Tourexpi
From now through January 31, 2024, Viking is
offering special fares, up to free airfare and a $25 deposit on all
itineraries—as well as additional savings for both new and returning guests.
"For more than 26 years, we have invited
curious travelers to explore the world in comfort. We focus on the destination,
and we design travel experiences for the thinking person. This approach has
always allowed our guests to discover more history, science and culture when
they travel with us," said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
"As this new year begins, we look forward to welcoming returning guests
back on board, as well as introducing new travelers to the Viking way of
exploration."
Viking now explores all seven continents, with
river, ocean and expedition voyages calling in more than 500 ports in more than
85 countries. Highlights of the company's most popular itineraries include:
Viking Homelands (15 days; Stockholm – Bergen) –
Sail historic waters and discover more of Scandinavia with overnights in Stockholm, Oslo and
scenic Bergen. See charming Ålborg and Gdańsk, and visit the grand cities
of Berlin and Copenhagen. Witness breathtaking scenery from your
ship as she glides through majestic Norwegian fjords in the legendary homelands
of the Vikings.
Empires of the Mediterranean (10 days; Venice – Athens) –
Ten days. Nine magnificent destinations. One epic journey. Sail the Adriatic
and Aegean, taking in all the riches of this fabled region. On an exploration
bookended by iconic Venice and Athens, discover the ancient
ruins of Olympia and the Acropolis. Explore the medieval warrens of
Zadar and Dubrovnik, and admire the famed whitewashed villages of Santorini.
Delight in the beauty of Corfu and be captivated by Koper, the gateway to
picturesque Slovenia.
Rhine Getaway (8 days; Amsterdam – Basel) –
Explore one of Europe's best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted
fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning
scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region's
renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to
Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. With calls
in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a
rich landscape of beauty and culture.
Danube Waltz (8 days; Budapest – Passau) –
Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath. Learn to waltz at
a Viennese dance school. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest.
Admire the Wachau Valley's beauty. Explore lesser-known Central European cities
like Bratislava and Passau. Witness daily monastic life on an
exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey. This eight-day itinerary reveals the best of
these places while cruising leisurely through spectacular scenery.
Great Lakes Collection (15 days; Ontario –
Duluth) – Join Viking for a unique voyage across the historic waterways of
all five of the majestic Great Lakes. Experience culture-rich urban centers and
admire the awesome power of thundering Niagara Falls. Explore the granite
islands and sheltered inlets of Georgian Bay and traverse the famous Soo
Locks. Study the aquatic ecosystems of the lakes as you journey and venture
into the dense boreal forests that line the shores of Lake Superior and Lake
Michigan.
Antarctic Explorer (13 days; Buenos Aries –
Ushuaia) – This ultimate adventure takes you to the Antarctic peninsula,
where you will witness towering glaciers, snow-covered landscapes, immense
icebergs and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife viewing. In the footsteps of explorers
such as Amundsen, Shackleton and Scott, you will be one of the few to
discover the world's last truly wild frontier. Each day brings new surprises
and the opportunity to change plans to maximize wildlife sightings and adapt to
ever-changing weather.
Heart of the Delta (12 days; New Orleans - Memphis) –
Immerse yourself in history and heritage on this journey bookended by New
Orleans and Memphis. Attend a Privileged Access Mississippi Delta
blues experience in Greenville and be inspired by the stories of
famed musicians and iconic civil rights heroes. Savor delicious Cajun and
Creole cuisine, as well as Memphis's famous barbecue. And stir your
soul with the rhythms of Dixieland jazz, Delta blues and gospel.
Recently, Viking was honored with seven awards—more
than any other line—in the 2023 Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards, including
Best River Line, Best for First-Timers and Best Service in the river category.
The company also made history when it was voted #1 for rivers, oceans and
expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication's 2023 Readers'
Choice Awards. Viking was also voted to the top of its categories for rivers,
oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure in the 2023 World's Best
Awards. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by
both publications.
Booking Details
From now through January 31, 2024, Viking is
offering North American travelers the Discover More sale, with up to
free international airfare, special fares and a $25 deposit—with
additional savings for both new and returning guests—on all-inclusive river,
ocean and expedition voyages. Call Viking toll free at 1-855-8-VIKING
(1-855-884-5464) or contact a travel advisor for details.
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