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European Sojourn
Journey across 8 countries over the course of 23 days on this excellent Viking River Cruise.
Enjoy the highlights of your Main River Cruise on a range of tours, tastings and scenic sailings – with the opportunity to explore a range of coveted tourist destinations and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Spend your time relaxing aboard either the Viking Vidar, Lofn or Lif – elite members of Viking’s ecologically-friendly longship fleet. On-board, guests enjoy access to a range of eateries, recreational activities and modern comforts.
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Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises -
Ship: Viking Lofn + 2 more -
Duration: 22 Nights
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Departure: Apr - Nov
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European Sojourn Cruise Itinerary
Guests enjoy a wide variety of tours across UNESCO World Heritage Sites, cultural highlights and coveted tourist destinations over the course of this 23-day itinerary. Embark on a selection of scenic sailings, tastings, bike tours and much more.
Day 1
Amsterdam (EMBARK)
Embark your ship and spend the rest of the day settling in.
Day 2
Kinderdijk / Waal & Merwede (scenic sailing)
Today, you’ll enjoy opportunities to explore Kinderdijk and Gorinchem. Also on the itinerary, is a scenic sailing portion through Waal & Merwede.
Day 3
Cologne
Tour cologne on foot or by bike, explore cathedrals, beer culture and the Bruhl UNESCO Palaces.
Day 4
Koblenz / Middle Rhine (scenic sailing)
Today, pay a visit to 13th-century Marksburg Castle. After, enjoy a scenic sailing along the UNESCO-designated Middle Rhine.
Day 5
Main River (scenic sailing) / Miltenberg
You’ll start today sailing the Main River through Germany’s Franconia region.
Upon arrival, explore Miltenberg’s Old Town.
Day 6
Wurzburg
Spend the way exploring Wurzburg on your choice of excursion; visit the UNESCO-designated Bishops’ Residenz.
Day 7
Bamberg / Main-Danube Canal (scenic sailing)
Spend the morning exploring this UNESCO-designated medieval city. Afterwards, your ship will navigate the intricate 16 locks spanning from Kelheim to Bamberg.
Day 8
Nuremberg
See the Palace of Justice, Old Town and Market Square of this historic city.
Day 9
Regensburg
Explore the medieval streets of this UNESCO-designated city. Later, learn about Regensburg’s history and Jewish Heritage.
Day 10
Passau
View Passau’s Old Town and see its ornately decorated cathedral.
Day 11
Melk / Wachau Valley (scenic sailing) / Krems
Spend the morning exploring the renowned Benedictine Abbey before rejoining your ship for a scenic sailing through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley.
Arrive in Krems for a visit to Gottweig Abbey.
Day 12
Vienna
Explore Vienna’s classical music heritage and enjoy a front-row seat to its stunning architecture.
Day 13
Vienna
Wander Vienna’s highlights under your own steam; browse museums, visit cafes and enjoy Viennese pastries.
Day 14
Budapest
Pay a visit to both Buda’s historical Castle District and the modernised Pest.
Day 15
Budapest
Today, enjoy a choice of excursions; cross the Chain Bridge, visit a museum or visit a thermal spa in the “Paris of the East”.
Day 16
Kalocsa
On your visit to this cultural centre – sample some paprika-flavoured food and see a Puszta horsemanship show.
Day 17
Osijek
Tour Osijek’s highlights, admire Vukovar’s stunning palace and sit in with a local family to learn more about daily life.
Day 18
Belgrade
Today, enjoy a walk around Kalemegdan Fortress or see the church of St. Sava and Square of the Republic.
Day 19
Golubac / The Iron Gate (scenic sailing)
Tour the 14th-century Golubac Fortress and learn about its history. After, admire the natural wonders of the Iron Gate during a scenic sailing portion.
Day 20
Vidin
Explore Vidin’s preserved medieval castle and many other historic landmarks.
Day 21
Ruse
Take the opportunity to explore Ruse’s medieval architecture and sample some local Bulgarian foods.
Day 22
Bucharest
Spend today exploring Romania’s capital – visit the Palace of Parliament and the Village Museum.
Day 23
Bucharest (DISEMBARK)
After breakfast, disembark your ship and begin your journey home.
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Departure:
May - Oct (2025)
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Kinderdijk / Waal & Merwede (scenic sailing) Cologne Koblenz / Middle Rhine (scenic sailing) Main River (scenic sailing) / Miltenberg Wurzburg Bamberg / Main-Danube Canal (scenic sailing) Nuremberg Regensburg Passau Melk / Wachau Valley (scenic sailing) / Krems Vienna Budapest Kalocsa Osijek Belgrade Golubac / The Iron Gate (scenic sailing) Vidin Ruse Bucharest Bucharest (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
6,845
Viking Departure:
VISITING: Vienna (EMBARK) Vienna Bratislava / Danube Bend (scenic sailing) Budapest Mohacs Vukovar / Ilok Novi Sad Belgrade Donji Milanovac / The Iron Gate (scenic sailing) Vidin Pleven Constanta Bucharest (DISEMBARK) Bucharest
AVG PER PERSON*
£
4,395
Viking Departure:
April
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Kinderdijk Cologne Koblenz Miltenberg Würzburg Bamberg Nuremberg Regensburg Passau Melk Vienna Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK) (OPTIONAL EXTENSION)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
3,695
Viking Departure:
April
VISITING: Bucharest Bucharest (EMBARK) Ruse Vidin The Iron Gate (SCENIC SAILING) / Golubac Belgrade Osijek Kalocsa Budapest (DISEMBARK) Budapest
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,995
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European Sojourn FAQ
How many rivers does this cruise traverse?
The European Sojourn cruise traverses the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
Will there be visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites included?
Yes, this itinerary takes you up close to UNESCO-designated sites with a range of excursions and scenic sailings.
Are there age restrictions on Viking Cruises?
All Viking cruises are made available to those above 18 years of age.
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