANGTZE

Shanghai

Wuhan

Yueyang DONGTING LAKE

YANGTZE

KEY

Nanjing

THREE GORGES DAM

Lhasa, Tibet

PORTUGAL

Lisbon

GULF OF TONKIN

Zaporozhye

Tournon

DORDOGNE

Hanoi Ha Long Bay

Pyay

UKRAINE

CHINA

VIETNAM

MYANMAR (BURMA)

IRRAWADDY

Kiev

Rouen LUXEMBOURG Giverny Paris

LOIRE

Bordeaux

Magdeburg

RHINE

Cologne Brussels BELGIUM MOSELLE

SEINE

GIRONDE

GERMANY

Guilin

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Hong Kong

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MAIN

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Nuremberg MAIN-DANUBE CANAL

Regensburg Kelheim

Passau

DANUBE

GERMANY Melk

Cruise

Vienna

DANUBE

Budapest

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

Budapest to Nuremberg

8-day cruise with 6 guided tours in 3 countries from $2,056 per person

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships

2015 Romantic Danube DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Budapest airport & take you to your ship;* free time

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8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

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6 guided tours with audio headset

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All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

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Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

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Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Culture Curriculum: Enjoy musical entertainment highlighting Austrian & Hungarian classics; attend lectures on the European Union, Viennese coffeehouses and Mozart; learn how to make your own apple strudel

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All port charges

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Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Budapest Budapest

City tour of “Buda” & “Pest” including Castle District, a UNESCO Site

Danube River

Cruising the scenic Danube Bend

Vienna

Panoramic city tour featuring the Ringstrasse & St. Stephan’s Cathedral; afternoon at leisure; optional classical concert

Danube River

Cruising the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site

Melk

Benedictine abbey tour with library & frescoes

Passau

Walking tour, organ concert & free time

Regensburg

Walking tour through medieval city center & free time

Kelheim

Optional Danube Narrows & Weltenburg Abbey excursion

Main-Danube Canal Scenic cruising through this engineering marvel Nuremberg

Romantic Danube

During this 8-day journey, encounter the grand cities and quaint villages along the celebrated

Nuremberg

EXPLORE MORE

Danube River. Explore both sides of Hungary’s capital — traditional “Buda” and more cosmopolitan

Expires August 31, 2014

City tour & guided walk to Market Square or optional WW II history tour; free time We take you from your ship to the Nuremberg airport* Extend your journey in Budapest, Prague or Nuremberg (see page 24).

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

“Pest” — and from Fishermen’s Bastion, see how the river divides this fascinating city. Experience Vienna’s imperial architecture and gracious culture, and tour riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley. And in Germany, explore a baroque cathedral and stroll cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses. Savor the tastes of authentic dishes, learn about local legends, and understand why Strauss

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immortalized the “Blue Danube” in his famous melody. 20

Meet our vintner at vrc.com/videos

Explore Nuremberg

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Romantic Danube: Your Journey BU DA PE S T T O N U R E M B E RG 8 Days

From Hungary’s vibrant capital, Budapest, to the elegant cafés of Vienna and Austria’s stunning Wachau Valley, no river enchants like the Danube. With medieval towns, grand cities, ancient abbeys, picturesque valleys and many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a cruise along the romantic Danube is one that you are sure to love.

Budapest Arrive in Budapest, Hungary’s vibrant capital divided by the Danube River and embark your ship. After boarding, you have free time to explore on your own. (D) DAY 1

Budapest Your morning begins with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrássy Avenue and see the National Opera House, Parliament Building and Chain Bridge. Stop in Heroes’ Square to learn more about Hungarian history, then cross the Danube to Buda’s Castle District. Walk up the hill to Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church and enjoy brilliant views. Begin cruising along the scenic Danube River. (B, L, D) DAY 2

Vienna Arrive in Vienna just after breakfast for your half-day city tour. See some of Vienna’s gracious architecture, then ride along the beautiful Ringstrasse with sights including the Opera House, Stadtpark and Hofburg Theater. You then see St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Lunch aboard, then afternoon free time or take an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace. Dinner is served aboard and you may choose to complete your day in this “City of Waltzes” with an optional evening concert. (B, L, D) DAY 3

Melk Morning sailing through the scenic Wachau Valley to the Benedictine abbey at Melk. Join a guided tour through the ornate interior of this baroque architectural gem. See its elaborate frescoes and the library’s extensive collection of medieval manuscripts. Rejoin your ship for dinner and leisurely cruising along the Danube. (B, L, D) DAY 4

Stroll the streets of Passau

Passau Morning arrival in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk takes you through the Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. You see the New Bishop’s Residence and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephan’s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ,* considered Europe’s largest church organ. Lunch aboard, but return to the city for further exploration before an early evening departure. (B, L, D)

D I D

*Organ concert is not available on Sundays or holidays and is available from May-October only.

Traditional architecture and sausages

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The picturesque town of Regensburg is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities and the oldest city along

Visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral in Budapest

the Danube. Founded by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius over 2,000 years ago, Regensburg’s many architectural highlights include the 12th-century Old Stone Bridge and St. Peter’s Cathedral, considered the most significant Gothic structure in southern Germany. Perhaps best of all, Regensburg is home to Germany’s oldest restaurant, the Alte Wurstküche or “old sausage kitchen.“

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/romantic

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Regensburg After breakfast, embark on a walking tour through the scenic town of Regensburg, one of Europe’s bestpreserved medieval cities. See 13th- and 14th-century church spires, towers and patrician houses. You also encounter the 12th-century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter’s Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Take time to stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany’s oldest restaurant, the Alte Wurstküche. Lunch served aboard.

Danube. Arrive during breakfast in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city. Your tour features the former Nazi parade grounds and the Palace of Justice, or join an optional World War II history tour visiting the Documentation Center. Lunch is served aboard, but you have the rest of the day to explore. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B, L, D)

DAY 6

This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising along the Danube River — or take an optional Danube Narrows excursion. Dinner aboard. (B, L, D)

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DAY 8 Nuremberg

Sample local treats

Main-Danube Canal and Nuremberg Very early this morning, you sail through several of the locks that are part of the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel stretching 106 miles from Bamberg on the Main River to Kelheim on the DAY 7

After breakfast, disembark for your return home. (B) The following meals are included: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different from those shown above.

PRE & POST PACK AGES

Budapest

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 399 P E R P E R S O N Explore this legendary Hungarian capital, a UNESCO Site, with its elegant boulevards, Parisian atmosphere and outstanding museums. Take a stroll in the parks of Margaret Island, discover the hidden medieval courtyards of the castle district and eat your fill of savory Hungarian cuisine. Two nights at the Budapest Marriott (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Prague

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $699 P E R P E R S O N Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage and encounter local culture in Wenceslas Square. Optional tour with Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Three nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts, panoramic city tour and hotel/ ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Nuremberg

2 NIGHTS—FROM $ 399 PER PERSON History and culture can be found throughout Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city. Tour Nuremberg Castle, one of the most important of the Holy Roman Empire. During free time, visit one of the city’s many museums including the Toy Museum, Germanische National Museum or the German Railway Museum. Two nights at the Le Méridien Grand Hotel (or similar), daily breakfasts, a castle tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/romantic

Romantic Danube BU DA PE S T T O N U R E M B E RG 8 Days / 6 Guided Tours / 3 Countries 2015 CRUISE

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$6,999 3,556 7,399 3,756 8,799 4,456 8,799 4,456 8,599 4,356 8,199 4,156 8,199 4,156 8,199 4,156 9,199 4,656 9,199 4,656 7,799 3,956

$6,399 3,256 6,799 3,456 8,199 4,156 8,199 4,156 7,999 4,056 7,599 3,856 7,599 3,856 7,599 3,856 8,599 4,356 8,599 4,356 7,199 3,656

$5,999 3,056 6,399 3,256 7,799 3,956 7,799 3,956 7,599 3,856 7,199 3,656 7,199 3,656 7,199 3,656 8,199 4,156 8,199 4,156 6,799 3,456

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$5,399 2,756 5,799 2,956 7,199 3,656 7,199 3,656 6,999 3,556 6,599 3,356 6,599 3,356 6,599 3,356 7,599 3,856 7,599 3,856 6,199 3,156

$4,199 2,156 4,599 2,356 5,999 3,056 5,999 3,056 5,599 2,856 5,199 2,656 5,199 2,656 5,199 2,656 6,199 3,156 6,199 3,156 4,799 2,456

$3,999 2,056 4,399 2,256 5,799 2,956 5,799 2,956 5,399 2,756 4,999 2,556 4,999 2,556 4,999 2,556 5,999 3,056 5,999 3,056 4,599 2,356

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Additional dates available. See pages 106-107 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

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Prague CZECH REPUBLIC

GERMANY

DANUBE

Passau

SLOVAKIA

Dürnstein Bratislava

Linz

Melk

Munich

Vienna

DANUBE

Salzburg Cruise

Budapest

AUSTRIA

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Passau to Budapest

8-day cruise with 6 guided tours in 4 countries from $1,956 per person

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2015 Danube Waltz

Danube Waltz

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We meet you at the Munich airport & take you to your ship;* free time

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8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

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6 guided tours with audio headset

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All onboard meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

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Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

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Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Culture Curriculum: Enjoy musical entertainment highlighting Austrian and Hungarian classics; attend lectures on Mozart and Viennese coffeehouses; learn some basics of German language; find out how Austrians make their apple strudel

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All port charges

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Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Passau

Walking tour & free time; perhaps sample local wines

Linz

Full-day excursion to Salzburg, a UNESCO Site, including a walking tour featuring Mozart’s birthplace

Melk

Benedictine abbey tour with library & frescoes

Danube River

Cruising the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site

Dürnstein

Afternoon free time to stroll the cobbled streets

Vienna

Panoramic city tour featuring the Ringstrasse & St. Stephan’s Cathedral; afternoon at leisure; optional classical concert

Bratislava

City tour through Slovakia’s capital

Budapest

City tour of “Buda” & “Pest” including Castle District, a UNESCO Site; afternoon at leisure

Budapest

We take you from your ship to the Budapest airport*

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This 8-day itinerary takes you through four of Europe’s most enchanting countries — Austria, Germany,

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Extend your journey in Prague or Budapest (see page 30).

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

Hungary and Slovakia — along the storied Danube River. Explore Budapest’s imperial and Art Nouveau delights, and take a comprehensive tour of beautiful Bratislava’s baroque and Gothic buildings and fountains. In Austria, discover why Vienna is the “Waltz Capital,” sail through the spectacular Wachau Valley, and explore cobblestone streets and charming town squares. And in Germany, admire Passau’s ancient fortress and Italianate architecture. Includes a tour of the 900-year-old baroque Benedictine abbey

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at Melk and a full-day excursion to the scenic city of Salzburg. 26

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Tour the abbey in Melk

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Danube Waltz: Your Journey PA S S AU T O BU DA PE S T 8 Days

Sail the beautiful Danube and discover the celebrated landscapes, cities and towns of four of Europe’s most enchanting countries. This extraordinary 8-day itinerary shows you the highlights of Passau, Salzburg, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, and still allows plenty of time to cruise through the most spectacular scenery.

Passau Arrive in Munich, then embark your ship in Passau. After boarding, use free time to explore on your own. (D)

explore on your own, sample some local vintages from this famous wine-producing region, or join an optional walking tour of the town’s highlights. Dine aboard as you depart. (B, L, D)

DAY 1

Passau Today you will take a walking tour of this elegant town, called the Dreiflüssestadt (City on Three Rivers), which is situated at the confluence of the Danube, Ilz and Inn Rivers. You will see the impressive New Bishop’s Residence. This afternoon, you are free to explore Passau. Dinner aboard. (B, L, D) DAY 2

Linz & Salzburg Today, enjoy a full-day excursion to the legendary Austrian city of Salzburg, known as the location for the film, The Sound of Music. Ride through the scenic Austrian countryside to Salzburg’s Old Town area, a UNESCO Site, and take a walking tour featuring the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the Hohensalzburg Fortress just above the city center. Take free time to explore Salzburg’s narrow cobbled DAY 3

Vienna Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse and see some of the city’s highlights including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephan’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch; the rest of the day is yours to further explore. Or take an optional tour to Schönbrunn Palace, the Versailles of Vienna, graced by a number of formal gardens and classical statuary. After dinner, relax or enjoy an optional classical concert. (B, L, D) DAY 5

See Belvedere Palace in Vienna

streets and colorful buildings and get lunch in one of the charming cafés; return aboard for dinner and a late-evening departure. (B, D)

Melk & Dürnstein This morning, visit the 900-yearold abbey at Melk, a Benedictine monastery that was originally one of Leopold II’s castles. See its spectacular wall and ceiling frescoes, note the library’s comprehensive collection of medieval manuscripts, and admire the graceful spiral staircase. After lunch aboard, stop at the picturesque Wachau Valley town of Dürnstein, where you can DAY 4

D I D

Y O U

K N O W ?

Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart Many know that Salzburg is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose childhood home can still be seen there. But here is a surprising secret: impatient to realize his career ambitions, the child prodigy was eager to leave Salzburg behind and go to Vienna, then the center of the classical music scene. Nevertheless, Salzburg proudly celebrates Mozart’s life and career with annual Mozart festivals and wonderful concerts year-round. 28

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/waltz

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Bratislava Arrive in Bratislava this morning and embark on a walking tour of Slovakia’s charming capital. See attractions like the medieval Town Hall complex and fortifications at Michael’s Tower, baroque Jesuit Church and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, and pass by several Habsburg-era baroque palaces before returning to your ship for lunch and departure. Enjoy relaxing Danube cruising; sail into Budapest late this evening. (B, L, D)

Budapest After breakfast, disembark for your return home. (B)

DAY 6

Budapest Today we visit highlights of both the older “Buda” and more cosmopolitan “Pest” sides of the city, starting with Pest’s National Opera House and historic Heroes’ Square. In Buda, visit Fishermen’s Bastion DAY 7

DAY 8

The following meals are included: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Port sequence, places visited, tours and times may vary or be different from those shown above.

Danube Waltz PA S S AU T O BU DA PE S T 8 Days / 6 Guided Tours / 4 Countries 2015 CRUISE

and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch aboard with the rest of the day to explore on your own — you may wish to visit the Art Nouveau Gellért Spa. Return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian farewell dinner. (B, L, D)

Meet friendly locals

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Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Additional dates available. See pages 106-107 and 108 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

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Prague

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 699 P E R P E R S O N Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage and encounter local culture in Wenceslas Square. Optional tour with Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Three nights at the Prague Marriott (or similar), daily breakfasts, panoramic city tour and hotel/ ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Budapest

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 349 P E R P E R S O N Explore this legendary Hungarian capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its elegant boulevards, Parisian atmosphere and outstanding museums. Take a stroll in the parks of Margaret Island, discover the hidden medieval courtyards of the castle district and eat your fill of savory Hungarian cuisine. Two nights at the Budapest Marriott (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

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$1,095

$1,595

$1,195

$1,995

$1,595

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,595

$1,195

$1,795

$1,395

$2,095

$1,695

Upgrade to Premium Economy from $795 per person or Business Class from $2,995 per person from select gateways and dates. For Explorer Suite guests, Business Class upgrade for just $1,995 per person. For Explorer Suite upgrade, not combinable with custom air; only valid with brochure economy fares. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

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NETHERLANDS Amsterdam RHINE

Kinderdijk

GERMANY

Cologne

MAIN

Koblenz

Bamberg Nuremberg

Miltenberg Würzburg Rothenburg MAIN-DANUBE CANAL

Prague CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA

DANUBE Krems

Regensburg Passau

Melk Vienna AUSTRIA

Cruise

Bratislava

DANUBE

Budapest HUNGARY

Amsterdam to Budapest

15-day cruise with 13 guided tours in 5 countries from $3,712 per person

2015 Grand European Tour ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Amsterdam airport & take you to your ship;* free time Tour Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Site Walking tour & Gothic Cathedral visit; free time Marksburg Castle excursion Cruising the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site Guided walk & glassblowing demonstration Tour baroque Residenz palace Optional Romantic Road tour Guided walking tour & free time City tour & guided walk to Market Square or optional WW II history tour; free time Walking tour through medieval city center & free time Walking tour, organ concert & free time Benedictine abbey tour with library & frescoes Cruising the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site Evening free time or stroll the cobbled streets Panoramic city tour featuring the Ringstrasse & afternoon at leisure; optional classical concert Guided walking tour through Old Town City tour of “Buda” & “Pest”; afternoon at leisure We take you from your ship to the Budapest airport*

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15-day cruise with river-view stateroom

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13 guided tours with audio headset

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All meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

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Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

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Visit 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Culture Curriculum: Enjoy concerts aboard and ashore, ranging from Austrian classics to baroque organ music; attend lectures on current affairs in Germany, Holland & the European Union; learn how to make your own Rüdesheimer coffee; experience the wonderful scents of a Viennese market

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All port charges

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Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Imagine 15 magical days along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. From Holland’s windmill-studded tulip fields to Germany’s fairy-tale castles, from the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal to the picturesque vineyards of Austria’s Wachau Valley, this epic voyage presents the highlights

Amsterdam Kinderdijk Cologne Koblenz Rhine River Miltenberg Würzburg Rothenburg Bamberg Nuremberg

Regensburg Passau Melk Danube River Krems Vienna

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Bratislava Budapest Budapest

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of Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Savor a decadent Sachertorte in a Viennese

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café and panoramic views of imperial Budapest — and along the way, discover the legend of the Lorelei, the ancient art of glassblowing, the music of Mozart and more. Guests who choose this

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voyage soon see why it is our most popular itinerary.

Discover the heart of Budapest

See ceiling frescoes at Melk’s Benedictine abbey

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Grand European Tour: Your Journey A M S T E R DA M T O BU DA PE S T 15 Days

From Amsterdam in the north to Budapest, capital of Hungary, see the highlights of five European countries on our Grand European Tour. The perfect trip, this 15-day journey carries you gently along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, through Europe’s most spectacular landscapes with stops in medieval towns and imperial cities.

Amsterdam Arrive in Amsterdam to embark your ship. After boarding, relax or explore the city on your own. (D)

Bamberg Arrive today in Bamberg, with its medieval city center, a UNESCO Site. Your walking tour visits the 11th-century cathedral and city hall built in the middle of a river. Free time to enjoy Bamberg. (B, L, D)

DAY 1

Kinderdijk Sail to Kinderdijk, a UNESCO Site; tour this fascinating network of windmills and other flood management technologies. Lunch aboard; cruise through the night. (B, L, D)

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DAY 2

Cologne A morning tour of Cologne includes a visit to the Dom, Germany’s largest cathedral and a UNESCO Site. Afternoon free time for exploring Cologne on your own. Lunch and dinner aboard; we depart at midnight. (B, L, D) DAY 3

Koblenz & Middle Rhine Cruise past the Rhine’s hilltop castles, stopping to tour Marksburg Castle. This stunning stretch of the Rhine is a UNESCO Site. Lunch and dinner served aboard. (B, L, D) DAY 4

Nuremberg After breakfast, tour Nuremberg. Visit the ruins of Zeppelin Field and see the Palace of Justice. Or join an optional World War II history tour including the Documentation Center Museum. Depart during dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 8

See the windmills of Kinderdijk

Miltenberg Morning cruising along the Main. Stop in Miltenberg for a walking tour and free time. Back on board, see a live glassblowing demonstration. Sail through the night. (B, L, D) DAY 5

Würzburg Tour Würzburg’s Bishops’ Residenz, a large, ornate baroque palace and UNESCO Site. Afternoon cruising — or take an optional fullday excursion along Germany’s “Romantic Road” to Rothenburg. Dinner aboard. (B, L, D) DAY 6

DAY 9

Regensburg

This afternoon tour Regensburg, a wonderfully preserved medieval city and a UNESCO Site. Discover many 13th- and 14th-century patrician houses and see the splendid St. Peter’s Cathedral. Dinner aboard before evening departure. (B, L, D) D I D

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The Habsburg Dynasty The royal Habsburg family is well-known for its imperial residences — in fact, the family name comes from the 11th-century Habsburg Castle in Switzerland. Habsburg family members have been prominent in many countries but nowhere more so than in Austria. One of their grandest castles is Vienna’s Hofburg Palace winter residence of Franz Josef I and his family. The palace now houses the Spanish Riding School (with its famous Lipizzaner stallions), the Vienna Boys’ Choir, the Treasury and the Austrian president’s office. 34

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Passau On this morning’s walking tour, see Passau’s Italianate architecture and the New Bishop’s Residence. Then, listen to a concert on Europe’s largest pipe organ* in St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure to explore Passau before dinner aboard. (B, L, D) DAY 10

*Organ concert is not available on Sundays or holidays and is available from May-October only.

