MODERN FACE OF A VIKING GALLEY

Few would dispute the naval brilliance of the Vikings but they were also excellent farmers and dedicated food lovers. Viking Cruises has never lost sight of the skills of their namesake. Nowadays foodies who find themselves in Europe love the inspiring menus of Viking Cruises and the breadth of their cruise options. For Viking Cruises the galley is still the culinary heart of a shallow draft vessel that enables passengers to discover Europe for all senses.

Passengers have long clamoured for today’s onboard chefs to share their recipes and so Viking River Cruises will soon showcase its own cookbook. To recreate a favourite meal means being happily transported back to the time, the place and those with whom the meal was shared. For now past and potential passengers can enjoy recipes and interviews with the skilled Executive Chef of the company online. Wines are equally important because they complement the flavours of well-crafted meals. Viking River Cruises’ talented Vintner sources wines mostly from Viking’s own vineyard in Austria. To underline the general importance of freshly-sourced ingredients, each vessel sports its own herb garden.

Some cruises take passengers right to the heart of a country’s nourishing soul. For instance, a 14-day journey through southern France is as much a visual feast as it is a gastronomic delight. The journey begins in the French capital, a place of unique pleasures, sails along the scenic Saône and Rhône Rivers through the vineyard-dotted landscapes of Burgundy, then it takes travellers to the lavender-covered fields of Provence, the Gallo-Roman towns of Vienne, Arles and Avignon and the lavish Côte d’Azur. These landscapes have spawned some of France’s most famous wines and sought-after restaurants and have inspired artists such as van Gogh to their greatest achievements.

Be transported, willingly! These Viking galleys are sheer foodie bliss.

TREASURES OF SOUTHERN FRANCE PACKAGE INCLUDES: 13 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION • ALL ONBOARD MEALS, SELECTED WINES, BEER & SOFT DRINKS • PORT CHARGES • 9 GUIDED TOURS • WIFI • TAXES & SERVICE CHARGES • ONBOARD LECTURES • EXCLUSIVELY FROM AUD7,695.00 PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE • VALID FOR 2014 CRUISES (MUST BE BOOKED BY 30 SEPTEMBER 2024)

Contact Julie for more information and about special business class fares on 1800 047 047 or email her at: jrichards@conciergetraveller.com