Rivers That Tell a Story
Journey Through the Heart of a Destination
River cruising offers a different way to explore the world. Rather than travelling between destinations, you'll journey through them, watching landscapes, villages and historic cities unfold along the water's edge.
From the timeless wonders of Egypt's Nile River to Europe's grand waterways, a Viking River Cruise provides an immersive way to experience some of the world's most fascinating destinations. Explore ancient temples and tombs that have stood for thousands of years, wander through medieval towns, discover centuries-old castles, and cruise past vineyard-covered hillsides and charming riverside villages. Each day reveals a new perspective, blending history, culture and unforgettable scenery.
Designed to help travellers connect more deeply with each destination, Viking's river journeys combine enriching experiences with the comfort and convenience of unpacking just once. Whether you're drawn to the treasures of Ancient Egypt, the iconic rivers of Europe or a grand voyage through multiple countries, there's a Viking river cruise to suit every style of traveller.Explore the Heart of a Destination
There's something uniquely special about river cruising. Rather than rushing from one destination to another, you'll journey through the very heart of a region, watching landscapes, villages and historic cities unfold along the water's edge.
From the timeless wonders of Egypt's Nile River to the grand waterways of Europe, a Viking River Cruise offers an immersive way to experience some of the world's most fascinating destinations. Imagine exploring ancient temples and tombs that have stood for thousands of years, wandering through medieval towns, discovering centuries-old castles, or cruising past vineyard-covered hillsides and charming riverside villages. Every day brings a new perspective, blending history, culture and unforgettable scenery.
Designed to help travellers connect more deeply with each destination, Viking's river journeys combine enriching experiences with the comfort and ease of unpacking just once. Whether you're drawn to the treasures of Ancient Egypt, the iconic rivers of Europe or a grand voyage through multiple countries, there's a river cruise to suit every style of traveller.
Book by 30 November 2026 and enjoy included economy airfares up to AU$2,800 per person with Viking’s Flights on Us exclusive offer
European Sojourn
23 Days | 8 Countries | Amsterdam to Bucharest
Embark on a remarkable 23-day river journey through the heart of Europe, beginning in Bucharest, Romania. Discover the city's grand architecture, including the colossal Palace of Parliament and the charming Village Museum. Continue through Bulgaria with stops in Ruse and Vidin, where medieval fortresses and traditional cuisine await.
From AU$16,895 departing 12 Jul 2028
Castles, Vineyards & Villages
8 Days | 2 Countries | Nuremberg to Amsterdam
Sail through southern Germany along some of Europe’s most iconic waterways. Explore the quaint villages of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg and discover the turreted castles, abundant vineyards and the sweeping scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From AU$5,995pp departing 21 Nov 2027
Grand European Tour
15 Days | 4 Countries | Budapest to Amsterdam
Travel through the heart of Europe
Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz, visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and delve into Nuremberg’s World War II history.
From AU$10,995pp departing 05 Nov 2027
Rhine Getaway
8 Days | 4 Countries | Basel to Amsterdam
Castles & Cathedrals
Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From AU$5,795pp departing 24 Nov 2027
France’s Finest
15 Days | 1 Country | Paris to Avignon
Explore Paris, Normandy & Provence
Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and savour Lyon’s culinary heritage. Toast centuries-old vineyards and luxuriate in Paris’s sophistication. Walk in Joan of Arc’s footsteps at Rouen. A 15-day journey that combines our popular Lyon & Provence and Paris & the Heart of Normandy cruises into one tour de force.
From AU$11,990pp departing 11 Jul 2027
Pharaohs & Pyramids
12 days | 1 Country | Roundtrip Cairo, Egypt
Uncover the ancient secrets of Egypt amid the welcoming culture of today. See the pyramids from astride a majestic camel. Explore the Temple of Karnak’s 136 soaring pillars. Visit Queen Nefertari’s tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Skim the waters of the Nile by traditional felucca.
From AU$12,795pp departing 17 Aug 2028
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RIVER OFFERS TERMS & CONDITIONS
APPLICABLE TO NEW BOOKINGS MADE FROM 05 AUGUST 2026 UNTIL 7:00pm (AEDT) ON 30 NOVEMBER 2026, ON SELECTED 2027, 2028 & 2029 SAILINGS ONLY.
“Flights on Us” - receive Economy flights booked through Viking up to the maximum value of AU$2,800pp.
“Flights on Us” offer provides Economy flights booked through Viking for both guests, up to the maximum value of AU$2,800 per person (pp). Flights must originate in Australia (AU) or New Zealand (NZ) to be eligible for this offer.
Offer is only valid on new cruise bookings made from 5 August 2026 until 7:00pm (AEDT) on 30 November 2026, where flights are booked through Viking, in conjunction with selected 2027, 2028 or 2029 Viking River, Ocean or Expedition cruises.
“Flights on Us” offer excludes the following itineraries: Australia & New Zealand, Komodo & the Australian Coast, Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III, Viking World Voyage IV, Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
Flights are booked at Viking’s discretion using Viking’s choice of airline, routing, dates and flight times, from selected major gateways in AU/NZ: DL/AKL/BNE/CBR/CHC/CNS/DRW/HBA/LST/MEL/OOL/PER/SYD/WLG.