Melk & Krems Today visit the abbey at Melk, a 900-year-old Benedictine monastery. Cruise through the spectacular Wachau Valley. Before dinner, free time to explore Krems. (B, L, D) DAY 11

Vienna Ride along Vienna’s Ringstrasse and see Vienna’s world-famous Opera House, St. Stephan’s Cathedral and DAY 12

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Grand European Tour A M S T E R DA M T O BU DA PE S T 15 Days / 13 Guided Tours / 5 Countries

Hofburg Palace. Free time to further explore Vienna’s many cafés and museums. After dinner, enjoy an optional classical concert. (B, L, D)

Bratislava This morning’s walking tour of Slovakia’s charming capital features Michael’s Tower, baroque Jesuit Church and Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral. Afternoon of scenic cruising. Late tonight, arrive in Budapest. (B, L, D)

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Budapest Explore both “Buda” and “Pest,” starting with Pest’s National Opera House and historic Heroes’ Square. In Buda, visit Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Explore on your own this afternoon. (B, L, D)

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DAY 14

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Budapest After breakfast, disembark for your return home. (B) DAY 15

PRE & POST PACK AGES

May 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 25, 27, 30, 31 Jun 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13 14, 15, 19, 20 Jun 21, 22, 24, 26, 27 28, 29 Jul 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 12, 13, 17, 18 Jul 19, 20 22, 24, 25 26, 27, 31 Aug 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 10, 14, 15, 16 Aug 17, 19, 21, 22, 23 24, 28, 29, 30, 31 Sep 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12 13, 14, 16, 18 Sep 19, 20, 21, 25, 26 27, 28, 30 Oct 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 12, 14, 16 Oct 17, 18, 19, 23, 24 25, 26, 28, 30, 31

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EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

VERANDA SUITE (AA)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

$25,499 12,862 30,899 15,562 30,899 15,562 30,499 15,362 30,499 15,362 29,899 15,062 29,899 15,062 29,899 15,062 29,899 15,062 31,099 15,662 31,099 15,662 29,699 14,962 29,699 14,962

$17,699 8,962 20,099 10,162 20,099 10,162 19,699 9,962 19,699 9,962 19,099 9,662 19,099 9,662 19,099 9,662 19,099 9,662 20,299 10,262 20,299 10,262 18,899 9,562 18,899 9,562

$12,099 6,162 14,499 7,362 14,499 7,362 14,099 7,162 14,099 7,162 13,499 6,862 13,499 6,862 13,499 6,862 13,499 6,862 14,699 7,462 14,699 7,462 13,299 6,762 13,299 6,762

$11,299 5,762 13,699 6,962 13,699 6,962 13,299 6,762 13,299 6,762 12,699 6,462 12,699 6,462 12,699 6,462 12,699 6,462 13,899 7,062 13,899 7,062 12,499 6,362 12,499 6,362

$10,099 5,162 12,499 6,362 12,499 6,362 12,099 6,162 12,099 6,162 11,499 5,862 11,499 5,862 11,499 5,862 11,499 5,862 12,699 6,462 12,699 6,462 11,299 5,762 11,299 5,762

FRENCH STANDARD BALCONY STANDARD (E) (F) (D)

$9,099 4,662 11,499 5,862 11,499 5,862 11,099 5,662 11,099 5,662 10,499 5,362 10,499 5,362 10,499 5,362 10,499 5,362 11,699 5,962 11,699 5,962 10,299 5,262 10,299 5,262

$7,199 3,712 9,399 4,812 9,399 4,812 9,199 4,712 9,199 4,712 8,799 4,512 8,799 4,512 8,799 4,512 8,799 4,512 9,599 4,912 9,599 4,912 8,599 4,412 8,599 4,412

SOLD OUT 9,099 4,662 9,099 4,662 8,899 4,562 8,899 4,562 8,499 4,362 8,499 4,362 8,499 4,362 8,499 4,362 9,299 4,762 9,299 4,762 8,299 4,262 8,299 4,262

Prague

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 699 P E R P E R S O N Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle and its palaces, churches and museums; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage and encounter local culture in Wenceslas Square. Optional tour with Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Three nights at the Corinthia Hotel Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts, panoramic city tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Amsterdam

Budapest

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 549 P E R P E R S O N

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 349 P E R P E R S O N

Visit world-renowned museums including the Van Gogh Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam or Rijksmuseum, featuring works by the Dutch Masters. Soak up atmosphere at colorful flower markets or rent a bicycle and tour the town like a local. Two nights at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam (or similar), daily breakfasts, walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Explore this legendary Hungarian capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its elegant boulevards and outstanding museums. Discover the hidden medieval courtyards of the castle district and eat your fill of savory Hungarian cuisine. Two nights at the Hilton Budapest (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

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Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

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$1,695

$1,195

$1,495

$995

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto

$1,495

$995

$1,895

$1,395

$1,595

$1,095

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,595

$1,095

$1,995

$1,495

$1,795

$1,295

Upgrade to Premium Economy from $795 per person or Business Class from $2,995 per person from select gateways and dates. For Explorer Suite guests, Business Class upgrade for just $995 per person. For Explorer Suite upgrade, not combinable with custom air; only valid with brochure economy fares. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

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NETHERLANDS NORTH SEA Amsterdam

Bruges

RHINE

Kinderdijk

GERMANY

Cologne Rüdesheim MOSELLE

Koblenz Speyer

FRANCE

RHINE

Strasbourg Cruise

Heidelberg

Breisach

Basel

Lucerne SWITZERLAND

Amsterdam to Basel

8-day cruise with 6 guided tours in 4 countries from $2,056 per person

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2015 Rhine Getaway DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Amsterdam airport & take you to your ship;* free time to visit the Anne Frank House

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8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

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6 guided tours with audio headset

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All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

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Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

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Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Culture Curriculum: Enjoy a classical music performance; learn how to create your own Alsatian Flammkuchen; observe a traditional glassblower; attend lectures on Germany’s current affairs & origins of Rhine River cruising

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All port charges

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Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Amsterdam

Kinderdijk

Tour Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Site

Cologne

Walking tour & Gothic Cathedral visit; free time to visit a local brewery and sample Kölsch

Koblenz

Marksburg Castle excursion

Rhine River

Cruising the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site

Rüdesheim

Evening at leisure to stroll the Drosselgasse, perhaps sample local wines

Rhine Getaway

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

Strasbourg

Walking tour featuring Strasbourg Cathedral; afternoon at leisure to sample local Alsatian treats

Breisach

Black Forest scenery tour with clock-making demonstration; optional Colmar excursion

Basel

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Visit all the highlights of the legendary Rhine in just 8 days. In Germany, see the many charming

Expires August 31, 2014

We take you from your ship to the Basel airport* Extend your journey in Amsterdam, Lucerne or Bruges (see page 42).

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

castles commanding the riverbanks as you sail by, and tour both Marksburg Castle and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle. Admire Cologne, the jewel of the Rhine, with its awe-inspiring Dom, and experience the lush landscape of the Black Forest region. Also, explore Holland’s famous windmills and waterworks, encounter multicultural Strasbourg in France, and take part in the inviting nightlife in Rüdesheim’s

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Drosselgasse. On this itinerary you see a lot — without spending a lot of time.

See Marksburg Castle along the Rhine

Tour windmills at Kinderdijk

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Rhine Getaway: Your Journey A M S T E R DA M T O B A S E L 8 Days

Fairy-tale castles, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery — little wonder that the Rhine is one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. From Amsterdam and Cologne to Basel, this enchanting 8-day journey takes you past ancient vineyards and rolling meadows.

Amsterdam Arrive in Amsterdam to embark your ship. The afternoon is yours to explore the city on your own, perhaps visit the Anne Frank House. (D) DAY 1

Kinderdijk Sail to Kinderdijk, a UNESCO Site, for a tour of this ingenious network of windmills and other flood management devices; enter a working windmill to see its mechanisms and living quarters. Return aboard for lunch; cruise through the night. (B, L, D) DAY 2

Walk the streets of Speyer

Cologne Arrive in Cologne and disembark for a walking tour. Stroll through Old Town past St. Martin’s Church, and spend some time inside Cologne’s Dom, a remarkable Gothic cathedral whose construction was begun in 1248 and was only completed in 1880. Explore the dockside taverns, cafés and shops on your own. Dinner is served aboard and we remain docked until late evening. (B, L, D) DAY 3

Koblenz & Rüdesheim Proceed along the Rhine; then disembark to tour 700-year-old Marksburg Castle. Lunch aboard as you cruise the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site, where castles overlook the river from their hilltop locations. Arrive in Rüdesheim this afternoon. Spend free time in the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse and sample a glass of locally produced wine at one of the restaurants or wine bars. (B, L, D) DAY 4

Explore Rüdesheim

Heidelberg & Speyer Cruise through the morning enjoying the passing scenery. Arrive in Mannheim for a journey to Heidelberg. See Germany’s oldest university, founded in 1386, then visit the beautiful sandstone ruins of imposing Heidelberg Castle. Continue with a walking tour through the Old Town to Heidelberg’s renowned gates. DAY 5

Rejoin your ship in Speyer and take some time to look around. You dock in full view of the imposing Romanesque cathedral, a UNESCO Site. Built in the 11th century, its soaring interior features graceful rows of sandstone columns and a large stained-glass window installed in the western façade during a later Gothic period. (B, L, D)

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Cologne’s iconic cathedral With an average of 20,000 visitors per day, Cologne’s Dom is Germany’s most-visited landmark. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the biggest Gothic church in Northern Europe and its distinctive twin spires crown the world’s largest church façade. Construction began in 1248 and it was finally completed — to the original plan — in 1880. In 2007, it received a striking new stained-glass window by German modern artist Gerhard Richter.

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beautiful parks and some lovely Art Nouveau and modernist architecture. Dine aboard and enjoy free time this evening in the quaint city of Kehl. (B, L, D)

Breisach After cruising through the night you arrive during breakfast in Breisach, gateway to the Black Forest. Take a scenic excursion through the area’s renowned mountain landscape, rolling meadows and dense forests. Once there, visit a local workshop and see a cuckoo clock-making demonstration. Return to Breisach for some free time before an early evening departure. Or, choose an optional excursion to the quaint Alsatian town of Colmar. Dine aboard while you cruise on to Basel, arriving around midnight. (B, L, D) DAY 7

Enjoy Strausbourg

Strasbourg Dock this morning in Kehl and disembark for a guided tour of Strasbourg. See the European Parliament and tour the interior of the city’s famed cathedral. The afternoon is free to further explore this Alsatian city’s blend of French and German cultures — fabulous churches, medieval covered bridges, DAY 6

Basel After breakfast, disembark for your return home. (B) DAY 8

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Explore the Black Forest

PRE & POST PACK AGES

Amsterdam 2 NIGHTS—FROM

$ 549

PER PERSON

Visit world-renowned museums including the Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum, featuring works by the Dutch Masters. Discover hidden gems, from the fascinating Maritime Museum to the Jewish Historical Museum. Two nights at the Radisson Blu (or similar), daily breakfasts, walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Lucerne

Bruges

Explore this traditional Swiss town along the banks of Lake Lucerne with its dramatic Alpine backdrop. See the 14th-century Chapel Bridge, baroque churches and medieval Old Town. Encounter local culture in the cafés and shops, or travel to the summit of Mt. Titlis for extraordinary views.

Discover charming medieval Bruges, a UNESCO Site. See the Church of Our Lady and Béguinage plus take free time to explore or visit a museum. Two nights at the Hotel Dukes’ Palace (or similar), daily breakfasts, a walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $649 P E R P E R S O N

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 549 P E R P E R S O N

Rhine Getaway A M S T E R DA M T O B A S E L 8 Days / 6 Guided Tours / 4 Countries 2015 CRUISE

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

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VERANDA SUITE (AA)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

$17,599 8,856 17,999 9,056 18,899 9,506 18,899 9,506 18,399 9,256 17,799 8,956 17,799 8,956 19,199 9,656 17,999 9,056 17,799 8,956

$10,599 5,356 10,999 5,556 12,499 6,306 12,499 6,306 11,999 6,056 11,399 5,756 11,399 5,756 12,799 6,456 11,599 5,856 11,399 5,756

$7,299 3,706 7,699 3,906 8,899 4,506 8,899 4,506 8,399 4,256 7,799 3,956 7,799 3,956 9,199 4,656 7,999 4,056 7,799 3,956

$6,899 3,506 7,299 3,706 8,299 4,206 8,299 4,206 7,799 3,956 7,199 3,656 7,199 3,656 8,599 4,356 7,399 3,756 7,199 3,656

$6,799 3,456 7,199 3,656 7,899 4,006 7,899 4,006 7,399 3,756 6,799 3,456 6,799 3,456 8,199 4,156 6,999 3,556 6,799 3,456

2015 Embarkation Dates aboard FRENCH BALCONY (A) VIKING HELVETIA or VIKING SUN Apr 5, 12, 19 Brochure Fare $6,199 2-FOR-1 3,156 Apr 26 Brochure Fare 7,399 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 2-FOR-1 3,756 Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 Brochure Fare 7,199 2-FOR-1 3,656 Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 Brochure Fare 6,999 Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2-FOR-1 3,556 Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 Brochure Fare 7,799 Oct 4 2-FOR-1 3,956 Oct 11, 18, 25 Brochure Fare 6,399 2-FOR-1 3,256

DELUXE (B)

DELUXE (C)

$5,599 2,856 6,799 3,456 6,599 3,356 6,399 3,256 7,199 3,656 5,799 2,956

FRENCH STANDARD BALCONY STANDARD (E) (F) (D)

$6,199 3,156 6,599 3,356 7,299 3,706 7,299 3,706 6,799 3,456 6,199 3,156 6,199 3,156 7,599 3,856 6,399 3,256 6,199 3,156

$4,799 2,456 5,199 2,656 5,899 3,006 5,899 3,006 5,399 2,756 4,999 2,556 4,999 2,556 6,199 3,156 4,999 2,556 4,999 2,556

STANDARD (D)

$5,399 2,756 6,599 3,356 6,399 3,256 6,199 3,156 6,999 3,556 5,599 2,856

$4,599 2,356 4,999 2,556 5,699 2,906 5,699 2,906 5,199 2,656 4,799 2,456 4,799 2,456 5,999 3,056 4,799 2,456 4,799 2,456

STANDARD (E)

$4,799 2,456 5,999 3,056 5,799 2,956 5,599 2,856 6,399 3,256 4,999 2,556

$3,999 2,056 5,199 2,656 4,999 2,556 4,799 2,456 5,599 2,856 4,199 2,156

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Additional dates available. See pages 106-107 and 109 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

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Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

APR; SEP & OCT

MAY-AUG

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

$1,395

$995

$1,495

$1,095

$1,695

$1,295

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NORTH SEA

Hoorn Volendam Amsterdam

NETHERLANDS

NIEUWE MAAS

The Hague Rotterdam

IJSSEL AMSTERDAM-RIJNKANAAL

Arnhem

NEDERRIJN

Kinderdijk WAAL

Walcheren Bruges

RHINE

Ghent

Cruise

SCHELDE

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2015 CRUISE

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2015 Embarkation Dates aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS Mar 27, 28

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Antwerp

Apr 2, 3, 4

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BELGIUM

Apr 5, 6, 12, 13, 14 Apr 21, 22, 23, 24, 30 May 1, 2

$15,799 7,972 16,599 8,372 16,999 8,572 17,199 8,672

VERANDA VERANDA VERANDA FRENCH SUITE BALCONY (A) (B) (AA) (C)

$10,399 5,272 11,199 5,672 12,199 6,172 12,399 6,272

$7,499 3,822 8,299 4,222 8,999 4,572 9,199 4,672

$7,199 3,672 7,999 4,072 8,399 4,272 8,599 4,372

$7,099 3,622 7,899 4,022 8,199 4,172 8,399 4,272

FRENCH STANDARD BALCONY STANDARD (E) (F) (D)

$6,599 3,372 7,399 3,772 7,599 3,872 7,799 3,972

$5,399 2,772 6,199 3,172 6,399 3,272 6,599 3,372

SOLD OUT 5,999 3,072 6,199 3,172 6,399 3,272

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. See pages 106-107 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details.

Amsterdam – Antwerp – Amsterdam

10-day cruise with 8 guided tours in 2 countries from $2,772 per person

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2015 Tulips & Windmills

Expires August 31, 2014

MAR BROCHURE FARE

APR & MAY SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

$1,195

$795

$1,295

$895

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto

$1,295

$895

$1,395

$995

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,395

$995

$1,495

$1,095

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Amsterdam airport & take you to your ship;* free time

•

10-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

8 guided tours with audio headset

•

All meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

Upgrade to Premium Economy from $995 per person or Business Class from $3,495 per person from select gateways and dates. For Explorer Suite guests, Business Class upgrade for just $1,995 per person.

•

Visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Amsterdam

Canal cruise via glass-topped boat; free time, perhaps visit the Anne Frank House or Van Gogh Museum

Ijsselmeer

Scenic cruising along Holland’s waterways

Hoorn

Guided walk featuring cheese warehouses & the main square

Arnhem

Tour of Paleis Het Loo & gardens; afternoon at leisure or optional battlefield & Airborne Museum tour

Kinderdijk

Tour Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Site

Antwerp

Evening at leisure

Antwerp

Half-day city tour including Cathedral of Our Lady & Steen Castle; afternoon free time

Ghent

Excursion to Bruges, a UNESCO Site, including guided walk with Church of Our Lady & Béguinage

Walcheren

Walking tour of Veere & Delta Works excursion

9 10

•

Culture Curriculum: Learn how wooden shoes are made; find out how windmills work; attend lectures on Belgium’s political landscape and Holland’s 17th-century tulip craze; enjoy a folkloric performance; sample Dutch cheese and jenever

Holland’s Waterways Scenic afternoon cruising

•

All port charges

Rotterdam

Evening at leisure to explore on your own

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Amsterdam

Keukenhof Gardens excursion & free time to visit Museum Square or sample local fare

Amsterdam

EXPLORE MORE

For Explorer Suite upgrade, not combinable with custom air; only valid with brochure economy fares. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

EXPLORE MORE

Amsterdam 2 NIGHTS—FROM

We take you from your ship to the Amsterdam airport*

$ 549

PRE & POST PACK AGES

The Hague PER PERSON

Visit the Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum, featuring works by the Dutch Masters. Discover hidden gems, from the fascinating Maritime Museum to the Jewish Historical Museum. Soak up atmosphere at colorful flower markets or rent a bicycle and tour the town like a local. Two nights at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam (or similar), daily breakfasts, a walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge for this pre-cruise package.

Extend your journey in Amsterdam or The Hague.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107.

Note: This is a pre-cruise program.

Per person prices (based on cruise check-in date) include savings.

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships

2 NIGHTS—FROM $ 499 PER PERSON Encounter the historic treasures and multicultural nature of The Hague, the Dutch seat of government. See the Parliament, Royal Palace and several international embassies; during free time, explore one of the many museums featuring classic works by the Dutch Masters or more modern pieces by Mondrian, Picasso, Monet and more. Three nights at the Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge. Note: This is a post-cruise program.

See Holland’s vibrant tulips

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/tulips

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

UNITED KINGDOM

2015 CRUISE

Oxford GERMANY RHINE

MAIN

Koblenz Bamberg Rüdesheim Cochem MAIN-DANUBE Prague LUXEMBOURG CANAL Bernkastel CZECH REPUBLIC Würzburg Nuremberg Trier Rothenburg Heidelberg MOSELLE Paris Cruise Motorcoach N

Paris to Prague

FRANCE

2015 Hotel Check-in Dates; cruise aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS Mar 19, 26 Apr 2 Apr 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 Jun 18, 25

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Paris airport & take you to your hotel;* free time Panoramic city tour including landmarks along the Seine, a UNESCO Site, & free time to visit the Eiffel Tower or Louvre Luxembourg excursion, scenic transfer to Trier Board your ship City tour featuring Porta Nigra & Trier Cathedral Evening at leisure or optional wine-tasting Guided city walk & wine-tasting excursion Scenic cruising amidst vineyard-clad hills Evening at leisure to stroll the cobbled streets Marksburg Castle excursion Cruising the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site Evening at leisure or optional wine tasting Full-day Heidelberg excursion; glassblowing demonstration Tour baroque Residenz palace Optional Romantic Road tour Guided city walk Nuremberg city tour; motorcoach transfer to Prague Hotel check-in & afternoon at leisure Panoramic tour of city, a UNESCO Site; including Old Town and Charles Bridge; afternoon at leisure We take you from your hotel to the Prague airport*

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

2 nights each at the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile and the Hilton Prague (or similar)

•

10 guided tours with audio headset

•

All onboard meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner plus breakfast at the Paris & Prague hotels

2 3

Paris Paris

Paris Trier Trier Bernkastel Cochem Moselle River Koblenz Braubach Rhine River Rüdesheim Miltenberg Würzburg Rothenburg Bamberg Bamberg Prague Prague

Prague

4 5

7 8 9 10

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•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

Culture Curriculum: Enjoy a folkloric performance; attend lectures on the European Union & the Main River; learn how to make your own German bread pudding & Rüdesheimer coffee; get to know a local glassblower and his craft

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Extend your journey in Paris, Oxford & Highclere Castle (the Real Downton Abbey) or Prague.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107.

