Viking announces six new land extensions in European destinations

land extensions for 2014 that enable Viking guests to extend their stay and enhance their time abroad. The new extensions allow Viking guests to explore some of Europe’s finest cities before or after their cruise, and to customise a unique itinerary to fit their interests through the services of Viking’s on-site Concierges.

“Viking’s itineraries are designed to show travelers the world in a unique and in-depth way, and these new land extensions provide an additional way to maximise and personalise that experience,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking Cruises. “Our Concierges are friendly, local experts whose assistance ensures that our guests have the same warm, personal Viking experience on land as they do onboard, while seeing the city in interesting new ways.”

Similar to Viking’s carefully crafted cruise itineraries, these new Viking land extensions provide guests with options to customise their experience to suit their interests.  All extensions begin with a walking tour to familiarise guests with the area and include handpicked, high-quality hotel accommodations. With a Viking Concierge available on-site at the hotel, travelers have a local host to help them make the most of their trip. New excursions for 2014 include:


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