VIKING LAUNCHES 2019 RIVER CRUISE BROCHURE

Featuring two new itineraries, seven new ships and excellent offers

Sydney (09 February 2018) Viking has launched its 2019 river cruise brochure covering Central Europe, France, Portugal, Russia, China, Southeast Asia, Ukraine and Egypt, including two brand new European itineraries.

New itineraries include the 8-day Rhône Explorer, a roundtrip from Lyon, where guests will follow the trade routes of centuries old as they explore the beautiful French countryside along the Rhône River. They'll discover Roman ruins in Vienne and Lyon and walk in the footsteps of van Gogh in Arles. Guests will visit one of France's most celebrated wine-producing regions on a tour to Châteauneuf-du-Paper and immerse themselves in the history of Avignon while marvelling at the Roman feat of engineering, the Pont du Gard. This 8-day cruise encapsulates France's bucolic charm and is priced from $4,595 per person.

A second new itinerary is the 10-day Holland and Belgium in Bloom, from Amsterdam to Antwerp or vice versa, where guests will set sail through the inland waterways of Holland and Belgium. They'll enjoy scenic cruising through vast networks of canals and rivers, with stops in key cities that allow them to soak up Dutch and Flemish culture. Guests may cycle through tulip fields or stroll the renowned Keukenhof Gardens, see the windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and fascinating Rotterdam, one of Europe's most dynamic cities. They will finish their cruise with an overnight stay in Europe's diamond capital, Antwerp. This itinerary is priced from $4,595 per person.

Viking is currently offering 2019 river cruises at 2018 prices plus a range of exceptional value special offers on bookings made by 30 April 2018. These include:

 Fly free on itineraries of 13 days or more in Europe, Russia, Asia or Southeast Asia, in any stateroom or suite category

• Fly for $995 per person on itineraries of 12 days or less in Europe or Ukraine, in any stateroom or suite category
• Fly Business Class for $4,995 per person on any Europe or Russia itinerary of 13 days or more in a Veranda Stateroom category or above
• Fly free to Europe when any two European river cruises are booked back to back regardless of duration
• Travel with friends and save $600 per couple when six or more people book any river cruise of 13 days or more together
• Customise the airline or break up the journey to Europe with a stopover for just $250 per person in Economy Class or $500 in Business Class on a choice of Emirates, Singapore Airlines or Qatar Airways.

 An online version of the Viking 2019 River Cruise brochure is available here.

 For additional information, contact Viking Cruises at 138 747 (Australia) and 0800 447 913 (New Zealand) or visit www.vikingcruises.com.au.