Just returned from our first cruise of any type, a river cruise onboard the Viking Njord. We took the Danube Waltz which started in Passau and ended in Budapest. Having been to Europe only one other time back in the early 80's and having a husband that had never been we were excited about the trip, the countries we would visit (Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungry) and the tours that were included on this program.

Did this trip meet our very high expectations and our very high level of anticipation: YES and MORE.

Having researched river cruise companies and itineraries for the past 5 years we felt confident in our choice in Viking, not only because of the literature we had received but from the many personal recommendations we had sought out. And in the end Viking delivered in every area. Read more