A river cruise is the ideal way to discover Europe, Russia or China. Unlike an ocean cruise or bus tour, river cruises visit a port nearly every day you'll enjoy scenic river cruising in between ports of call, and see the best of Europe up close with insider's, access! Viking River Cruises offers European river cruises, China river cruises along the Yangtze, and Russian river cruises. Take a look and discover why these are better than any European tours or China tours! From our award-winning ships to outstanding service to crew who speaks your language, you'll discover the best of European vacations is aboard a Viking ship.Recipient of multiple awards from Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, Viking River Cruises offers discriminating travelers comfortable, affordable and all-inclusive river cruise vacations along the great rivers of Europe, Russia & China.  
 
                                             
 
 

Dear Customer,
As a valued customer, you are the first to be notified that our 2010 season is now available.
 
A great travel value
A journey with Viking River Cruises has always been a great vacation value. Your clients travel through exciting destinations in the heart of Europe, Russia, Ukraine, China or Egypt. The ship is comfortable and intimate; every stateroom has a river view. And with Viking, everything is included -deluxe accommodations, all onboard meals, daily shore excursions, cultural enrichment activities and free shipwide wireless access on most ships. But now, a great value has become even better.

Our best Early Booking Discount incentive ever
Clients who book and pay in full by May 31, 2009 will receive 2-for-1 cruise pricing, $1,000 off international air per couple, plus a complimentary wine package. With such a fantastic offer, space will fill quickly.
 
What's new
Viking has introduced several new itineraries in both China and Europe that take a little less time and are more affordable.

China Discovery- This 10-day itinerary includes the wonders of Beijing and a 6-day Yangtze River cruise through the Three Gorges region.
Yangtze Explorer- Explore the heart of China on a relaxing 11-day Yangtze cruise, bookended by two hotel nights in Shanghai.
Danube Waltz - This brand-new 8-day itinerary cruises through four of Europe'ss most enchanting countries along the storied Danube River.
Vineyards & Vistas- Engage all your senses as you enjoy the picturesque landscapes on this scenic 8-day river cruise through Germany along the Moselle, Rhine and Main Rivers.
 

 

Viking River Cruises Named to Travel + Leisure's 2005 World's Best Awards: Click for details Viking River Cruises Named to Conde Nast Gold List
  
  
THE WORLD'S LEADING RIVER CRUISE LINE...BY FAR...

Journey through the heart of your destination
You may already know, Viking River Cruises has more ships in more of the world's most fascinating places than any other river cruise line. Our legions of satisfied guests can tell you that Viking River Cruises is the perfect way to journey to the heart of your detination. And there has never been a better time to experience the best of the best, because we are now offering 2-for-1 cruise pricing on our most spectacular 2009 itineraries. Don't delay - space is limited. Offer expires June 15, 2009. We hope to welcome you aboard soon!

Grand European Tour
15 days: Amsterdam to Budapest
From $2,162 per person
Romantic Danube
8 days: Budapest to Nuremberg
From $1,256 per person
Elegant Elbe
12 days: Berlin to Prague
From $2,256 per person
Cities of Light
12 days: Paris to Prague
From $2,256 per person
Rhine Getaway
8 days: Basel to Amsterdam
From $1,856 per person
Danube Explorer
8 days: Nuremberg to Vienna
From $1,256 per person
Portraits of Southern France
8 days: Chalon-sur-Saane to Avignon
From $1,656 per person
Imperial Danube
8 days: Roundtrip Passau
From $1,456 per person
 Treasures of the Rhine
15 days: Basel to Antwerp
From $2,612 per person
Paris & the Heart of Normandy
8 days: Paris to Le Havre
From $1,356 per person
Danube Holiday Delight
8 days: Passau to Vienna
From $1,106 per person
Eastern European Odyssey
16 days: Bucharest to Nuremberg
From $2,762 per person
Footsteps of the Cossacks
12 days: Odessa to Kiev
From $1,280 per person
Waterways of the Czars
13 days: St. Petersburg to Moscow
From $1,646 per person
Russian Rhapsody
16 days: Moscow to St. Petersburg
From $2,746 per person

Act now—space is limited. Ask for offer "61Echo."
Offers expire June 15, 2009.
 

