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R I V E R V O YA G E S . C O M Dear River Cruiser, Viking River Cruises enjoy a reputation as the world’s leading river cruise line, having successfully transported passengers around some of the world’s most beautiful and iconic waterways for over 15 years. With the largest river fleet, this award winning line offer a range of itineraries on a host of waterways in Europe, Russia, Asia and China.
Why book with RiverVoyages.com? At RiverVoyages.com we take great pride in providing exceptional service, from the moment you call to the end of your voyage and beyond. Our award-winning Cruise Concierge team are available from 8am-10pm each day to offer expert advice and guidance and to provide first-hand accounts of what can be expected on each Viking River Cruise voyage. The team will work hard to ensure that you get exactly what you want from your holiday and will build bespoke, tailor-made packages to meet your individual needs. With the skills and know-how to make sure you get the very best for your money, our Cruise Concierge will find a host of fantastic deals and added incentives, to make sure your river cruise escape is extra special.
If you wish to explore iconic capitals, such as Paris and Shanghai a river cruise provides the perfect opportunity, with many itineraries providing the opportunity to explore a number of cities on one trip. Why take one city break when a river cruise provides the opportunity to take numerous at one time!
Our Cruise Concierge are ready and waiting to take your enquires and calls. You won’t be disappointed with the exceptional service provided, so why not call them freephone today on 0800 197 9274 and start looking forward to your next unforgettable river adventure.
For those looking to sample local culture and cuisine in rural towns and villages, a river cruise provides an ideal way to see smaller, local destinations simply inaccessible to larger vessels and untouched by mass tourism.
What fellow travellers say about RiverVoyages.com
With ports of call close to all of the action we are sure that you will find a Viking River Cruise as individual as you are.
You were most helpful and explained everything in detail, with a lovely attitude many thanks. Mr. Dargan
Read further and discover your perfect river cruise. When you find your ideal, call our expert Cruise Concierge team today on 0800 197 9274 and they will help you begin your next adventure. Happy sailing
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We are regular users of your service and in a way it would be wrong to single out one person as all of your cruise concierge team are so very helpful. Over the last few days we booked a river cruise with the help of Gillian, Lauren and Sue, who were all great. However, we want to especially commend Dom for the time he gave to us, his attention to detail and his depth of knowledge - he truly made us feel that nothing was too much trouble in getting a great trip arranged for us. Thank you Dom – Dr. Biddle
Why choose a Viking River Cruise The Viking Difference Gracing some of the world’s finest waterways for over 15 years, a Viking River Cruise aims to offer far more than a holiday, providing the opportunity to explore the most intimate of destinations and allowing guests to sample the real customs, cultures and cuisines of each port of call.
Small Ship Experts Offering elegant, intimate ships with the facilities and features of some of the world’s finest boutique hotels, Viking River Cruises’ state-of-the-art vessels are strategically designed, to ensure guests get as close to each destination as possible. Voyage after voyage guests are delivered to a host of destinations, from large, bustling cities to quaint towns and villages unspoilt by mass tourism, offering unique cultural experiences.
Awards and accolades Viking River Cruises holds the accolade of the most award-winning river cruise line in the industry, with three awards won at the Globe Travel Awards 2016, including Best River Cruise Company. Winning Editor’s Pick five times in a row at the Cruise Critic Awards, Favourite River Cruise Line at the World of Cruising’s Wave Awards 2016 and seven times winner at the British Travel Awards, it’s easy to see why Viking River Cruises are the industry leaders and a firm favourite of guests who return time and time again.
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Dealt with Erin and found her to be very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. It was a pleasure dealing with her and one of the reasons why I booked this river cruise with your company. If the cruise is as good as her service I will be well pleased. – Mr. Irving
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Viking Longships
Promising a private sanctuary on the river, Viking River Cruises’ state of the art river ships offer guests an un-paralleled choice in both accommodation options and amenities. All of the spacious staterooms offer river views, hotel-style beds, dressed with fine linens and luxurious bathroom features, including heated flooring and complimentary premium bath products.
Sailing some of Viking’s most popular river itineraries, Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering and design, whilst the interior oozes elegance and luxury akin to a boutique hotel. Offering 95 comfortable staterooms, including two of the most deluxe Explorer Suites on today’s waterways.
Cruise from £895pp
Viking Douro ships
Viking Longships offer the largest suites on Europe’s waterways, with two full-sized rooms and unrivalled views of the ever changing landscape. Suites feature both a French Balcony and veranda.