Viking will contact guests, or their nominated travel advisor, once flights are in date range and able to be booked. At this time, guests complete an Air Form and may nominate preferences for airline, dates, routing and stopovers.
Guests must return their completed Air Form within fourteen (14) business days of receiving the request from Viking. If the completed Air Form is not received within this timeframe, Viking may remove the “Flights on Us” offer and apply the relevant “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer instead.
Viking will endeavour to accommodate guests’ preferences when proposing flights but may be unable to meet all requests due to airline specific rules and availability.
If the cost of the selected flights exceeds AU$2,800pp, guests must pay the difference before flights are ticketed and confirmed.
The AU$2,800pp value is a maximum promotional value only and does not guarantee that all eligible flights will cost AU$2,800pp or that guests will receive a cash payment, refund or credit for any unused value.
If selected flights cost less than AU$2,800pp, any unused promotional value will be forfeited and cannot be applied to another part of the booking or transferred to another person.
Guests who choose to book premium economy or business class flights through Viking may apply the AU$2,800pp Economy flight promotional value towards the upgraded airfare. Guests must pay any difference between the promotional value and the airline’s cost for the upgraded flights before flights are confirmed.
Any additional costs for the selected flights are required to be paid before flights will be ticketed and confirmed.
Once flights are ticketed and confirmed, any change or cancellation of the flights will be subject to the applicable airline’s standard change and cancellation fees.
Use promotion code FOU28 to apply the “Flights on Us” offer when booking online, through your preferred travel advisor or via the Viking Contact Centre.
If no promotion code is entered when booking online, the “Flights on Us” offer will be automatically applied by default.
Promotion is applied to all guests on the cruise booking. Guests travelling together on the same cruise booking cannot apply different promotions to the booking.
Solo guests can use up to AU$5,600 towards their flights. Any unused portion of the air promotion will be waived and cannot be applied towards any other portion of the booking or transferred to any other person or booking.
“Discount in Lieu of Flights” — receive AU$2,800pp off the cruise fare when guests book flights independently.
Guests receive a discount of AU$2,800pp off the cruise fare in lieu of the “Flights on Us” Economy flight offer.
Offer is only valid on new cruise bookings, made between 5 August 2026 - 30 November 2026 at 7:00pm (AEDT), on selected 2027, 2028 or 2029 Viking River, Ocean and Expedition cruises.
“Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer excludes the following itineraries: Australia & New Zealand, Komodo & the Australian Coast, Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III, Viking World Voyage IV, Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
Solo guests receive a discount of AU$5,600 per booking off the cruise fare in lieu of the “Flights on Us” Economy flight offer.
Guests are responsible for booking their own flights, independently of Viking.
Guests are not eligible to change to the “Flights on Us” Economy flight promotional offer once the promotion has ended (7:00pm (AEDT) on 30 November 2026).
Use promotion code CCR28 to apply the “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer when booking online, through your preferred travel advisor or via the Viking Contact Centre.
If no promotion code is entered when booking online, the “Flights on Us” offer will be automatically applied by default. Guests who prefer the “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offer must select that offer or enter the applicable promotion code at the time of booking.
RIVER, OCEAN AND EXPEDITION CRUISE ONLY OFFERS TERMS & CONDITIONS
APPLICABLE TO NEW BOOKINGS MADE FROM 05 AUGUST 2026 UNTIL 7PM (AEDT) ON 30 NOVEMBER 2026, ON ELIGIBLE 2026–2030 RIVER, OCEAN AND EXPEDITION CRUISE ONLY SAILINGS.
Cruise Only offers exclude the “Flights on Us” and “Discount in Lieu of Flights” offers listed above.
Cruise Only offers are available for new bookings made from 5 August 2026 until 7pm (AEDT) on 30 November 2026 on these eligible sailings:
River: any 2026 Viking River cruise, plus any 2030 departure of Oberammergau, Innsbruck & the Rhine or Oberammergau with Salzburg itineraries.
Ocean: selected 2026 Viking Ocean cruises, plus all 2026–2029 departures of the Australia & New Zealand and Komodo & the Australian Coast Viking Ocean cruise itineraries.
Expedition: selected 2026–2029 Viking Expedition cruise sailings.
Cruise Only offers do not apply to the following itineraries:
Ocean: all 2026–2029 departures of Viking World Cruise, Viking World Discoveries, Viking World Voyage III and Viking World Voyage IV.
Expedition: all 2026–2029 departures of Arctic to Antarctic Explorer, From the Arctic to Antarctica, Longitudinal World Cruise IV, Longitudinal World Cruise VI and Longitudinal World Cruise VII.
Cruise pricing on the Viking Australia website is the sale price, inclusive of the advertised savings. Strikeout pricing displayed indicates Viking’s original brochure pricing for the relevant departure and category. Savings are calculated against that original brochure pricing. Maximum savings are available on selected departures and categories only and may not be available on all dates, stateroom categories or itineraries.
Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.
*Prices are per person, in Australian dollars and for Australian and New Zealand residents only. They are based on double occupancy, subject to availability and correct at the time of publication, 06 August 2026. See Viking full terms & conditions above or contact your Wanderlust Travel Expert for details. Travel agent service & credit card fees may apply.
