Viking Grand European Tour
15 Days from Amsterdam to Budapest — or Budapest to Amsterdam
Three great European rivers. Historic capitals, medieval towns, vineyard-lined valleys and the pleasure of unpacking once.
Viking’s Grand European Tour travels the Rhine, Main and Danube on a 15-day river cruise through the heart of Europe. It is one of Viking’s signature European itineraries—and an excellent choice for travelers who want to see more than one region without changing hotels every few days.
Thinking about the Grand European Tour? Talk with Curlew Travel before you book. We’ll help you compare sailing dates, staterooms, airfare options and extensions so you can choose the version of this journey that makes the most sense for you.
What You’ll Experience
Begin in Amsterdam and follow Europe’s waterways toward Budapest, or make the journey in reverse.
Along the way, explore the Rhine Valley with its hillside castles and vineyards, visit historic German cities, experience Austria’s Wachau Valley and spend time in Vienna before continuing toward Budapest.
Highlights include:
- Amsterdam and the waterways of the Netherlands
- Cologne and Germany’s Rhine region
- The castle-lined Middle Rhine
- Historic towns along the Main River
- Nuremberg and its complex World War II history
- Melk Abbey and Austria’s Wachau Valley
- Vienna’s architecture, music and café culture
- Budapest on the Danube
The itinerary balances guided sightseeing with one of the best parts of European river cruising: watching the landscape come to you from the ship.
Why Choose the Grand European Tour?
An eight-day river cruise can give you a good introduction to one region. The Grand European Tour goes considerably further.
Over 15 days, the scenery, architecture and culture change as you travel from the Netherlands through Germany and Austria to Hungary. Instead of combining separate vacations—or repeatedly packing, transferring and checking into hotels—you travel aboard your Viking Longship.
That makes this itinerary particularly appealing if you have the time for a longer European journey and want to experience several distinct regions in one trip.
Why Book Your Viking Cruise with Curlew Travel?
Choosing the itinerary is only the beginning.
Which sailing date offers the experience you want? Which stateroom category is worth paying more for? Should you add extra time in Amsterdam or Budapest? And how should you coordinate flights, transfers and the rest of your travel plans?
That is where having a dedicated travel advisor matters.
At Curlew Travel, you have someone to discuss the details with before you commit—and someone who knows your trip after you book. We help you evaluate the choices, keep track of the moving pieces and prepare for your journey.
You still enjoy the Viking experience. You simply have Curlew Travel in your corner.
Is the Viking Grand European Tour Right for You?
If you enjoy history, architecture, European culture and scenic cruising—and you prefer a thoughtful pace over racing from city to city—this is a voyage worth considering.
Call Curlew Travel to discuss the Viking Grand European Tour.
We’ll help you compare available sailings and find the itinerary, stateroom and travel arrangements that fit the way you want to see Europe.