Douro river cruise guests have the choice of a variety of staterooms, including veranda suites of 302 square feet, a restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, al fresco dining options, an on-board swimming pool, organic herb garden and free on-board Wi-Fi, allowing guests to experience the Mediterranean climate in all of its glory.
Cultural Enrichment Swiss trained and English speaking, staff aboard every Viking River Cruise vessel offer warm and attentive but never pretentious service. Operating the biggest fleet in Europe, each Viking River Cruise vessel is different but all offer a range of unique cultural enrichment activities. With an included excursion in every port, guests are guaranteed access to a host of cultural and historical highlights, as expert guides bring you closer to art, history, architecture and culture. For those preferring to stay aboard, Viking River Cruises’ provide a host of informative lectures, regionally inspired restaurant menus and on-board destination specific performances, featuring a range of music and dance.
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Viking Elbe ships Viking Elbe ships boast many of the features of the Viking Longships, including state of the art engineering, deluxe accommodation and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. With customised hulls and engines, specifically designed to navigate the historic Elbe river. Cultural enrichment
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Viking Russia ships
Offering impeccable service in a relaxed atmosphere, Viking River Cruises pride themselves on providing the most al fresco dining on the river. Offering highly trained chefs, who source ingredients from local ports of call and the ships onboard herb garden, the dishes served reflect the authenticity of the regions visited and all are complimented by fine wines.
Viking Asia ships Offering voyages along one of the world’s most scenic waterways, a Viking Asia River Cruise offers guests a selection of itineraries aboard three sister ships. Specifically built to navigate the Mekong, Irrawaddy and Yangtze rivers, the vessels range in style and size from the intimate 56 guest Mandalay to the 256 guest Viking Emerald, with full veranda staterooms and a full, English speaking crew.
An exclusive feature of a Viking River Cruise is the signature ‘Taste of…’ events, aiming to introduce guests to the speciality food and drink of visited regions. Providing the perfect opportunity to savour new cuisines and meet other guests, these evenings are a popular feature on all Viking voyages.
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Viking Russia river cruises offer guests the chance to take in the unique sights of this vast land on one of four river cruise ships. Featuring outside only staterooms, suites of over 400 square feet, an on-board Doctor service, sun deck with shaded seating area, open air promenade deck and a host of other amenities, it is clear to see why Viking have been operating successful Russian river cruises for over 15 years.
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On the 10 day Portugal’s River of Gold cruise, you will enjoy two full day’s in the heart of Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, before setting sail along the Douro River. Gliding past vineyards and sampling some of the regions finest food and wine, including the traditional salt cod, this river voyage provides the opportunity to visit charming towns, steeped in history and culture, as well as a day trip to the Spanish medieval city of Salamanca.
Whether you are looking for a short break, discovering the full romance of the Danube or wish to undertake a longer voyage on the 10 night Passage to Eastern Europe, the range of Viking European Cruises along the Danube won’t disappoint. Discover the majestic grandeur of Vienna or experience the twin-spired Regensburg Cathedral, a true gothic landmark. Time your trip and you may experience the spectacular Christmas markets at their best. Guests enjoying the varierty of destinations on the Passage to Eastern Europe will quickly realise why it is one of Viking River Cruises most popular itineraries and our Director’s choice.
Book by 31st July 2016 and we will arrange FREE chauffeur driven transfers to and from the airport for you and you will receive a Betty’s Gift Bag all worth £150!*
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Our most popular river in 2016 and one of the major rivers of the Iberian Peninsula, the Douro flows for over 550 miles, through the picturesque landscapes of Spain and Portugal. Originating in Duruelo de la Sierra in northern Spain, the river flows gently across central Spain and northern Portugal to its outlet in the Atlantic Ocean, where you will experience beautiful Porto, Portugal’s second largest city. Flowing through areas, historically significant in the wine-production industry, you will observe vast quintas (farms) gracing the slopes that line the river as you glide along the crystal clear waters.
One of Europe’s most iconic rivers, a river cruise on the Danube offers the opportunity to visit a host of countries including Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Covering 1,770 miles, from Germany’s Black Forest and emptying into the Black Sea, after passing through the Danube Delta, this vast river provides the opportunity to explore large cities including historic Vienna and the ever popular Budapest.