Brochure 2-FOR-1 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Brochure 2-FOR-1

Fare Fare Fare Fare Fare Fare

EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

VERANDA SUITE (AA)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

$18,999 9,556 20,999 10,556 20,599 10,356 20,199 10,156 21,199 10,656 19,999 10,056

$12,599 6,356 14,599 7,356 14,199 7,156 13,799 6,956 14,799 7,456 13,599 6,856

$8,999 4,556 10,999 5,556 10,599 5,356 10,199 5,156 11,199 5,656 9,999 5,056

$8,399 4,256 10,399 5,256 9,999 5,056 9,599 4,856 10,599 5,356 9,399 4,756

$7,999 4,056 9,999 5,056 9,599 4,856 9,199 4,656 10,199 5,156 8,999 4,556

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/cities

FRENCH STANDARD BALCONY STANDARD (E) (F) (D)

$7,399 3,756 9,399 4,756 8,999 4,556 8,599 4,356 9,599 4,856 8,399 4,256

$5,999 3,056 7,999 4,056 7,599 3,856 7,199 3,656 8,199 4,156 6,999 3,556

$5,799 2,956 7,799 3,956 7,399 3,756 6,999 3,556 7,999 4,056 6,799 3,456

PLUS, save $800 per couple on all-inclusive air Per person prices (based on cruisetour check-in date) include savings.

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships Expires August 31, 2014

EBD

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Additional dates available.

2015 AIR

2015 Cities of Light

ASK FOR

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014.

Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct 1 Oct 8, 15, 22, 29

12-day cruisetour with 10 guided tours in 4 countries from $2,956 per person

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise & land

MAR

APR; SEP & OCT

MAY-AUG

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

$1,395

$995

$1,495

$1,095

$1,795

$1,395

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto

$1,495

$1,095

$1,595

$1,195

$1,895

$1,495

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,595

$1,195

$1,695

$1,295

$1,995

$1,595

Other gateways available; see vrc.com/airaddons for prices. International air prices are per person, and include transfers (on original hotel/ship date) plus all government taxes, fees of approximately $160 and fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited, airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; consult your airline. If airfare is not obtained through Viking, transfers may be purchased separately; call for details. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

EXPLORE MORE

PRE & POST PACK AGES

Oxford & Highclere Castle (The Real Downton Abbey)

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 1,499 P E R P E R S O N Visit the historic town of Oxford and University of Oxford. Tour Highclere Castle, known to television audiences worldwide as “Downton Abbey,” with Privileged Access and a champagne welcome for Viking guests. Included tour to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds. A Eurostar “Chunnel” train between Paris and Tour Highclere Castle at vrc.com/videos London is also included.

Paris

Prague

Be enchanted by the art in the Louvre or stroll along the Champs-Élysées. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view, dine at a Parisian bistro or enjoy an evening at a cabaret. Two nights at the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Discover the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Optional tour with Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Two nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 499 P E R P E R S O N

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam WAAL

Cruise

Nijmegen

RHINE

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

2015 CRUISE

ASK FOR

EBD

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

GERMANY

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014.

Bruges

Cologne

BELGIUM

Remagen

RHINE

Nuremberg

Braubach MAIN Frankfurt Rüdesheim

Koblenz Cochem RHINE

MOSELLE

EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

2015 Embarkation Dates aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS

RHINE

Heidelberg

Apr 5

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

Apr 12, 19 Apr 26 May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17

$17,399 8,756 17,799 8,956 18,699 9,406

VERANDA VERANDA VERANDA FRENCH FRENCH STANDARD SUITE BALCONY BALCONY STANDARD (A) (B) (E) (F) (AA) (C) (D)

$10,399 5,256 10,799 5,456 12,299 6,206

$7,099 3,606 7,499 3,806 8,699 4,406

$6,699 3,406 7,099 3,606 8,099 4,106

$6,599 3,356 6,999 3,556 7,699 3,906

$5,999 3,056 6,399 3,256 7,099 3,606

$4,799 2,456 5,199 2,656 5,899 3,006

SOLD OUT 4,999 2,556 5,699 2,906

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. See pages 106-107 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

Amsterdam to Frankfurt

8-day cruise with 7 guided tours in 2 countries from $2,456 per person PLUS, save $800 per couple on all-inclusive air

2015 AIR

2015 Legends of the Rhine

NEW

Expires August 31, 2014

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Amsterdam airport & take you to your ship;* free time

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

7 guided tours with audio headset

•

All onboard meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Amsterdam

Scenic canal cruise tour & afternoon at leisure to visit the Van Gogh Museum or Anne Frank House

Nijmegen

Overloon War Museum tour & free time

Cologne

Walking tour & Gothic Cathedral visit; free time to visit a local brewery and sample Kölsch

Remagen

Remagen Bridge Museum visit & free time

Cochem

Guided city walk & wine-tasting excursion

Moselle River

Scenic cruising amidst vineyard-clad hills

•

Koblenz

Evening at leisure to stroll the cobbled streets

•

Braubach

Marksburg Castle excursion

Rhine River

Cruising the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site

Rüdesheim

Evening at leisure or optional wine-tasting

Culture Curriculum: Enjoy a classical music performance; attend lectures on the European Union, the Rhine & World War II history; learn how to create your own Rüdesheimer coffee

Heidelberg

Half-day city tour featuring Heidelberg Castle & free time

•

All port charges

Frankfurt

We take you from your ship to the Frankfurt airport*

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

EXPLORE MORE

Per person prices (based on cruise check-in date) include savings.

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships

APR BROCHURE FARE

$1,495

$1,095

$1,695

$1,295

$1,595

$1,195

$1,895

$1,495

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,795

$1,395

$1,995

$1,595

Upgrade to Premium Economy from $895 per person or Business Class from $2,995 per person from select gateways and dates. For Explorer Suite guests, Business Class upgrade for just $1,995 per person. For Explorer Suite upgrade, not combinable with custom air; only valid with brochure economy fares. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

EXPLORE MORE

$ 549

PRE & POST PACK AGES

PER PERSON

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107. 48

SPECIAL AIR

Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

2 NIGHTS—FROM

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

BROCHURE FARE

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto

Bruges

Extend your journey in Bruges or Nuremberg.

MAY SPECIAL AIR

Nuremberg

Visit the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/legends

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

RHINE

Koblenz Braubach Cochem Rüdesheim LUXEMBOURG Bernkastel Trier RHINE MOSELLE Heidelberg Speyer

SEINE

GERMANY

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise & land

2015 CRUISE

RHINE

Paris FRANCE

Strasbourg

Apr 2

Basel Lucerne

Motorcoach Cruise

SWITZERLAND

EBD

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014. 2015 Hotel Check-in or Embarkation Dates aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS

RHINE

ASK FOR

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

Apr 9, 11, 16, 18 Apr 23, 25

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

$18,499 9,306 18,899 9,506 19,799 9,956

VERANDA VERANDA VERANDA FRENCH SUITE BALCONY (A) (B) (AA) (C)

$11,499 5,806 11,899 6,006 13,399 6,756

$8,199 4,156 8,599 4,356 9,799 4,956

$7,799 3,956 8,199 4,156 9,199 4,656

$7,699 3,906 8,099 4,106 SOLD OUT

FRENCH STANDARD BALCONY STANDARD (E) (F) (D)

$7,099 3,606 7,499 3,806 SOLD OUT

$5,899 3,006 6,299 3,206 6,999 3,556

SOLD OUT 6,099 3,106 SOLD OUT

Paris to Basel

10-day cruisetour with 8 guided tours in 4 countries from $3,006 per person PLUS, save $800 per couple on all-inclusive air

2015 AIR

2015 Rhine Rhapsody

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships NEW

Expires August 31, 2014

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Paris airport & take you to your hotel;* free time

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

2 nights at the Le Méridien Étoile Paris (or similar)

•

8 guided tours with audio headset

•

All onboard meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner, plus daily breakfasts at the Paris hotel

Paris

Panoramic city tour including landmarks along the Seine, a UNESCO Site, & free time to visit the Eiffel Tower or Louvre

Paris

Luxembourg excursion, scenic transfer to Trier

Trier

Board your ship

Trier

City tour featuring Porta Nigra & Trier Cathedral

Bernkastel

Evening at leisure or optional wine-tasting

Cochem

Guided city walk & wine-tasting excursion

Moselle River

Scenic cruising amidst vineyard-clad hills

Koblenz

Evening at leisure to stroll the cobbled streets

Braubach

Marksburg Castle excursion

Rhine River

4 5

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

Cruising the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site

•

Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Rüdesheim

Evening at leisure or optional wine-tasting

•

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

Strasbourg

Walking tour featuring Strasbourg Cathedral; afternoon at leisure to sample Alsatian treats

Culture Curriculum: Enjoy a classical music performance; attend lectures on the European Union and the Rhine and Moselle Rivers; learn how to create your own Alsatian Flammkuchen & Rüdesheimer coffee

Basel

Panoramic half-day city tour; afternoon at leisure

Basel

We take you from your ship to the Basel airport*

EXPLORE MORE

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Extend your journey in Paris or Lucerne.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107.

Per person prices (based on cruisetour check-in date) include savings.

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/rhapsody

APR BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

$1,495

$1,095

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto

$1,595

$1,195

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,795

$1,395

EXPLORE MORE

Paris 2 NIGHTS—FROM

$ 499

PRE & POST PACK AGES

PER PERSON

Be enchanted by the art in the Louvre or stroll along the famed Champs-Élysées. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view, dine at a Parisian bistro or enjoy an evening at a cabaret. Two nights at the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Lucerne

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 649 P E R P E R S O N Explore this Swiss town along the banks of Lake Lucerne with its dramatic Alpine backdrop. See the 14th-century Chapel Bridge, baroque churches and medieval Old Town. Encounter local culture in the cafés and shops, or travel to the summit of Mt. Titlis for extraordinary views. Two nights at the Schweizerhof Luzern (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

Prague CZECH REPUBLIC DANUBE

Budapest

2015 CRUISE

HUNGARY Kalocsa

CROATIA Osijek

TRANSYLVANIA ROMANIA

Belgrade

Cruise

Vidin Belogradchik SERBIA

Budapest to Bucharest

Giurgiu DANUBE

Veliko Tarnovo BULGARIA

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Budapest airport & take you to your hotel;* free time

• •

2 nights at the Hilton Budapest & 1 night at the Bucharest Radisson Blu (or similar)

Budapest

City tour of “Buda” & “Pest” including Castle District, a UNESCO Site; afternoon at leisure

Budapest

Board your ship; full day at leisure

•

7 guided tours with audio headsets

Kalocsa

Guided city tour with Archbishop’s Palace & Puszta horsemanship show

•

Vukovar

Excursion to Osijek with guided city tour

Belgrade

City walk with Kalemegdan Fortress guided tour; afternoon free time

Danube River

Cruising Iron Gate, featuring scenic limestone cliffs

All onboard meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner, plus breakfast at the Budapest & Bucharest hotels

9 10

Vidin Russe

Tour featuring Belogradchik Rocks & Fortress; afternoon at leisure in Vidin Full-day Veliko Tarnovo excursion & traditional Bulgarian lunch in Arbanasi

Giurgiu

Disembark & transfer to Bucharest

Bucharest

Panoramic city tour featuring the Palace of Parliament; hotel check-in

Bucharest

We take you from your hotel to the Bucharest airport*

EXPLORE MORE

Extend your journey in Budapest, Prague or Bucharest & Transylvania.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

EBD

VERANDA SUITE (AA)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

$18,599 9,356 19,199 9,656 19,999 10,056 19,599 9,856 19,199 9,656 20,399 10,256 19,199 9,656

$12,199 6,156 12,799 6,456 13,599 6,856 13,199 6,656 12,799 6,456 13,999 7,056 12,799 6,456

$8,599 4,356 9,199 4,656 9,999 5,056 9,599 4,856 9,199 4,656 10,399 5,256 9,199 4,656

$7,999 4,056 8,599 4,356 9,399 4,756 8,999 4,556 8,599 4,356 9,799 4,956 8,599 4,356

$7,599 3,856 8,199 4,156 8,999 4,556 8,599 4,356 8,199 4,156 9,399 4,756 8,199 4,156

FRENCH STANDARD BALCONY STANDARD (E) (F) (D)

$6,999 3,556 7,599 3,856 8,399 4,256 7,999 4,056 7,599 3,856 8,799 4,456 7,599 3,856

$5,799 2,956 6,399 3,256 6,999 3,556 6,599 3,356 6,199 3,156 7,399 3,756 6,199 3,156

$5,599 2,856 6,199 3,156 6,799 3,456 6,399 3,256 5,999 3,056 7,199 3,656 5,999 3,056

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Additional dates available. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

2015 AIR

PLUS, save $1,000 per couple on all-inclusive air Per person prices (based on cruisetour check-in date) include savings. MAR

Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

APR; SEP & OCT

MAY-AUG

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

$1,395

$895

$1,495

$995

$1,795

$1,295

Other gateways available; see website for prices. International air prices are per person, and include transfers (on original hotel/ship date) plus all government taxes, fees of approximately $160 and fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited, airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; consult your airline. If airfare is not obtained through Viking, transfers may be purchased separately; call for details. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

EXPLORE MORE

PRE & POST PACK AGES

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site

•

Culture Curriculum: Enjoy Serbian & Hungarian folkloric performances; learn about icons & orthodox religion from a Bulgarian priest; attend lectures on Serbian current affairs, the myth of Dracula & the European Union; enjoy the authentic flavors of Eastern Europe, on shore and aboard

•

All port charges

Budapest

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $349 P E R P E R S O N

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 699 P E R P E R S O N

Explore this legendary Hungarian capital, a UNESCO Site, with its elegant boulevards and outstanding museums. Take a stroll in the parks and discover the medieval courtyards of the castle district. Two nights at the Hilton Budapest (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Encounter Romania’s mysterious Transylvania region. Visit Peles Castle, plus tour the famed Dracula Castle. Two nights at Bucharest’s Radisson Blu and one night at the Ramada Brasov (or similar); daily breakfasts; Bucharest city tour and castle tours; and hotel/ships transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107.

Mar 30 Brochure Fare Apr 3, 7, 10, 11 2-FOR-1 Apr 13, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Apr 27 Brochure Fare May 2, 5, 11, 19, 25; Jun 2 2-FOR-1 Jun 8, 16, 22 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Jun 30; Jul 6, 14, 20, 28 Brochure Fare Aug 3, 11, 17, 25, 31 2-FOR-1 Sep 8, 14, 22 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Oct 6, 12, 20, 26 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

2015 Hotel Check-in Dates; cruise aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS

Expires August 31, 2014

DAY DESTINATION Budapest

BLACK SEA

11-day cruisetour with 7 guided tours in 5 countries from $2,856 per person

2015 Passage to Eastern Europe

ASK FOR

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014.

Bucharest

IRON GATE

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise & land

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/passage

Prague

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 699 P E R P E R S O N Discover the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Optional tour with Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Three nights at the Corinthia Prague Hotel (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Bucharest & Transylvania

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

O A EX FFE U PI R G R U E ST S 31

Berlin Potsdam Magdeburg Wittenberg Dessau GERMANY

Torgau

POLAND

ELBE

Dresden

Meissen Bad Schandau

Kraków

Litomeˇrˇ ice Melnik

Cruise Motorcoach

VLTAVA

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Berlin St. to Petersburg Prague to 10-day Moscow cruisetour 13-day with cruise 9 guided with 11 tours guided in 2 countries tours fromfrom $5,046 $2,706 per person per person

2015 Elegant Elbe

Save an additional $300 per couple on NEW Viking Astrild or Viking Beyla

NEW SHIPS

Expires August 31, 2014

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

Berlin

We meet you at the Berlin airport & take you to your hotel;* free time

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

Potsdam

Transfer to ship via Potsdam; guided tour of rococo Sanssouci Palace or baroque New Chambers

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

1-night stay at the Hilton Berlin (or similar); 1-night stay at the Corinthia Hotel Prague (or similar)

•

9 guided tours with audio headset

•

All onboard meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner, plus 1 breakfast each in Berlin & Prague hotels

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

Magdeburg

Board your ship & evening at leisure

Dessau

Tour of Wörlitz Park & Gardens, a UNESCO Site

Wittenberg

Guided walk featuring Martin Luther’s house & Castle Church, a UNESCO Site

Torgau

Guided walk & see Hartenfels Castle; free time

Meissen

Porcelain factory tour & demonstration; guided city walk

Dresden

City tour featuring Dresden Castle & Green Vault; guided walk to Zwinger Palace & Semper Opera House

Elbe River

Scenic cruising through Saxon Switzerland

Bad Schandau

Bastei excursion with panoramic Elbe views

•

Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Litomeˇrˇice

Guided tour through historic city center & sampling of regional Bohemian beers

•

Elegant Elbe

Melnik

Leave your ship; transfer to Prague

Prague

Panoramic tour of city, a UNESCO Site; Hradcany Castle tour; hotel check-in; afternoon & evening at leisure

Discover the natural beauty of former East Germany’s dramatic landscape on an Elbe River cruise.

Prague

We take you from your hotel to the Prague airport*

Culture Curriculum: Enjoy baroque chamber music & a Czech folkloric performance; listen to an eyewitness account of Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution; attend lectures on Luther & the Reformation; modern-day Czech Republic & the Elbe flood of 2002; visit a local market

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Tour the opulent palaces of Saxon monarchs and stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens;

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sail between the dramatic sandstone cliffs of Germany’s “Saxon Switzerland.” Marvel at the baroque

Extend your journey in Berlin, Prague or Kraków (see page 56).

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

splendor of Dresden and see how Meissenware porcelain is produced. Walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther in historic Wittenberg and learn about the Protestant Reformation. Your journey is bookended

Sail aboard one of our new ships on the Elbe — Viking Astrild or Viking Beyla. For deck plans & details, see page 110.

by one night in multicultural Berlin and one night in graceful Prague. An elegant experience indeed. 54

Views of the Elbe River

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

A few highlights of your journey A Baroque Beauty Dresden, once named “Florence of the Elbe,” is now nearly completely rebuilt since its World War II destruction. Landmarks include the Semper Opera House and Frauenkirche. See the 18th-century Zwinger Palace, the Albertinum and the renowned Green Vault where Saxon monarchs’ dazzling crown jewels are on display.

The German Capital Highlights around Berlin include the baroque Charlottenburg Palace and 13th-century St. Nicholas Church. The Berlin Wall, built after World War II to divide the city, was finally torn down in 1989, but reminders such as Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie still exist as monuments. Explore Berlin’s many wonderful theaters and museums. China from Europe For nearly 200 years, Europeans carried on a love affair with porcelain from China. In the early 18th century, German craftsmen discovered how to manufacture high-quality porcelain and “china” has been manufactured in Meissen ever since. You have the opportunity to visit a porcelain factory and museum in Meissen to observe artists at work.

Visit Dresden

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Elegant Elbe B E R L I N T O PR AG U E 10 Days / 9 Guided Tours / 2 Countries 2015 CRUISE

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise & land

EBD

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below on Viking Astrild or Viking Beyla. Expires August 31, 2014. 2015 Hotel Check-in Dates; cruise aboard NEW VIKING ASTRILD or VIKING BEYLA Apr 11, 18

Watch Meissenware artists at work

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 Jul 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct 10, 17, 24, 31

A World-Class Garden In the late 18th century, Duke Leopold III of Anhalt-Dessau created a park modeled after the natural-looking gardens he had seen while visiting Britain. The Wörlitz Gardens are among the earliest and best-preserved English gardens on the continent, and since 2000, they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a gondola ride through this enchanting landscape.

PRE & POST PACK AGES

Kraków

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 699 P E R P E R S O N Take extra time to explore one of Poland’s most historic cities. See Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral and the Old Town. Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau or the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Three nights at the Sheraton Kraków (or similar), daily breakfasts, two tours and hotel transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

VERANDA SUITE (AA)

SOLD OUT 15,686 7,899 14,686 7,399 15,886 7,999 13,886 6,999

2015 Hotel Check-in Dates; cruise aboard VIKING FONTANE or VIKING SCHUMANN

FRENCH BALCONY (AX)

Mar 12, 19

$8,899 4,506 9,299 4,706 10,399 5,256 11,199 5,656 10,399 5,256 11,399 5,756 10,199 5,156 9,299 4,706 8,899 4,506

Brochure 2-FOR-1 Mar 26 Brochure Apr 2, 9 2-FOR-1 Apr 16, 23 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Apr 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28 Brochure Jun 4, 11, 18 2-FOR-1 Jun 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Brochure Aug 6, 13, 20 2-FOR-1 Aug 27 Brochure Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 2-FOR-1 Oct 1, 8 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Oct 15, 22 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Oct 29 Brochure 2-FOR-1

Fare Fare Fare Fare Fare Fare Fare Fare Fare

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

$10,286 5,199 12,086 6,099 11,086 5,599 12,286 6,199 10,286 5,199

$10,086 5,099 11,886 5,999 10,886 5,499 12,086 6,099 10,086 5,099

STANDARD (A)

Berlin

Prague

Encounter Germany’s historic capital and see its many landmarks including Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Cathedral, Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Wall remains. Tour one of its many museums or Charlottenburg Palace. Two nights at the Hilton Berlin (or similar), daily breakfasts and panoramic city tour are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Discover the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Optional tour with Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Two nights at the Corinthia Hotel Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 499 P E R P E R S O N

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

FRENCH BALCONY (D)

SOLD OUT 9,286 4,699 8,286 4,199 9,486 4,799 7,486 3,799

SOLD OUT 8,886 4,499 7,886 3,999 9,086 4,599 7,086 3,599

STANDARD (B)

$5,899 3,006 6,299 3,206 7,399 3,756 8,199 4,156 7,399 3,756 8,399 4,256 7,199 3,656 6,299 3,206 5,899 3,006

STANDARD (E)

$6,686 3,399 8,486 4,299 7,486 3,799 8,686 4,399 6,686 3,399

STANDARD (C)

STANDARD (D)

SOLD OUT 5,699 2,906 6,799 3,456 7,599 3,856 6,799 3,456 7,799 3,956 6,599 3,356 5,699 2,906 5,299 2,706

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 7,399 3,756 6,599 3,356 7,599 3,856 6,399 3,256 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

$5,499 2,806 5,899 3,006 6,999 3,556 7,799 3,956 6,999 3,556 7,999 4,056 6,799 3,456 5,899 3,006 5,499 2,806

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Additional dates available. See page 110 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

2015 AIR

PLUS, save $1,000 per couple on all-inclusive air Per person prices (based on cruisetour check-in date) include savings. MAR

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $499 P E R P E R S O N

ASK FOR

APR; SEP & OCT

MAY-AUG

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

$1,395

$895

$1,495

$995

$1,795

$1,295

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto

$1,495

$995

$1,595

$1,095

$1,895

$1,395

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,595

$1,095

$1,795

$1,295

$1,995

$1,495

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/elbe

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

Santiago de Compostela SPAIN

ATLANTIC OCEAN

DOURO RIVER

Coimbra

PORTUGAL

Cruise Motorcoach Lisbon

Lisbon to Porto

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise & land

2015 CRUISE

Braga Barca d’Alva Régua Pinhão Bitetos Porto Vega de Terrón Lamego Salamanca

10-day cruisetour with 8 guided tours in 2 countries from $2,956 per person

ASK FOR

EBD

Prices below are per person. Offer expires August 31, 2014.

