Grand European Tour : Budapest to Amsterdam

Travel through the heart of Europe

Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the food and wine of Austria's Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz and linger in Budapest's Cafe Gerbeaud. Indulge all your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe. Our most iconic itinerary traces 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.

Viking Inclusive Value


More features, services and excursions included

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

    Your Stateroom Includes:

  • River-view stateroom
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • 110/220 volt outlets
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror
  • Premium Freyja toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • 40" or 42" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • *All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

    Day By Day

    Day 1 - Budapest, Hungary


    Explore Buda's Castle District and modern Pest, and sample delicious local food.

    Day 2 - Budapest, Hungary


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

    Day 3 - Vienna, Austria


    Admire Vienna's architecture, linger at a cafe or visit the Hapsburgs' Schonbrunn Palace.

    Day 4 - Vienna, Austria


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

    Day 5 - Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley


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

    Day 6 - Passau, Germany


    Admire the patrician houses in the Old Town and see Passau's ornately decorated cathedral.

    Day 7 - Regensburg, Germany


    Stroll the medieval, UNESCO-listed city's streets; enjoy sausages at the Alte Wurstkuche.

    Day 8 - Scenic Sailing: Main-Danube Canal, Germany


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

    Day 9 - Bamberg, Germany


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

    Day 10 - Wurzburg, Germany


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

    Day 11 - Wertheim, Germany


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

    Day 12 - Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine


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

    Day 13 - Cologne, Germany


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

    Day 14 - Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede


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

    Day 15 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands


    Take a journey along Amsterdam's network of canals or browse one of the city's museums.

  • Call 206-412-1032 for more information or to book today! Mention code 17874056

    Cruise Line
    Viking River Cruises
    Duration
    15 Days
    Cruise Ship
    Viking Gefjon

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    DayPortArriveDepart
    Day 1Budapest  
    Day 2Budapest  
    Day 3Vienna  
    Day 4Vienna  
    Day 5Wachau Valley  
    Day 6Passau  
    Day 7Regensburg  
    Day 8Main-Danube Canal  
    Day 9Bamberg  
    Day 10Wurzburg  
    Day 11Wertheim  
    Day 12Middle Rhine  
    Day 13Cologne  
    Day 14Waal & Merwede  
    Day 15Amsterdam  
    Dates/Pricing

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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    05/20/2025$6,299.00* (USD)Quote
    06/17/2025$5,299.00* (USD)Quote
    07/15/2025$5,499.00* (USD)Quote
    08/12/2025$5,499.00* (USD)Quote
    09/09/2025$5,999.00* (USD)Quote
    10/07/2025$5,299.00* (USD)Quote
    11/04/2025$5,199.00* (USD)Quote
      
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