Viking River Cruises has made available its 2011 River Cruise Atlas that features one new ship, refurbishments, two new itineraries and an early-booking discount.
The line, now in its 10th year, will offer 20 itineraries in 2011 ranging from eight to 17 days five regions: Europe, Russia, Ukraine, China and Egypt. For the 2011 season, Viking is introducing two new itineraries. The 11-day Passage to Eastern Europe itinerary features an eight-day Danube River cruise through five countries including Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, bookended by hotel nights in Budapest and Bucharest. The 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids cruisetour explores Egypt with hotel nights in Cairo, plus a four-night Nile River cruise and a three-night Lake Nasser cruise.
Viking also has a new ship launching in 2011, the Viking Emerald, which will operate on China's Yangtze River.The ship will have large suites, plus every stateroom features a full balcony. In addition to the two 840-square-foot Presidential Suites, Viking Emerald will also have 14 Suites and 4 Junior Suites among its 132 total staterooms spread over five passenger decks.