Viking River Cruises deliver the expected and iconic (such as museums and landmarks), but also go beyond, with most itineraries offering a Local Life experience.
Cruising the Viking Way: Local Life, Working World & Privileged Access
Viking River Cruises deliver the expected and iconic (such as museums and landmarks), but also go beyond, with most itineraries offering a Local Life experience and a Working World experience, as well as an optional Privileged Access experience.
For example, a number of home-hosted visits or trips to local markets are included in the itinerary, so that you can experience Local Life;
Experiences like the Kinderdijk windmills near Amsterdam or porcelain factory in Meissen, are included so that you can gain insight into the Working World;
Plus, Viking offers the option to experience Privileged Access to museums, private collections and after-hours events curated especially by Viking. This includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour partnerships with Lobkowicz Palace in Prague, Czech Republic and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Some examples of what you can expect are shown in the videos below:
Cooking with Karine: Bread in Portugal
Dona Manuela's family has been making their famous bread for centuries. Join Karine Hagen as Manuela teaches her how to make her delicious bread.
Uglich Home Visit
Come with Viking to the Golden Ring city of Uglich along the Volga and step inside the home of Babushka Nadya for a nostalgic visit.
Lobkowicz Palace
Choose to explore European history through the unique perspective and exquisite collection of a noble Czech family.
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