Picture yourself gliding along the legendary rivers of some of the world's most fascinating countries, exploring the same waterways adventurers did centuries ago. Maybe one minute you're wandering the cobblestone streets of ancient Rüdesheim, chatting with the villagers about the local wines, and the next you're enjoying a concert in cosmopolitan Vienna. As with travelers of bygone days, you'll discover romantic villages along the Danube, mysterious pagodas clinging to the cliffs of the Yangtze, or the majestic onion-domed churches of imperial Russia.

In China, Viking River Cruises cruisetours feature a combination of land stays in 5-star hotels and a cruise on the best ships sailing the Yangtze. On every itinerary, you'll see China's ancient wonders—the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Terra Cotta Warriors—and China's very lifeblood, the mighty Yangtze—as well as bustling modern Shanghai.

Viking River Cruises’ European cruises journey to many destinations ranging from quaint riverside towns to great historic cities. Choose to explore Holland's blooming tulip fields, or indulge your taste for fine wines and cuisine in the culinary mecca of French Burgundy. Perhaps you'd prefer to explore World War II history on a trip to Nuremberg or through northern France to the Normandy beaches. If you love art and architecture, opt for a cruise that includes the masterpieces of Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum and the grandeur of Cologne's Dom—one of Europe's tallest Gothic cathedrals. Whatever your passion, we have an itinerary designed especially for you.