Viking Cruises

Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ), contact your local Viking travel advisor or visit viking.com | 21 Grand Market Hall offers local delicacies from strudel to paprika-spiced meats. Become a Maître Chocolatier during a hands-on workshop at Lindt's headquarters in Switzerland, or indulge in a slice of Sacher Torte at Vienna's iconic Café Sacher. History Step into the pages of Europe's past as you sail through cities steeped in centuries of history. Visit Marksburg Castle, the only Rhine stronghold never destroyed and imagine life behind its fortified walls. In Strasbourg, gaze up at the soaring Gothic cathedral that once held the title of the world's tallest building. Walk the halls of the Palace of Versailles, where French kings once ruled in opulence. Or explore Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs' grand summer residence that dates to 1638. In Mainz, discover the birthplace of the printing revolution at the Gutenberg Museum. While Passau and Regensburg, offer an opportunity to wander through Old Towns that have stood for over 2,000 years. These destinations offer more than historical facts, they bring to life the stories, struggles and triumphs that have shaped Europe. Architecture Europe's rivers are lined with architectural marvels that span millennia. In Heidelberg, explore a Renaissance-era castle perched above a town that inspired the German Romantic movement. Vienna's Ringstrasse dazzles with imperial elegance. Or marvel at the intricate stained glass of Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Gallery of Kings and windows by Marc Chagall illuminate centuries of sacred artistry. In Cologne, the twin spires of its iconic cathedral pierce the winter sky, while in Budapest, the Parliament building, Chain Bridge, and Fisherman's Bastion create a skyline of architectural grandeur.

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