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14-night France's Finest Cruise
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Unlimited free Wi-Fi
- Visits to UNESCO Sites
- Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
- Cultural Curriculum
- Meals including regional specialties
- Most alfresco dining on the rivers
- Welcome Cocktails & Farewell Dinner
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Walking track & sports deck
- Curated library
- 24-hour guest services
- All port taxes & fees
- Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day with Viking Air purchase
- Viking Service Guarantee
- River-view stateroom Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows
- 40" flat-screen LCD TV with complimentary Movies On Demand
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Refrigerator; security safe; hair dryer
- Spacious glass-enclosed shower
- Heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror
- Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Itinerary
| Destination | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Sunday, May 12, 2024 | Sunday, May 12, 2024 |
| Paris, world capital of art and culture, gathers some of the most famous museums and monuments in the world. Like all the world's great capitals, Paris lives at a fast pace, by day, by night and especially at rush hours. Bear in mind that museums and monuments are often less crowded during the week. Sights that should not be missed include: The Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay. Visit any of the many others according to your tastes and interests: the Musee Picasso, Musee Rodin, Musee Carnavalet, Musee Marmottan and the Arab Institute are just a few. Essential Paris monuments are the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe or the Grande Arche de la Defense. | ||
| Paris | Monday, May 13, 2024 | Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Paris, world capital of art and culture, gathers some of the most famous museums and monuments in the world. Like all the world's great capitals, Paris lives at a fast pace, by day, by night and especially at rush hours. Bear in mind that museums and monuments are often less crowded during the week. Sights that should not be missed include: The Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay. Visit any of the many others according to your tastes and interests: the Musee Picasso, Musee Rodin, Musee Carnavalet, Musee Marmottan and the Arab Institute are just a few. Essential Paris monuments are the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe or the Grande Arche de la Defense. | ||
| La Roche-Guyon | Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | Tuesday, May 14, 2024 |
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| Rouen | Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | Wednesday, May 15, 2024 |
| Settled by the Celts, Rouen really flourished in the Middle Ages. In a natural amphitheater on the Seine, the capital of Normandy is important as a commercial and cultural center. Today the city is a blend of ancient and modern. Rouen is known as the City of a Hundred Spires; many of its important edifices are churches. The most magnificent one is the Cathedral of Notre Dame, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture immortalized in Claude Monet's series "Cathedrales de Rouen." Surrounding the large square are picturesque half-timbered houses with steeply pointed roofs. The wealth of architectural treasures and the ambience of Rouen’s historic center will impress any visitor. Exploring the narrow, cobbled streets in the old quarter is a must. The giant clock above the archway spanning the Rue du Gros Horloge is a focal point and famous emblem. Rouen is connected to the sea by the Seine Valley. The city serves as a starting point for trips to Paris and to Norman castles and abbeys. | ||
| Rouen | Thursday, May 16, 2024 | Thursday, May 16, 2024 |
| Settled by the Celts, Rouen really flourished in the Middle Ages. In a natural amphitheater on the Seine, the capital of Normandy is important as a commercial and cultural center. Today the city is a blend of ancient and modern. Rouen is known as the City of a Hundred Spires; many of its important edifices are churches. The most magnificent one is the Cathedral of Notre Dame, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture immortalized in Claude Monet's series "Cathedrales de Rouen." Surrounding the large square are picturesque half-timbered houses with steeply pointed roofs. The wealth of architectural treasures and the ambience of Rouen’s historic center will impress any visitor. Exploring the narrow, cobbled streets in the old quarter is a must. The giant clock above the archway spanning the Rue du Gros Horloge is a focal point and famous emblem. Rouen is connected to the sea by the Seine Valley. The city serves as a starting point for trips to Paris and to Norman castles and abbeys. | ||
| Les Andelys | Friday, May 17, 2024 | Friday, May 17, 2024 |
| The twin communities of Grand-Andely and Petit-Andely form a commercial center, with a distillery, metalworks, glassworks, and silk and leather industries. On the border between Normandy proper and the Norman Vexin, it was of considerable strategic importance in the Middle Ages | ||
| Le Pecq | Saturday, May 18, 2024 | Saturday, May 18, 2024 |
| Le Pecq is the bridge between two of the prettiest suburbs of Paris – St Germain-en-Laye and Le Vesinet. Although less affluent, its position is excellent and there is a small commercial centre and a good mix of housing from inexpensive apartments to small individual houses, some of which give excellent views of St Germain, the Seine and its valley. | ||
| Château de Malmaison | Saturday, May 18, 2024 | Saturday, May 18, 2024 |
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| Paris | Saturday, May 18, 2024 | Saturday, May 18, 2024 |
