Join Karine as she goes backstage at Vienna's famous Spanish riding school and discovers a world of elegance, discipline and remarkable skill. It's the world of the Lipizzaner Stallions!
For more about visiting Vienna with Viking visit us at Viking River Cruises Karine Hagen of Viking River Cruises is your host.
Vienna, Austria is one of the destinations of Viking River Cruises in Danube river.
While visiting Vienna with Viking River Cruises, enjoy a leisurely stop at one of the city's famed coffeehouses. The Demel has been creating delicious treats for over 200 years; choose from cream cakes, tea scones, apple strudels, Sacher tortes and cakes. Sip your coffee, enjoy a sweet treat, and indulge in the company of great friends and a beautiful café!
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Ask any Austrian to name the person who most exemplifies elegance and style and their reply is likely to be: Professor Thomas Schaffer-Elmayer. Meet the man who has introduced generations to the finer points of culture, including the iconic waltz. Then watch as he teaches Karine its beautiful steps in less than an hour.
Viking River Cruises is probably the best known European river cruising company, and has a wide range of river cruise options in Europe. Before you decide to go on a European river cruise with Viking River Cruises, I share with you 6 important watch outs and things I think you need to know. All things I would like to have known in detail before I did a river cruise with them. I explore things like what they offer, the on board facilities and experience, what the Viking river cruise fare covers, which they are best suited for ( and who your likely passengers will be) and the dress code.
Note: I did travel as a guest of Viking River Cruises before making this video. They covered my fare in a 7-night Danube cruise on the Viking Vilhjalm. The fare for the standard cabin would have been £2,645 (US $3,000) including flights and transfers from London Heathrow to and from the ship.
Join Karine and Finse as they explore the world of bees with Mike Withers, a thirty-year member of the Highclere staff, whose passion for these hard-working, misunderstood insects spans 60 years.
Learn more at: http://www.vikingrivercruises.com/why... Embark on a journey that engages your mind and delights your spirit. Explore new destinations, immerse yourself in rich cultures and enjoy understated elegance, spacious staterooms, sumptuous dining and award-winning service aboard our ships.
Join Karine (and Finse) and step into the spirit of old Europe at Vienna’s iconic Hotel Sacher to learn the story behind the Sachertorte, its legendary handmade cake.
Master chef Toni Mörwald is Austria’s most recognized chef. He learned from numerous grand chefs around the world, and at the age of 22 was awarded his first Gaultet Millau toque. Chef Mörwald is the proprietor of Michelin-starred restaurants, hotels and a catering business. He has dedicated himself to the training of more than 300 professional chefs, many of whom who hold the top jobs in some of the world’s finest restaurants. Watch as he shares his kitchen with Viking Cruises® Sr. Vice President Karine Hagen and shows how to prepare wiener schnitzel, the national dish of Austria. He begins by slicing the veal and lightly pounding veal cutlets flat. He then adds salt, pepper and sunflower oil. The cutlets are dusted with flour, dipped in egg, placed in breadcrumbs and browned to perfection. Chef Mörwald adds parsley-buttered potatoes and a lemon slice to complete the presentation. In the hands of a master chef, the signature specialty of Viennese cuisine is ready to be enjoyed in just five minutes. Viking Cruises itineraries are thoughtfully developed to immerse you in the cuisine of each destination so you can learn about different cultures through food. And Viking Cruises chefs feature regional cuisine and always available American classics in multi-course meals. Karine Hagen of Viking River Cruises is your host.
Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. See Europe’s largest pipe organ in Passau, or travel to Salzburg. Celebrate Vienna’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this 8-day journey on the “Blue Danube” is one you are sure to love. Romantic Danube
These are glimpse of what you can expect during the tour.
Our award-winning Viking Longships® showcase innovative engineering, streamlined Scandinavian design and understated elegance. Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, they provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites on Europe’s rivers and the most al fresco dining. To explore more destinations for river cruise and ocean cruise, we have separated both in different segments. Explore on different destinations. It might be your next holiday family trip.
Take a floor to floor 360 degrees panoramic tour on our ships sailing all over our destinations. Expand your horizons on this comfortable, award-winning ship, intimate and thoughtfully created by experienced nautical architects and designers to enrich your interaction with your destination in every way.
