Top 10 Viking Experiences

Immersive voyages for curious travelers, on all seven continents

No matter where you choose to explore with us, the Viking experience is singular, featuring destination-focused, culturally enriching journeys on all seven continents. Endless discoveries await.

A Viking longship sailing on a river near a castle

1 Sail the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine

Dotted with medieval castles, ancient towns and verdant vineyards dating back to the Romans, the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine is best viewed from the comfort of your Viking Longship. This 40-mile stretch of the Rhine River is home to more than 28 castles, each seemingly more picturesque than the last. Learn more on our Rhine Getaway itinerary

The Great Syphinx statue with the Great Pyramid of Giza in the background

2 Uncover the ancient secrets of Egypt

Embark on a Nile River journey on board one of our elegant ships, designed specifically to navigate this legendary waterway. Our expert Egyptologists will guide your visits to historic sites, including the imposing Temple of Karnak and the captivating Giza Plateau, home to the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Learn more on our Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary

The Acropolis with a cityscape and hills in the background

3 Discover the Mediterranean’s “Quiet Season”

While we sail the Mediterranean year-round, the “quiet season”—from fall to spring—has a special charm. From October to March, you can enjoy exceptional value, mild weather and fewer crowds as you explore Antoni Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces, the UNESCO-listed Acropolis Hill in Greece and pizza-making traditions in Italy. Learn more on our Iconic Western Mediterranean itinerary

A three-piece jazz band performing for an intimate audience

4 Embark on a voyage along the "Mighty Mississippi"

Traverse “America’s Heartland” and beyond on our innovative, state-of-the-art ship—a truly modern vessel sailing the Mississippi River. Join us to explore author Mark Twain’s childhood home in Hannibal, pay tribute to fallen soldiers at the Vicksburg National Military Park and tap your toes to soulful New Orleans jazz while sampling a bowl of rich Creole gumbo. Learn more about our Mississippi voyages

A special operations boat sailing on the water in front of a snowy landscape

5 See breathtaking natural beauty in Antarctica

Explore the “White Continent” in Viking comfort on board one of our expedition vessels, outfitted with kayaks, Zodiacs, Special Operations Boats and submarines that allow you up-close access to remarkable natural wonders. Along the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, you will have opportunities to observe towering glaciers, snow-covered landscapes and agile penguins. Learn more on our Antarctic Explorer itinerary

Green Northern Lights appearing over a snowy landscape

6 Travel above the Arctic Circle in Norway

Visit historic cities and fishing towns and sail through stunning fjords, where emerald-toned water and deep-green forests merge. Several of our most popular Norwegian voyages take you north of the Arctic Circle. There, you can experience the midnight sun shining 24 hours a day on a summer voyage. In the winter, search for the elusive aurora borealis in the dark night sky. Learn more on our In Search of Northern Lights itinerary

A stately English country house

7 Visit Highclere Castle on an extension

Through our longstanding relationship with the Carnarvon family, Viking guests can enjoy Privileged Access® to this Victorian Gothic-style estate in England. Through our Highclere Castle Collection of pre and post land extensions, you can visit this iconic castle, which is the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and the filming location of Downton Abbey. Learn more on our British Isles Explorer itinerary

A Viking longship sailing on the Seine River with the Eiffel Tower in the background

8 Get closer with convenient docking locations

With priority access at more than 100 of the world’s most coveted docking locations, our river vessels bring you closer to iconic sites. Walk a short distance from your ship to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, see Budapest’s Parliament lights dance across the waters of the “Blue Danube” from your ship’s location near the Chain Bridge and dock near Egypt’s ancient Temple of Karnak on the Nile. Learn more on our Paris & the Heart of Normandy itinerary

Four people in a vineyard drinking wine

9 Delve into culinary and wine-making traditions

We believe one of the best ways to experience a region’s culture is through its food. From the ancient practice of producing olive oil in Crete and a jambalaya cooking demonstration in Louisiana to a port tasting in Portugal’s Douro Valley, our shore excursions provide an array of unique opportunities to discover culinary and wine-making traditions worldwide. Learn more on our Portugal’s River of Gold itinerary

A lighthouse with a Viking expedition sailing on the water in the background

10 Sail all five Great Lakes

A scenic region best explored by water, North America’s Great Lakes are a trove of natural wonders and cultural treasures. From quaint, car-free Mackinac Island and world-famous Niagara Falls to Georgian Bay’s picturesque granite islands and culture-rich cities like Toronto and Chicago, our Great Lakes voyages offer an ideal way to make discoveries closer to home. Learn more on our Great Lakes Collection itinerary