We have traveled quite a bit but this was our first Riverboat Cruise! It was a wonderful experience and a great way to some of European cities we hear so much about plus some smaller towns that you don't hear so much about. The service, the food, to cabin, and the excursions were all well thought out and executed. We had lovely weather which allowed us to enjoy the upper deck a lot! So nice to be ...
Travelers (3): Ages 84, 77, 51, well seasoned travelers, ocean cruises 23, river cruise 1 (this one).
We had 2 lower level cabins (the ones with the windows instead of the balcony, difference in price was $5K.
Accommodations: Very nice as far as room (for a boat) plenty of closet space, nice bathroom, shower, heating/air, 110v and 220v outlets available, built in USB ports (ipod music easily ...
Our two nights at the Sofitel Hotel in Budapest were delightful. it was a great experience and jumping off point for our explorations on the Pest side of the city. The staff and Viking rep were very accommodating for our every need. Our transfers (airport to hotel, hotel to ship, ship to airport) were smooth and went off without a hitch.
From the moment of embarkation on the Kara, to the final ...