2015 Hotel Check-in Dates; cruise aboard NEW VIKING HEMMING or VIKING TORGIL

VERANDA SUITE UPPER (AA)

VERANDA SUITE MIDDLE (AB)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

Mar 20, 24, 27, 31 Apr 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 24 Apr 28; May 1, 5, 8, 12 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 Jun 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19 23, 26 Jun 30; Jul 3, 7, 10, 14 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 Aug 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 25, 28 Sep 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18 22, 25, 29 Oct 9, 13, 16, 20, 23 27, 30

$12,399 6,256 13,599 6,856 13,199 6,656 12,799 6,456 12,799 6,456 13,799 6,956 12,599 6,356

$11,799 5,956 12,999 6,556 12,599 6,356 12,199 6,156 12,199 6,156 13,199 6,656 11,999 6,056

$8,799 4,456 9,999 5,056 9,599 4,856 9,199 4,656 9,199 4,656 10,199 5,156 8,999 4,556

SOLD OUT 9,399 4,756 8,999 4,556 8,599 4,356 8,599 4,356 9,599 4,856 8,399 4,256

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

FRENCH STANDARD BALCONY STANDARD (E) (F) (D)

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT 6,999 3,556 6,599 3,356 6,199 3,156 6,199 3,156 7,199 3,656 5,999 3,056

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 6,199 3,156 5,799 2,956 5,799 2,956 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Additional dates available. See page 109 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

2015 Portugal’s River of Gold DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

Lisbon

Porto

Bitetos Régua

We meet you at the Lisbon airport & take you to your hotel;* free time Panoramic city tour featuring the Tower of Belém & Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO Site; free time Hotel check-out; scenic motorcoach transfer via Coimbra; embark your ship; evening at leisure Tour of city center, a UNESCO Site; port wine tasting; afternoon free time or optional Guimarães excursion Dinner at Alpendurada Monastery & fado show Excursion to Lamego featuring the Sanctuary of Our Lady & its baroque staircase Quinta do Seixo excursion & wine tasting; Portuguese folkloric music show Scenic morning cruising Castelo Rodrigo excursion Full-day excursion to Salamanca, a UNESCO Site; guided city tour; lunch & flamenco show; afternoon free time Evening at leisure Scenic cruising Visit to traditional bakery & guided museum tour; dinner & wine tasting at Quinta da Avessada in the Douro Wine District, a UNESCO Site Excursion to Vila Real; guided tour of Mateus Palace & Gardens Evening at leisure We take you from your ship to the Porto airport*

Pinhão 6 7

9 10

Douro River Barca d’Alva Barca d’Alva Vega de Terrón Douro River Pinhão

Régua Porto Porto

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Per person prices (based on cruisetour check-in date) include savings.

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED: •

8-day river cruise with river-view stateroom

•

2 nights at Lisbon’s Hotel Tivoli Lisboa (or similar)

•

8 guided tours with audio headset

•

Most meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

Culture Curriculum: Sample some local port wines; enjoy a folkloric music performance; learn about wine-making traditions and Portuguese history; attend a flamenco show

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

MAR Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C. Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

Sail aboard one of our new ships in Portugal — Viking Hemming or Viking Torgil. For deck plans & details, see page 109.

MAY-AUG

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

$1,395

$995

$1,495

$1,095

$1,895

$1,495

$1,095

$1,595

$1,195

$2,095

$1,695

$1,595

$1,195

$1,795

$1,395

$2,195

$1,795

Upgrade to Business Class from $3,195 per person from select gateways and dates. See our website for details on Viking Air Plus and our Frequent Flyer Upgrade Program. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

EXPLORE MORE

2 NIGHTS—FROM

Extend your journey in Lisbon or Santiago de Compostela.

APR; SEP & OCT

BROCHURE FARE

Lisbon

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

PLUS, save $800 per couple on all-inclusive air

2015 AIR

$ 499

PRE & POST PACK AGES

Road to Santiago PER PERSON

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 499 P E R P E R S O N

Extend your time in Portugal’s historic and cosmopolitan capital, Lisbon. A guided walking tour takes you through the city. An optional tour offers a scenic ride to nearby Sintra and its monastery and castle. Stroll the Bairro Alto and enjoy local museums. Two nights at the Hotel Tivoli Lisboa (or similar), daily breakfasts, walking tour and transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Discover Spain’s spectacular Santiago de Compostela, whose city center is a UNESCO Site. See the Cathedral of St. James and Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Stop in Braga, Portugal, to tour the pilgrimage church of Bom Jesus and its famous baroque zigzag stairway. Two nights at the Hotel NH Obradoiro (or similar), daily breakfasts, Santiago and Braga tours and transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Note: This is a pre-cruise program.

Note: This is a post-cruise program.

Tour Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/portugal

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

Loire Valley

Cognac

GIRONDE

FRANCE

Blaye

Bergerac

GARONNE

Cadillac

DORDOGNE

Mar 21, 28 Apr 4, 11, 18 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 Jul 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep 5, 12, 19, 26

Bordeaux – Saint-Émilion – Bordeaux

8-day cruise with 5 guided tours from $2,256 per person

2015 Châteaux, Rivers & Wine

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships Expires August 31, 2014

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

Bordeaux

We meet you at the Bordeaux airport & take you to your ship;* free time

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

Gironde River

Scenic cruising

5 guided tours with audio headset

Pauillac

Médoc & Margaux wine country visit, wine tasting & evening at leisure

•

Blaye

Tour of citadel, a UNESCO Site; afternoon free time or optional excursion to Cognac

All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

Libourne

Tour of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO Site, & Pomerol wine region; afternoon at leisure or optional excursion to Bergerac

Garonne River

Scenic cruising

Cadillac

Excursion to Sauternes wine region & wine tasting

Garonne River

Scenic cruising

Bordeaux

Tour of city center, a UNESCO Site; evening at leisure

Bordeaux

Full day at leisure

Bordeaux

We take you from your ship to the Bordeaux airport*

EXPLORE MORE

Extend your journey in the Loire Valley or Paris.

EBD

Oct 10, 17, 24, 31

EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

VERANDA SUITE (AA)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

$17,599 8,856 18,799 9,456 18,399 9,256 17,999 9,056 17,999 9,056 18,999 9,556 17,799 8,956

$11,199 5,656 12,399 6,256 11,999 6,056 11,599 5,856 11,599 5,856 12,599 6,356 11,399 5,756

$7,599 3,856 8,799 4,456 8,399 4,256 7,999 4,056 7,999 4,056 8,999 4,556 7,799 3,956

$6,999 3,556 8,199 4,156 7,799 3,956 7,399 3,756 7,399 3,756 8,399 4,256 7,199 3,656

$6,599 3,356 7,799 3,956 7,399 3,756 6,999 3,556 6,999 3,556 7,999 4,056 6,799 3,456

FRENCH STANDARD BALCONY STANDARD (E) (F) (D)

$5,999 3,056 7,199 3,656 6,799 3,456 6,399 3,256 6,399 3,256 7,399 3,756 6,199 3,156

$4,599 2,356 5,799 2,956 5,399 2,756 4,999 2,556 4,999 2,556 5,999 3,056 4,799 2,456

$4,399 2,256 5,599 2,856 5,199 2,656 4,799 2,456 4,799 2,456 5,799 2,956 4,599 2,356

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Additional dates available. See pages 106-107 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. Call for details on additional dates.

Explore this region, so well known for its food and wine, with lots of time ashore.

ASK FOR

Prices below are per person. Offer expires August 31, 2014.

2015 Embarkation Dates aboard a NEW VIKING LONGSHIP

Libourne Saint-Emilion

Bordeaux

Arcachon

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

2015 CRUISE

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014.

Pauillac

Cruise

Paris

•

Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

Culture Curriculum: Enjoy a wide sampling of Bordeaux wines, participate in classes from a master sommelier, learn ‘how to say it in French,’ and how to pair the perfect wine with every meal

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

PLUS, save $1,000 per couple on all-inclusive air

2015 AIR

Per person prices (based on cruise check-in date) include savings. MAR

Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C. Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107.

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

$1,395

$895

$1,495

$995

$1,795

$1,295

$1,595

$1,095

$1,595

$1,095

$1,995

$1,495

$1,695

$1,195

$1,795

$1,295

$2,095

$1,595

EXPLORE MORE

3 NIGHTS—FROM Please Note: The Garonne, Gironde and Dordogne Rivers are part of a tidal river system which results in changing water levels in the region. Every effort is made to keep the scheduled itinerary, however, based on tides it may be amended or modified as required.

MAY-AUG

SPECIAL AIR

Loire Valley

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

APR; SEP & OCT

BROCHURE FARE

$ 999

Paris PER PERSON

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 849 P E R P E R S O N

Discover France’s amazing and beautifully scenic Loire Valley. After one night in Paris, drive through the scenic countryside to Orléans, a UNESCO Site. Visit two of the region’s best-known and most beautiful châteaux: Chambord and Chenonceau. One night at the Le Méridien Étoile Paris and two nights at the Clarion Château Belmont (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided tours of Orléans and Poitiers plus châteaux visits and hotel/ship transfers are included in this fully escorted package.

Be enchanted by the romance of France’s capital. Browse the art in the Louvre or stroll along the famed ChampsÉlysées. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the “City of Light,” dine at a Parisian bistro or enjoy an evening at a cabaret. Three nights at the Le Méridien Étoile (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided walking tour and hotel/ ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Note: This is a pre-cruise program.

Note: This is a post-cruise program.

Visit vineyards at vrc.com/videos

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/bordeaux

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

O A EX FFE U PI R G R U E ST S 31

Paris SEINE

FRANCE

Dijon Beaune Chalon-sur-Saône

Tournon Cruise If you add the Paris extension, transfer from Paris to Chalon.

Viviers

SAÔNE

Lyon RHÔNE Vienne RHÔNE

Avignon Arles Nice

St. Petersburg Chalon to to Avignon Moscow 8-day 13-day cruise cruise withwith 6 guided 11 guided tourstours fromfrom $2,356 $5,046 per person per person

2015 Portraits of Southern France DAY DESTINATION 1

Beaune

Burgundy wine route excursion featuring Hôtel Dieu with wine tasting; afternoon at leisure

Saône River

Cruising France’s Burgundy region

Lyon

Tour of city, a UNESCO Site, with guided walk through Vieux Lyon; afternoon at leisure to sample local food in France’s gastronomic capital

Vienne

Walking tour featuring Temple of Augustus & Livia

Tournon

Tain l’Hermitage excursion with wine tasting

Viviers

Evening guided walk through Old Town

Rhône River

Morning cruising France’s Provence region

Arles

Walking tour featuring Les Arènes amphitheater, a UNESCO Site

Avignon

Guided walk featuring Pont d’Avignon & guided tour of Palace of the Popes, a UNESCO Site; free time or optional Châteauneuf-du-Pape winery tour

Avignon

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Sail along France’s scenic Saône and Rhône Rivers past some of the most beautiful vistas the French

Expires August 31, 2014 ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

Chalon-sur-Saône We meet you at the Lyon airport & take you to your ship;* free time

Portraits of Southern France

ACTIVITIES

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships

We take you from your ship to the Marseille airport*

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

6 guided tours with audio headset

•

All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

Culture Curriculum: Sample a variety of French cheeses; find out how to make your own fondant au chocolat; try some Burgundian wines; enjoy lively French accordion tunes; attend lectures on current affairs & the painters of Provence; see how silk printing is done today; visit a local market

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Extend your journey in Paris or the French Riviera (see page 64).

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

countryside has to offer. During your 8-day journey, explore the famed region of Burgundy and the colorful fields of Provence. Visit Gallo-Roman ruins in Vienne and Arles; walk the cobbled streets of Arles and learn how they inspired Vincent van Gogh. And visit the historic Papal Palace in Avignon, “City of Popes.” Learn about the region’s time-honored wine-making traditions, sample Burgundy

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107.

varietals and try world-famous regional cuisine in Lyon. C’est magnifique!

Tour Palace of the Popes in Avignon

Visit Hôtel Dieu in Beaune

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

A few highlights of your journey Burgundy Wines Follow France’s Burgundy wine route to Beaune. Dating back more than 2,000 years, it has become the trading center for Burgundy’s fine wines. A highlight is Hôtel Dieu, a beautifully preserved hospice in the French Gothic style and owner of many local vineyards. Here, you learn about viticulture and sample a number of the regional varietals in one of Beaune’s best cellars.

Portraits of Southern France C H A L O N T O AV IG N O N 8 Days / 6 Guided Tours 2015 CRUISE

Palace of the Popes Inspired by conflicts in Rome, Pope Clement V moved the papal court to Avignon in 1309. He built the Gothic-style Palace of the Popes, which was home to seven popes in as many decades. Vieux Lyon On the west bank of the Saône is Lyon’s intriguing Old Town. The area developed during the Renaissance as part of the thriving silk industry; it is a maze of patrician houses and narrow passageways used by silk weavers to deliver their goods. Once you have your fill of exploring the neighborhood, indulge in some hearty Lyonnaise cuisine.

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Temple of Augustus and Livia, Vienne

Roman Artifacts The Roman Empire’s reach was enormous, and evidence of the Romans’ presence in France is everywhere. In Vienne, guests will see the beautifully preserved Temple of Augustus and Livia, a Roman amphitheater and other structures. And in Arles, visit Les Arènes, an arena that seats 20,000 and is still in use today.

Tour the Palace of the Popes in Avignon

EXPLORER 2015 Embarkation Dates aboard SUITE NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS (ES) Mar 18, 22, 25, 29 Brochure Fare $17,399 Apr 1, 5 2-FOR-1 8,756 Apr 8, 12, 15, 19, 22 Brochure Fare 17,999 2-FOR-1 9,056 Apr 26, 29; May 3, 6 Brochure Fare 18,799 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 2-FOR-1 9,456 May 31; Jun 3, 7, 10 Brochure Fare 18,399 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 2-FOR-1 9,256 Jul 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19 Brochure Fare 17,999 22, 26, 29 2-FOR-1 9,056 Aug 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19 Brochure Fare 17,999 23, 26, 30 2-FOR-1 9,056 Sep 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20 Brochure Fare 18,999 23, 27, 30 2-FOR-1 9,556 Oct 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 Brochure Fare 17,799 21, 25, 28 2-FOR-1 8,956

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VERANDA (A)

$10,399 5,256 10,999 5,556 12,399 6,256 11,999 6,056 11,599 5,856 11,599 5,856 12,599 6,356 11,399 5,756

$7,099 3,606 7,699 3,906 8,799 4,456 8,399 4,256 7,999 4,056 7,999 4,056 8,999 4,556 7,799 3,956

VERANDA (B)

$6,699 3,406 7,299 3,706 8,199 4,156 7,799 3,956 7,399 3,756 7,399 3,756 8,399 4,256 7,199 3,656

$5,999 3,056 6,599 3,356 7,199 3,656 6,799 3,456 6,399 3,256 6,399 3,256 7,399 3,756 6,199 3,156

$4,799 2,456 5,199 2,656 5,799 2,956 5,399 2,756 4,999 2,556 4,999 2,556 5,999 3,056 4,799 2,456

$4,599 2,356 4,999 2,556 5,599 2,856 5,199 2,656 4,799 2,456 4,799 2,456 5,799 2,956 4,599 2,356

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Be enchanted by the romance of France’s capital. Stroll along the famed Champs-Élysées. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the “City of Light,” dine at a Parisian bistro or enjoy an evening at a cabaret. Three nights at the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

$6,599 3,356 7,199 3,656 7,799 3,956 7,399 3,756 6,999 3,556 6,999 3,556 7,999 4,056 6,799 3,456

STANDARD STANDARD (E) (F)

FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

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3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 799 P E R P E R S O N

FRENCH BALCONY (D)

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FRENCH BALCONY (C)

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MAY-AUG

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Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

$1,395

$995

$1,495

$1,095

$1,795

$1,395

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto

$1,495

$1,095

$1,595

$1,195

$1,995

$1,595

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,595

$1,195

$1,795

$1,395

$2,095

$1,695

French Riviera

NEW!

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 799 P E R P E R S O N Discover even more of southern France on the French Riviera. A city tour introduces you to the Mediterranean city of Nice; stroll through the Old Town and its tree-lined boulevards. During free time, relax on the famous beaches of the Côte d’Azur, or visit Cannes or legendary Monaco. Three nights at the Le Méridien Nice (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided walking tour and hotel/ ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/portraits

Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

See more of France! Combine this cruise with Paris & the Heart of Normandy on select dates for a 15-day France’s Finest adventure with 12 tours. See page 70 or vrc.com/finest for details.

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

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UNITED KINGDOM Oxford

Gold Beach Juno Beach Omaha Beach

Rouen Les Andelys Giverny Conflans Vernon Paris SEINE

Cruise N

FRANCE

Paris – Rouen – Paris

8-day cruise with 6 guided tours from $1,956 per person

2015 Paris & the Heart of Normandy DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Paris airport & take you to your ship;* free time

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

6 guided tours with audio headset

•

All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site

•

Culture Curriculum: Taste French cheeses, learn how to create your own tarte au citron; attend lectures on Jeanne d’Arc & French Impressionists; learn to say a few words en Français; visit a local market

Paris

Panoramic city tour including landmarks along the Seine, a UNESCO Site, & free time to visit the Eiffel Tower or Louvre

Giverny

Monet Foundation excursion touring the home & gardens of Claude Monet

Vernon

Free time to stroll this provincial town

Seine River

Scenic cruising through France’s Normandy region

Rouen

Walking tour through medieval city including Joan of Arc’s Market Square & free time

Rouen

Normandy Beaches excursion & American Military Cemetery; evening at leisure

Les Andelys

Guided walk to Château Gaillard

Seine River

Scenic cruising through Northern France

Conflans

Evening at leisure for a riverside walk

•

All port charges

Conflans

Guided city walk or optional Palace of Versailles tour

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Paris

Evening at leisure, perhaps take a city cruise

Paris

We take you from your ship to the Paris airport*

Paris & the Heart of Normandy

Paris

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Combine the magic of Paris with the beauty of France’s Norman countryside and voilà! Experience

Extend your journey in Paris or Oxford & Highclere Castle (The Real Downton Abbey); see page 68.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

history firsthand at the Normandy beaches, site of the famous Allied invasion on D-Day in 1944. Delight in the Gothic architecture of Rouen, and see where Joan of Arc was tried and executed. Lose yourself in the exquisite gardens of Giverny, whose rich palette inspired Impressionist Claude Monet for many years.

See more of France! Combine this cruise with Portraits of Southern France on select dates for a 15-day France’s Finest adventure with 12 tours. See page 70 or vrc.com/finest for details.

Walk the cobblestone streets of provincial Vernon and share the splendor of Paris, the world’s most romantic city, with your companion. 66

Visit the American Military Cemetery in Normandy at vrc.com/videos

Walk across Alexander Bridge in Paris

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

A few highlights of your journey Tour Normandy’s Historic Beaches See World War II landmarks and Omaha Beach. Spend time at the Arromanches Debarkment Museum and pay your respects at the American Military Cemetery. On the way back to your ship, pass Gold Beach, Courseulles sur Mer and Juno Beach. Monet’s Famous Garden French impressionist Claude Monet lived and worked in a stone farmhouse at Giverny from 1883 until his death in 1926. Art aficionados have seen the place, with its picturesque flowers, pond and bridge, many times in his paintings. Tour the house and spend time at the water garden, with its

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Paris & the Heart of Normandy PA R I S – ROU E N – PA R I S 8 Days / 6 Guided Tours known for its role in the heroic tragedy of Joan of Arc, patron saint of France. Tried and condemned for heresy, she was burned alive at the stake in Rouen’s Old Marketplace in May 1431.

