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Viking Cruises takes you around the world. Cruise the romantic
Danube and discover grand cities and quaint villages
along Strauss’s 'Blue Danube', or cruise the Rhine, Main and Moselle rivers through history and
picturesque countryside. Or cruise France's Seine and Rhone rivers, cruise the
Seine from Paris to Normandy, the Rhone from Lyon to
Avignon, or Holland's waterways and stroll the wonderful Keukenhof
Gardens, the charming canals of Amsterdam with
picturesque windmills and riots of tulip fields in the
springtime. Cruise the Elbe through East Germany's
dramatic landscapes. Discover the unique scenic
treasures of Europe from your luxurious river cruise
ship on Europe’s waterways. Visit Moscow and St.
Petersburg's fabulous Russian Palaces, or China's world
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Paris & Heart of Normandy 2016
8 Days
Sails Roundtrip
Paris
- Paris
from $1,896
Paris and the Heart of
Normandy combines the magic
of Paris with the
beauty of France’s Norman countryside and
voilà! Experience history firsthand at the
Normandy beaches, site of the famous Allied
invasion on D-Day in 1944. Delight in the Gothic
architecture of Rouen, and see where Joan of Arc
was tried and executed. Lose yourself in the
exquisite gardens of Giverny, whose rich palette
inspired Impressionist Claude Monet for many years. Walk
the cobblestone streets of provincial Vernon and share
the splendor of Paris, the world’s most romantic city,
with your companion.
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Paris, Burgundy & Provence 2016 12 Day
Paris to Dijon, Lyon to Avignon from $3,306
Enrich your Portraits of Southern France river cruise
with two nights in elegant Paris and Burgundy’s gastronomic hub of Dijon. This magnificent cruise
tour is draped in French finery, from the romance
of the “City of Light” to the sumptuous cuisine, ducal
treasures and robust red wines of the Burgundian
capital. Then wind your way south on the beautiful
Rhône, setting a course for the sun-splashed landscapes
of Provence, where that ever-famous light lured the
great Impressionists from van Gogh
to Matisse. You’ll
pause along the way to explore quaint villages, ancient
Roman ruins and historic Avignon, “City of Popes.”
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Chateaux, Rivers
& Wine
2016 8 Days
Sails Roundtrip
Bordeaux from$1,856
Caressed by Atlantic breezes, the vineyards that
cover
the rolling hills along the rivers of Aquitaine
for
centuries have produced France’s most remark-able wines:
Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Sauternes,
Médoc and Margaux are
but a handful of the wine appellations that make Bordeaux
wines world-famous. At the region’s heart, the city of
Bordeaux stretches along the river bank, inviting
visitors to savor its
grand architecture, tempting cafés
and superb museums. Celebrate joie de vivre in this land
of wine and oysters, truffles and cognac, as you cruise
the Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde Rivers.
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Cities of Light 2016
12
Days Sails Between
Paris and
Prague
from
$2,956
Cities of
Light is a 12-day journey
that includes two nights each
in two of Europe’s most glorious cities, Paris
and Prague—plus a scenic river cruise along the Moselle, Rhine and Main Rivers. Drink in the
picturesque landscape of vineyard-clad hillsides
and sample fine German appellations in the
villages of this famous wine-producing region.
Discover the romance of Paris and its many
historic landmarks. And fall in love with the
graceful architecture of Prague, home to
countless spires and a vibrant cultural scene.
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France’s Finest 2016
15
Days Sails Between
Paris and
Avignon directions from
$4711
This 15-day river cruise is the ultimate journey
through France, from Paris and Normandy to Burgundy and Provence. France's Finest is a joining of the two popular
itineraries 'Paris and Normandy and Portrait's
of Southern France' that creates the ultimate
journey through France. Drink in the colors,
cuisine and wines of France’s glorious southern
regions of Burgundy and Provence as you visit
places like Avignon, Arles and Lyon. Explore the
legendary French capital, Paris, and travel
along the Seine through the Norman countryside
to the historic Normandy beaches. Vive la
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EUROPE
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Danube Waltz 2016 - 2017
8
Days Sails Between
Passau and
Budapest from
$1,856
This eight day itinerary takes you
through four of Europe’s most enchanting countries—Austria,
Germany, Hungary and Slovakia—along the storied Danube River.