Sailings from March – December 2017
French Balcony WAS £2,795pp NOW £1,795pp
Suite WAS £4,195pp NOW £3,195pp
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Passage to Eastern Europe
Sailings from March - December 2017 | 7 nights on-board
Sailings from March - November 2017 | 7 nights on-board plus 3 night hotel stay
Itinerary highlights Kelheim | Regensburg | Passau | Krems | Vienna
Itinerary highlights Kalocsa | Osijek | Belgrade | Vidin | Veliko Tarnovo
Nuremberg to Budapest
Budapest to Bucharest
Itinerary also operates in reverse
Riverview WAS £1,895pp NOW £895pp
French Balcony WAS £2,395pp NOW £1,395pp
Itinerary also operates in reverse
Suite WAS £4,595pp NOW £3,595pp
Riverview WAS £2,695pp NOW £1,695pp
French Balcony WAS £3,245pp NOW £2,245pp
Suite WAS £4,245pp NOW £3,245pp
Price based on 8 December 2017 sailing
Price based on 16 December 2017 sailing
Price based on 21 March 2017 sailing
Included savings of £2,000 per couple end 31st July 2016, secure your stateroom at this price today Sample some local port wines on this cruise
Included savings of £2,000 per couple end 31st July 2016, secure your stateroom at this price today Enjoy musical entertainment highlighting Austrian & Hungarian classics
Included savings of £2,000 per couple end 31st July 2016, secure your stateroom at this price today Enjoy Serbian & Hungarian folkloric performances
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A river like no other, the Rhine’s banks are home to more historical and world famous cities than any other river in the world. Flowing through countries including France, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland, a cruise down the Rhine offers fashion and art lovers the opportunity to take in the cosmopolitan city of Dusseldorf, whilst history and art lovers can enjoy a visit to the 2,000 year old city of Cologne. Described as one of Europe’s most important and beautiful rivers, a voyage down the Rhine provides guests with the opportunity to experience a host of contrasting cultures. From 7 night voyages showcasing the beautifully historical cities of Cologne and Strasbourg, to the 9 night delight of Tulips and Windmills, guests will be sure to find a voyage catering to all tastes with Viking River Cruises. Included on all voyages are a host of guided tours, all on-board meals, return travel from the UK and a host of other complementary extras.
Book by 31st July 2016 and we will arrange FREE chauffeur driven transfers to and from the airport for you and you will receive a Betty’s Gift Bag all worth £150!*
Home to a host of rivers, including the Rhone, Saone and Seine, France provides the perfect opportunity to those looking to enjoy a scenic river cruise. Whether you are looking for an evening cruise through Paris, a sailing through the heart of some of France’s most famous wine growing regions or a trip which incorporates art museums, gothic cathedrals and 18th and 19th century mansions, a river cruise through France is ideal for art, history, food and wine lovers. Savour grand architecture and indulge in some of Bordeaux’s world famous fine wines on the Chateaux, Rivers and Wine 8 day cruise. Renowned for beautiful countryside and some of the world’s best cuisine, a Viking River Cruise offers guests the opportunity to experience wine-making traditions, regional cuisines and traditional culture in a host of towns and villages simply inaccessible to larger ships.
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Sailings from March – December 2017 | 7 nights on-board
Sailings from March - April 2017 | 9 nights on-board
Sailings from March - December 2017 | 7 nights on-board
Sailings from March - November 2017 | 7 nights on-board
Itinerary highlights Cologne | Koblenz | Rudesheim | Heidelberg | Strasbourg
Itinerary highlights Kinderdijk | Antwerp | Ghent | Bruges | Rotterdam
Itinerary highlights Vernon | Rouen | Normandy | Les Andelys
Itinerary highlights Macon | Tournon | Viviers | Arles
Amsterdam to Basel
Amsterdam round-trip
Paris round-trip
Lyon to Avignon
Itinerary also operates in reverse
Riverview WAS £1,995pp NOW £995pp
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Book by 31st July 2016 and we will arrange FREE chauffeur driven transfers to and from the airport for you and you will receive a Betty’s Gift Bag all worth £150!*
French Balcony WAS £2,595pp NOW £1,595pp
Itinerary also operates in reverse
Suite WAS £3,445pp NOW £2,445pp
Riverview WAS £2,395pp NOW £1,395pp
French Balcony WAS £2,895pp NOW £1,895pp
Suite WAS £3,895pp NOW £2,895pp
Riverview WAS £1,995pp NOW £995pp
French Balcony WAS £2,495pp NOW £1,495pp
Suite WAS £3,345pp NOW £2,345pp
Riverview WAS £2,395pp NOW £1,395pp
French Balcony WAS £2,895pp NOW £1,895pp
Suite WAS £3,745pp NOW £2,745pp
Price based on 16 December 2017 sailing
Price based on 18 March 2017 sailing
Price based on 10 December 2017 sailing
Price based on 5 November 2017 sailing
Included savings of £2,000 per couple end 31st July 2016, secure your stateroom at this price today Learn how to create your own Alsatian Flammkuchen
Included savings of £2,000 per couple end 31st July 2016, secure your stateroom at this price today Sample Dutch cheese and jenever
Included savings of £2,000 per couple end 31st July 2016, secure your stateroom at this price today Learn how to create your own tarte au citron
Included savings of £2,000 per couple end 31st July 2016, secure your stateroom at this price today Learn how to make your own fondant au chocolate
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Russia
One of Central Europe’s major rivers, flowing from the spectacular Krkonose mountains, through the lowlands of the Czech Republic, Germany and flowing out into the North Sea, the Elbe basin is home to some of Europe’s most breath taking vistas and luscious greenery, making it clear why an Elbe river cruise is one of Europe’s most popular choices. Providing the opportunities to experience the true beauty of mainland Europe, from the ‘Venice of the north’ in Hamburg to Litomerice, one of the Czech Republic’s oldest cities.
