We are a couple from Southern California, both in our late 60's, taking our first river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on Uniworld.
The arrival and departure went very smoothly. Even though we managed our own transportation to/from Europe (miles),we were met at the airport and after a short wait for some other passengers, bussed to the River Empress. The departure was also done well. ...
Our twelve day cruise aboard the Viking Kirov was enjoyable. Traveling with friends, we made many memories to share. Our flight to St. Petersburg from Southern California arrived at 10:30 PM, long after our fellow cruisers had retired for the nite. The first morning, we were up and on the road, off to The Hermitage. Exhausting day with time change, etc. Would suggest that first day in St. ...