Where you'll explore Budapest’s imperial and Art Nouveau delights, and take a
comprehensive tour of beautiful Bratislava’s baroque and Gothic
buildings and fountains. In Austria, discover why Vienna is 'the
waltz capital', sail through the spectacular Wachau Valley, and
explore the cobblestone streets and charming town squares of
Dürnstein. And in Germany, admire Passau’s ancient fortress and
Italianate architecture. Includes a tour of the 900-year-old
baroque Benedictine abbey at Melk and an all-day visit to
the scenic city of Salzburg.
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Castles & Legends 2016 12 Days between
Munich and Budapest from $3146
Expand your Danube Waltz river cruise with two
nights each in Bavaria and Austria, and watch
history and legend unfold
on one enriching cruisetour. Explore Munich,
with exciting side trips to the fairy-tale
castle of Neuschwanstein and
Linderhof Palace. Stroll in the footsteps of
Mozart and the von Trapps in Salzburg. And
during a 7-night cruise along the
fabled Danube, discover glittering Vienna and
cosmopolitan Budapest, sampling cherished
vintages as you sail through
the beautiful Wachau Valley past vineyards and
villages. Two riverside jewels – the baroque
Melk Abbey and Slovakia’s
fascinating capital of Bratislava – round out
this legendary experience.
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Grand
European Tour 2016-2017
15 Days
Sails Budapest
- Amsterdam
from $3,562
Imagine 15 magical days along the Holland Waterways,
the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers,
the
Grand
Euro-
pean Tour takes you from
Holland’s windmill-studded
tulip fields to Germany’s fairy-tale
castles, from the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal to
the picturesque vineyards of Austria’s Wachau Valley, this
epic
voyage presents the highlights of Holland, Germany, Austria,
Slovakia and Hungary. Savor a decadent treat
the Sachertorte in a Viennese
café and panoramic views
of imperial
Budapest—and along the way, discover the legend
of the Lorelei, the ancient art of glassblowing,
the music of Mozart and more. Guests who choose
this voyage soon see why it is our most popular
itinerary—on the wonderful
Viking Longships.
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Grand European Tour & Belgium 2016 19 Days
Sails Ghent to Budapest from $5512
Combine the
endless cultural riches of your Grand European
Tour with 4 nights in the Low Countries on our
most comprehensive cruise tour. You’ll explore 5
countries in 19 days, with 2 nights each in the
medieval jewel of Belgian Ghent and among the
canal-lined lanes of Dutch Amsterdam. The rest
of Europe unfolds before you during a 12-day
cruise that spans the Rhine, Main and Danube
Rivers. Discover elegant cultural capitals such
as Budapest and Vienna. Explore storybook
villages and riverside castles. Witness stunning
natural beauty. And delve into the legends, lore
and enduring traditions that define a continent.
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Romantic Danube
2016 - 2017 8
Days Sails
Nuremberg and
Budapest from $1,856
During this 8-day journey, the
Romantic
Danube
discovers the grand
cities and quaint villages along the celebrated
Danube River. Explore both sides of Hungary’s
capital—traditional Buda and the more cosmopolitan
Pest—and from Fishermen’s Bastion, see how the
river divides this fascinating city. Experience
Vienna’s imperial architecture and gracious
culture, and tour riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley. And in Germany, explore a baroque
cathedral and stroll cobbled streets lined with
half-timbered houses. Savor the tastes of
aromatic and wonderful Vienna coffes,
authentic hearty German dishes, beers and wines,
and learn about local legends, and
see why Strauss immortalized this romantic river
in his famous 'Blue Danube' waltz.
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Imperial Cities of Europe 2016 12 Days
between Berlin & Budapest from $3,106
You’ll witness the legacies of empires with two
nights each Berlin, Germany’s vibrant cultural
center,
and Dresden, triumphantly restored to
its pre-war
beauty. Discover two glittering gems
of Germany
to your
Romantic Danube river cruise
on this
12-day
cruise tour.
Visit the house of
Martin Luther
in Wittenberg
and browse the
Market Square of Nuremberg. Along
the lilting
waters of the fabled
“Blue Danube,”
see the glory
of the Hapsburgs, from the
cosmopolitan avenues
of Budapest to the elegant
architecture of Vienna. Witness Europe’s bucolic
side too, as you sail
past enchanting riverside
villages and through
the stunning,
vineyard
laden Wachau Valley.