| Paris, world capital of art and culture, gathers some of the most famous museums and monuments in the world. Like all the world's great capitals, Paris lives at a fast pace, by day, by night and especially at rush hours. Bear in mind that museums and monuments are often less crowded during the week. Sights that should not be missed include: The Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay. Visit any of the many others according to your tastes and interests: the Musee Picasso, Musee Rodin, Musee Carnavalet, Musee Marmottan and the Arab Institute are just a few. Essential Paris monuments are the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe or the Grande Arche de la Defense. | ||
| Paris | Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
| Paris, world capital of art and culture, gathers some of the most famous museums and monuments in the world. Like all the world's great capitals, Paris lives at a fast pace, by day, by night and especially at rush hours. Bear in mind that museums and monuments are often less crowded during the week. Sights that should not be missed include: The Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay. Visit any of the many others according to your tastes and interests: the Musee Picasso, Musee Rodin, Musee Carnavalet, Musee Marmottan and the Arab Institute are just a few. Essential Paris monuments are the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe or the Grande Arche de la Defense. | ||
| Cruise Ends (Debarkation) | Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
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| Cruise Starts (Embarkation) | Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
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| Lyon | Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
| Lyon, the natural crossroads between northern Europe and the Mediterranean coast, is located in the heart of the Rhone-Alpes region. 2,000 years of history have left their mark on the city landscape. Lyon's rich heritage, passed down through the ages, tells the story of a great city. Lyon's rich historical heritage and its creative initiatives of all kinds find their expression in a multitude of establishments and prestigious events. The arts are represented in Lyon; from fine arts to performing arts, everyone will find their hearts' content. Every year finds sport increasing in popularity in Lyon. Lyon offers impressive facilities: some fifty sports fields and forty gymnasiums provide 550 clubs and associations with optimal training amenities. The City also knows how to make sport spectacular; every year it hosts events -like the Lyon Tennis Grand Prix and the Lyon Marathon - that draw top athletes. Though the mention of the word "Lyon" may conjure up images of fine dining, this is only the tip of the iceberg in a city proud of its diversity and quality image. | ||
| Lyon | Monday, May 20, 2024 | Monday, May 20, 2024 |
| Lyon, the natural crossroads between northern Europe and the Mediterranean coast, is located in the heart of the Rhone-Alpes region. 2,000 years of history have left their mark on the city landscape. Lyon's rich heritage, passed down through the ages, tells the story of a great city. Lyon's rich historical heritage and its creative initiatives of all kinds find their expression in a multitude of establishments and prestigious events. The arts are represented in Lyon; from fine arts to performing arts, everyone will find their hearts' content. Every year finds sport increasing in popularity in Lyon. Lyon offers impressive facilities: some fifty sports fields and forty gymnasiums provide 550 clubs and associations with optimal training amenities. The City also knows how to make sport spectacular; every year it hosts events -like the Lyon Tennis Grand Prix and the Lyon Marathon - that draw top athletes. Though the mention of the word "Lyon" may conjure up images of fine dining, this is only the tip of the iceberg in a city proud of its diversity and quality image. | ||
| Lyon | Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | Tuesday, May 21, 2024 |
| Lyon, the natural crossroads between northern Europe and the Mediterranean coast, is located in the heart of the Rhone-Alpes region. 2,000 years of history have left their mark on the city landscape. Lyon's rich heritage, passed down through the ages, tells the story of a great city. Lyon's rich historical heritage and its creative initiatives of all kinds find their expression in a multitude of establishments and prestigious events. The arts are represented in Lyon; from fine arts to performing arts, everyone will find their hearts' content. Every year finds sport increasing in popularity in Lyon. Lyon offers impressive facilities: some fifty sports fields and forty gymnasiums provide 550 clubs and associations with optimal training amenities. The City also knows how to make sport spectacular; every year it hosts events -like the Lyon Tennis Grand Prix and the Lyon Marathon - that draw top athletes. Though the mention of the word "Lyon" may conjure up images of fine dining, this is only the tip of the iceberg in a city proud of its diversity and quality image. | ||
| Beaujolais Wine Region | Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | Tuesday, May 21, 2024 |
| The Beaujolais Wine Region is located in eastern France on beautiful undulating hills, encompassing nearly 50,000 acres of vineyards. The region experiences an overall temperate climate, with Mediterranean-like summer weather and cold, dry winter weather. Best known for its fruity red wines, the Beaujolais region and the Gamay grape variety became popular in the 19th century. | ||
| Vienne | Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
Vienne is the lively and historically intriguing capital city of the Poitou-Charentes region in | ||
| Tournon | Thursday, May 23, 2024 | Thursday, May 23, 2024 |
| The imposing 16th-century Castle and Roman ruins that dot the countryside of Tournon are a photographer's dream. Visit the Hermitage and St. Joseph's vineyards. Consider the optional excursion to the Ardeche region, one of the area's natural wonders, via the nostalgic steam locomotive "Le Mastrou". (Operates May 12 - September 15) | ||
| Viviers | Thursday, May 23, 2024 | Thursday, May 23, 2024 |