Ocean Ship Tour virtual tour in all decks. Make sure to put on the volume to enable narration
Viking River Cruises boasts the most extensive fleet of river cruises vessels, and we are proud to offer you the best ships in each region where we travel. Viking ships are specially designed to navigate the world’s great rivers and provide convenient daily access to a plethora of destinations and experiences. Enjoy all the comfort and elegance of river cruising: attentive and professional staff, delicious onboard meals and spectacular scenery from every stateroom and public area.
River cruising is a relaxing, immersive and thoroughly enjoyable form of travel where you can enjoy ever-changing scenery along the banks of waterways such as the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Douro, Volga and Yangtze. Unpack just once on an award-winning, state-of-the-art 190-guest Longship and journey into the very heart of iconic cities and charming towns.
A river cruise can be defined as: A form of leisure travel that takes guests along inland waterways. Usually there are several port stops over the course of each passage. Typical river cruises often last longer than a week. Carry anywhere from 100 to 250 guests, depending on the ship size. Are popular on many of the world’s major rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Volga and Yangtze.
Explore the world’s great cities The most cosmopolitan cities developed along the rivers, the world’s first trade routes. From iconic “must-sees” like Paris, Amsterdam and Budapest to quaint villages and towns waiting to be discovered, a river provides you easy access to savor the delights of both. Cities like Berlin, Lisbon, Prague, Vienna, Moscow, Cairo and Beijing are just a few that are accessible on a river cruise. In addition to the rivers listed above, cruises along lesser-known rivers like the Mekong in Southeast Asia and the Main in Germany are options.
What to expect in a river cruise?
ACCOMMODATIONS. River cruises are brimming with onboard amenities. Staterooms are most often river-facing, and come equipped with hotel-style beds, private bathrooms, individual climate control, refrigerators, safes and TVs. Higher stateroom categories may have French balconies, verandas, and separate sleeping and sitting quarters. Rooms range from 150 to 600 square feet. Guests receive excellent and personalized service from onboard staff. Additionally, ships include restaurants, lounges and bars, as well as free Wi-Fi. Some ships even come equipped with libraries, boutiques, pools and/or sun decks.
CUISINE. Guests are given a choice of dining options, including where and what to eat. Breakfasts can either be enjoyed al fresco or at the morning buffet, while lunches and dinners can be eaten while viewing passing sights or with friends in a common eating area. Open seating is offered, allowing guests to meet new people or enjoy the presence of the same people each day. Cruises offer regional cuisine and use locally sourced ingredients to help with their authenticity. Also common are wine pairings, selected from local tastes to help guests get a closer understanding of a region's culture.
THINGS TO DO. River cruisers spend more time in the cities, towns and ports along the way. Included shore excursions consist of guided tours that help guests become well-acquainted with the culture, art and history of their destinations. In addition to guided tours, guests can roam freely around local stops or arrange optional shore excursions. There's always ample opportunity to find something to do in every port, whether it's visiting an ancient castle, attending a classical concert or enjoying a famous museum.
Who You'll Be Cruising With While river cruises can be enjoyed by people of all ages, they generally appeal to people more advanced in age -- baby boomers, in particular. Many river cruise lines allow children aboard their ships, although they may have age restrictions in place and usually there isn't much for kids to do. The makeup of a liner can include people of a wide range of nationalities, but more often than not, guests come from English-speaking countries.
Best Times to Go Whether you choose to travel in the on-season or the off-season, you’ll be able to gain a deep cultural experience in each of your destinations. In the spring and summer, you may witness local outdoor events and lively activities that only occur during the warmer months of the year. Cooler weather in the fall may mean you’ll run into fewer people in the streets of cities and ports you visit, which will allow you to take your time and get a closer look at sites that interest you without feeling rushed or crowded. And in the winter season, you’ll be delighted by festive Christmas markets and enchanted by the holiday traditions and celebrations of the locals.
What You Should Pack Given that weather will be variable depending on where your river cruise takes you, bringing along both warm and light clothes is wise. Even during warm months, there is wind on the rivers, so it’s best to plan for layers even if the weather is hot. Additionally, you’ll likely be doing a lot of walking, so bring along comfortable shoes. Lastly, pack some dressier clothes in case you attend a formal event while visiting one of your cruise destinations.
How They Differ from Ocean Cruises Although river cruises and ocean cruises share a number of similarities, there are also various—and considerable—differences between the two. For one, ocean liners are bigger and offer more stateroom accommodations on average. Appropriately, they’re able to host significantly more guests. The smaller scale of river ships means fewer guests, but more opportunities to get to know fellow travelers, which often lead to lifelong friendships.