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Rhine Getaway
2016 - 2017 8 Days Sails Between
Amsterdam and
Basel
from $1,856
Visit all the highlights of the
legendary Rhine on the
Rhine
Getaway in just 8 days. In
Germany, see the many charming castles that dot
the riverbanks as you sail by, and tour both Marksburg Castle and the ruins of Heidelberg
Castle. Admire Cologne, the jewel of the Rhine,
with its awe-inspiring Dom, and
experience the lush landscape of the Black
Forest region. Also, explore Amsterdam’s lovely
canals and glorious museums, multicultural
Strasbourg in France, and the inviting nightlife
in Rüdesheim’s Drosselgasse. On this
itinerary
you will see a lot making the most of time.
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Rhineland Discovery 2016 12 Days
Bruges
and Basel from $3,146
Enhance your Rhine Getaway river cruise with two nights
each in Belgium and Holland on this extra-ordinary cruise
tour. Spanning the medieval cobbled lanes of
Bruges and Ghent, canal-laced charms of Amsterdam and
historic banks of Germany’s languorous waterway. Tour the historic
windmills of Kinderdijk and the imposing castle of
Heidelberg. Sample Kölsch beer in Cologne and local
wines in the Drosselgasse of Rüdesheim. You'll marvel at
fantastic cathedrals from Speyer to French Strasbourg.
Along the way, admire lush pastoral landscapes of
Germany’s fabled Black Forest and castle-lined
riverbanks draped in emerald-green vineyards.
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Rhine Rhapsody
2016 8 Days Basel,
Trier
&
Luxembourg, travel to Paris from $2,906
From the timeless elegance of Paris
to the
breath-
taking scenery along the Rhine, Main and Moselle
Rivers. A guided tour of Paris to see
some
of its historic locations, then spend some time
exploring
its neighborhoods, museums and cafés. Scenic
cruising takes you to the heart of smaller European
towns like Trier, Rüdesheim and Cochem enchanting
villages on through the Rhine Valley,
famous for its many riverside castles. Stop in
Strasbourg, the harmonious blend of French and German
cultures
(and cuisines), and explore the market squares
of Basel’s charming Old Town area. This cruise tour
is a
joyful rhapsody!
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Tulips & Windmills
2016
8 Days Sails
Amsterdam -
Antwerp -
Amsterdam
from $2,172
Tulips & Windmills
shows off
Holland’s floral splendor that only happens
in the springtime.See the rainbow of
colors, and visit two of Belgium’s most
beautifully preserved medieval cities for the
ultimate
10-day spring vacation in the Low
Countries. Explore Amsterdam’s cosmopolitan
atmosphere and world-famous museums. Experience
Belgium’s Golden Age
in Antwerp’s Steen Castle
and the lovely patrician city
of Bruges. Learn
about Holland’s age-old battle against the
sea, tours of windmills and the
massive Delta Works project. Enjoy savory
Dutch cheeses, delectable Belgian chocolates and
Belgium’s exquisite intricate lace on this
delightful vacation.
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Portugal's River of Gold
2016
10 Days
Sails
Roundtrip Porto
from
$2,156
PORTO
Enjoy the Douro’s beauty & history, and spend
two fascinating days and nights exploring Portugal’s
capital city of Lisbon. Then sail the Douro River past
steeply terraced vineyards to ports of call with
charming town squares, colorful castles, baroque
mansions and historic monasteries. Visit Salamanca, the
Spanish medieval
city of and sample Portuguese specialties like
salt cod, hearty soups and of course the area’s
sensational port and tawny wines.
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Passage to Eastern Europe
11 Days
Sails
Budapest to
Bucharest from $2,556
Let us take you to the
cities, towns and natural wonders
of Eastern
Europe, where so many fairy tales began.
Experience two nights in Budapest, amazing
architecture, in this bustling cosmopolitan capital of Hungary; sail past
dramatic natural wonders like the soaring white
cliffs of
the Iron Gate region; visit the
Serbian capital of Belgrade and the Croatian
town of Osijek; discover historical treasures of
Bulgaria; and admire the graceful charms of the
Romanian capital of Bucharest where you will
enjoy one overnight stay. This itinerary is,
quite simply, wonderful and one of the most
popular itineraries for those wanting something
uniquely different.