Asia
A river that plays a vital role in the life of Russia, the Volga banks are home to 11 of the 20 largest cities in Russia, including the capital, Moscow. As a result, a Volga river cruise provides the opportunity to visit a host of amazing destinations, including those of both historical and cultural significance. Moscow, Russia’s hub of culture, allows visitors to take a city tour, highlighting some of the metropolises most important landmarks while St. Petersburg, brimming with colour and beautiful architecture, provides visitors with the chance to experience UNESCO World Heritage.
Book by 31st July 2016 and we will arrange FREE chauffeur driven transfers to and from the airport for you and you will receive a Betty’s Gift Bag all worth £150!*
Book by 31st July 2016 and we will arrange FREE chauffeur driven transfers to and from the airport for you and you will receive a Betty’s Gift Bag all worth £150!*
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Magnificent Mekong
Sailings from March - November 2017 | 5 nights on-board plus 4 night hotel stay
Sailings from May - November 2017 | 12 nights on-board
Sailings from February - November 2017 | 6 nights on-board plus 7 night hotel stay
Sailings from January - December 2017 | 7 nights on-board plus 7 night hotel stay
Itinerary highlights Wittenberg | Meissen | Dresden | Decin
Itinerary highlights Uglich | Yaroslavl | Kuzino | Kizhi | Mandrogy
Itinerary highlights Xi’an | Chongqing | Shibaozhai | Jingzhou | Wuhan
Itinerary highlights Sa Dec | Phnom Penh | Siem Reap | Angkor Wat
Itinerary also operates in reverse
Itinerary also operates in reverse
Berlin to Prague
Moscow to St Petersburg
Itinerary also operates in reverse
Riverview WAS £3,095pp NOW £2,095pp
French Balcony WAS £3,495pp NOW £2,495pp
Beijing to Shanghai
Itinerary also operates in reverse
Suite WAS £5,195pp NOW £4,195pp
Price based on 5 November 2017 sailing
Included savings of £2,000 per couple end 31st July 2016, secure your stateroom at this price today Learn some words in German and enjoy baroque chamber music
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The largest and longest river in China and undoubtedly one of the world’s most spectacular, the Yangtze flows over 4,000 miles through no fewer than 11 provinces and the remarkable Three Gorges region. One of China’s top tourist attractions and splitting the country in half, whether you are looking to sample authentic Chinese culture, some of the world’s most bustling cities or stunning areas of natural beauty, traditional towns and ancient landmarks, a river cruise along the Yangtze is sure to provide an unforgettable sailing experience. An Asian river cruise with Viking River Cruises provides guests with the opportunity to explore a range of cities, including bustling Bangkok, Shanghai and the historically significant Ho Chi Minh City.
Riverview WAS £3,595pp NOW £2,595pp
French Balcony WAS £4,295pp NOW £3,295pp
Suite WAS £6,995pp NOW £5,995pp
Veranda WAS £3,395pp NOW £2,395pp
Suite WAS £4,395pp NOW £3,395pp
Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Veranda WAS £4,699pp NOW £3,699pp
Price based on 10 October 2017 sailing
Price based on 31 July 2017 sailing
Price based on 2 January 2017 sailing
Included savings of £2,000 per couple end 31st July 2016, secure your stateroom at this price today Enjoy onshore music and dance performances and participate in Russian tea time
Included savings of £2,000 per couple end 31st July 2016, secure your stateroom at this price today Hone your skills at mah-jong and tai chi
Included savings of £2,000 per couple end 31st July 2016, secure your stateroom at this price today Attend an Apsara dance show in Siem Reap and visit a local elementary school
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CALL YOUR CRUISE CONCIERGE ON 0800 197 9274
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