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With departure dates
running from March through November 2024, the special 12-day voyage
from London to Paris will commemorate Operation Overlord
and the historic battles of Normandy, which took place nearly 80 years ago and
served as the catalyst to the liberation of Western Europe from
German occupation.
Viking today
announced its new Paris & D-Day 80th Anniversary voyage for the 2024
European river season. The special 12-day voyage from London to Paris will
commemorate Operation Overlord and the historic battles of Normandy, which took
place nearly 80 years ago and served as the catalyst to the liberation of
Western Europe from German occupation. For more information, visit
www.viking.com.
"Many of our
guests, particularly those with family members who served in the armed forces,
have a keen interest in World War II history," said Torstein Hagen,
Chairman of Viking. "In keeping with our commitment to offer experiences
for The Thinking Person, we are pleased to unveil this special voyage that
commemorates the 80th Anniversary of D-Day—one of the most significant
milestones in modern history."
Guests booked on
Viking's new Paris & D-Day 80th Anniversary voyage
begin their journey in London to visit historic World War II
sites—including the Churchill War Rooms, where the D-Day landings were prepared
in England, and Bletchley Park, the home of the World War II codebreakers.
Guests may also learn about Britain's Special Forces and its allies
during a visit to the Imperial War Museum London and experience Gunwharf Quays,
the D-Day Museum and Southwick House—where Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower planned
Operation Overlord.
After four days
in England, guests continue on to Paris to embark on an
award-winning Viking Longship®.
Sailing roundtrip from Paris, guests may explore Giverny and visit the
beautiful gardens and charming farmhouse where Claude Monet lived and
worked, trace the footsteps of Joan of Arc in Rouen, and walk the hallowed
ground at Normandy's American Military Cemetery and World War II beaches.
Hosting 168 guests in
84 staterooms, Viking Longships on the Seine River are built specifically to
navigate into the heart of Paris, with an exclusive docking location at
Port de Grenelle, just a short walk from the Eiffel Tower. The ships feature an
Aquavit Terrace and a wide variety of stateroom choices, as well as Viking's
signature Scandinavian design aesthetic. The vessels also have a hybrid
propulsion system with batteries and are also equipped for shore power to
reduce reliance on fuel while in port. Onboard solar panels further contribute
to the ships' energy efficiency.
Now Open: 2025
European River Season
As Viking continues
to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the company recently marked another
significant milestone—January was the most successful single month of bookings
in its history. With record-breaking sales, Europe remains a popular
destination—and in response to the strong demand, Viking has opened all dates
for 2025 river voyages in Europe.
Booking Details
From now
through March 31, 2023, Viking is offering a Spring Sale for
residents of the U.S. and Canada, with up to FREE airfare and special
savings on all river voyages. Call Viking toll free at 1-855-8-VIKING
(1-855-884-5464) or contact a travel advisor for details.
Image Credit: © Viking
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