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Elegant Elbe 2016
10 Days
Sails Berlin
and Prague from $2,599
The
Elegant Elbe discovers
the natural beauty of former
East Germany’s dramatic landscape on an Elbe
River cruise. Tour the opulent palaces of Saxon
monarchs
and stroll through stunning
landscaped gardens; sail
between the dramatic
sand-stone cliffs of Germany’s “Saxon
Switzerland.” Marvel
at the baroque splendor of
Dresden and see firsthand how Meissenware
porcelain
is produced. Walk in the footsteps of
Martin Luther in historic Wittenberg and
learn
about the Protestant Reformation. Your journey
is bookended by two nights
in historic Berlin
and two nights in beautiful Prague. An elegant
experience indeed.
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Poland, Prague & the Elegant Elbe 2016
16 Days
Sails Between Berlin
- Prague from $4,699
Complement your Elegant Elbe itinerary with
stays in three magical cities. On this inspiring
cruise tour, you’ll sail the lilting waters of
the Elbe past the sandstone cliffs of Saxon
Switzerland. Spend two nights in vibrant Prague;
three nights in Kraków, where you can join a
moving excursion to Auschwitz; and two nights in
Warsaw, home of the courageous Jewish Ghetto
Uprising and a stunningly reconstructed Old
Town.
Viewing the charming castles as you cruise this
itinerary,
while admiring the fabulous architecture of
these renown world cities, capitals and UNESCO
World Heritage Sites.
Magnificent gardens and wonderful Old Towns on
this
fabulous river cruise.
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European Sojourn
2015 - 2016 23
Days Sails Amsterdam and
Bucharest
from
$8,167
Combines the Grand European Tour with Passage to
Eastern Europe for the ultimate European
sojourn. In
the 8th century, Emperor
Charlemagne dreamt of a
canal that could unite
Europe’s great waterways, but it
was not until
1992 that his vision came to pass. Now,
the
Main-Danube Canal allows ships to travel
directly
from the North Sea to the Black Sea
region, traversing Western, Central and Eastern
Europe in a single journey. See the canals of
Amsterdam, the castles of the Rhine Valley,
great Danube cities like Vienna and Budapest,
and many colorful capitals of Eastern Europe on
this incredible 23-day cruisetour through
eight countries
on the Rhine, Main and Danube
Rivers. This itinerary,
combines Grand European Tour with Passage to
Eastern Europe, provides the ultimate European
sojourn.
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Castles & Legends 2016 12 Days
Munich to Budapest
from $3,406
Tour cities & fairy-tale castles when you expand
your Danube Waltz with visits to the alpine beauty
of Bavaria and Austria takes your Danube Waltz
river cruise to new heights, with two nights each in
Munich and Salzburg. This cruisetour visits the fairy-
tale Neuschwanstein Castle and Salzburg’s Old
Town. Then you’ll sail the Danube past villages,
vineyards and the Wachau Valley, to discover
glittering Vienna, and the cosmopolitan capital of
Budapest. You’ll explore Munich, visit the fairytale
castle of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Palace,
and stroll in the footsteps of Mozart and the von
Trapps in Salzburg, and the fascinating capital of
Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Pathways of the Pharaohs
2016
12 Days
Cairo
from Luxor
- Nile
-
Lake
Nasser
from
$4,198
Egypt is the gift of
the Nile, according to the
Greek historian
Herodotus. Cruise the great
river in luxury, and
sail across Lake Nasser
to the monumental
statues of Ramses II and Nefertari at Abu
Simbel,
on this fabulous cruisetour.
The great city of Cairo, the
Valley of the Kings
and Valley of the Queens,
the unearthed secrets
of desert sands—all
are set
on or near the banks
of the nurturing
Nile. Cruise
the river in
luxury, and sail across Lake Nasser to
the
monumental statues of Rameses II and Nefertari
at Abu Simbel. Touch the pyramids and see the eternal
Sphinx, walk through ancient temples and meet the
friendly people of today’s Egypt on this fabulous cruisetour.
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Waterways of the Czars 2016
13 Days Sails Moscow and St. Petersburg
from $5,296
The Waterways
of the Czars cruise the two
sides
to
Russia, her great cities Moscow and St.
Peters-burg, and ancient villages like Yaroslavl, Uglich
and Goritzy. You'll tour the important
landmarks, Moscow’s Kremlin and Red Square,
St.