Camembert and Calvados Camembert — a soft, creamy cheese, traditionally aged for at least three weeks — was first made in Normandy in the late 18th century. When in northern France, sample this buttery delight at room temperature with a slice of French bread and a few grapes or apple slices. And speaking of delicious, try some calvados — a brandy made from the plentiful local apples, which also produce a wide variety of ciders.

See Monet’s garden, Giverny

Japanese bridge, water lilies, wisteria and azaleas, that inspired so many priceless masterpieces.

Gothic Rouen Founded by the Romans, Rouen is situated amidst the chalk cliffs along the Seine and filled with half-timbered houses and exquisite Gothic architecture. The city is

PRE & POST PACK AGES

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

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Make the most of your journey; consider Category A or B staterooms for the best views. 2015 Embarkation Dates aboard VIKING NEPTUNE, VIKING PRIDE or VIKING SPIRIT Mar 18, 20, 22, 25, 27 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Apr 1, 3, 5 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Apr 26, 29; May 1, 3, 6, 8, 10 Brochure Fare 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31 2-FOR-1 Jun 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24 Brochure Fare 26, 28 2-FOR-1 Jul 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22 Brochure Fare 24, 26, 29, 31 2-FOR-1 Aug 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23 Brochure Fare 26, 28 2-FOR-1 Sep 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23 Brochure Fare 25, 27, 30 2-FOR-1 Oct 2, 4, 7, 9, 11 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Oct 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

DELUXE (A)

DELUXE (B)

DELUXE (C)

DELUXE (D)

$5,599 2,856 6,199 3,156 7,699 3,906 7,699 3,906 6,999 3,556 6,999 3,556 8,399 4,256 7,799 3,956 6,999 3,556

$4,999 2,556 5,599 2,856 7,099 3,606 7,099 3,606 6,399 3,256 6,399 3,256 7,799 3,956 7,199 3,656 6,399 3,256

$4,599 2,356 5,199 2,656 6,699 3,406 6,699 3,406 5,999 3,056 5,999 3,056 7,399 3,756 6,799 3,456 5,999 3,056

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 6,499 3,306 6,499 3,306 5,799 2,956 5,799 2,956 7,199 3,656 6,599 3,356 5,799 2,956

STANDARD (E)

SOLD OUT 3,799 1,956 5,299 2,706 5,299 2,706 4,599 2,356 4,599 2,356 5,999 3,056 5,399 2,756 4,599 2,356

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Additional dates available. See page 108 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

2015 AIR

PLUS, save $800 per couple on all-inclusive air Per person prices (based on cruise check-in date) include savings. MAR

Paris

APR, SEP & OCT

MAY-AUG

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 749 P E R P E R S O N

Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

$1,295

$895

$1,395

$995

$1,695

$1,295

Be enchanted by the romance of France’s capital. Browse the art in the Louvre or stroll along the famed Champs-Élysées. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the “City of Light,” dine at a Parisian bistro or enjoy an evening at a cabaret. Three nights at the Hotel Rochester Champs-Élysées (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto

$1,395

$995

$1,495

$1,095

$1,895

$1,495

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,495

$1,095

$1,695

$1,295

$1,995

$1,595

Oxford & Highclere Castle (The Real Downton Abbey) 3 NIGHTS—FROM

$ 1,499

PER PERSON

Visit the historic town of Oxford and University of Oxford. Tour Highclere Castle, known to television audiences worldwide as Downton Abbey, with Privileged Access and a champagne welcome for Viking guests. Included tour to Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds. Three nights at the Old Bank Hotel (or similar), daily breakfasts, three tours and a Eurostar “Chunnel” train between Paris and London are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge. Note: This is a post-cruise program.

2015 CRUISE

Upgrade to Premium Economy from $795 per person or Business Class from $3,195 per person from select gateways and dates. See our website for details on Viking Air Plus and our Frequent Flyer Upgrade Program. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

Tour Highclere Castle at vrc.com/videos

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/paris

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

Gold Beach Juno Beach Omaha Beach

2015 CRUISE

Les Andelys Rouen Giverny Conflans Paris Vernon

Dijon Beaune SAÔNE

Chalon-sur-Saône BURGUNDY

Combine two France cruises for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.

Tournon

Lyon RHÔNE Vienne PROVENCE RHÔNE

Viviers

Cruise Motorcoach

Avignon Arles

Nice

Paris to Avignon

15-day cruise with 12 guided tours from $4,151 per person

France’s Finest

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships Expires August 31, 2014

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Paris airport & take you to your ship;* free time

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

15-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

12 guided tours with audio headset

•

All onboard meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

Paris

Panoramic city tour & free time

Giverny

Monet Foundation excursion touring Monet’s gardens

Vernon

Free time to stroll this provincial town

Rouen

Walking tour through medieval city & market visit

Rouen

Normandy Beaches excursion; evening at leisure

Les Andelys

Guided walk to Château Gaillard

Conflans

Evening at leisure for a riverside walk

Conflans

Guided city walk or optional Palace of Versailles tour

Paris

Evening at leisure, perhaps take a city cruise

Paris

Leave your ship, coach transfer to Chalon via Dijon

7 8

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

Culture Curriculum: Learn about & sample a variety of French cheeses; try some Burgundian wines; see how silk printing is done today; attend lectures on Jeanne d’Arc & French Impressionists; learn to say a few words en Français; enjoy a concert of popular French tunes; visit a local market

Chalon-sur-Saône Board your ship & free time 9

Beaune

Burgundy wine route excursion with wine tasting; free time

Lyon

Tour of city, a UNESCO Site, with guided walk

Vienne

Walking tour featuring Temple of Augustus & Livia

Tournon

Tain l’Hermitage excursion with wine tasting

•

All port charges

Viviers

Evening walking tour through Old Town

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Arles

Walking tour & afternoon at leisure

Avignon

Guided walk featuring Palace of the Popes; free time

Avignon

We take you from your ship to the Marseille airport*

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Extend your journey in Paris or the French Riviera.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

ASK FOR

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Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014.

SEINE

NORMANDY

FRANCE

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/francesfinest

2015 Check-in Dates Mar 18, 22, 25

Brochure 2-FOR-1 Apr 1, 5 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Apr 26, 29 Brochure May 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20 2-FOR-1 May 24, 27, 31 Brochure Jun 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 2-FOR-1 Jun 24, 28 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Jul1,5,8,12,15,19,22,26,29 Brochure Aug 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 2-FOR-1 Aug 26 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Sep 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Sep 30 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Oct 4, 7, 11 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Oct 14, 18, 21 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Oct 25, 28 Brochure 2-FOR-1

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CAT A DELUXE/ VERANDA

CAT B DELUXE/ VERANDA

CAT C DELUXE/ FRENCH BALCONY

$12,298 6,261 13,498 6,861 16,098 8,161 15,698 7,961 15,298 7,761 14,598 7,411 15,598 7,911 16,998 8,611 15,798 8,011 15,198 7,711 14,398 7,311 12,698 6,461

$11,298 5,761 12,498 6,361 14,898 7,561 14,498 7,361 14,098 7,161 13,398 6,811 14,398 7,311 15,798 8,011 SOLD OUT 13,998 7,111 13,198 6,711 11,698 5,961

$10,798 5,511 11,998 6,111 14,098 7,161 13,698 6,961 13,298 6,761 12,598 6,411 13,598 6,911 14,998 7,611 SOLD OUT 13,198 6,711 12,398 6,311 11,198 5,711

CAT D DELUXE/ FRENCH BALCONY

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 13,298 6,761 SOLD OUT 12,498 6,361 11,798 6,011 SOLD OUT 14,198 7,211 SOLD OUT 12,398 6,311 11,598 5,911 10,398 5,311

CAT E STANDARD

SOLD OUT 8,598 4,411 10,698 5,461 10,298 5,261 9,898 5,061 9,198 4,711 10,198 5,211 11,598 5,911 10,398 5,311 9,798 5,011 8,998 4,611 8,078 4,151

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. See pages 106-107 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. Note: The Southern France portion of this itinerary is sailed aboard a Viking Longship. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

2015 AIR

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Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

APR, SEP & OCT

MAY-AUG

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

BROCHURE FARE

SPECIAL AIR

$1,395

$995

$1,495

$1,095

$1,795

$1,395

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PRE & POST PACK AGES

Paris

French Riviera

Become enchanted by the romance of France’s capital. Browse the art in the Louvre or stroll along the famed Champs-Élysées. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the “City of Light,” dine at a Parisian bistro or enjoy an evening at a cabaret. Three nights at Hotel Rochester Champs-Élysées (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Discover even more of southern France on the French Riviera. A city tour introduces you to the Mediterranean city of Nice; stroll through the Old Town and its tree-lined boulevards. During free time, relax on the famous beaches of the Côte d’Azur, or visit Cannes or legendary Monaco. Three nights at Le Méridien Nice, daily breakfasts, guided walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 749 P E R P E R S O N

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 799 P E R P E R S O N

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

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FINLAND

Kizhi

LAKE LADOGA SVIR RIVER

LAKE ONEGA

RUSSIA Helsinki

Mandrogy

St. Petersburg NEVA RIVER

VOLGA-BALTIC WATERWAY

Kuzino

RYBINSK RESERVOIR VOLGA RIVER VOLGA RIVER

Cruise

Uglich

Yaroslavl

N MOSCOW CANAL

St. Petersburg to Moscow

Moscow

13-day cruise with 11 guided tours from $5,096 per person

2015 Waterways of the Tsars DAY DESTINATION 1 2 3 4

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Waterways of the Tsars

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Thinking of Russia, two great cities immediately come to mind: Moscow and St. Petersburg. This monumental 13-day itinerary includes several days in both cities, touring such landmarks

11 12

as Moscow’s Kremlin and Red Square as well as Catherine Palace in Pushkin and the Hermitage

in St. Petersburg. But, there is another side of Russia — quaint Golden Ring towns like Yaroslavl and

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the St. Petersburg airport & take you to your ship;* free time St. Petersburg Guided Hermitage Museum tour; afternoon at leisure; evening ballet performance St. Petersburg Pushkin excursion featuring Catherine Palace; city tour; optional Russian folkloric performance St. Petersburg Day at leisure or optional Peterhof Palace tour, scenic canal city cruise or a home-hosted visit to a Kommunalka Svir River Scenic cruising along the “Blue Route” Mandrogy Free time to explore museum village Kizhi Island Walking tour of Open Air Museum, a UNESCO Site Volga-Baltic Waterway Scenic cruising along rivers, lakes & canals Kuzino Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery guided walk; excursion to a children’s school Yaroslavl Tour of city center, a UNESCO Site, plus Church of St. Elijah the Prophet Uglich Guided walk to Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood & home-hosted visit Moscow Canal Scenic cruising Moscow Panoramic city tour including Red Square, Bolshoi Theater & St. Basil’s Cathedral; folkloric performance Moscow Full day at leisure or optional Tretyakov Museum tour Moscow Guided tour of the Kremlin, a UNESCO Site; free time or optional Cosmonaut Museum tour Moscow We take you from your ship to the Moscow airport*

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Uglich that only a river cruise can provide. See opulent palaces, discover fortified monasteries

ACTIVITIES

St. Petersburg

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13-day cruise with river-view stateroom

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11 guided tours with audio headset

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All meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Culture Curriculum: Enjoy onshore music and dance performances; learn a little Russian; listen to lectures about Romanov Tsars, the Soviet Union & current affairs; attend a Russian cooking workshop; participate in Russian tea time

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Extend your journey in Helsinki, Moscow or St. Petersburg (see page 74).

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

and visit beautiful churches and cathedrals. Experience the history and culture of Russia, a unique

Sail aboard our newly refurbished ships — now, all have verandas. See page 111.

and mysterious country where Viking River Cruises originally first began.

Visit the Kremlin in Moscow

Take a walking tour in Kizhi

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

A few highlights of your journey The World’s Largest Art Museum Over the span of 250 years, the collection of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, has grown to more than three million items including works from noted artists such as da Vinci, Michelangelo and Rubens as well as Cézanne, van Gogh and Picasso. These treasures are housed along the embankment of the Neva River, in the heart of St. Petersburg. The highlight in this architectural ensemble is the Winter Palace, former residence of Russian Tsars including Catherine the Great — just one of the works of art you will see on your tour.

Waterways of the Tsars S T. PE T E R S BU RG T O M O S C OW 13 Days / 11 Guided Tours 2015 CRUISE

A Legend Restored Constructed of amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors, the Amber Room was given to Peter the Great by a Prussian king in 1716. Installed at Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin, it was later extended to cover nearly 600 square feet with over six tons of amber. During World War II, German soldiers disassembled the room and it was never seen again. In 2003, a painstaking reconstruction was completed, enabling visitors to once again enjoy its brilliance. Admire it on your palace tour.

The Heart of Moscow In Russian, the word kremlin refers to any major fortified complex. But in Moscow there is one very special

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

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Make the most of your journey; consider Suites or Category AX or BX staterooms with a veranda for the best views.

See the Hermitage’s glories

Kremlin, adjacent to Red Square. Inside its crenellated red brick walls you will see four palaces and a variety of churches, monasteries and official buildings — as well as one enormous bell. It also serves as the official residence of Russia’s President.

2015 Embarkation Dates aboard VIKING HELGI, VIKING INGVAR or VIKING TRUVOR May 5, 6, 7, 17, 18, 19 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 May 29, 30, 31 Brochure Fare Jun 10, 11, 12, 22, 23, 24 2-FOR-1 Jul 4, 5, 6, 16, 17, 18 Brochure Fare 28, 29, 30 2-FOR-1 Aug 9, 10, 11 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Aug 21, 22, 23 Brochure Fare Sep 2, 3, 4, 14, 15, 16 2-FOR-1 Sep 26, 27, 28 Brochure Fare Oct 8, 9, 10 2-FOR-1

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JR. SUITE (JR)

VERANDA (AX)

VERANDA (BX)

DELUXE (CX)

DELUXE (DX)

$21,199 10,696 21,599 10,896 21,799 10,996 21,599 10,896 21,399 10,796 20,399 10,296

$20,599 10,396 20,999 10,596 21,199 10,696 20,999 10,596 20,799 10,496 19,799 9,996

$13,799 6,996 14,199 7,196 14,399 7,296 14,199 7,196 13,999 7,096 12,999 6,596

$12,999 6,596 13,399 6,796 13,599 6,896 13,399 6,796 13,199 6,696 12,199 6,196

$11,199 5,696 11,599 5,896 11,799 5,996 11,599 5,896 11,399 5,796 10,399 5,296

$10,799 5,496 11,199 5,696 11,399 5,796 11,199 5,696 10,999 5,596 9,999 5,096

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. See page 111 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

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Helsinki

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 799 P E R P E R S O N Discover the allure of this Baltic capital, situated along the Gulf of Finland. Nicknamed “White City of the North,” its neoclassical architecture and Old Town offer sightseeing opportunities including the Uspenski Cathedral and Sibelius Monument. Cultural capital of Finland, Helsinki boasts many museums and galleries. Three nights at the Radisson Plaza (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided walking tour and train transfer to St. Petersburg are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

SEP

OCT

BROCHURE FARE

2-FOR-1 AIR

BROCHURE FARE

2-FOR-1 AIR

BROCHURE FARE

2-FOR-1 AIR

2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C.

$1,795

$897

$1,395

$697

$1,295

$647

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto

$1,995

$1,097

$1,595

$897

$1,495

$847

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$2,095

$1,197

$1,695

$997

$1,595

$947

Upgrade to Premium Economy from $795 per person or Business Class from $3,495 per person from select gateways and dates. See our website for details on Viking Air Plus and our Frequent Flyer Upgrade Program. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

St. Petersburg

Moscow

Spend two additional nights in magical St. Petersburg, and visit the various palaces in this city. Enjoy a canal cruise, and see why St. Petersburg is considered the “Venice of the North.” Two nights at the Angleterre Hotel (or similar) with daily breakfasts, hotel/ship transfers are included with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Extend your trip with two additional days in Russia’s capital city. Enjoy a guided tour through Moscow’s famed subways and have free time to explore museums and local culture. Two nights at the Radisson Royal (or similar) with daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $599 P E R P E R S O N

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 599 P E R P E R S O N

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/waterways

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

Beijing

O A EX FFE U PI R G R U E ST S 31

This cruise also available from Beijing to Shanghai

BO HAI CHINA YELLOW SEA

Xian

EAST CHINA SEA Shanghai

THREE GORGES YANGTZE YANGTZE DAM

Shibaozhai

Wuhan

Chongqing

Yueyang LESSER THREE GORGES

Cruise Air

Guilin

N Hong Kong

Shanghai to Beijing

13-day cruisetour with 11 guided tours from $2,892 per person

2015 Imperial Jewels of China DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

Shanghai

We meet you at the Shanghai airport & take you to your hotel;* free time

•

6-day Yangtze River cruise in veranda stateroom

Shanghai

Old Shanghai/Bund tour; Shanghai Museum & free time; Chinese acrobatic performance

•

Shanghai

Fly to Wuhan.

Wuhan

Hubei Provincial Museum & bronze bell performance; board your ship

2 nights in Shanghai: Westin, Ritz-Carlton Portman or Jing An Shangri-La; 2 nights in Xian: Sheraton, Hilton or Crowne Plaza; 3 nights in Beijing: Kerry Hotel, Regent Beijing or Ritz-Carlton (or similar)

Yueyang

Viking Cruises school visit

•

Three Gorges

Xiling Gorge scenic cruising

Fully escorted: 11 guided tours with audio headset

Three Gorges Dam

Three Gorges Dam lock transit & facility tour

•

Three Gorges

Wu & Qutang Gorges scenic cruising

All meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners, featuring regional specialties with select meals at local restaurants, including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

Intra-China flights

•

Culture Curriculum: Listen to the sound of the Hubei Bells; attend lectures on the Yangtze River, Three Gorges Dam & current affairs; see a Chinese Tea Ceremony; learn a few Chinese words; hone your skills at mahjong and tai chi

•

All port charges

•

Free Internet service (connection speed may vary)

Lesser Three Gorges Lesser Three Gorges excursion

Imperial Jewels of China

Shibaozhai

Shibaozhai Temple tour & Yangtze River views

Chongqing

Disembark. Fly to Xian.

Xian

Hotel check-in & free time

Xian

Visit the Terra Cotta Army, a UNESCO Site; optional Tang Dynasty dinner show

9 10

Chongqing through the scenic Three Gorges and wildly beautiful Lesser Gorges. You will also tour the Three Gorges Dam, an engineering marvel that has changed the face of China. Visit Xian and look into the faces of thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors. In Beijing, explore historic imperial treasures like

Morning at leisure. Fly to Beijing

Beijing

Hotel check-in & free time

Beijing

Excursion to the Great Wall, a UNESCO Site; Sacred Way; optional Peking duck dinner

Beijing

Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City; optional Summer Palace tour; optional performers from Peking Opera

Beijing

We take you from your hotel to the Beijing airport*

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Extend your journey in Hong Kong & Guilin or Shanghai (see page 78).

This phenomenal itinerary presents China’s key highlights in just 13 days. Explore cosmopolitan Shanghai, China’s most cutting-edge, modern city. Cruise the legendary Yangtze between Wuhan and

Xian

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

the Forbidden City and Great Wall, and walk through Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public venue. Distinctive hotel stays and our deluxe Viking Emerald round out an amazing trip. 76

Visit the Forbidden City in Beijing

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

A few highlights of your journey Historic, Yet Modern Shanghai is China’s largest city; with a population of more than 20 million it is actually one of the world’s largest cities. Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River on the China Sea, it is also the world’s largest cargo port. Visitors enjoy seeing historic areas like the waterfront Bund as well as modern wonders like the stunning Pudong skyline. The city offers world-class museums, shopping, dining and nightlife as well.

Meet children at the Viking River Cruises school

Encounter Ancient Warriors In Xian, tour the mausoleum where Emperor Qin Shi Huang was laid to rest over 2,000 years ago, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There, see some of the thousands of life-sized Terra Cotta Warriors that were buried with him. Walkways provide a bird’s-eye view of the manmade necropolis where the Terra Cotta Army was discovered in the 1970s. Marvel at each man and horse, molded with its own distinctive features.

Shibaozhai Temple With the literal translation of “Precious Stone Fortress,” the Shibaozhai Temple is a wondrous sight along the Yangtze River. Originally built in 1650 hugging the cliffs high above the river, this Qing Dynasty architectural masterpiece now stands alongside the river as the water level has risen with the completion of the Three Gorges Dam. Climb to the top of the 12-story red pavilion for spectacular views. Elementary School Visit Viking River Cruises sponsors three much-needed elementary schools in small towns along the Yangtze River. During your cruise, you will stop to visit one of these schools and have the opportunity to interact with the

Imperial Jewels of China S H A N G H A I T O B E I J I N G 13 Days / 11 Guided Tours 2015 CRUISE

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Shibaozhai Temple overlooks the Yangtze

students. Enjoy a warm greeting from the children, watch them put on a song and dance performance and visit their classrooms. Share stories, smiles, photos and fun as you experience life in China through their eyes.

That’s Entertainment Enjoy the dazzling dexterity of the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe during a wonderful performance. Their movement is art — tightly choreographed and rehearsed endlessly. Be amazed as these athletes spin, fly, dance and demonstrate balance and flexibility at their best.

