Explore Budapest

Discover the “Pearl of the Danube,” including top attractions like the Fishermen’s Bastion, Great Market Hall and Heroes’ Square.

Serbia's Iron Gates

One of Serbia's seven wonders, you'll be awe-struck when you sail through the Iron Gates gorge, one our top 10 unforgettable experiences.

Moscow by Night

Moscow by night is a dazzling spectacle. Join us on a short evening tour of the city’s light show and discover a city that never sleeps.

Shopping in Budapest

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? One of our favourite shops in Budapest, Hungary is Café Gerbeaud, purveyors of fine chocolates.

St Petersburg City Guide

A downloadable PDF guide to the highlights of St Petersburg - Russia’s second-largest city and an unrivalled treasure trove of history, art and architecture.

Kiev City Guide

A downloadable PDF guide to the highlights of Kiev - Ukraine’s vibrant capital and an important industrial, scientific, educational and cultural centre of Eastern Europe.

Budapest City Guide

A downloadable PDF guide to the highlights of Budapest - From dramatic history and steamy thermal baths to flamboyant architecture and an evolving culinary scene, Hungary’s dynamic capital has something for everyone.

Bucharest City Guide

A downloadable PDF guide to the highlights of Bucharest - Home to an impressive array of museums, parks, churches and trendy cafes, it is also one of the fastest-growing high-tech cities in Europe.

Romanian Cabbage Soup

Ciorba de Varza is a traditional cabbage soup with meatballs, very typical of the Bulgaria/Romania region.

Hungarian Goulash

Explore Budapest’s Great Market Hall and learn how to make goulash, Hungary’s rich, hearty dish.

Bulgarian Rice Pudding

This oriz puding is easy to make and likely will become a dessert favourite.

Russian Borscht

This beet soup is a staple of Russia and Eastern Europe. Thought to have originated in Ukraine, its name is derived from Yiddish.

Taste Gold in Gdansk

Containing flecks of real gold, Goldwasser (gold water) has been brewed in Poland since the 16th century - one of our top 10 unmissable experiences.

Russian Superstitions

Learn why Russians avoid shaking hands over a doorway’s threshold or sit on their luggage before departing on a journey.

Hungarian Language Lesson

Learn a few handy words and phrases while you prepare at home for your Eastern European experience.

Russia - the Viking Way

Karine Hagen has spent much of her adult life in Russia. Here she shares her deep love and fascination for this charming country and its people.

Eastern Europe on Film

Learn more about this fascinating part of the world through the lens of film, both fictional and documentary-style.

Literature on Ukraine

Uncover the rich traditions, culture and folklore of one of Europe's least visited countries, Ukraine.

Russian Ballet

This inspiring art form began as entertainment for the royal court in the mid-1700s. Learn why it remains so celebrated around the world.

Recommended Reading

Our curated selection of books that will help bring Eastern Europe to life before you travel.

Introduction to River Cruising

Join our river cruising ‘101’ session to learn what this style of voyage entails, and how the experience differs from an ocean or expedition cruise.

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Introduction to Ocean Cruising

Join our ocean cruising ‘101’ session to learn what this style of cruise entails, and why a voyage with Viking is so different.

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European Sojourn

From Amsterdam to Bucharest, and everything in between. Discover our 23-day European river cruise.

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Viking Homelands

Explore scenic fjords, towns and cities in Scandinavia - our home and heartland.

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Russia River Cruising

Explore the waterways of the tsars from St Petersburg to Moscow on our 13-day river cruise.

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Grand European Cruise

The ultimate European river cruise itinerary, sailing from Amsterdam to Budapest or v.v. Discover why this is one of most popular voyages.

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Russia

The ‘Queen’ of rivers, sail the ‘Waterways of the Tsars’ from St Petersburg to Moscow

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The Viking Story

Your introduction to the world of Viking, our heritage, and just what makes us so different from other cruise lines.

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Waterways of the Tsars

Where: Moscow - St. Petersburg or v.v.
Duration: 13 Days | 10 guided tours
When: MAY-OCT 2022; MAY-OCT 2023 
Fare: From $7,995 per person
Promotion: Save up to $2,000 per couple plus Flight Credit of up to $3,600 per couple*

Passage to Eastern Europe

Where: Bucharest - Budapest or v.v.
Duration: 11 Days | 8 guided tours
When: AUG-NOV 2021; MAR-NOV 2022; MAY-NOV 2023 
Fare: From $4,695 per person
Promotion: Save up to $1,000 per couple plus Flight Credit of up to $1,000 per couple*

Kiev, Black Sea & Bucharest

Where: Kiev - Bucharest or v.v.
Duration: 12 days | 9 guided tours
When: MAY-OCT 2022; MAY-OCT 2023  
Fare: From $5,995 per person
Promotion: Save up to $1,000 per couple plus Flight Credit of up to $1,000 per couple*

Danube Waltz

Where: Budapest - Passau or v.v.
Duration: 8 Days | 6 Guided tours
When: AUG-DEC 2021; MAR-DEC 2022; MAR-DEC 2023 
Fare: From $3,495 per person
Promotion: Save up to $1,000 per couple plus Flight Credit of up to $1,000 per couple*

Grand European Tour

Where: Amsterdam - Budapest or v.v.
Duration: 15 Days | 12 guided tours
When: AUG-DEC 2021; APR-DEC 2022; MAY-OCT 2023 
Fare: From $5,995 per person
Promotion: Save up to $1,600 per couple plus Flight Credit of up to $3,600 per couple*

European Sojourn

Where: Amsterdam - Bucharest or v.v.
Duration: 23 Days | 19 guided tours
When: AUG-OCT 2021; APR-OCT 2022; APR-OCT 2023
Fare: From $10,995 per person
Promotion: Save up to $2,000 per couple plus Flight Credit of up to $3,600 per couple.*

Viking Homelands

Where: Stockholm - Bergen or v.v. 
Duration: 15 Days | 11 Guided tours
When: AUG-SEP 2021; MAY-SEP 2022; APR-MAY, JUL-AUG 2023 
Fare: From $8,495 per person 
Promotion: Save up to $1,000 per couple*

Russia & The Baltic Sea

Where: Stockholm - Copenhagen or v.v. 
Duration: 11 Days | 6 Guided tours
When: AUG 2021; MAY-JUN 2022; JUN 2023 
Fare: From $6,995 per person
Promotion: Save up to $1,000 per couple*

2-Nights - Moscow

Enjoy extra time to explore Moscow, the capital of Russia and the major political, economic and cultural center of the country and the continent.

3-Nights - Prague

Discover the Czech Republic’s vibrant capital, the “City of a Hundred Spires.” Tour Hradčany Castle, visit the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral and stroll along Charles Bridge.

3-Nights - Transylvania & Bucharest

Encounter Romania’s mysterious Transylvania and explore numerous castles, cathedrals and fascinating towns during this extension, featuring an overnight excursion to Brașov and tours of Peleș Castle and Dracula’s Castle.

5-Nights - Krakow & Warsaw

Uncover Poland’s rich history and culture along the Vistula River. Visit Kraków’s Wawel Castle and Auschwitz-Birkenau just outside of the city. Journey to Częstochowa and step inside the Pauline monastery of Jasna Góra, home of the famous Black Madonna painting, and explore Warsaw’s Old Town.