Peters-burg’s Pushkin, Peter & Paul Fortress
and the Hermitage—and also discover the history
and
culture of Russia’s heartland. But, there is another
side of
Russia, quaint riverside towns like Yaroslavl, Uglich and Goritzy that only a river cruise can
provide. See opulent palaces, discover fortified
monasteries and visit beautiful cathedrals. It
is an unforgettable way to experience the
history and culture of this unique and
mysterious country.
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Magnificent Mekong 2016
15 Days
Hanoi to
Ho
Chi Minh City
both directions
from
$3,499
In this wonderful NEW itinerary the Magnificent Mekong cruise
you'll explore the stunningly scenic and discover the culturally
distinctive lands that lie along the remarkable Mekong River. On
this 15-day cruisetour, discover two countries, two cultures and
two ways of life linked by Indochina’s most important river—from
Vietnam’s bustling cities to the tranquility of Cambodia.
Encounter ancient Khmer monuments and the elegant French
colonial capital of Phnom Penh in Cambodia; and in Vietnam,
visit the floating markets of the Mekong delta, experience the
intimate charm of Hanoi’s old city and tour dynamic Ho Chi Minh
City, formerly Saigon. Here you will find gracious hosts and
some of the finest cuisine in the world, while enjoying the
natural beauty and rich history just beyond the banks of the
magnificent Mekong.
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Myanmar Explorer
2016 15 Days Bangkok ot Bangkok from $5,599
Mandalay
Natural beauty, rich history and spiritual wonders await
you in Thailand and Myanmar (Burma). Begin your journey
in bustling Bangkok, where you encounter some of the
Thai capital’s highlights, including the unforgettable
Grand Palace temple complex set on the Chao Phraya
River. Then fly to Myanmar for a two-day stay in Yangon
(Rangoon) and a breathtaking cruise along the verdant
Irrawaddy River, known as “the Road to Mandalay” after
Rudyard Kipling’s famous poem. And in legendary
Mandalay, experience the sweep of the region’s history
from palaces and pagodas through colonial times to a
contemporary melting pot of Asian cultures.
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Undiscovered China 2016
18 Days
between Shanghai
to
Beijing
from $5,442
Experience China’s most magnificent cities and breathtaking
sights in 18 days. Visit Beijing and
the Great Wall, the
colonial-flavored Bund of Shanghai and Xian’s Terra Cotta
Warriors. Wander the canal-lined warrens of Lijiang, China’s
most authentic Old Town, and some of the most charming and
beautiful Chinese architectures. Observe the endangered pandas in
Chengdu. This special cruise offers some of the best preserved
sections of the great wall of China, and a visit to the very
special Sacred Way and the protected and magnificent Ming
Dynasty Tombs. Enjoy a 5-night sojourn
along the spectacular Yangtze
River and marvel
at its towering Three Gorges.
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Imperial Jewels of China 2016
12 Days
Beijing
to
Shanghai
from $3,292
On the Imperial Jewels of China you'll
discover
this phenomenal itinerary presents China’s key
highlights in just 12 days. Explore cosmopolitan
Shanghai, China’s most cutting-edge, modern city.
Cruising the legendary Yangtze between Wuhan
and Chongqing through the scenic Three Gorges and wildly
beautiful Lesser Gorges. You will also
tour the Three Gorges Dam, an engineering marvel that
has changed the face of China. Visit Xian and the
thousands of lifesize Terra Cotta Warriors. In Beijing,
explore historic imperial treasures like the Forbidden
City, Great Wall and famed Summer Palace, and walk
through Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public
venue. Distinctive hotel stays and our new Viking
Emerald round out an amazing trip.
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Roof of the World 2016 16 Days
Travel Beijing - Tibet - Shanghai
from $5,250
The
Roof of the World cruise and tour, is where you'll discover the
many faces of China on this fascinating 16-day adventure, and
where you'll also explore Tibet on this adventure tour that
includes Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian, plus a 6-day Yangtze River
cruise. See the imperial treasures of Beijing, including the
Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Meet several thousand
Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian. Explore Shanghai, both ancient and
contemporary—the “New York City” of China. Enjoy a 6-day Yangtze
River cruise. Plus, experience Lhasa on the Tibetan plateau, set
high in the Himalayas on “the roof of the world.” Spend three
spiritually enlightening days visiting Jokhang Temple, Potala
Palace and much more.