In contrast to ocean cruises that may include multiple sea days, you will rarely experience a full day of sailing on a river cruise. Typically, guests will awake each morning to find themselves in a new port. With river cruising, you can also enjoy an ever-changing mural of breathtaking scenery from your ship, so the journey itself becomes part of your discovery.
For those without sea legs, river cruises have the advantage of smooth trekking, shallow waters and the gift of land that’s always in sight. Lastly, most river cruises offer inclusive value, meaning your Wi-Fi, water, alcohol and included excursions are covered in the price. However, ocean cruises tend to offer more upscale amenities, like fitness centers, multiple dining options and a variety of live entertainment.
Who Would Enjoy a River Cruise? River cruises are great for everyone, especially those desiring a more relaxed and intimate form of travel. Individuals who've never stepped foot on a ship before will enjoy the relative ease of a river-bound trip with little chance of seasickness. Furthermore, with a focus on cultural exploration of locations, river cruises are perfect for those with a curiosity about art and history, or a general interest in travel. Every river is unique and each tells a different story—not only of the countries through which it flows, but also of its locks, canals, scenery and bridges. Ready to set sail? Start by browsing our selection of river cruises now!
Discover Our Ships Viking River Cruises boasts the most extensive fleet of river cruises vessels, and we are proud to offer you the best ships in each region where we travel. Viking ships are specially designed to navigate the world’s great rivers and provide convenient daily access to a plethora of destinations and experiences. Enjoy all the comfort and elegance of river cruising: attentive and professional staff, delicious onboard meals and spectacular scenery from every stateroom and public area.
Here is a good reason to go for VIKING RIVER CRUISES Find out more about our ships and take a tour The Viking Ships and the award-winning Viking Longships You’re about to discover the most convenient way to see the world. On a Viking ship, you will sail into the heart of your destination, so you can explore up close and in depth. Here is a Viking Longship Tour and Review 2019.
Explore more ships in different destinations, here you can find THE VIKING RIVER FLEET different ships for different destinations.
The European Grand Tour (15 Day Cruise) cruises in the Danube River, one of Europe's second longest river after Volga. Located in Central and Eastern Europe. The Danube was once a long standing frontier of the Roman Empire, and today flows through 10 countries including Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Servia, Romania, Bulgaria, Mo
ldova and Ukraine, more than any other river in the world.
River cruises are destination oriented and immersive cultural experience. 360 Degrees view from each room. Enjoy a relaxing floating hotel away from hustle and bustle of noisy streets and enjoy a scenic view.
Viking river cruise is a one seamless package carefully tailored to a relaxing vacation, visits to landmarks and offers behind the scene insights that is not available to many travel products. Privilege access to museums, private collections and optional itinerary to Viking sponsored schools and homes for an intimate cultural immersion and understanding.
The river cruise includes meals onboard, free wifi, shore excursions at every port and inclusive of port charges and taxes. A complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks for lunch and dinner in an open seating area. Enjoy a culinary experience with wine pairings and cheese tastings. The Viking Concierge can help you arrange special activities when on land, just like your hotel concierge.
Here's a short video for the highlights of the Grand European Tour
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Welcome to the Spice of the Caribbean; a place where untouched beauty meets our warm people content with a simple way of life. Grenada offers a lifestyle so pure and authentic that you feel instantly renewed. Our enchanting islands boasts silky stretches of white sand beaches, sunken treasures adorned by corals and unspoilt landscapes undiscovered by crowds. So, take a journey like never before; a journey that is pure and real. Welcome to Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique!
Hiking Trails
If you’re an experienced hiker looking for a challenge, then come to the Islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Some trails follow the shoreline of our lakes, while others are rugged and untamed, giving travellers an insight to the paths carved out by the first settlers on the islands. Whichever you prefer though, the trails introduce you to the diverse world of the island’s flora and fauna.
PURE ADVENTURE
From the world's first underwater sculpture park to the rugged trails of the island's interior, Grenada is perfect for the thrill seekers looking for a challenge.
PURE DIVING
Colourful coral reefs, spectacular shipwrecks, exhilarating drift dives and a unique underwater sculpture park – Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique really does have it all! Our underwater treasures and marine life will fascinate any level of diver. A unique array of reefs, walls and ship wrecks in the blue green waters surround both Grenada and Carriacou.
