Regensburg - The last day aboard Viking River CruisesI almost didn’t get off the ship; I wanted to savour a day aboard the beautiful Viking Egil as I knew this was going to be the last day. How did this wonderful adventure, my first river cruise, zoom by so quickly?Despite, my little inner tantrum, I decided to go ashore. Gosh, I’m so glad...

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Pretzels, beer and sausages galoreWelcome to Germany and the Italianate village of Passau where three rivers converge: the Inn, Ilz and the Danube. I has a lot of writing to catch up on, but I didn’t want to miss the included shore excursion, a walking tour of this picturesque town.Welcome to GermanyBe warned though, Passau come with a little warning; the cobblestones will...

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Krems and the Wachau ValleyThere are many things in this world that I have been fortunate enough to experience that have filled me with awe. But, not, in truth, have yet taken my breath away.Today, in Krems – a picturesque countryside town in Austria - was one of those moments I’d wished that time would stand still. As a Viking guest, the included...

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More Vienna PleaseHow could one possibly have their fill of Vienna after only one day? You see, that’s the beauty of river cruising, as I’m quickly discovering. There is no rush to get to the next port and I’m loving this pace.While there were a number of shore excursions to choose from today; Bratislava, Farmer’s Market, Lippizzaner Stallions, Mozart and Strauss Concert – and...

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Welcome to the city of music – Vienna! I really didn’t know much about Vienna prior to embarking on this Viking cruise. Last night, Program Director Anthony gave us an insight into the cafe culture of this city and a few tips on how to order in the true Viennese style.After a few very hot days, the morning was cool, and a few...

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