According to the "Tourism Green Book" compiled by the Tourism Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China's outbound tourism is expected to achieve a full recovery in 2024. Under the favorable development trend of China's outbound tourism market, Viking Cruises has actively deployed four European river cruise routes customized for Chinese consumers, "11-day Rhine Charm Tour", "11-day Danube Colorful Tour", "11-day Eastern European Discovery Tour" and "15-day European Ancient and Modern Customs Tour", and will officially start the passenger operation of the 2024 season on April 20. The four routes cover many famous cities and treasure destinations along the Rhine and Danube rivers in Western, Central and Eastern Europe, and will take guests to explore the cultural customs of the European hinterland and provide Chinese guests with a rich and diverse European journey.
Brendan Tansey, Managing Director of Viking Cruises China, said: "Since the announcement of our 2024 itinerary, we are delighted to see that many of our guests have made Viking river trips their preferred way of travel in Europe. For a long time, we have been committed to customizing in-depth cultural slow travel for Chinese guests and providing intimate and warm services. We believe that the differentiated cruise experience will allow more Chinese consumers to understand and cultivate the way of river cruise, and start a worry-free and comfortable European tour. ”
Adhering to the concept of "customized for Chinese guests", Viking Cruises has created a "one-stop" travel solution from air tickets and visa agents to intimate companionship throughout the journey. Whether it is the all-Chinese service, or the full accompaniment of the Viking Travel Concierge "Little Red" and the catering pairing that satisfies the "Chinese stomach", it aims to bring Chinese guests a worry-free way to travel to Europe and travel with a sense of local experience.
In response to the needs of Chinese families, Viking Cruises not only saves guests the hassle of arranging accommodation, meals and other trips for all members, but also ensures that the needs and interests of each family member can be met, from the onboard experience to the shore experience. On a Viking cruise, you can discover the mysteries behind the windmills of Kinderdijk, a World Heritage Site along the Rhine, learn about the history of cuckoo bells in Germany's Black Forest, enjoy a concert in Vienna, Austria, experience history at Heroes' Square in Budapest, or taste local sweets in Linz. There will also be a culinary feast and immersive cultural and entertainment activities for all ages, including destination-themed dinners, local snack making experiences, artist folk performances and more.
Viking Cruises is currently offering a limited-time offer for the 2024 season, and each passenger can enjoy one complimentary round-trip economy class ticket to Europe for any scheduled July or August 2024 itinerary (except for the "11-Day Eastern European Discovery Tour" and October 1 sailings) and designated room types (three-story French terrace room C3 and above) for each passenger who book any July or August 2024 departure, including children aged 8 or above.
Written by: Nandu reporter Xu Kun