Having greatly enjoyed our Viking Cruise of the Northern Mediterranean, we wanted to enjoy the experience of the destinations in the Southern Mediterranean, knowing the fine service and accommodations Viking provides. And we were not disappointed. Our cabin was beautiful and fully appointed, the service from EVERYONE on the ship was excellent, and the destinations very interesting. And, nicely, each destination was more interesting and beautiful than the one preceding, culminating in Barcelona.
The smaller size of the Viking cruise ship makes for a very personal and efficient travel experience. We had total comfort at all the bars and dining areas. The food, whether fancy or casual, was terrific.
Our excursions were well managed and the local guides in every instance were excellent. We particularly enjoyed our tour to the Argiolas Family Vineyards in Sardinia, as it showed us both the city and rural areas of the island. The Casbah Stroll tour in Algiers was unforgettable but be warned, it is a lot of walking on uneven pavement and steps. Well worth it for anyone, even older people, with no difficulty walking.
This level cabin is well worth the price, given the personal space you have over several days travelling together and because of the many amenities that are included. Our cabin steward, Fred from Serbia, was outstanding.
The Casbah Stroll tour combined a good overview of the city with an unforgettable experience of exploring the alleyways and steps of one of the most unique urban neighborhoods in the world. Older people in good health can do this tour, but people with difficulty walking had problems with the many steps and uneven pavement.
Our city tour was led by the best guide of all on our trip and we really enjoyed seeing this very, very beautiful city