Viking River Cruises

The world's largest river cruise line, Viking River Cruises was established by a Scandinavian and Dutch consortium experienced in cruising. With a fleet of 21 ships built for river cruising, Viking River Cruises continues to expand to new destinations, and builds new vessels that provide all the comfort of a fine hotel with attentive Swiss management. Viking River Cruises cover the following rivers in Europe, Russia and China.

River cruises are an ideal way to explore these regions: you can visit legendary small villages and towns as well as the world's most vibrant cities, with virtually daily trips ashore into port. General shore excursions are included in your Viking cruise package and will definitely get you connected to historic sites and natural wonders.

Below are sample itineraries from Viking River Cruises, please contact us for itineraries on other parts of Europe.

The Waterways of the Czars
From May to October, Viking River brings you to experience the grandeur of Russia's most famous cities. During the journey you have multiple days and nights in Moscow, St. Petersburg and many other ports along the way with culture-filled villages and quaint towns along the Volga River.

Day	Destination	Activities
1	St. Petersburg	Arrive in “The City of 300 Bridges”. Transfer to ship for embarkation. Free time.
2	St. Petersburg	City tour: Nevsky Prospekt, Peter & Paul Fortress, Hermitage Museum & evening performance of traditional Russian ballet
3	St. Petersburg	Pushkin excursion, Catherine’s Summer Residence & free time or optional tour
4	St. Petersburg	Free time or optional Peterhof Palace tour
5	Svir River	Scenic Cruising: Neva River, Lake Ladoga, Svir River and Lake Onega
6	Kizhi	Walking tour: Open Air Museum of Architecure & scenic cruising
7	Goritzy	Kirillov-Belozersky Monastery
8	Yaroslavl	Tour: Church of the Epiphany and etc.
9	Uglich	Walking tour: Kremlin of Uglich, Church of Dimitry on the Blood.
10	Moscow	City tour: Bolshoi Theatre, Red Square; GUM department store, Metro & evening performance of Russian folkloric music
11	Moscow	Kremlin & Armoury tour; optional Tretyakov Gallery visit
12	Moscow	Free time or optional Sergiyev Posad tour
13	Moscow	Disembarkation
Note: All passengers traveling to Russia require a visa. It is the passenger's responsibility to obtain any required visa and/or documents prior to departure. Please allow approximately 4-6 weeks for processing. Fountains at Peterhof Palace may not be operating early or late in the season due to cold weather conditions.

Jebsen Travel offers you something unique About Viking.
Viking River Cruises launched "the Century" that brings excellence to travel in China and Tibet with European style. Overseeing all aspects of your Cruisetour, you can explore China up close and in comfort. An English-speaking guide escorts your cruisetours from airport upon arrival to departure. The itinerary includes a deluxe 7-night river cruise along the legendary Yangtze on a new, all-balcony ship. Our all-inclusive programs feature the cruise, premium hotels, meals, comprehensive tours, cultural highlights and inbound China Flights. Plus with options ranging from Beijing and Shanghai, to Suzhou, Xian, or Tibet, you can choose the extensions to suit your curiosity.

As awesome as the Yangtze River, the ancient city of Beijing contains some of China's most renowned imperial highlights. Visit the massive Tiananmen Square, site of pomp and ceremony, and the mysterious Forbidden City, once the sole domain of the imperial family. Visit the exquisite Summer Palace and walk along the historic Great Wall. The equally famous is Xian's terra cotta army, an incredible group of over 6,000 clay soldiers, chariots and armoured horses.

Tours led by Viking River Cruises English-speaking guides:
Tiananmen Square . Forbidden City . Summer Palace . Beijing Zoo . Great Wall . Ming Tombs . Peking Opera . Tang Dynasty show . Terra Cotta Army . Chongqing by Night . Lotus Cave . Shibaozhai Temple . Lesser Three Gorges sampan . Three Gorges Dam . Jingzhou & school . Chinese music performance . Bund/Old Shanghai . Hubei Museum & bells . Yeuyang Tower . Hutongs tour and more…

Viking China sailings run from March to November of each year. Call us for current routes and prices.

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