Uncover the ancient secrets of Egypt amid the welcoming culture of today. See the pyramids from astride a majestic camel. Explore the Temple of Karnak’s 136 soaring pillars. Visit adorned hillside tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Skim the waters of the Nile by traditional felucca. Enjoy the fragrances of Aswan’s spice market. Join our expert Egyptologists on a 12-day cruisetour through Egypt on board our modern Nile ships, owned and operated by Viking.
Price Per Night: $468.69 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Vienna, Bratislava, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Budapest, Mohács, Vukovar, Ilok, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Scenic Sailing: The Iron Gate, Donji Milanovac, Vidin, Pleven, Constanța, Bucharest
Discover the “City of Waltzes,” Austria’s elegant capital and European center of classical music. In Bratislava, view grand palaces from the Hapsburg era and delve into Budapest’s vibrant culture. Be captivated by lesser-known gems as you visit towns and cities across the Balkans. Explore Bucharest’s old-world charm, tree-lined boulevards and witness its socialist architecture. With visits to five capital cities, this 17-day voyage is sure to inspire.
Sail the picturesque Rhine River and explore a region celebrated for its history and charm. The Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is lined with castles, cathedrals and vineyard-laden hills. In Alsace, French and German traditions intertwine, creating a cultural tapestry renowned for its cuisine and architecture. History and innovation are revealed at Kinderdijk, where the Netherlands’s iconic windmills stand as symbols of Dutch ingenuity.
Price Per Night: $471.29 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Bordeaux, Libourne, Scenic Sailing: Dordogne River, Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, Bordeaux, Scenic Sailing: Garonne River, Cadillac (Sauternes), Scenic Sailing: Garonne River, Bordeaux
Discover the ports, vineyards, farms and forests of Aquitaine, once Europe’s richest kingdom. See Bordeaux’s fountains and cellars. Hunt for truffles in Périgord, and create your own personal blend of Cognac at the Camus distillery. Savor France’s finest oysters fresh from the bay at Arcachon. Sip Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Sauternes in their own terroir on an eight-day cruise through Bordeaux—a region synonymous with fine wine and finer living.
Journey through the inland waterways of the Low Countries—Holland and Belgium. Enjoy an overnight stay in vibrant Amsterdam. Sail through a vast network of canals and rivers, stopping in key cities to soak up Dutch, German and Flemish culture. Witness feats of Dutch engineering. See modern Rotterdam and the windmills of Kinderdijk, and visit Antwerp, Europe’s diamond capital. In the spring, visit Keukenhof Gardens in bright bloom.