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2015 Hotel Check-in; cruise aboard VIKING EMERALD Mar 8, 16 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Apr 7, 15, 17, 25, 27 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 May 5, 7, 15, 17, 25, 27 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Jun 4, 6, 14, 16, 24, 26 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Jul 4, 6, 14, 16, 24 Brochure Fare Aug 15, 23, 25 2-FOR-1 Sep 2, 4, 12, 14, 22, 24 Brochure Fare Oct 2, 4 2-FOR-1 Oct 12, 14, 22, 24 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

EXPLORER SUITE (PS)

SUITE (AA)

JR SUITE (JR)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

VERANDA (C)

VERANDA (D)

VERANDA (E)

$15,099 7,592 16,199 8,142 16,599 8,342 15,299 7,692 14,699 7,392 16,999 8,542 16,699 8,392

$9,499 4,792 10,599 5,342 10,999 5,542 9,699 4,892 9,099 4,592 11,399 5,742 11,099 5,592

$8,699 4,392 9,799 4,942 10,199 5,142 8,899 4,492 8,299 4,192 10,599 5,342 10,299 5,192

$7,099 3,592 8,199 4,142 8,599 4,342 7,299 3,692 6,699 3,392 8,999 4,542 8,699 4,392

$6,899 3,492 7,999 4,042 8,399 4,242 7,099 3,592 6,499 3,292 8,799 4,442 8,499 4,292

$6,699 3,392 7,799 3,942 8,199 4,142 6,899 3,492 6,299 3,192 8,599 4,342 8,299 4,192

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 7,999 4,042 6,699 3,392 6,099 3,092 SOLD OUT 8,099 4,092

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 7,599 3,842 6,299 3,192 5,699 2,892 SOLD OUT 7,699 3,892

Sail aboard Viking Emerald with spacious suites and all veranda staterooms. For deck plans & details, see page 112.

2015 AIR

PLUS, get all-inclusive air from $495 per person Per person prices (based on cruisetour check-in date) include savings. MAR

APR; SEP & OCT

BROCHURE FARE

SUITES

CATS A-E

BROCHURE FARE

SUITES

Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle

$1,395

$495

$895

$1,495

Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Diego, St. Louis, Vancouver Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Tampa, Toronto, Washington D.C.

$1,495

$595

$995

$1,695

$1,595

$695

$1,095

$1,795

MAY-AUG

CATS A-E

BROCHURE FARE

SUITES

CATS A-E

$495

$995

$1,795

$495

$897

$695

$1,195

$2,095

$795

$1,197

$795

$1,295

$2,195

$895

$1,297

Hong Kong & Guilin

Shanghai

Other gateways available; see vrc.com/airaddons for prices. International air prices are per person, and include transfers (on original hotel/ship date) plus all government taxes, fees of approximately $160 and fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited, airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; consult your airline. If airfare is not obtained through Viking, transfers may be purchased separately; call for details. A forced overnight may be required based on available air schedules and may require leaving Europe one day later.

Mystical Guilin’s semi-tropical Li River and fascinating limestone peaks are awe-inspiring. Bustling Hong Kong is a shopper’s paradise offering items from handicrafts and antiques to designer suits. See Victoria Harbor, Stanley Market and the floating city of Aberdeen. One night at the Guilin Shangri-La and three nights at Hong Kong’s Kowloon Shangri-La (or similar); daily breakfasts; Hong Kong city tour; and hotel/airport transfers are included in this fully escorted post-cruisetour package. Note: This is a post-cruise program.

Give yourself extra time to explore this fascinating modern metropolis plus discover the classical gardens and canals of Suzhou. Two additional nights at your Shanghai hotel, daily breakfasts and a guided tour of one of Suzhou’s famous classical gardens with a canal ride and lunch are all included, along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113.

4 N I G H T S — F R O M $1,999 P E R P E R S O N

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise & land

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 499 P E R P E R S O N

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/china

Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

Beijing

This cruise also available from Shanghai to Beijing

BO HAI

CHINA

YELLOW SEA

Xian THREE GORGES YANGTZE YANGTZE DAM

Jingzhou Wuhan

Shibaozhai Chongqing

Lhasa

EAST CHINA SEA Shanghai

LESSER THREE GORGES

Cruise Air

Guilin

N Hong Kong

Beijing to Shanghai, plus Tibet

16-day cruisetour with 18 guided tours from $4,850 per person

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise & land

2015 CRUISE

ASK FOR

EBD

Prices below are per person. Offer expires August 31, 2014.

Make the most of your journey; consider Explorer Suites, Suites or Junior Suites with a veranda for the best views. 2015 Hotel Check-in; cruise aboard VIKING EMERALD Apr 4, 14, 15 Brochure 2-FOR-1 May 4, 15, 24 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Jun 3, 4, 14, 23 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Jul 3, 4, 13, 24 Brochure Aug 12, 22, 23 2-FOR-1 Sep 1, 11, 12, 21 Brochure Oct 1, 2 2-FOR-1 Oct 11, 22 Brochure 2-FOR-1

Fare Fare Fare Fare Fare Fare

EXPLORER SUITE (PS)

SUITE (AA)

$20,099 10,100 20,499 10,300 19,199 9,650 18,599 9,350 20,899 10,500 20,599 10,350

$14,499 7,300 14,899 7,500 13,599 6,850 12,999 6,550 15,299 7,700 14,999 7,550

JR SUITE (JR)

SOLD OUT 14,099 7,100 12,799 6,450 12,199 6,150 14,499 7,300 14,199 7,150

VERANDA VERANDA VERANDA (A) (B) (C)

$12,099 6,100 12,499 6,300 11,199 5,650 10,599 5,350 12,899 6,500 12,599 6,350

$11,899 6,000 12,299 6,200 10,999 5,550 10,399 5,250 12,699 6,400 12,399 6,250

$11,699 5,900 12,099 6,100 10,799 5,450 10,199 5,150 12,499 6,300 12,199 6,150

VERANDA VERANDA (D) (E)

SOLD OUT 11,899 6,000 10,599 5,350 9,999 5,050 SOLD OUT 11,999 6,050

SOLD OUT 11,499 5,800 10,199 5,150 9,599 4,850 SOLD OUT 11,599 5,850

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

2015 Roof of the World

2015 AIR

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Beijing airport & take you to your hotel*

•

Beijing

Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City; Summer Palace

Beijing

Excursion to Great Wall, a UNESCO Site; Sacred Way

Beijing

Hutongs & silk carpet workshop tour

Xian

Fly to Xian. Hotel check-in

Xian

Visit the Terra Cotta Army, a UNESCO Site

Xian/Lhasa

Fly to Lhasa. Hotel check-in; family visit & tea

Lhasa

Jokhang Temple visit & Barkhor Market; Tibetan Museum tour

Lhasa

Visit Potala Palace, a UNESCO Site; Sera Monastery tour

Lhasa/Chongqing

Fly to Chongqing. Board your ship

Shibaozhai

Shibaozhai Temple tour & Yangtze River views

Three Gorges

Qutang & Wu Gorges scenic cruising

•

6-day Yangtze River cruise in veranda stateroom 3 nights in Beijing: Kerry Hotel, Regent Beijing or Ritz-Carlton; 2 nights in Xian: Sheraton, Hilton or Crowne Plaza; 3 nights in Lhasa: Shangri-La; 2 nights in Shanghai: Jing An Shangri-La (or similar)

•

Fully escorted: 18 guided tours with audio headset

•

All meals: 15 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners, featuring regional specialties with select meals at local restaurants, including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

Lesser Three Gorges Lesser Three Gorges excursion 12

Three Gorges

Three Gorges Dam tour & cruising

•

Visit 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Jingzhou

Viking River Cruises school visit

•

Intra-China flights

Wuhan/Shanghai

Disembark. Hubei Provincial Museum tour. Fly to Shanghai. Hotel check-in

•

Culture Curriculum: Enjoy tea with a Tibetan family; attend lectures on the Yangtze River, Mao Zedong & China’s current affairs; practice tai chi every morning aboard; enjoy a concert of the Hubei Bells; learn a few Chinese words

Shanghai

Old Shanghai/Bund tour; Shanghai Museum & free time; Chinese acrobatic performance

Shanghai

We take you from your hotel to the Shanghai airport*

EXPLORE MORE

Extend your journey in Hong Kong & Guilin or Shanghai.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

•

All port charges

•

Free Internet service (connection speed may vary)

Sail aboard Viking Emerald with spacious suites and all veranda staterooms. For deck plans & details, see page 112.

Per person prices (based on cruisetour check-in date) include savings. APR; SEP & OCT

DAY DESTINATION Beijing

PLUS, get all-inclusive air from $495 per person

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/roof

MAY-AUG

BROCHURE FARE

SUITES

CATS A-E

BROCHURE FARE

SUITES

Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle

$1,495

$495

$1,695

$695

$1,795

$795

$1,295

CATS A-E

$995

$1,795

$495

$897

$1,195

$2,095

$795

$1,197

$2,195

$895

$1,297

Other gateways available; see vrc.com/airaddons for prices. International air prices are per person, and include transfers (on original hotel/ship date) plus all government taxes, fees of approximately $160 and fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited, airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; consult your airline. If airfare is not obtained through Viking, transfers may be purchased separately; call for details. A forced overnight may be required based on available air schedules and may require departing the U.S. one day earlier.

Upgrade to Business Class from $3,495 per person from select gateways and dates. See our website for details on Viking Air Plus and our Frequent Flyer Upgrade Program. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

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Hong Kong & Guilin 4 NIGHTS—FROM

$ 1,999

PER PERSON

Shanghai

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 499 P E R P E R S O N Give yourself extra time to explore this fascinating modern metropolis plus discover the classical gardens and canals of Suzhou. Two additional nights at your Shanghai hotel, daily breakfasts and a guided tour of one of Suzhou’s famous classical gardens with a canal ride and lunch are all included, along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

Beijing

This cruise also available from Shanghai to Beijing CHINA

BO HAI

YELLOW SEA

Xian Nanjing

Shibaozhai Fengdu Chongqing Cruise Air Motorcoach

EAST CHINA SEA Shanghai Suzhou Mt. Jiu Hua Jingdezhen

THREE GORGES YANGTZE YANGTZE DAM

Jingzhou

Wuhan

LESSER THREE GORGES

DONGTING LAKE

Guilin

N Hong Kong

Beijing to Shanghai

2015 Hotel Check-in; EXPLORER SUITE (PS) cruise aboard VIKING EMERALD Mar 18 Brochure Fare $22,799 2-FOR-1 11,470 Jul 26 Brochure Fare SOLD OUT Aug 8 2-FOR-1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

ACTIVITIES

Beijing

We meet you at the Beijing airport & take you to your hotel;* free time Beijing Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City; optional Summer Palace tour; optional performers from Peking Opera Beijing Excursion to Great Wall, a UNESCO Site; Sacred Way; optional Peking duck dinner Beijing Hutongs tour. Fly to Xian Xian Hotel check-in & free time. Xian Visit the Terra Cotta Army, a UNESCO Site; optional Tang Dynasty dinner show Xian Free time. Fly to Chongqing Chongqing Board your ship Fengdu Guided Snow Jade Cave tour Shibaozhai Shibaozhai Temple tour & Yangtze River views Three Gorges Qutang & Wu Gorges scenic cruising Lesser Three Gorges Lesser Three Gorges excursion Three Gorges Dam Three Gorges Dam lock transit Three Gorges Dam Three Gorges Dam facility tour Three Gorges Xiling Gorge scenic cruising Jingzhou Viking River Cruises school visit Dongting Lake Guided Yueyang Tower tour Wuhan Hubei Provincial Museum & bronze bells performance Jingdezhen Ceramic History Museum & porcelain demonstration Mt. Jiu Hua Mt. Jiu Hua excursion & Monastery visit Nanjing/Suzhou Disembark. Excursion to Suzhou; silk factory tour & Shanghai Fishermen’s Garden. Continue to Shanghai. Hotel check-in Shanghai Old Shanghai/Bund tour; Shanghai Museum & free time; Chinese acrobatic performance Shanghai We take you from your hotel to the Shanghai airport*

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EBD

SUITE (AA)

$13,799 6,970 13,299 6,720

JR SUITE (JR)

SOLD OUT 12,099 6,120

VERANDA VERANDA VERANDA (A) (B) (C)

$10,199 5,170 9,699 4,920

$9,799 4,970 9,299 4,720

$9,599 4,870 9,099 4,620

•

11-day Yangtze River cruise in veranda stateroom

•

3 nights in Beijing: Kerry Hotel, Regent Beijing or Ritz-Carlton; 2 nights in Xian: Sheraton, Hilton or Crowne Plaza; 2 nights in Shanghai: Westin, Ritz-Carlton Portman or Jing An Shangri-La (or similar)

•

Fully escorted: 16 guided tours with audio headset

•

All meals: 17 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 16 dinners, featuring regional specialties with select meals at local restaurants, including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

Intra-China flights

•

Culture Curriculum: Attend a colorful ethnic costume show; listen to lectures on the Yangtze River, Buddhism, Mao Zedong & current affairs; enjoy a tea ceremony; learn tai chi from a master; find out how to make your own dumplings

•

All port charges

•

Free Internet service (connection speed may vary)

Extend your journey in Hong Kong & Guilin or Shanghai.

$9,399 4,770 8,899 4,520

$8,999 4,570 8,499 4,320

FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

Sail aboard Viking Emerald with spacious suites and all veranda staterooms. For deck plans & details, see page 112.

PLUS, get all-inclusive air from $495 per person Per person prices (based on cruisetour check-in date) include savings. MAR

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

VERANDA VERANDA (D) (E)

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Call for details on additional dates.

2015 AIR

DAY DESTINATION

ASK FOR

Prices below are per person. Offer expires August 31, 2014.

Make the most of your journey; consider Explorer Suites, Suites or Junior Suites with a veranda for the best views.

18-day cruisetour with 16 guided tours from $4,320 per person

2015 China’s Cultural Delights

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise & land

2015 CRUISE

JUL & AUG

BROCHURE FARE

SUITES

CATS A-E

BROCHURE FARE

SUITES

CATS A-E

Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle

$1,395

$495

$1,495

$595

$895

$1,795

$495

$897

$995

$2,095

$795

$1,197

$1,595

$695

$1,095

$2,195

$895

$1,297

Other gateways available; see vrc.com/airaddons for prices. International air prices are per person, and include transfers (on original hotel/ship date) plus all government taxes, fees of approximately $160 and fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited, airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; consult your airline. If airfare is not obtained through Viking, transfers may be purchased separately; call for details. A forced overnight may be required based on available air schedules and may require departing the U.S. one day earlier.

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Hong Kong & Guilin 4 NIGHTS—FROM

$ 1,999

PER PERSON

Shanghai

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/delights

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

VIETNAM Hanoi Ha Long Bay GULF OF TONKIN

2015 CRUISE

MEKONG

Angkor Wat CAMBODIA Siem Reap

TONLE SAP LAKE

Cruise Air Motorcoach

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

ASK FOR

EBD

Prices below are per person. Offer expires August 31, 2014.

Make the most of your journey; consider Category A staterooms for the best views.

THAILAND

Bangkok

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise & land

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Kampong Cham

MEKONG Phnom Penh Cái Be Tâ n Châu Ho Chi Minh City GULF (Saigon) Sa Ðéc OF M˜y Tho THAILAND

15-day cruisetour with 14 guided tours in 2 countries from $3,499 per person

2015 Hotel Check-in; cruise aboard VIKING MEKONG Jan 5, 9, 19 Feb 16, 20 Mar 16, 20, 30 Apr 3, 13, 17, 27 Jun 26; Jul 6, 10, 20, 24 Aug 3, 7, 17, 21 Aug 31 Sep 4, 14 Sep 28 Oct 2, 12, 16, 26, 30

STANDARD (A)

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

STANDARD (B)

$11,598 5,799 11,598 5,799 10,598 5,299 7,398 3,699 8,598 4,299 11,598 5,799

STANDARD (C)

$11,198 5,599 11,198 5,599 10,198 5,099 7,198 3,599 8,198 4,099 11,198 5,599

$10,798 5,399 10,798 5,399 9,798 4,899 6,998 3,499 7,998 3,999 10,798 5,399

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Additional dates available. Visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

2015 Magnificent Mekong DAY DESTINATION 1 2 3 4 5 6

Hanoi Hanoi Hanoi Siem Reap Siem Reap Siem Reap

Siem Reap Kampong Cham Kampong Cham

8 9

Phnom Penh Phnom Penh

10 11 12 13

Mekong River Tân Châu Sa Ðéc / Cái Bè M˜y Tho Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City

14 15

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ACTIVITIES We meet you at the Hanoi airport & take you to your hotel;* free time City tour with Temple of Literature and “Hanoi Hilton” prison; afternoon at leisure Morning free time Fly to Siem Reap; Apsara dance show See Angkor Wat, a UNESCO Site & Bayon Temple Visit Banteay Srey Temple & Ta Prohm Temple; guided artisans tour & market visit Local village & school visit Transfer to your ship via Kampong Thom; board your ship Excursion to Twin Holy Mountains of Phnom Pros & Phnom Srey; orphanage & silk-weaving village visit Visit to Cambodian villages & Udon Monastery; free time Cyclo tour featuring Royal Palace & National Museum visit; Killing Fields excursion or afternoon at leisure Scenic cruising Traditional town visit & rickshaw ride; Vinh Hoa island tour Sampan boat excursion & floating market Disembark; transfer to hotel Reunification Palace tour; hotel check-in & free time Panoramic city tour & market visit; free time We take you from your hotel to the Ho Chi Minh City airport*

Per person prices (based on cruisetour check-in date) include savings. JAN; JUN-AUG

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED: • •

BROCHURE FARE

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom 2 nights in Hanoi’s deluxe Sofitel Metropole; 3 nights in Siem Reap’s superior first class Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra; 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City’s superior first class Sofitel Saigon Plaza (or similar)

FEB & MAR

2-FOR-1 AIR

BROCHURE FARE

$947

$1,595

APR; SEP & OCT

2-FOR-1 AIR

BROCHURE FARE

$797

$1,695

2-FOR-1 AIR

$847

2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle

$1,895

Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Diego, St. Louis, Vancouver

$2,195

$1,247

$1,895

$1,097

$1,995

$1,147

Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Tampa, Toronto, Washington D.C.

$2,295

$1,347

$1,995

$1,197

$2,095

$1,247

•

Fully escorted: 14 guided tours with audio headset

•

Included meals: 14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 13 dinners, featuring regional specialties

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

Other gateways available; see vrc.com/airaddons for prices. International air prices are per person, and include transfers (on original hotel/ship date) plus all government taxes, fees of approximately $160 and fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited, airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; consult your airline. If airfare is not obtained through Viking, transfers may be purchased separately; call for details. A long layover or a forced overnight may be required based on available air schedules and may require departing the U.S. one day earlier.

•

1 intra-itinerary flight

Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113.

•

Culture Curriculum: Attend an Apsara dance show in Siem Reap; enjoy lectures on current affairs in Vietnam and Cambodia; visit a local elementary school

•

Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

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All port charges

Ha Long Bay 2 NIGHTS—FROM

$ 499

Bangkok PER PERSON

Ride through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta and enjoy stunning views as you arrive at Ha Long Bay. Learn about the bay’s history, ecosystem and legends. Cruise Ha Long Bay in a traditional wooden junk. Hotel stays, some meals and hotel transfers are included on this fully escorted extension package.

Extend your journey in Ha Long Bay or Bangkok.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

PLUS, get up to 2-FOR-1 on all-inclusive air

2015 AIR

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 899 P E R P E R S O N Extend your journey to Thailand with three nights in Bangkok exploring the city’s many sights and attractions. Experience ancient palaces and temples, parks and museums, traditional dance and theater, and world-class shopping. Hotel stays, daily breakfasts and two guided tours are included in this fully escorted package. Flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok is included.

See the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/mekong

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

MYANMAR (Burma)

Mandalay Amarapura Ava Yandabo

Bagan Salé

IRRAWADDY

Minhla Magway Thayetmyo Pyay

2015 CRUISE

Pyu

Yangon Air Cruise Motorcoach

THAILAND

N ANDAMAN SEA Bangkok

16-day cruisetour with 14 guided tours in 2 countries from $5,799 per person

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Bangkok airport & take you to your hotel;* free time

•

Bangkok

Morning free time; panoramic city tour featuring the Grand Palace; evening at leisure

Mandalay

Fly to Mandalay; panoramic city tour of central Mandalay; embark ship

Mandalay

Full-day city tour showcasing monasteries & pagodas

Amarapura

City tour

Ava

Tour of city by horse-drawn cart

Yandabo

Village tour & pottery workshop visit

Bagan

Bagan Archaeological Zone tour featuring pagodas

Tan-Chi-Taung

Scenic tour overlooking Bagan; scenic cruising; visit Salé Monasteries

•

11-day river cruise with river-view stateroom 3 nights at the superior first class Millennium Hilton Bangkok & 2 nights at the superior first class Traders Hotel Yangon (or similar)

•

14 guided tours with audio headset

•

Most meals: 15 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Culture Curriculum: Lectures on Burmese colonial history, Myanmar today, stupas and temples; folkloric performances and market visits

Salé Monasteries

Visit Yout-Saun-Kyaung

Magway

Walking tour including Mya-Tha-Lun Pagoda

Minhla

Walking tour of fort in Minhla

Thayetmyo

Thayetmyo Frontier Post excursion

Pyu

Guided tour of Thiri-ya-kittiya archaeological site

•

Two intra-itinerary flights

Irrawaddy River

Afternoon sailing to Pyay

•

All port charges

Pyay

Shwesandaw Pagoda

Pyay

Disembark. Scenic transfer to Yangon & hotel check-in

Yangon

Half-day city tour featuring Shwedagon Pagoda & Kyaukhtatgyi Pagoda; afternoon at leisure

Yangon

Hotel check-out

Bangkok

Fly to Bangkok. Hotel check-in. Evening at leisure

Bangkok

We take you from your ship to the Bangkok airport*

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STANDARD (A)

Fare

EBD

Fare Fare Fare

Extend your journey in Bangkok.

