Grand European Tour

Travel through the heart of Europe

Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz, visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and delve into Nuremberg’s World War II history. Indulge your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend.

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Budapest, Hungary

Explore Buda’s Castle District and modern Pest, straddling the two sides of the Danube River.

Budapest, Hungary

Cross the Chain Bridge, browse a museum or visit a thermal spa in the “Paris of the East.”

Vienna, Austria

Admire Vienna’s architecture and discover the city’s classical music heritage.

Vienna, Austria

Discover the delights of Vienna as you browse the museums or enjoy a Viennese pastry.

Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley

Sail the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO Site, and admire views of hillside vineyards.

Melk, Austria

Visit the renowned Benedictine abbey, admiring its medieval manuscripts and ceiling frescoes.

Passau, Germany

Admire the patrician houses in the old town and see Passau’s ornately decorated cathedral.

Regensburg, Germany

Stroll the medieval, UNESCO-listed city’s streets and learn about Regensburg’s history.

Scenic Sailing: Main-Danube Canal, Germany

Transit this 16-lock engineering marvel spanning 106 miles from Kelheim to Bamberg.

Nuremberg, Germany

See the Palace of Justice, old town and Market Square in this history-filled city.

Bamberg, Germany

See the Town Hall in this UNESCO-listed medieval city; sample its distinctive rauchbier.

Würzburg, Germany

Encounter the Bishops’ Residenz, a large, ornate baroque palace and UNESCO Site.

Wertheim, Germany

Discover this typical German town, famous for its long-standing glassblowing traditions.

Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart

Relax as you sail the Main River, making your way through Germany’s scenic Franconia region.

Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine

Sail past hilltop castles along the Middle Rhine, a UNESCO Site, and look for Lorelei Rock.

Koblenz, Germany

Visit the 13th-century Marksburg Castle and capture views from its hilltop location.

Cologne, Germany

Stroll through Cologne’s Old Town and see the city’s famed Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO Site.

Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede

Admire the scenery and sail along the network of Holland’s waterways.

Kinderdijk, The Netherlands

See the picturesque Dutch countryside and Kinderdijk’s working windmills, a UNESCO Site.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.