Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.
More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Post cruise extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
Join our host, Ambassador-at-Large Jean Newman Glock, as she visits the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Follow along as she peruses an array of colorful fruits, aromatic spices and mouthwatering delicacies in a traditional local market. Then, travel back in time to an era of knights and castles during a tour of the city's charming Gothic Quarter, followed by a visit to the breathtaking La Sagrada Família, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases the creative genius of architect Antoni Gaudí.
First, Viking invented modern river cruising in 1997. Then, in 2015, we reinvented ocean cruising. In 2022, we began perfecting expedition cruising with journeys to the ends of the earth and closer to home on board the Viking Polaris and the Viking Octantis. Learn more about our company's growth and our determination to create meaningful travel experiences for our guests.
Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen shares his philosophy on time and the importance of spending it wisely.
Step into the mind of Antoni Gaudí, the colorful Barcelona artist whose passion for nature led him to create astounding biomimetic architecture and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
For centuries, the people of Catalonia have pursued independence. Follow their search for this elusive goal and learn about the determination of Catalans to keep their culture alive.
Join Karine for a look at the Spanish Civil War. Lasting three years, it pulled Italy, Germany, the Soviet Union and luminaries like George Orwell and Ernest Hemingway into the fight.
Look beyond Barcelona’s grand icons and you will discover the unusual music venue of Palau de la Música. Join Karine inside this architectural masterpiece and tribute to Catalonia.
Ignite your soul with flamenco, Spain’s most intriguing dance. Gain an insider’s perspective on what drives the artists to deliver their fiery footwork in this centuries-old tradition.
Ascend into Spain’s rugged mountains and enter the sacred world of Montserrat Abbey. Meet a Benedictine monk who shares his knowledge of the monastery’s religious and cultural significance.
From the passion of flamenco to the genius of Gaudí, Barcelona is a city of grand statements. Join Karine to uncover its vibrant cultural and architectural treasures.
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