Viking is offering 2-for-1 cruise fares, $1,000 off air + a complimentary wine package if you book by May 31. 

Early Booking  Discount includes 2-for-1 Cruise fares, $1,000 off air plus a complimentary wine package.

GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR                                                  
Viking Pride, Viking Sky, Viking Europe, Viking Legend
14 Nights - Departs April 2010 - November 2010
Book by May 31, 2009
 
Itinerary: Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; Cologne, Germany ; Koblenz  Radesheim , Mainz , Wertheim , Warzburg , Rothenburg , Nuremberg , Regensburg , Passau, Germany ; Linz, Austria , Melk  Durnstein, Vienna, Austria ; Bratislava, Slovakia , Budapest, Hungary
*Itinerary also available in reverse 
 
Experience Includes:
Daily shore excursions by English-speaking guides
All meals
Riverview stateroom accommodations
Satellite TV and free wireless ship-wide Internet
 
Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:
Receive the 2010 Early Booking Discount which includes 2-for-1 Cruise fares, $1,000 off air per couple, plus a complimentary wine package; book and pay in full by May 31, 2009 and receive a $50 shipboard credit per stateroom 
 
Virtuoso fares from $2,662 per person
 
ROMANTIC DANUBE
Viking Danube, Viking Legend
7 Nights - Departs March 2010 - December 2010
Book by May 31, 2009
 
Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary ; Vienna, Austria , Melk , Linz, Austria ; Passau, Germany , Regensburg , Kelheim , Nuremberg, Germany
*Itinerary also available in reverse
 
Experience Includes:
Daily shore excursions by English-speaking guides
All meals
Riverview stateroom accommodations
Satellite TV and free wireless ship-wide Internet
 
Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:
Receive the 2010 Early Booking Discount which includes 2-for-1 Cruise fares, $1,000 off air per couple, plus a complimentary wine package; book and pay in full by May 31, 2009 and receive a $50 shipboard credit per stateroom 
 
Virtuoso fares from $1,356 per person
 
WATERWAYS OF THE CZARS
Viking Surkov, Viking Kirov, Viking Pakhomov, Viking Peterhof
12 Nights - Departs May 2010 - October 2010
Book by May 31, 2009
 
Itinerary: St. Petersburg three overnights ; Mandrogy , Kizhi , Goritzy , Yaroslavl , Uglich , Moscow three overnights
*Itinerary also available in reverse
 
Experience Includes:
Daily shore excursions by English-speaking guides
All meals
Riverview stateroom accommodations
Satellite TV and free wireless ship-wide Internet
 
Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:
Receive the 2010 Early Booking Discount which includes 2-for-1 Cruise fares, $1,000 off air per couple, plus a complimentary wine package; book and pay in full by May 31, 2009 and receive a $50 shipboard credit per stateroom 
 
Virtuoso fares from $2,196 per person
 
PORTRAITS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE
Viking Neptune
7 Nights - Departs March 2010 - November 2010
Book by May 31, 2009
 
Itinerary: Chalon Sur Saine , Beaune , Lyon , Vienne , Tournon , Viviers , Arles , Avignon
*Itinerary also available in reverse
 
Experience Includes:
Daily shore excursions by English-speaking guides
All meals
Riverview stateroom accommodations
Satellite TV and free wireless ship-wide Internet
 
Complimentary Virtuoso Exclusive:
Receive the 2010 Early Booking Discount which includes 2-for-1 Cruise fares, $1,000 off air per couple, plus a complimentary wine package; book and pay in full by May 31, 2009 and receive a $50 shipboard credit per stateroom  
 
Virtuoso fares from $1,356 per person
 
Note: Request offer EBD and book and pay in full by 5/31/09. Offer valid on new bookings only as of 4/15/09 on select 2010 dates; call for details. EBD is not combinable with any other offer except Past Guest Travel Credit or Referral Rewards Credit. Complimentary wine package offer valid for all on-board dinners. Airfare includes transfers and all government air taxes/fees of approximately $160 and fuel surcharges. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; consult your airline. Subject to availability and other restrictions may apply; call for details. Viking River Cruises reserves the right to revise pricing or dates throughout the season. Offer expires 5/31/09. CST# 2052644-40. Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Restrictions may apply. Virtuoso is not responsible for errors in pricing. CST#2069091-40 689016 4/09

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