• Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

Tulips and bicycles by Amsterdam canal

  • Extend Your Voyage

    Enjoy additional time before or after your voyage to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city—or discover a new destination altogether—when you choose from our wide variety of two- to six-night land extension packages.

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    Hot air balloons in Cappadocia

    Explore captivating destinations

    Visit St. Moritz after a stunning rail journey through the majestic Swiss Alps. Discover the ancient temples of the Inca empire at Machu Picchu. Or, take a hot air balloon ride over the famous “fairy chimneys” of Cappadocia and dine by candlelight on the rooftop terrace of your unique cave hotel, with rooms dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries. Whichever extension you choose, make the most of your Viking experience with in-depth explorations of iconic destinations beyond your cruise itinerary.

    Hot air balloons in Cappadocia

  • Discover historic sites

    In Jordan, you can explore the lost city of Petra, carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains, and take a dip in the Dead Sea. In Athens—the birthplace of democracy—tour the mighty Acropolis, then travel to Delphi, where ancient Greek leaders sought prophecies that changed the course of civilizations. In addition to visiting famous landmarks, many of our land extensions also feature Privileged Access® experiences not typically available to the public.

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    Guests with a Viking guide in Budapest, Hungary
    Guests with a Viking guide in Budapest, Hungary
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    Al fresco dining in Italy

    Sample regional cuisine

    Discover the best of Tuscany and enjoy lunch at a typical farm in the charming hilltop village of San Gimignano. Or, experience a Privileged Access® visit to England’s Highclere Castle—the filming location of Downton Abbey—and taste the estate’s own Highclere Castle Gin, inspired by botanicals from the castle’s gardens. Throughout your stay, your Viking Tour Director or Host is available to provide recommendations for local restaurants, cafés and more.

    Al fresco dining in Italy

  • Experience nature’s wonders

    On a land extension, you can explore natural treasures further inland from port cities. In Alaska, venture to the unspoiled wilderness of Denali National Park and keep watch for the park’s residents—moose, caribou, Dall Sheep and more. Or, in South America, experience Iguazú Falls, the largest waterfall system in the world, straddling Brazil and Argentina. From the Galápagos Islands to Iceland’s Golden Circle, some of the world’s most breathtaking sites await your discovery.

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    Gullfoss waterfall, Iceland
    Gullfoss waterfall, Iceland

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