Viking Danube Waltz - Presitge - my journal

For anyone interested, here's my take on the Viking River Danube Waltz trip.

Just returned from the April 3 (extension in Prague) followed by the April 7 - 13 cruise.

We had a wonderful experience (again) with Viking!

Here is the link to my journal. It's 11 pages, be patient.

http://glevitz.com/ebayimages/DanubeWaltzJournal.htm

well worth the time to read. One thing coasters: when i hit the link, my browser said it could not open it, as it was a local file. I typed out your link title and got to it that way. If this is just my issue, please ignore.

One question: were there any stops/ports you wished you had more time at, and vice versa?

Can't open either, I will try typing in the link :(

For anyone interested, here's my take on the Viking River Danube Waltz trip.

Just returned from the April 3 (extension in Prague) followed by the April 7 - 13 cruise.

We had a wonderful experience (again) with Viking!

Here is the link to my journal. It's 11 pages, be patient.

 

 

Try the link now

http://glevitz.com/ebayimages/DanubeWaltzJournal.htm

Jerry

NoVaCruiser60 - thanks - I have fixed the link.

About more time - yes, had we to do this again, we would definately add the optional Budapest extension. There's so much to see and do! All other days & tours were just about right for us.

Thanks for the great summary of your trip. we leave next week for the Viking Romantic Danube (Budapest to Nuremberg), and your journal will be a great help in planning our days.

Were there any issues related to both ships (Vienna & Prestige) being on the same itinerary?

Thanks,

George

Thank yo for taking the time to post that great report..wonderful, almost like being there (well almost)! Did you have any further credit card issues? Was your card "chip & signature" or regular strip??

Thanks again for the great report!

Hi Jerry,

Wife and I did this trip and the passages to eastern europe as a combined tour in 2011. Especially remember the visit to the lady's home. During the eastern europe cruise the ship made an unscheduled stop to view the Roman ruins and military camp at Viminacium, Serbia. This was a fascinating archaeological site near the Danube that I'm glad we had a chance to experience.

Thanks for the Waltz down memory lane.

Dave

George

No problems having the two ships on the same itinerary. We were often tied together at the dock, only joint venue was the concert at the stock exchange building. Still went well.

Was nice in towns to meet some of the folks from the Vienna vessel.

Jerry

My credit card has a regular strip ... Not sure she knew how to scan it. I stopped using it to avoid further problems.

Jerry

Thanks for a very nice review.

While we are doing another cruise, it always nice to read of others' experiences.

Terri

Thanks for the great review...We will be on that ship next year. We are spending 3 days prior in Prague, then we train to Munich for 2 days and spend an extra night in Budapest at the end...SO EXCITED....:p:p

Thanks for the great post. Will be taking this same tour in Nov. Do you have a list of the optionals and there prices?

Larry9511-

During our cruise, the optional tours (or events) offered were as follows:

In Durnstein, Wine tasting approx 21 euros.

In Vienna, Maria Theresa's Schonbrunn Palace approx. 49 euros.

In Vienna (Evening) concert by a Viennese Orchestra - approx 59 euros.

In Bratislava - Home visit 49 euros.

In Budapest - (not on Saturday) Jewish past and present approx 39 euros.

All prices are approx and are per person.

Enjoy!

Hey, coasters--

Nice job!! I'm saving the link so I can read it again.

Are you going to also post the link in the Cruise Blog forum here on Cruise Critic?

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Thanks very much Coasters. Most helpful.

Looking forward to the trip.

Just added these photos of the Prestige - the ride to Passau, the cabin, food etc.

Enjoy

Jerry

https://plus.google.com/photos/104799943943412855407/albums/5871136659088895057?authkey=CIHs0KO9zqXWUg

Thank you very much for the trip report. I really enjoyed reading it.