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Grand European Tour
Oct 4, 2028 – Oct 18, 202814 nightsAmsterdam to Budapest
Grand European Tour is a 14-night Viking cruise on Viking Lif, sailing Oct 4, 2028 from Amsterdam to Budapest. It calls at Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg and 4 more. The lowest current fare is $5,999 per person for Standard. Taxes & fees included.
- Length
- 14 nights
- Departs
- Oct 4, 2028, Amsterdam
- Returns
- Oct 18, 2028, Budapest
- Ports of call
- 12
- Days at sea
- 0
- Ship
- Viking Lif
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Itinerary
- Day 1Oct 4
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Embark
About Amsterdam
The delightfully attractive city of Amsterdam is home to many of the world's great art treasures, and is a major center of the glamorous diamond trade as well.

- Day 2Oct 5
Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
- Day 3Oct 6
Cologne, Germany

- Day 4Oct 7
Koblenz, Germany

- Day 5Oct 8
Main River (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 6Oct 9
Würzburg, Germany

- Day 7Oct 10
Bamberg, Germany

- Day 8Oct 11
Nuremberg, Germany

- Day 9Oct 12
Regensburg, Germany

- Day 10Oct 13
Passau, Germany

- Day 11Oct 14
Melk, Austria
About Melk
Melk is a town in the region of Lower Austria, in the country of Austria. It sits beside the Danube River, where the water flows through a valley between steep hills. The town is known for its large monastery, which rises above the river and can be seen from a distance.

- Day 12Oct 15
Vienna, Austria
Overnight

- Day 13Oct 16
Vienna, Austria
Overnight
- Day 14Oct 17
Budapest, Hungary
Overnight

- Day 15Oct 18
Budapest, Hungary
DisembarkOvernight
Viking Lif
Viking Lif is a Viking river ship that carries up to 190 guests across four decks. Staterooms range from Standard and French Balcony to Veranda and Explorer Suite. Dining includes the Aquavit Terrace, with the Herb Garden and Sun Deck as other spaces.
- Year built
- 2014
- Guests
- 190
- Length
- 443
- Decks
- 4
Dining and venues
- Aquavit Terrace
- Restaurant
- Lounge
- Herb Garden
- Library
- Shop
- Sun Deck
Deck plans
Staterooms
Per person, double occupancy
Standard
Standard (150 sq ft)
River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
$5,999
French Balcony
French Balcony (135 sq ft)
River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
$8,799
Veranda
Veranda (205 sq ft)
River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
$9,799
Suite
Explorer Suite (445 sq ft) · Veranda Suite (275 sq ft)
River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
$15,999
Prices per person, double occupancy, cruise only. Taxes & fees included.
Dates and prices
14 nights, Grand European Tour
On Viking Lif
- May 19, 2027 – Jun 2, 2027Viking LifFrom $5,999
- Jun 30, 2027 – Jul 14, 2027Viking LifFrom $5,499
- Aug 11, 2027 – Aug 25, 2027Viking LifFrom $5,599
- Sep 22, 2027 – Oct 6, 2027Viking LifFrom $5,799
- Nov 3, 2027 – Nov 17, 2027Viking LifFrom $7,299
- May 31, 2028 – Jun 14, 2028Viking LifFrom $6,299
- Jul 12, 2028 – Jul 26, 2028Viking LifFrom $5,999
- Aug 23, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028Viking LifFrom $6,299
- Oct 4, 2028 – Oct 18, 2028Viking Lif · this sailingFrom $5,999
Same itinerary on other ships
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- Nov 15, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Viking MagniFrom $6,499
- Nov 19, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026Viking ValiFrom $5,299
- Nov 20, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026Viking ViliFrom $5,299
- Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 24, 2027Viking EldirFrom $5,799
- Mar 11, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027Viking TirFrom $5,799
- Mar 25, 2027 – Apr 8, 2027Viking ValiFrom $8,499
- Apr 21, 2027 – May 5, 2027Viking EldirFrom $5,999
- Apr 23, 2027 – May 7, 2027Viking MimirFrom $15,799
- May 4, 2027 – May 18, 2027Viking GefjonFrom $5,999
- May 6, 2027 – May 20, 2027Viking ValiFrom $6,049
- May 7, 2027 – May 21, 2027Viking ViliFrom $10,999
- May 8, 2027 – May 22, 2027Viking HakiFrom $9,299
- May 9, 2027 – May 23, 2027Viking BaldurFrom $9,299
- May 10, 2027 – May 24, 2027Viking EgdirFrom $6,049
- May 18, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Viking VeFrom $5,999
- May 20, 2027 – Jun 3, 2027Viking TirFrom $6,049
- May 21, 2027 – Jun 4, 2027Viking MimirFrom $5,999
- May 22, 2027 – Jun 5, 2027Viking RotaFrom $5,849
- May 23, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027Viking MagniFrom $5,849
- May 24, 2027 – Jun 7, 2027Viking GymirFrom $5,549
- Jun 1, 2027 – Jun 15, 2027Viking GefjonFrom $7,999
- Jun 2, 2027 – Jun 16, 2027Viking EldirFrom $9,749
- Jun 3, 2027 – Jun 17, 2027Viking ValiFrom $5,799
- Jun 4, 2027 – Jun 18, 2027Viking ViliFrom $5,799
- Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027Viking HakiFrom $5,699
- Jun 6, 2027 – Jun 20, 2027Viking BaldurFrom $5,699
- Jun 7, 2027 – Jun 21, 2027Viking EgdirFrom $5,699
- Jun 15, 2027 – Jun 29, 2027Viking VeFrom $5,599
- Jun 16, 2027 – Jun 30, 2027Viking VidarFrom $5,599
- Jun 17, 2027 – Jul 1, 2027Viking TirFrom $5,599
- Jun 18, 2027 – Jul 2, 2027Viking MimirFrom $5,599
- Jun 19, 2027 – Jul 3, 2027Viking RotaFrom $5,599
- Jun 20, 2027 – Jul 4, 2027Viking MagniFrom $5,499
- Jun 21, 2027 – Jul 5, 2027Viking GymirFrom $5,499
- Jun 29, 2027 – Jul 13, 2027Viking GefjonFrom $5,499
- Jul 1, 2027 – Jul 15, 2027Viking ValiFrom $5,849
- Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 16, 2027Viking ViliFrom $5,799
- Jul 3, 2027 – Jul 17, 2027Viking HakiFrom $5,799
- Jul 4, 2027 – Jul 18, 2027Viking BaldurFrom $5,599
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Questions about Grand European Tour on Viking Lif
How much does the Grand European Tour cruise on Viking Lif cost?
Fares start at $5,999 per person (Standard). Lowest current fare by cabin type: Standard $5,999, French Balcony $8,799 and Suite $15,999. Taxes & fees included.
Where does this cruise leave from and what does it visit?
Departs Amsterdam and ends in Budapest. Ports: Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna and Budapest.
What is included in the fare?
Taxes & fees included.
What is the cheapest date for this cruise?
Of 49 dates with a current fare, Nov 19, 2026 on Viking Vali is lowest at $5,299 per person.
How do I book this cruise?
Send a request and an advisor confirms the current fare and availability and books it for you. You do not pay on the website.