Beaches
If you like to spend your time soaking up the sun, swimming in the cool seawater or snorkelling, there’s a lot to choose from in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Grand Anse Beach, boasting a two-mile stretch of white sand and calm sea is a popular choice amongst tourist and locals.. If you’re looking for a bit of seclusion to get away from it all, La Sagesse, Bathway and Levera Beach are the best hideaways with journeys that allow you to explore the countryside
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Customize your travel as per your preference. Don't hesitate to contact us for a quote. Global Tours is certified PURE GRENADA specialist.
Officially certified Ponant Academy Specialist. This means Grace Virlouvet of Global Tours has completed the course study approved by Ponant and capable of handling bookings for Ponant cruise expeditions.
You may want to know what its all about, watch this video for more information: Ponant Expedition
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An Arctic cruise is much more than just a journey; it is the promise of an Exceptional destination. With PONANT access to the grandiose landscapes of the Far North where each day is full of unexpected surprises.
Since its founding by Jean-Emmanuel Sauvée over a quarter of a century ago, PONANT has been France's only cruise company. With French crews, and the expertise, personal service, and cuisine that they bring with them, we offer luxury cruises to help you discover truly exceptional destinations. Whether you are embarking on a nature voyage in northern Europe, a cultural voyage to South America, an idyllic Caribbean cruise or a sophisticated expedition through the icy waters of the Antarctic, PONANT crosses the world's oceans in search of exclusive itineraries that are rich in fresh discoveries and encounters.
Do you dream of experiencing a voyage on the sea that combines authenticity with sophistication? We will welcome you on board our luxurious boats, yachts and sailing ships to offer an unforgettable cruise in an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication on a human scale.
If you need to organize expeditions such as this one, don't hesitate to contact travel agents who are knowledgeable on organizing tour packages making sure you are in good hands.
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Here is all you need to know why you should go PONANT expedition cruises. This video explains to expect when you are on board PONANT Expedition cruises and what makes it worth the journey.
For more than 30 years, PONANT has been been offering marvellous ways of getting away from it all. Sailing on board one of our ships means enjoying exceptional experiences as close as possible to nature, in the heart of virgin territory and in sites that combine dreams and history. It means discovering other cultures and traditions, and sharing memorable moments with tribes from the other side of the world. It means enjoying the magic of the Ponant Moment...
Since its founding by Jean-Emmanuel Sauvée over a quarter of a century ago, PONANT has been France's only cruise company. With French crews, and the expertise, personal service, and cuisine that they bring with them, we offer luxury cruises to help you discover truly exceptional destinations.
Whether you are embarking on a nature voyage in northern Europe, a cultural voyage to South America, an idyllic Caribbean cruise or a sophisticated expedition through the icy waters of the Antarctic, PONANT crosses the world's oceans in search of exclusive itineraries that are rich in fresh discoveries and encounters.
Do you dream of experiencing a voyage on the sea that combines authenticity with sophistication? We will welcome you on board our luxurious boats, yachts and sailing ships to offer an unforgettable cruise in an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication on a human scale.
If you need to organize expeditions such as this one, don't hesitate to contact travel agents who are knowledgeable on organizing tour packages making sure you are in good hands.
Don't hesitate to contact Global Tours contact person :
A vast territory, a cultural heritage dating back thousands of years and unspoiled Nature, the South American continent with its multi-coloured cultures will amaze you by the diversity of its immense landscapes: waterfalls, arid deserts, volcanoes, tropical forests, and a truly extraordinary flora and fauna: sea lions, parrots, Pink dolphins, guava trees, rubber plants and mangrove swamps.
To learn more about our cruises in Latin America, visit www.ponant.com.
Since its founding by Jean-Emmanuel Sauvée over a quarter of a century ago, PONANT has been France's only cruise company. With French crews, and the expertise, personal service, and cuisine that they bring with them, we offer luxury cruises to help you discover truly exceptional destinations.
Whether you are embarking on a nature voyage in northern Europe, a cultural voyage to South America, an idyllic Caribbean cruise or a sophisticated expedition through the icy waters of the Antarctic, PONANT crosses the world's oceans in search of exclusive itineraries that are rich in fresh discoveries and encounters.
Do you dream of experiencing a voyage on the sea that combines authenticity with sophistication? We will welcome you on board our luxurious boats, yachts and sailing ships to offer an unforgettable cruise in an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication on a human scale.