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Thanksgiving
Cruises 2016
Celebrate the Season with Thanksgiving Cruises:
With a nod to a home-cooked meal, a traditional Thanksgiving
feast of roast turkey and all the trimmings will be served on
select November departures in Europe.
View the following Thanksgiving Cruise Schedules
and call now for more details for your holiday
getaway.
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Heart of Germany
2016 7 Days
Frankfurt
to
Nuremberg Thanksgiving and Holiday Markets from $1,698
The Magic of European Christmas: Sailing
dates between November 30 and December 24 will include
Christmas markets. Here, the spirit and romance of the
holidays come alive with the scent of gingerbread and
the tunes of traditional carols around every corner.
Whichever Christmas markets you visit, you’ll enjoy a
wonderful feast of tasty treats, as well as dozens of
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Grand European Tour 2016 14 Days Sails Amsterdam to Budapest
Thanksgiving
Cruise from $3562
Imagine 15 magical days
along
the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. From Holland’s
windmill-studded tulip fields to Germany’s fairytale castles,
from the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal to the
picturesque vineyards of Austria’s Wachau Valley, this epic
voyage presents the highlights of Holland, Germany, Austria,
Slovakia and Hungary. Savor a decadent Sachertorte in a Viennese
café. Enjoy panoramic views of imperial Budapest. Along the way
discover the legend of the Lorelei, the ancient art of
glassblowing, music of Mozart and more. Guests who choose this
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Elegant Elbe 2016 8 Days Berlin to Prague Thanksgiving
Cruises from $2,599
Discover the natural beauty of former
East Germany’s dramatic landscape on a 10-day Elbe River cruise.
Tour the opulent palaces of Saxon monarchs and stroll through
beautifully landscaped gardens; sail between the dramatic
sandstone cliffs of Germany’s “Saxon Switzerland.” Marvel at the
baroque splendor of Dresden and see how Meissenware porcelain is
produced. Walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther in historic
Wittenberg and learn about the Protestant Reformation. Your
journey is bookended by one night in multicultural Berlin and
one night in graceful Prague. Celebrate the Season with
our Thanksgiving Cruises: With a nod to a home-cooked
meal, a traditional Thanksgiving feast of roast turkey and all
the trimmings will be served on select November departures in
Europe.
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France's Finest 2016
15 Days Sails Paris and Avignon Thanksgiving Cruise from
$5,911
Explore Paris, Burgundy & Provence
on this 15-day journey spanning the intimate waterways of France
from the North Sea to the Mediterranean. Cruise the winding
Seine through historic Normandy, visit the D-Day beaches,
explore Monet’s gardens at Giverny and experience the romance of
Paris. Then, sail into southern France’s culinary and scenic
heart along the Saône and Rhône Rivers. Enjoy a wine tasting in
Beaujolais and discover Avignon, the “City of Popes.”
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Thanksgiving-Christmas Holidays
Christmas Cruises 2016
Or come celebrate the Magic of
European Christmas: Select cruises sailing this holiday
season will include Christmas markets. Here, the spirit and
romance of the holidays come alive with the scent of gingerbread
and the tunes of traditional carols around every corner.
Whichever Christmas markets you visit, you’ll enjoy a wonderful
feast of tasty treats, as well as dozens of stalls brimming with
unique and inspiring handcrafted gifts.
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Chateaux Rivers & Wine 2016 8 Days Cruising Bordeaux to
Bordeaux Christmas and Thanksgiving Cruises from $1856
Explore Bordeaux like never before and
discover the wine regions of Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Sauternes,
Médoc and Margaux are but a handful
of the appellations that make Bordeaux wines world famous. At
the heart of this legendary region, the
city of Bordeaux invites visitors to savor its grand
architecture, tempting cafés and superb museums. Celebrate joie
de vivre in this land of wine and oysters, truffles and cognac,
as you cruise the Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde Rivers.
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Danube Waltz 2016 8 Days Passau to
Budapest Thanksgiving Cruise and
Christmas Markets from
$1,896
This new 8-day itinerary takes you
through four
of Europe’s most enchanting countries of Austria,
Germany, Hungary and Slovakia, along the storied Danube River.