STANDARD (B)

$13,598 6,799 13,598 6,799 12,598 6,299 13,598 6,799

STANDARD (C)

$13,398 6,699 13,398 6,699 12,398 6,199 13,398 6,699

$12,598 6,299 12,598 6,299 11,598 5,799 12,598 6,299

PLUS, get up to 2-FOR-1 on all-inclusive air Per person prices (based on cruisetour check-in date) include savings. JAN

DAY DESTINATION

2015 Hotel Check-in; cruise aboard VIKING ORIENT or VIKING MANDALAY Jan 3, 11, 18, 23, 26, 31 Brochure Feb 12, 15, 20, 27 2-FOR-1 Mar 4, 7, 12, 19, 27 Brochure 2-FOR-1 Apr 8, 16, 28 Brochure Sep 3, 15, 23 2-FOR-1 Oct 5, 13, 25 Brochure 2-FOR-1

2015 AIR

2015 Memories of Mandalay Bangkok

ASK FOR

Prices below are per person. Offer expires August 31, 2014.

Make the most of your journey; consider Category A staterooms for the best views.

BAY OF BENGAL

Bangkok – Mandalay – Yangon

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise & land

FEB & MAR BROCHURE FARE

2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Los Angeles, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle

$2,495

2-FOR-1 AIR

$1,247

$1,995

Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Diego, St. Louis, Vancouver

$2,695

$1,447

Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Tampa, Toronto, Washington D.C.

$2,895

$1,647

BROCHURE FARE

APR; SEP & OCT

2-FOR-1 AIR

BROCHURE FARE

$997

$2,095

2-FOR-1 AIR

$1,047

$2,195

$1,197

$2,295

$1,247

$2,395

$1,397

$2,495

$1,447

Other gateways available; see vrc.com/airaddons for prices. International air prices are per person, and include transfers (on original hotel/ship date) plus all government taxes, fees of approximately $160 and fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited, airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; consult your airline. If airfare is not obtained through Viking, transfers may be purchased separately; call for details. A long layover or a forced overnight may be required based on available air schedules and may require departing the U.S. one day earlier. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

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PRE & POST PACK AGES

Bangkok

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 399 P E R P E R S O N Discover the bustling city of Bangkok, capital of Thailand. Explore the canals and Chao Phraya River by traditional longtail boat and visit the city’s many museums, such as the Jim Thompson House. During free time, shop in an open air market or take in a Thai puppet show. Two nights at Millennium Hilton (or similar), daily breakfasts, a guided canal tour and hotel/airport transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge. As a pre-cruise program, the first night is a late-night check-in. As a post-cruise program, there is an early morning departure flight to return home.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/mandalay

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

WATCH OUR HOLIDAY VIDEOS: VRC.COM/HOLIDAYS Join Karine on an insider’s tour through Europe’s Christmas markets, as she shares age-old gingerbread traditions, teaches you to make handcrafted wreaths and introduces you to the warm treat glühwein. See how no one can share Europe’s Christmas markets with you like Viking can.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DEMO

GREAT GIFTS FROM THE DANUBE

Explore Christmas markets at vrc.com/videos

CHR ISTM A S M A R K ETS & SE A SONA L SA ILINGS

• MAGICAL

CHRISTMAS MARKETS Vienna,

• THANKSGIVING

FEAST We invite you to

Cologne, Budapest, Nuremberg, Rüdesheim. Whichever

celebrate Thanksgiving with the Viking family. With a

Christmas markets you visit, you’ll enjoy a wonderful

nod to a home-cooked meal, a traditional Thanksgiving

feast of tasty treats and inspiring handcrafted gifts. Shop

feast — roasted turkey with all the trimmings — will be

Spring and summer are wonderful times to cruise Europe, but travel in

for local crafts — handmade Christmas decorations from

served on November departures.

the fall and you’ll take in the rich, jeweled colors of forests and vineyards.

nutcrackers to scented candles, woolen clothing and

As the trees shed their foliage, public squares are lit with thousands of glittering

homemade gingerbread.

• LOCAL

TRADITIONS Discover a number of special

days celebrated by the locals. Listen as children explain

lights. And every home glows with the warmth of the hearth. With fewer

•A

FEAST FOR THE SENSES The central squares

the tradition of carrying their lanterns to commemorate

people traveling, you have more time and space to discover Europe’s best-kept

and cobbled streets are filled with stalls emanating lovely

the feast of St. Martin’s Day. Sample a “soul pretzel,”

secrets. And more opportunity to meet the townspeople, go caroling, shop

scents, sounds and tastes. In this fairy-tale setting, feast

a traditional treat baked specifically for All Souls’ Day.

on hot potatoes and chestnuts, grilled sausages and an

Learn about the significance of Erntedankfest, the

array of traditional baked treats — and of course glühwein

German counterpart to Thanksgiving.

for handcrafted gifts and sample warm glühwein.

Enjoy holiday traditions

(mulled wine) to warm your spirits. 88

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See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

MAIN

Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC

Nuremberg

2014 CRUISE

MAIN-DANUBE CANAL

Regensburg Kelheim

Passau

GERMANY

Cruise

ASK FOR

09D

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014.

DANUBE

Melk

SPECIAL SAVINGS DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

Vienna

2014 Embarkation Dates aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS

DANUBE

Budapest

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

Nov 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23 Nov 27, 28, 29, 30 Dec 7, 11, 13, 14 20, 21, 27, 28

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

VERANDA SUITE (AA)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

$12,399 6,256 12,199 6,156 12,399 6,256

$9,399 4,756 9,199 4,656 9,399 4,756

$6,099 3,106 5,899 3,006 6,099 3,106

$5,699 2,906 5,499 2,806 5,699 2,906

$5,599 2,856 5,399 2,756 5,599 2,856

FRENCH STANDARD BALCONY STANDARD (E) (F) (D)

$4,999 2,556 4,799 2,456 4,999 2,556

$3,799 1,956 SOLD OUT 3,799 1,956

$3,599 1,856 SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Thanksgiving sailings are Nov 1-23. Christmas markets sailings are Nov 27-Dec 21. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

8-day cruise with 6 guided tours in 3 countries from $1,856 per person PLUS, get up to 2-FOR-1 on all-inclusive air

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

2014 AIR

2014 Romantic Danube ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Budapest airport & take you to your ship;* free time

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

6 guided tours with audio headset

•

All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

Budapest

City tour of “Buda” & “Pest” including Castle District, a UNESCO Site

Danube River

Cruising the scenic Danube Bend

Vienna

Panoramic city tour featuring the Ringstrasse & St. Stephan’s Cathedral; afternoon at leisure; optional classical concert; Christmas market

Danube River

Cruising the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site

Melk

Benedictine abbey tour with library & frescoes

Passau

Walking tour & free time; Christmas market

Regensburg

Walking tour through medieval city center & free time

Kelheim

Optional Danube Narrows & Weltenburg Abbey excursion

•

Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Main-Danube Canal Scenic cruising through this engineering marvel Nuremberg

City tour & guided walk to Market Square or optional WW II history tour; free time; Christmas market

Nuremberg

We take you from your ship to the Nuremberg airport*

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NOV & DEC BROCHURE FARE

2-FOR-1 AIR

2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

$1,395

$697

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Washington D.C.

$1,595

$897

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,695

$997

Expires August 31, 2014

DAY DESTINATION Budapest

Per person prices (based on cruise check-in date) include savings.

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships

Upgrade to Premium Economy from $1,395 per person or Business Class from $3,495 per person from select gateways and dates. See our website for details on Viking Air Plus and our Frequent Flyer Upgrade Program. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014 or within 90 days of departure, if earlier. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

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PRE & POST PACK AGES

Budapest

2 NIGHTS—FROM $ 399 PER PERSON

Extend your journey in Budapest, Prague or Nuremberg.

Explore the Hungarian capital, a UNESCO Site, with its elegant boulevards and outstanding museums.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

Nuremberg

NEW!

2 NIGHTS—FROM $ 399 PER PERSON Tour Nuremberg Castle, or during free time, visit one of the city’s many museums including the Germanische Museum.

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107. 90

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

Budapest to Nuremberg

Prague

3 NIGHTS—FROM $ 699 PER PERSON Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage and encounter local culture in Wenceslas Square. Optional tour with Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Three nights at the Prague Marriott (or similar), daily breakfasts, panoramic city tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Enjoy seasonal treats

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/romantic

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

Prague CZECH REPUBLIC

2014 CRUISE GERMANY

DANUBE

Passau

SLOVAKIA

Dürnstein Bratislava

Linz

Melk

Munich

Vienna

AUSTRIA

N HUNGARY

Passau to Budapest

8-day cruise with 6 guided tours in 4 countries from $1,856 per person

09D

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the Viking Longships prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014.

Nov 16, 22 Budapest

ASK FOR

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

2014 Embarkation Dates aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS

DANUBE

Salzburg Cruise

SPECIAL SAVINGS DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

Nov 23, 29 Nov 30 Dec 6, 13, 27

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

VERANDA SUITE (AA)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

$12,399 6,256 12,199 6,156 12,399 6,256

$9,399 4,756 9,199 4,656 9,399 4,756

$6,099 3,106 5,899 3,006 6,099 3,106

$5,699 2,906 SOLD OUT 5,699 2,906

$5,599 2,856 SOLD OUT 5,599 2,856

2014 Embarkation Dates aboard VIKING LEGEND or VIKING PRESTIGE

SUITE (AA)

Nov 2, 9

$9,999 5,056

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

FRENCH BALCONY (A)

FRENCH BALCONY (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

$5,399 2,756

$4,999 2,556

$4,799 2,456

FRENCH BALCONY (D)

STANDARD (E)

$4,999 2,556 SOLD OUT 4,999 2,556

$3,799 1,956 3,599 1,856 3,799 1,956

STANDARD (D)

STANDARD (E)

$3,799 1,956

SOLD OUT

2014 Danube Waltz

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships Expires August 31, 2014

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Munich airport & take you to your ship;* free time

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

6 guided tours with audio headset

•

All onboard meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

Passau Passau

Walking tour & free time; Christmas market

Linz

Full-day excursion to Salzburg, a UNESCO Site, including a walking tour featuring Mozart’s birthplace

Melk

Benedictine abbey tour with library & frescoes

Danube River

Cruising the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site

Dürnstein

Afternoon free time to stroll the cobbled streets

Vienna

Panoramic city tour featuring the Ringstrasse & St. Stephan’s Cathedral; afternoon at leisure; optional classical concert; Christmas market

Bratislava

City tour through Slovakia’s capital

Budapest

City tour of “Buda” & “Pest” including Castle District, a UNESCO Site; afternoon at leisure

Budapest

We take you from your ship to the Budapest airport*

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•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Extend your journey in Prague or Budapest.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

2014 AIR

PLUS, get up to 2-FOR-1 on all-inclusive air Per person prices (based on cruise check-in date) include savings. NOV & DEC BROCHURE FARE

2-FOR-1 AIR

2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

$1,395

$697

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Washington D.C.

$1,495

$797

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,595

$897

Upgrade to Premium Economy from $995 per person or Business Class from $3,495 per person from select gateways and dates. See our website for details on Viking Air Plus and our Frequent Flyer Upgrade Program. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014 or within 90 days of departure, if earlier. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

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PRE & POST PACK AGES

Prague

Budapest

Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage and encounter local culture in Wenceslas Square. Optional tour with Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Three nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts, panoramic city tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Explore this legendary Hungarian capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its elegant boulevards, Parisian atmosphere and outstanding museums. Take a stroll in the parks of Margaret Island, discover the hidden medieval courtyards of the castle district and eat your fill of savory Hungarian cuisine. Two nights at the Le Méridien (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 699 P E R P E R S O N

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107. 92

FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Additional dates available. See pages 106-107 and 108 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. Thanksgiving sailings are Nov 16-23. Christmas markets sailings are Nov 29-Dec 13.

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 399 P E R P E R S O N

Festive holiday decor

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/waltz

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

NETHERLANDS NORTH SEA Amsterdam GERMANY

2014 CRUISE

Cologne Rüdesheim MOSELLE

Koblenz Heidelberg

Speyer

FRANCE

Strasbourg Cruise

RHINE

Breisach Basel

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

8-day cruise with 6 guided tours in 4 countries from $1,856 per person

2014 Rhine Getaway

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships Expires August 31, 2014

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Amsterdam airport & take you to your ship;* free time to visit the Anne Frank House

•

Amsterdam

Kinderdijk

Tour Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Site

Cologne

Walking tour & Gothic Cathedral visit; free time to visit a local brewery and sample Kölsch; Christmas market

Koblenz

Marksburg Castle excursion

Rhine River

Cruising the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site

Rüdesheim

Evening at leisure to stroll the Drosselgasse, perhaps sample local wines; Christmas market

Heidelberg Speyer

Evening at leisure or stroll the cobbled streets; see Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO Site

Strasbourg

Walking tour featuring Strasbourg Cathedral; afternoon at leisure to sample local Alsatian treats

Breisach

Black Forest scenery tour with clock-making demonstration; optional Colmar excursion

Basel

We take you from your ship to the Basel airport*

EXPLORE MORE

2014 Embarkation Dates aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS Nov 8, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22 Nov 23, 29

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

VERANDA SUITE (AA)

$12,399 6,256 12,199 6,156 12,399 6,256

$9,399 4,756 9,199 4,656 9,399 4,756

6 guided tours with audio headset

•

All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

2014 Embarkation Dates aboard FRENCH BALCONY (A) VIKING HELVETIA or VIKING SUN Nov 9, 16 Brochure Fare $4,599 2-FOR-1 2,356

$6,099 3,106 5,899 3,006 6,099 3,106

VERANDA (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

FRENCH BALCONY (D)

STANDARD (E)

$5,699 2,906 5,499 2,806 5,699 2,906

$5,599 2,856 5,399 2,756 5,599 2,856

$4,999 2,556 4,799 2,456 4,999 2,556

$3,799 1,956 3,599 1,856 3,799 1,956

DELUXE (B)

DELUXE (C)

STANDARD (D)

STANDARD (E)

SOLD OUT

$3,799 1,956

SOLD OUT

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. See pages 106-107 and 109 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. Thanksgiving sailings are Nov 8-23. Christmas markets sailings are Nov 29-Dec 14. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

PLUS, get up to 2-FOR-1 on all-inclusive air

2014 AIR

Per person prices (based on cruise check-in date) include savings. NOV & DEC BROCHURE FARE

2-FOR-1 AIR

2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

$1,395

$697

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Washington D.C.

$1,495

$797

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,595

$897

EXPLORE MORE

Extend your journey in Amsterdam, Lucerne, Bruges or Lake Geneva.

PRE & POST PACK AGES

Amsterdam

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

2 NIGHTS—FROM $ 499 PER PERSON

Bruges

NEW!

3 NIGHTS—FROM $ 699 PER PERSON

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107. 94

VERANDA (A)

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

Half-day city tour featuring Heidelberg Castle & free time; Christmas market

09D

Lucerne SWITZERLAND

Amsterdam to Basel

ASK FOR

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the Viking Longships prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014.

Dec 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27

SPECIAL SAVINGS DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

Bruges

RHINE

Kinderdijk

Lucerne

2 NIGHTS—FROM $ 549 PER PERSON

Lake Geneva

NEW!

3 NIGHTS—FROM $ 799 PER PERSON

Explore Amsterdam on bicycle

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/rhine

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

NETHERLANDS Amsterdam RHINE

Kinderdijk

2014 CRUISE

GERMANY

Cologne

MAIN

Koblenz

Bamberg Miltenberg Würzburg Rothenburg MAIN-DANUBE CANAL

CZECH REPUBLIC SLOVAKIA

DANUBE Krems

Regensburg Passau

Melk Vienna AUSTRIA

Cruise

ASK FOR

09D

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014.

Prague

Nuremberg

SPECIAL SAVINGS DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

2014 Embarkation Dates aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS Nov 1, 2, 3, 8, 15

Bratislava

DANUBE

Budapest HUNGARY

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

Nov 29

EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

VERANDA SUITE (AA)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

FRENCH BALCONY (D)

$21,299 10,762 21,099 10,662

$16,299 8,262 16,099 8,162

$11,299 5,762 11,099 5,662

$10,899 5,562 10,699 5,462

$10,299 5,262 SOLD OUT

$9,299 4,762 SOLD OUT

STANDARD (E)

$7,599 3,912 SOLD OUT

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Thanksgiving sailings are Nov 1-15. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

15-day cruise with 13 guided tours in 5 countries from $3,912 per person PLUS, get up to 2-FOR-1 on all-inclusive air

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

2014 AIR

2014 Grand European Tour DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

Amsterdam

•

15-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

2 3 4

Kinderdijk Cologne Koblenz Rhine River Miltenberg Würzburg Rothenburg Bamberg Nuremberg

We meet you at the Amsterdam airport & take you to your ship;* free time Tour Kinderdijk windmills, a UNESCO Site Walking tour & Gothic Cathedral visit; free time Marksburg Castle excursion Cruising the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site Guided walk & glassblowing demonstration Tour baroque Residenz palace Optional Romantic Road tour Guided walking tour & free time City tour & guided walk to Market Square or optional WW II history tour; free time Walking tour through medieval city center & free time Walking tour & free time Benedictine abbey tour with library & frescoes Cruising the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site Evening free time or stroll the cobbled streets Panoramic city tour featuring the Ringstrasse & afternoon at leisure; optional classical concert Guided walking tour through Old Town City tour of “Buda” & “Pest”; afternoon at leisure We take you from your ship to the Budapest airport*

13 guided tours with audio headset

•

All meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15

Regensburg Passau Melk Danube River Krems Vienna Bratislava Budapest Budapest

EXPLORE MORE

•

Visit 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

2-FOR-1 AIR

2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

$1,395

$697

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Washington D.C.

$1,495

$797

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,595

$897

EXPLORE MORE

PRE & POST PACK AGES

Amsterdam

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 499 P E R P E R S O N Visit the Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum, featuring works by the Dutch Masters.

Extend your journey in Amsterdam, Prague or Budapest.

Budapest

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

2 NIGHTS—FROM $ 399 PER PERSON Explore the Hungarian capital, a UNESCO Site, with its elegant boulevards and outstanding museums.

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107. 96

NOV BROCHURE FARE

Expires August 31, 2014

5 6

Per person prices (based on cruise check-in date) include savings.

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

Amsterdam to Budapest

Prague

3 NIGHTS—FROM $ 699 PER PERSON Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage and encounter local culture in Wenceslas Square. Optional tour with Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Three nights at the Prague Marriott (or similar), daily breakfasts, panoramic city tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Tour the Residenz Palace, Würzburg

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/grand

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

GERMANY

2014 CRUISE

Cologne Frankfurt

MAIN

Prague

Bamberg

Wertheim Würzburg Heidelberg Rothenburg

MAIN–DANUBE CANAL

Nuremberg

CZECH REPUBLIC

ASK FOR

09D

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014. EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

2014 Embarkation Dates aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS Nov 12, 18, 19 Nov 24, 25

Cruise

SPECIAL SAVINGS DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

$11,599 5,848 11,399 5,748

VERANDA VERANDA VERANDA FRENCH SUITE BALCONY (A) (B) (AA) (C)

$8,699 4,398 8,499 4,298

$5,699 2,898 5,499 2,798

$5,399 2,748 5,199 2,648

$5,299 2,698 5,099 2,598

FRENCH STANDARD BALCONY STANDARD (E) (F) (D)

$4,699 2,398 4,499 2,298

$3,599 1,848 3,399 1,748

$3,399 1,748 SOLD OUT

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Thanksgiving sailings are Nov 12-25. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

7-day cruise with 6 guided tours from $1,748 per person

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

2014 AIR

2014 Heart of Germany

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

Frankfurt

We meet you at the Frankfurt airport & take you to your ship;* free time

•

7-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

6 guided tours with audio headset

Heidelberg

Full-day Heidelberg excursion including city tour & Heidelberg Castle

•

Wertheim

Guided city walk & free time

Main River

Scenic afternoon cruising

Most meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

Würzburg

Tour baroque Residenz Palace

Rothenburg

Romantic Road tour & lunch in a local restaurant

•

Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site

Main River

Scenic morning cruising

•

Bamberg

Guided walk through the city, a UNESCO Site; evening at leisure

Nuremberg

City tour & guided walk to Market Square or optional WW II history tour; free time

Culture Curriculum: Enjoy a classical music performance; attend lectures on the European Union & the Main River; get to know a local glassblower and his craft

6 7

Nuremberg

We take you from your ship to the Nuremberg airport*

Per person prices (based on cruise check-in date) include savings. NOV BROCHURE FARE

2-FOR-1 AIR

2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

$1,395

$697

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Washington D.C.

