Viking Cruises

10 | Viking Explorer Society News "As we sailed quietly down the smooth waters of the Rhine, sitting outside on the deck, we both drifted off thinking on how the castles were built, by so few, in a short period of time, and without a hi-vis jacket or crane on site! Then the Viking team gently tapped our shoulder; it was time for our hot chocolate drink and warm biscuit." Kerry V. "The guest lecturers and historians on board focus on bringing the destination's history, culture, food and customs to life, immersing us deeply into the next enchanting adventure before it begins." Julie A. "Nagasaki has been my favourite place to visit, for the city's beautiful setting, the hinterland including Mt. Aso, the history pre and post World War II and the warmth of the people." Ian P. "My favourite city was Venice. Steeped in history, magnificent buildings, the canals, the gondoliers and gondolas. We also had the best ever panacotta in Venice. I still remember how good it tasted, and the waiter who joked about the wobble! Always something going on in this beautiful place." Jane Elizabeth K. "In Cairo, we had a great tour guide, Ahmed. His knowledge, his sense of humour, and his caring attitude every inch of the way was a credit to the Viking name. He brought Cairo to life with the tales he could tell and the history he could share. Temple after temple, tomb after tomb. Pharaoh after Pharaoh - it was a history lesson, after a geography lesson, after a political summary, after a cultural revelation after a religious education, after a geology lesson." Patricia "We went on a Viking river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam in 2017. There were many highlights during the cruise but seeing and hearing the Opera in Vienna was the best highlight. The opera was in an original building with excellent acoustics. Imagining people of old parading up and down the stairs in their gowns with no electronic microphones or high-tech equipment, just a building built for sound. And what an amazing sound!" Eileen H. "I like the 'Enrichment Talks' which give information on the areas being visited. In particular, the Bird talk by an expert ornithologist on the Canada to New York cruise. He covered the birds, and other wildlife to be seen and we met him on the bow for observations multiple times. It was really exciting to see what he had been talking about." Kath J . "Our guided tour of Regensburg, Germany, showed us the rich history of the city as a centre of power and trade. We were awestruck by the cathedral, the town hall and the tower houses." - P a u l B . At Viking, we sail to all seven continents, immersing you in experiences that linger long on the mind after you've returned home. We believe the only thing better than travelling are the memories made. Take a look at what our guests are reminiscing about from their Viking voyages. Top to bottom: Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Viking Resident Historian; Nagasaki, Japan; Interior Cupolas, Cairo, Egypt. Memories TO TREASURE

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