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Staff Spotlight: French Viking River Cruise
Are you looking for a new river cruise experience in Europe? Look no further! Dianna, one of our in-house consultants, just returned from an incredible Viking River Cruise down the Rhone River in France. She and her husband, Bill, cruised on Viking Delling that started in Lyon, France, and ended in Arles, France.
Dianna said, "Viking did an amazing job. Everything was well organized. Each night they told you what to expect and they gave you a map of where you were going that day."
In addition, she mentioned, "Someone was always around to answer questions and they all got to know our names."
On board, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in the restaurant or you can enjoy a more casual atmosphere of the Aquavit Terrace, where Dianna especially enjoyed dining. Wine and beer are included with lunch and dinner, and the wines are sourced from various wine regions of France.
Dianna also enjoyed her accommodations in the Veranda A stateroom which had a walk-out balcony. She highly recommends this room, however, if you're looking for something a little larger, she also suggests the suites that have both a walk-out balcony and a French balcony.
While sailing the Rhone and Saone Rivers, Dianna and Bill loved the quaint villages they visited. They were impressed by the architecture of the many walled cities, including Lyon, Vienne, Tournon, Viviers, Avignon, and Arles. This was Dianna’s first time cruising with Viking and she said “I would definitely do this itinerary again but in reverse."
In addition to the river cruise, Dianna and her husband spent two pre-cruise nights in Paris at Hotel Esprit Saint Germain, located on the left bank, and two post-cruise nights at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel in London, England.
Monday, March 27 - Tuesday, March 28: Paris, France
​Wednesday, March 29 - Friday, March 30: Lyon, France
Saturday, April 1: Vienne, France
Sunday, April 2: Tournon and Viviers, France
Monday, April 3: Avignon, France
Tuesday, April 4: Arles, France
Wednesday, April 5 - Friday, April 7: London, England
To book a Viking River Cruise through France, ​please contact Dianna Paridon at 314-439-5700 ext. 108, or send Dianna an Email
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