| Located in one of the most beautiful areas in Southern France, Viviers has retained its Old World charm. The town was developed around its Romanesque cathedral, with facade, porch, and solitary tower that still survive today. | ||
| Arles | Friday, May 24, 2024 | Friday, May 24, 2024 |
| Arles is a small town with a rich architectural past and exciting contemporary culture. An important Roman and Medieval center, Arles has also served as home and motif to some great modern artists, including Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, and Pablo Picasso. The city's many monuments play an important part in its cultural life. Its famous Arena, built to hold 24,000 spectators, is one of the most ancient in the Roman world and is used today for celebrating traditional, popular festivals. In the picturesque stone setting of ancient Roman Theater, covered with greenery, important shows take place. The city's old hospital, where van Gogh stayed in the late 1880's, is today a cultural center housing an international translation center, a media library, and exhibition rooms. Thanks to the National School of Photography and its international summer photography festival, Arles is known throughout Europe as capital of photography. Mediterranean Arles has many street-side cafes and restaurants, as well as markets with everything from antiques to Provence herbs and spices. | ||
| Avignon | Saturday, May 25, 2024 | Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| Visitors to Avignon won't want to leave, and the town is too interesting to leave. Avignon is ancient, full of history, life, youth, art, music and activity. Just to "see" the town itself, a visitor could wander the narrow streets inside the fortified walls for days without tiring of them. | ||
| Avignon | Sunday, May 26, 2024 | Sunday, May 26, 2024 |
| Visitors to Avignon won't want to leave, and the town is too interesting to leave. Avignon is ancient, full of history, life, youth, art, music and activity. Just to "see" the town itself, a visitor could wander the narrow streets inside the fortified walls for days without tiring of them. | ||
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Ship Overview
| Statistics | |
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| Year Built: | 2020 |
| Year Refurbished: | 0 |
| Year Entered Present Fleet: | 0 |
| Previous name: | |
| County of Registry: | |
| Tonnage (GRT): | 2000 |
| PAX (basis 2): | 168 |
| Max Pax (inc. Uppers): | 168 |
| Passenger Decks: | 4 |
| Number of Crew: | 46 |
| Officers' Nationality: | |
| Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: | |
| Stateroom | |
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| Suites with balcony: | 0 |
| Suites (no balcony) | 0 |
| Ocean View with balcony | 0 |
| Ocean View (no balcony) | 0 |
| Accomodations Inside | 0 |
| Total number of accomodations in all categories | 84 |
Reviews
Ship Reviews
Cruise reviews reflect the opnions of travel editors and cruisers / readers and may not represent those of our company.
Submit Your Own Review!Ship clean, food and drinks excellent, transfers great
Pros: Ship clean, food and drinks excellent, transfers great
Cons: Restaurant service not as attentive as Rhine cruise
Review: Whole purpose of trip was to see battlefield at Normandy, guide missed everything important, 4.5 hours on bus for disappointment.
Fantastic service, great food, and nice tours.
Pros: Fantastic service, great food, and nice tours.
Cons: Long flight and time difference
Review: Tours were much too long with too much unnecessary information provided! Would have preferred more personal time on our own to shop and explore. It was very difficult to interpret our tour guides because of strong French accents. The Palace of Versailles was extremely crowded and the tour guide's explanation of each room was much too long, leaving little time or energy left to tour the gardens.
The level of service, food, program director, included excursions.
Pros: The level of service, food, program director, included excursions.
Cons: None
Review: The dining room and stateroom service was excellent as was the food. The program director was extremely knowledgeable and the included excursions were excellent. Everything was done on time. There we even little extras like small appetizers served before dinner. All in all, an excellent crew, ship and cruise experience.
Great food. Consistently good excursion guides. Felt taken care of by Viking staff!
Pros: Great food. Consistently good excursion guides. Felt taken care of by Viking staff!
Cons: No Cons
Review: Viking is becoming one of our favorite ways to travel. They listen and take care of you!
Everything
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
Review: Paris to Normandy aboard Viking Fjorgyn is a must! From the minute we stepped on to on to the Fjorgyn, it was smooth sailing. All of the crew were so welcoming and genuinely made you feel at home. We had daily Covid screenings and every crew member wore masks the entire cruise. Our health and safety were a priority. Brenton was our cruise director and was extremely personable and helpful. He created an atmosphere of warmth amongst the guests. Brenton made our visit to Normandy one of the most memorable and moving experiences of our cruise. He shared a personal memory of his grandfather bringing us all to tears. This is our third Viking River Boat vacation and the first time meeting our cruise director and feeling like you made a friend. This cruise was a perfect re-entry into traveling again.
Attention to detail, staff
Pros: Attention to detail, staff
Cons: No bikes available or fitness area
Review: The staff is exceptional and the food is fantastic . The guides on our tours are also very knowledgeable.
Everything was taken care of for us ahead of time, so easy once onboard.
Pros: Everything was taken care of for us ahead of time, so easy once onboard.
Cons: Jetlag!
Review: We had a very wonderful time aboard the Viking Fjorgyn. The crew was super helpful and friendly. It was the vacation we had been waiting for and much more! Enjoyed every aspect of it from the food, tours, nightlife and extra activities.
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