Grand European Tour : Amsterdam to Budapest

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 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands


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

    Day 2 - Kinderdijk, The Netherlands


    See the picturesque Dutch countryside and Kinderdijk's working windmills, a UNESCO Site.

    Day 3 - Cologne, Germany


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

    Day 4 - Koblenz, Germany


    Visit the 13th-century Marksburg Castle and capture views from its hilltop location.

    Day 5 - Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart


    Relax as you sail the Main River, making your way through Germany's scenic Franconia region.

    Day 6 - Wurzburg, Germany


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

    Day 7 - Bamberg, Germany


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

    Day 8 - Nuremberg, Germany


    See the Palace of Justice, Old Town and Market Square in this history-filled city.

    Day 9 - Regensburg, Germany


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

    Day 10 - Passau, Germany


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

    Day 11 - Melk, Austria


    Visit the renowned Benedictine abbey, admiring its medieval manuscripts and ceiling frescoes.

    Day 12 - Vienna, Austria


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

    Day 13 - Vienna, Austria


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

    Day 14 - Budapest, Hungary


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

    Day 15 - Budapest, Hungary


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

  • Call 206-412-1032 for more information or to book today! Mention code 17874124

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

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    DayPortArriveDepart
    Day 1Amsterdam  
    Day 2Kinderdijk  
    Day 3Cologne  
    Day 4Koblenz  
    Day 5Main River  
    Day 6Wurzburg  
    Day 7Bamberg  
    Day 8Nuremberg  
    Day 9Regensburg  
    Day 10Passau  
    Day 11Melk  
    Day 12Vienna  
    Day 13Vienna  
    Day 14Budapest  
    Day 15Budapest  
    Dates/Pricing

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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    05/06/2025$6,299.00* (USD)Quote
    06/03/2025$5,799.00* (USD)Quote
    07/01/2025$5,599.00* (USD)Quote
    07/29/2025$5,499.00* (USD)Quote
    08/26/2025$5,999.00* (USD)Quote
    09/23/2025$5,999.00* (USD)Quote
    10/21/2025$5,299.00* (USD)Quote
      
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