River Cruise in Austria by Viking

Here’s what one guest on a Viking cruise had to say about their experience:

“We were both very happy with our first river cruise. Not knowing what to expect and unable to find only a few reviews, we did extensive research of the various offerings. Needless to say, there exist a great variety of cruise lines, from budget to expensive. We were particularly pleased with the crew of the Viking Star. They are young, energetic and without exception, personable, eager to please and very competent.”

Vikings reputation often precedes them. Their innovative ship design allows their cruises to dock right in the heart of most cities. You can disembark right in the center of town and head to the best sites in a matter of minutes. Viking was recently voted in the top ten by Conde Nast, with reasons cited including their itineraries and service.

One of those Itineraries that probably helped them earn their Conde Nast rating was the Grand European tour. As the name implies, this is not just an Austrian tour but a tour of several countries with ports of call in Amsterdam, Bamberg, Bratislava, Budapest, Cologne, Dürnstein, Linz, Main-Danube Canal, Mainz, Melk, Nuremberg, Passau, Regensburg, Rothenburg, Rüdesheim, Vienna, Wertheim and Würzburg. Absolutely, this tour is grand.