Explore Budapest’s imperial and Art Nouveau delights, and take a
comprehensive tour
of beautiful Bratislava’s baroque and Gothic
buildings and fountains. In Austria, discover why Vienna is “the
waltz capital,” sail through the spectacular Wachau Valley, and
explore the cobblestone streets and charming town squares of
Dürnstein. And in Germany, admire Passau’s ancient fortress and
Italianate architecture. Includes a tour of the 900-year-old
baroque Benedictine abbey at Melk and an all-day excursion to
the scenic city of Salzburg.
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Cities of Light 2016
12 Days Paris to
Prague
Thanksgiving Cruise & Christmas Markets from
$2,956
This 12-day journey includes two
nights each in two of Europe’s most glorious cities, Paris and
Prague, plus a scenic
river cruise along the Moselle, Rhine and
Main Rivers. Drink in the picturesque landscape of
vineyard-clad hillsides and sample fine German
appellations in the villages of this famous
wine-producing region. Discover the romance of Paris
and
its many historic landmarks. And fall in love
with the
graceful architecture of Prague, home to countless
spires and a vibrant cultural scene.
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Paris and the Heart of Normandy 2016
8
Days
Paris to Paris Christmas 'C'est
Magnifique' from $1,856 Spend 8
days celebrating the magic and romance
of Paris with the beauty of France’s
Norman country-side and voilà! Experience
history firsthand
at the Normandy
beaches, site of the famous Allied
invasion on D-Day in 1944. Delight in
the Gothic architecture of Rouen, and
see where Joan of Arc
was tried and
executed. A visit to the exquisite
gardens of Giverny, whose rich palette
inspired Impressionist Claude Monet for
many years. Walk
the cobblestone streets
of provincial Vernon and
share the
splendor of Paris, the world’s most
romantic city, with your companion.
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Celebrate the Season with
Thanksgiving Cruises: With a nod to a home-cooked meal, a
traditional Thanksgiving feast of roast turkey and all the
trimmings will be served on select November departures in
Europe.
Or come celebrate the Magic of European Christmas:
Select cruises sailing this holiday season will include
Christmas markets. Here, the spirit and romance of the holidays
come alive with the scent of gingerbread and the tunes of
traditional carols around every corner. Whichever Christmas
markets you visit, you’ll enjoy a wonderful feast of tasty
treats, as well as dozens of stalls brimming with unique and
inspiring handcrafted gifts.
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Portugal's River of Gold 2016 8 Days Thanksgiving and Christmas Cruise from
Lisbon to Porto from $2,456
Enjoy the
Douro’s beauty & history and spend two fascinating days and
nights exploring Portugal’s capital city of Lisbon. Then sail
the Douro River past steeply terraced vineyards to ports of call
with charming town squares, colorful castles, baroque mansions
and historic monasteries. Visit the Spanish medieval city of
Salamanca and sample Portuguese specialties like salt cod,
hearty soups and of course the area’s sensational port and tawny
wines.
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Rhine Getaway
2016
8 Days
Amsterdam to
Basel Thanksgiving and Christmas Market Cruises
from $1,996
Visit all the highlights of the
legendary Rhine in just 8 days. In Germany, see the many
charming castles commanding the riverbanks as you sail by, and
tour both Marksburg Castle and the ruins of Heidelberg Castle.
Admire Cologne, the jewel of the Rhine, with its awe-inspiring
Dom, and experience the lush landscape of the Black Forest
region. Also, explore Holland’s famous windmills and waterworks,
encounter multicultural Strasbourg in France, and take part in
the inviting nightlife in Rüdesheim’s Drosselgasse. On this
itinerary you see a lot—without spending a lot of time.
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CRUISING THE WATERWAYS OF HOLLAND AND BELGIUM
The Low Countries—Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg—lie mostly
below sea level. An extensive series of dams, dikes, canals and
natural waterways crisscrosses the fertile countryside.
Amsterdam’s waterways are both beautiful and functional,
carrying people around the city, and many of Belgium’s cities
also feature canals. Cruising these waterways is a
treat to the senses, the charming architecture enthralls, and a
sense of timelessness abounds, this is a must do once in your
life, and especially to catch the Tulip & Windmills cruise.