$1,595

$897

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,695

$997

Expires August 31, 2014

DAY DESTINATION

PLUS, get up to 2-FOR-1 on all-inclusive air

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

EXPLORE MORE EXPLORE MORE

Extend your journey in Prague, Cologne or Nuremberg.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

PRE & POST PACK AGES

Prague

Cologne

Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage and encounter local culture in Wenceslas Square. Optional tour with Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Three nights at the Corinthia Hotel Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts, panoramic city tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Extend your time in Cologne and visit the spectacular twinspired Dom, Germany’s largest cathedral and a UNESCO Site.

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 699 P E R P E R S O N

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107.

Tour Heidelberg

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/heart

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

Frankfurt to Nuremberg

2 NIGHTS—FROM $ 499 PER PERSON

Nuremberg

NEW!

2 NIGHTS—FROM $ 399 PER PERSON History and culture can be found throughout Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city.

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

Prague CZECH REPUBLIC DANUBE

Budapest

2014 CRUISE

HUNGARY Kalocsa

CROATIA Osijek

TRANSYLVANIA ROMANIA

Belgrade

Cruise

Vidin Belogradchik SERBIA

ASK FOR

09D

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014.

Bucharest

IRON GATE

SPECIAL SAVINGS DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise & land

Giurgiu DANUBE

BLACK SEA

Veliko Tarnovo BULGARIA

2014 Hotel check-in dates; cruise aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS Nov 15, 23

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

VERANDA SUITE (AA)

$13,599 6,856

$10,599 5,356

VERANDA (A)

$7,299 3,706

VERANDA (B)

$6,899 3,506

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

$6,799 3,456

FRENCH STANDARD BALCONY STANDARD (E) (F) (D)

$6,199 3,156

$4,999 2,556

SOLD OUT

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Thanksgiving sailings are Nov 15 & 23. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

Budapest to Bucharest

11-day cruisetour with 7 guided tours in 5 countries from $2,556 per person

2014 AIR

PLUS, get up to 2-FOR-1 on all-inclusive air Per person prices (based on cruisetour check-in date) include savings.

2014 Passage to Eastern Europe

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships Expires August 31, 2014

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

Budapest

We meet you at the Budapest airport & take you to your hotel;* free time

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

Budapest

City tour of “Buda” & “Pest” including Castle District, a UNESCO Site; afternoon at leisure

2 nights at the Budapest Marriott & 1 night at the Bucharest Radisson Blu (or similar)

Budapest

Board your ship; full day at leisure

Kalocsa

Guided city tour with Archbishop’s Palace & Puszta horsemanship show

Vukovar

Excursion to Osijek with guided city tour

Belgrade

City walk with Kalemegdan Fortress guided tour; afternoon free time

Danube River

Cruising Iron Gate, featuring scenic limestone cliffs

8 9 10

Vidin Russe

Tour featuring Belogradchik Rocks & Fortress; afternoon at leisure in Vidin Full-day Veliko Tarnovo excursion & traditional Bulgarian lunch in Arbanasi

Giurgiu

Disembark & transfer to Bucharest

Bucharest

Panoramic city tour featuring the Palace of Parliament; hotel check-in

Bucharest

We take you from your hotel to the Bucharest airport*

EXPLORE MORE

• •

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Extend your journey in Budapest, Prague or Bucharest & Transylvania.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

7 guided tours with audio headsets

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107.

100

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/passage

2-FOR-1 AIR

2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

$1,395

$697

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Washington D.C.

$1,495

$797

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,595

$897

EXPLORE MORE

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

NOV BROCHURE FARE

PRE & POST PACK AGES

Prague

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 699 P E R P E R S O N Discover the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradcany Castle; visit Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral; and stroll along Charles Bridge. Optional tour with Privileged Access to Lobkowicz Palace. Three nights at the Hilton Prague (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Budapest

Bucharest & Transylvania

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $399 P E R P E R S O N

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 699 P E R P E R S O N

Explore this legendary Hungarian capital, a UNESCO Site, with its elegant boulevards and outstanding museums. Take a stroll in the parks and discover the medieval courtyards of the castle district. Two nights at the Budapest Marriott (or similar), daily breakfasts and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

101

Santiago de Compostela SPAIN

Braga Barca d’Alva Régua Pinhão Bitetos Porto Vega de Terrón Lamego Salamanca

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ASK FOR

09D

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

Make the most of your journey; consider Veranda Suites or Category A or B staterooms with a Veranda for the best views. 2014 Hotel Check-in Dates; cruise aboard NEW VIKING HEMMING or VIKING TORGIL

DOURO RIVER

Coimbra

SPECIAL SAVINGS DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

2014 CRUISE

PORTUGAL

Nov 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 Nov 25, 28 Dec 2, 5, 12 Cruise Motorcoach

Lisbon

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

VERANDA SUITE UPPER (AA)

$10,999 5,556 10,799 5,456 10,999 5,556

VERANDA SUITE MIDDLE (AB)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

$10,399 5,256 10,199 5,156 10,399 5,256

SOLD OUT 7,199 3,656 7,399 3,756

SOLD OUT 6,599 3,356 6,799 3,456

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

FRENCH BALCONY (D)

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

STANDARD (E)

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 4,599 2,356

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. See page 109 and visit vrc.com/ships for deck plans and details. Thanksgiving sailings are Nov 7-25. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

10-day cruise with 8 guided tours in 2 countries from $2,356 per person PLUS, get up to 2-FOR-1 on all-inclusive air

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

2014 AIR

NOV & DEC

2014 Portugal’s River of Gold DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

Lisbon

Porto

Bitetos Régua

Pinhão 6 7

9 10

Douro River Barca d’Alva Barca d’Alva Vega de Terrón Douro River Pinhão

Régua Porto Porto

EXPLORE MORE

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

BROCHURE FARE

2-FOR-1 AIR

2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

$1,395

$697

•

8-day river cruise with river-view stateroom

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Washington D.C.

$1,495

$797

•

2 nights at Lisbon’s Hotel Tivoli Lisboa (or similar)

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,595

$897

•

8 guided tours with audio headset

•

Most meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

•

Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

•

Culture Curriculum: Sample some local port wines; enjoy a folkloric music performance; learn about wine-making traditions and Portuguese history; attend a flamenco show

•

All port charges

•

Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

Upgrade to Business Class from $3,495 per person from select gateways and dates. See our website for details on Viking Air Plus and our Frequent Flyer Upgrade Program. Offer expires August 31, 2014. Book and pay in full by August 31, 2014 or within 90 days of departure, if earlier. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 113. Ask about other savings when you pay via electronic check. Call for details.

EXPLORE MORE

PRE & POST PACK AGES

Lisbon

Road to Santiago

Note: This is a pre-cruise program.

Note: This is a post-cruise program.

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 499 P E R P E R S O N

Extend your journey in Lisbon or Santiago de Compostela.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking.

Sail aboard one of our new ships in Portugal — Viking Hemming or Viking Torgil. For deck plans & details, see page 109. 102

Per person prices (based on cruise check-in date) include savings. 2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

Lisbon to Porto

2 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 499 P E R P E R S O N

Visit Lisbon

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/portugal

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

103

Loire Valley

Paris

2014 CRUISE

Cognac

GIRONDE

SPECIAL SAVINGS DISCOUNT: 2-FOR-1 cruise

ASK FOR

09D

Prices below are per person. Offer Expires August 31, 2014.

FRANCE

Limited-Time Bonus Offer: Take an additional $150 per person off the prices below (Cat D & above). Expires August 31, 2014. Pauillac

Arcachon

2014 Embarkation Dates aboard NEW VIKING LONGSHIPS

Libourne Saint-Emilion

Nov 15, 22

Bergerac

Bordeaux

Cruise N

Blaye

GARONNE

Cadillac

DORDOGNE

Nov 29 Dec 6, 13

Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1 Brochure Fare 2-FOR-1

EXPLORER SUITE (ES)

VERANDA SUITE (AA)

VERANDA (A)

VERANDA (B)

FRENCH BALCONY (C)

FRENCH BALCONY (D)

$12,399 6,256 12,199 6,156 12,399 6,256

$9,399 4,756 9,199 4,656 9,399 4,756

$6,099 3,106 5,899 3,006 6,099 3,106

$5,699 2,906 5,499 2,806 5,699 2,906

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 5,599 2,856

$4,999 2,556 4,799 2,456 4,999 2,556

STANDARD (E)

$3,799 1,956 3,599 1,856 3,799 1,956

Port charges are included in your cruise fare. Some departures are in the reverse direction; see website or call for details. Thanksgiving sailings are Nov 15 & 22. FOR PEACE OF MIND, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN – SEE PAGE 113 FOR DETAILS.

8-day cruise with 6 guided tours from $1,856 per person

2014 Châteaux, Rivers & Wine

Save an additional $300 per couple on Viking Longships

DAY DESTINATION

ACTIVITIES

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED:

We meet you at the Bordeaux airport & take you to your ship;* free time

•

8-day cruise with river-view stateroom

•

6 guided tours with audio headset

•

All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner

•

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service

3 4 5

Gironde River

Scenic cruising

Pauillac

Médoc & Margaux wine country visit, wine tasting & evening at leisure

Blaye

Tour of citadel, a UNESCO Site; afternoon free time or optional excursion to Cognac

Libourne

Tour of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO Site, & Pomerol wine region; afternoon at leisure or optional excursion

Garonne River

Scenic cruising

Cadillac

Excursion to Sauternes wine region & wine tasting

Cadillac

Morning city tour

Garonne River

Scenic cruising

Bordeaux

Evening at leisure

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Tour of city center, a UNESCO Site; afternoon at leisure

Bordeaux

We take you from your ship to the Bordeaux airport*

PLUS, get up to 2-FOR-1 on all-inclusive air Per person prices (based on cruise check-in date) include savings. NOV & DEC

Expires August 31, 2014

Explore this region, so well known for its food and wine, with lots of time ashore.

Bordeaux

2014 AIR

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BROCHURE FARE

2-FOR-1 AIR

2-FOR-1 AIR FROM: Boston, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

$1,395

$697

Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Raleigh, St. Louis, Tampa, Toronto, Washington D.C.

$1,595

$897

Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver

$1,695

$997

EXPLORE MORE

PRE & POST PACK AGES

Paris

Loire Valley

Be enchanted by the romance of France’s capital. Browse the art in the Louvre or stroll along the famed Champs-Élysées. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the “City of Light,” dine at a Parisian bistro or enjoy an evening at a cabaret. Three nights at the Le Méridien Étoile (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided walking tour and hotel/ship transfers are included along with the services of a dedicated Viking concierge.

Discover France’s amazing and beautifully scenic Loire Valley. After one night in Paris, drive through the scenic countryside to Orléans, a UNESCO Site. Visit two of the region’s best-known and most beautiful châteaux: Chambord and Chenonceau. One night at the Le Méridien Étoile Paris and two nights at the Clarion Château Belmont (or similar), daily breakfasts, guided tours of Orléans and Poitiers plus châteaux visits and hotel/ ship transfers are included in this fully escorted package.

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 799 P E R P E R S O N EXPLORE MORE

Extend your journey in the Loire Valley or Paris.

*Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking. Please Note: The Garonne, Gironde and Dordogne Rivers are part of a tidal river system which results in changing water levels in the region. Every effort is made to keep the scheduled itinerary, however, based on tides it may be amended or modified as required.

Sail aboard one of our new state-of-the-art Viking Longships. For deck plans & details, see pages 106-107. 104

2 014 H O L I DAY C R U I S E S

Bordeaux – Saint-Émilion – Bordeaux

3 N I G H T S — F R O M $ 999 P E R P E R S O N

Note: This is a pre-cruise program.

Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux

For complete itinerary details and videos, visit vrc.com/bordeaux

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

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A FEA KI W T N AR UR G I LO D-W NG N G INN SH I IP NG S

Offering You a Choice of Staterooms

Viking Longships top 2014 Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Poll for “Best River Cruise Ships.” Viking has the #1 ranked river cruise ship.

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The Viking Longships: Best New River Ship, “The first six of Viking’s revolutionary Longships debuted in 2012, offering an airy ambiance with plenty of big-ship amenities. Verandas are full-sized. Suites, mirroring hotel accommodations, each offer two rooms. The Aquavit Terrace, an indoor-outdoor casual eatery, is a dedicated alternative restaurant. And the ships are state-of-the-art when it comes to engineering, with hybrid engines, solar panels and even an organic herb garden.“ – Cruise Critic editors • •

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For a list of our award-winning Viking Longships, visit vrc.com/ships

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Explorer Suites are 445 square feet, have separate sleeping & sitting quarters, a wraparound veranda with 270° views, a French balcony, 2 flat-panel TVs Veranda Suites are 275 square feet, have separate sleeping & sitting quarters, a full veranda & French balcony & 2 flat-panel TVs

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All staterooms & suites have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed configuration All Upper & Middle Deck staterooms have a full veranda or French balcony Private bathroom with shower; premium bath products; bathrobe & slippers upon request

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40" or 42" flat-panel Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus CNBC, CNN, National Geographic and more Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control Corridor configuration designs U.S. Patent # 1832106-0001 to 1832106-0011.

See your Travel Agent or call Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546

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Viking Prestige & Viking Legend recognized as “Top River Cruise Ships” in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Poll

Viking Sun & Viking Helvetia recognized as “Top River Cruise Ships” in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Poll

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Viking Astrild / Viking Beyla

Viking Helgi, Viking Ingvar & Viking Truvor recognized as “Top River Cruise Ships” in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Poll Deluxe (CX)

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• Private, modern bathrooms with separate shower & premium bath products; • bathrobe & slippers upon request All staterooms on the Middle deck have a veranda. • 26" flat-panel Sony® TV with CNBC, CNN, BBC & more • deck Telephone, safe, Main refrigerator, hair dryer • & air conditioning • BottledElev. water replenished daily • Sun Deck with shaded sitting area Shop • Library A walk-around, open air promenade deck

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Protecting your travel investment, your belongings and most importantly you… for those unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip.

Built: 2011 Length: 361 ft. Crew: 138 Guests: 256 Decks: 5 Main Deck Reception Middle Deck Observation Staterooms: 128 (2 Explorer Suites, 14 Suites, 4 Jr. Suites, 108 Veranda) Restaurant

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PROTECTION PLAN COVERAGES Part A Benefits Maximum Benefit Amount Trip Cancellation.................................................................................Trip Cost Trip Interruption..........................................................150% of Trip Cost Missed Connection.......................................................................$3,000 Trip Delay (Up to $300 Per Day)....................................................$1,500

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Please Note: Prices listed are per person. Pre-Existing Conditions exclusion is waived if this Travel Protection Plan is purchased within 14 days of the initial trip deposit or added within 14 days of final payment when full trip payment is required at time of booking. Travel vouchers issued cannot be applied to multiple bookings. The Travel Arrangement Protection Benefits of Part A are provided by Viking Cruises. For New York Residents Only: 1) Part A Benefits are insurance benefits underwritten by Arch Insurance Company; and 2) The Cancel-For-Any-Reason Waiver Benefit is not insurance and is provided by Viking Cruises and may be purchased separately without purchase of the Travel Protection Plan.

CRUISE, TOUR & AIR PRICING NOTES & OFFER RESTRICTIONS

Upper deck The Yangtze’s newest and most elegant ship — with the largest suites in river cruising and a veranda in every stateroom. •

This Cancel For Any Reason Waiver is provided by Viking Cruises and is not an insurance benefit underwritten by Arch Insurance Company.

Benefits are described on a general basis only. There are certain restrictions, exclusions and limitations that apply to all coverages and services. This advertisement does not constitute or form any part of the Plan Description or any other contract of any kind. Plan benefits, limits, and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. Please note: In the event of a trip cancellation or cancel-for-any-reason claim, the cost of the Travel Protection Plan is not a refundable expense. To review full plan details online, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpA425V.

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The Viking Cruises Cancellation Waiver does not cover cancellation penalties associated with air or other travel arrangements that are not provided by Viking Cruises. Any benefit payable under this Cancellation Waiver will be reduced by the amount of any cancellation benefits paid or payable by Viking Cruises Travel Protection Plan or any other insurance plan providing Trip Cancellation benefits.

The Part B Travel Insurance Benefits are underwritten by: Arch Company, Jersey City, N.J. and all Plan Benefits are administered by: Trip Mate, Inc. (in CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency), 9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64114, 1-844-777-6855.

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Explorer Suite Suite Explorer Explorer Suite Suite (AA) (ES) (ES) (PS) 301603 sq. ft.sq. 603 sq. 603 sq. ft.ft.ft.

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CANCEL FOR ANY REASON When you purchase the Viking Cruises Travel Protection Plan within 14 days of your initial deposit/payment for your Trip, you also receive the Viking Cruises Cancellation Waiver Benefit that allows you to cancel your Viking Cruises travel arrangements before your scheduled departure for any reason and receive a Viking Cruises Voucher for the cancellation penalty amount, with the balance of the refund made, if applicable, either in cash or credit card credit.

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Part B Benefits Maximum Benefit Amount Accidental Death and Dismemberment........................................$25,000 Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance Accident and Sickness Medical Expense...............................$100,000 Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation...............................$100,000 One Call 24-Hour Assistance Services...................................$100,000 Baggage and Personal Effects........................................................$3,000 Baggage Delay...............................................................................$1,000

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Suite (AA) 301 sq. ft.

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Free Internet service State-of-the-art Western kitchen offers a choice of expertly prepared Asian or European cuisines Hotel & catering services overseen by Viking’s Swiss management Doctor & hairdresser on board Laundry service Voltage: 220V & 110V (U.S. outlet) in stateroom

Veranda (A, B, C, D, E, F) 250 sq. ft.

Pricing Notes: Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Cruise fares listed are valid for North American residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. All fares and offers are for new bookings only as of August 1, 2014, are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credit and Referral Rewards, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. 2-FOR-1 fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract which may be viewed at vikingrivercruises.com. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to economy, roundtrip flights only from select Viking River Cruises North American gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Explore More pricing is based on extension hotel check-in date. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. For up-to-date prices, please call your Travel Agent or Viking at 1-877-668-4546. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Viking River Cruises, as does any additional charge relating to currency fluctuation other than for fully paid cruise fares and full fares, which fluctuations are beyond our control. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract at vikingrivercruises.com. International Airfare: Air prices are per person based on the cruise or cruisetour check-in date, and include transfers plus all government taxes and fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Paid Business or Premium Economy Class may require travel in economy on flights within the United States, Europe or Asia. Premium Economy is limited to specific airlines and we may not be able to accommodate based on aircraft type and availability. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change until full payment of air is received. A forced overnight or long layover may be required based on available air schedules and may require departing the U.S. one day earlier. Forced overnight/transit hotel may be included with purchase of roundtrip international air from Viking in which flights arrive/depart on ship/hotel check-in/check-out day (not combinable with custom air, stopovers or deviations). Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Additional airline imposed baggage charges may apply; consult your airline. Additional gateways are available; visit our website or call 1-877-668-4546 for current prices. Additional terms and conditions may be viewed at vikingrivercruises.com. Note: Valid on new bookings only as of August 1, 2014, subject to availability and may not be combinable with any other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits and Referral Rewards. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. Offers expire August 31, 2014. 2014 Special Savings Discount: 2-FOR-1 cruise and up to 2-FOR-1 air (on November & December departures of Europe itineraries from BOS, EWR, NYC, PHL or PIT; other gateways available, see website for pricing). Request offer code 09D at time of booking and pay in full by August 31, 2014 or within 90 days of departure, if earlier. 2015 Early Booking Discount: 2-FOR-1 cruise and up to 2-FOR-1 air (on Russia itinerary from BOS, EWR, NYC, PHL, PIT or WAS; on Southeast Asia itineraries from LAX, SFO, PDX or SEA) and 2-FOR-1 cruise and air from $495 per person (for guests in Suites on China itineraries from LAX, SFO, PDX or SEA; Cat A-F get up to 2-FOR-1 air in May-Aug); other gateways available, see website for details. Request offer code EBD at time of booking; pay in full by August 31, 2014. Viking Longships Bonus Offer: This special offer is valid on new November & December 2014 or any 2015 Viking Longships reservations in Cat D & above made August 1-31, 2014. $300 per couple ($150 per person) savings is combinable with current 2014 Special Savings Discount, 2015 Early Booking Discount, Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits and Referral Rewards. Not transferable. Pay in full by August 31, 2014. Expires August 31, 2014. New Elbe Ships Bonus Offer: This special offer is valid on new 2015 Viking Astrild or Viking Beyla reservations made August 1-31, 2014. $300 per couple ($150 per person) savings is combinable with current 2015 Early Booking Discount, Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits and Referral Rewards. Not transferable. Pay in full by August 31, 2014. Expires August 31, 2014. Free Internet access: Usage limitations may apply. © 2014 Viking Cruises: all copy, diagrams, visual content and original photography. Select photos are licensed. All rights reserved. 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