CRUISING THE RIVERS OF FRANCE starting in
Paris, one of the most stunning and exciting cities in the
world, providing the perfect starting point for your Grand
France adventure or a Paris and Normandy cruise. Paris has
hundreds of magnificent monuments, museums and parks
and boulevards. The most noted monument is the Eiffel Tower,
and the famed Champs Elysée, and majestic Notre Dame Cathedral . . . to name just a
few. Along the Seine River, you’ll visit charming towns and
villages of Auvers-sur-Oise,
Rouen
[Joan
of Arc],
Honfleur and
Giverny
that so inspirational to the beloved French artists of the
Impressionist era. You’ll walk the beaches of Normandy where the
Allied forces D-Day Invasion during World War II . . a
day crucial to victory and freedom. Then cruising Burgundy and Provence
regions, you’ll pass quaint
hilltop cities and fashionable lively towns, lush vineyards,
fields of flowers and sun-drenched vistas all of which
were made famous by great painters. We’ll take you to plenty of
UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
Arles, forever connected to Vincent van Gogh;
Lyon, known as the center of Gallo-Roman history and the
culinary capital of France, and
Avignon, and her well-preserved medieval walled city with
the spectacular Palace of the Popes. All along the way,
indulge in the famous flavors of these regions, the wines, the
cheeses, the chocolates, the fresh fruits and vegetables, and
bask in the warmth of the countryside. This is Grand France, and
it’s yours to enjoy!
CRUISING THE RHINE, MAIN, MOSELLE AND ELBE RIVERS OF GERMANY
is breathtaking scenery, charming villages, castles and
vineyards are a highlight. The Rhine is the most noted,
and in addition to being one of Europe’s most important rivers,
the Rhine is also one of its most beautiful. It originates in
southeastern Switzerland and the Upper Rhine flows toward Basel,
then into Germany where the Middle Rhine Valley is flanked by
pastoral towns, vineyards and dozens of castles and fortresses.
The The Main River originates in Upper Franconia and flows
through the German states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and
Hesse. It features exciting river cruise destinations such as
Würzburg and Bamberg. River cruise guests often stop in Würzburg
for a journey along the “Romantic Road” to charming Rothenburg.
Then there's the Elbe river featuring extraordinarily beautiful
landscapes, and cruisers also enjoy spectacular views of the
dramatic rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. In
addition to its wildlife, the river supports several
wine-producing areas. And last but not least the Moselle is home
to castles and picturesque views. Its winding bends are
considered a special attraction, as are the remarkable views of
the surrounding hills, narrow terrace-shaped valleys and steep
vineyards.
CRUISING THE MEKONG - IRRAWADDY - YANGTZE RIVER AND THREE
GORGES OF ASIA
The Yangtze River starts in the Tibet Plateau flwing east
across the width of China emptying into the East China Sea near
Shanghai. Here it bisects the country and
historically marked the division between north and south China.
The most magnificent and wild beauty of the Yangtze River is the
where the three spectacular gorges merge comprising the Three
Gorge Dam area - and runs about 150 miles on the Yangtze river.
The scenery is breath-taking and will amaze and astound you. The
Dam itself is an engineering marvel, created to control flooding
that in the past has killed thousands of people, leaving
millions homeless. The Dam is the largest power producing
station by capacity (22,500 MW) and the ship lift was finished
in 2015 to facilitate shipping through the locks for
raising/lowering the water levels, also generating more
megawatts.
MEKONG RIVER goes by many different names, and in several
different local languages, as it flows through many districts,
provinces, as well as flowing through several countries.
The Mekong River remains one of the largest natural wild rivers
in the world while cruising this spectacular river and its
beauty that lies along the riverbanks. It is the seventh longest
river in Asia and the twelfth longest in the world. The
Mekong River and Mekong Delta boasts one of the richest areas of
variety of life in this ecosystem in the world. Explore the lush
landscape on your Mekong River cruise and see places that will
overwhelm you with the depths of their history.
IRRAWADDY RIVER - it's name having several different
spellings, originates in the Himalayas, then the Irrawaddy
flowing from north to south, through the Irrawaddy Delta,
emptying into the Andaman Sea. It is the largest and most
important river for commercial trade in Myanmar. With
magnificent scenery as your cruise along the banks of the
Irrawaddy, you'll view rice growing, fishermen working their
nets, and hundreds of stupas - the golden spires from the
temples sprinkling the landscape. The Irrawaddy also has species
of wildlife exclusive to the area, including the Irrawaddy
Dolphin, that does not have the usual beak as our Dolphin in the
US do. In the Irrawaddy Delta, rice grows and mangroves
are prevelant, with many species of shore birds and five
distinct sea turtles, and crocodiles.
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