Vinelvr

We are sailing Berlin to Prague and have been informed that all is well and we will sail. Lots of rain lately has caused the river to rise. Yippee.

We are taking the June 12th Elbe river cruise with Viking. We have been advised that the river is low and we may not be sailing. They will bus us from docked ship to docked ship if necessary. They have not cancelled the trip.

The metro is great, inexpensive and easy to use. I recommend the metro for getting around Paris. You can also walk from place to place if you are up to it.

Spent Sunday sailing to Pauillac. Took a drive through the country to view vineyards and Chateaus. It was dark when we arrived at the Chateau Kirwan for dinner so we could not visit the grounds or even see what the chateau looked like. Dinner was prepared by and served by the viking staff. The wines and food were exquisite. Returned to ship for more wine and cheese.

Monday morning we sailed to Cadillac through dense fog. Sun was shining when we arrived in Cadillac and we ventured off to the chateau in Sauternes for 4 mini workshops and the tasting of three wines. I loved the wines and hope to purchase some to take home. Arrived back on the boat and we were handed a nice glass of gluwein. Sailing now back to Bordeaux.

Arrived on board Viking Forseti yesterday afternoon to a warm Viking welcome. So good to be back on board. Cabin suite was more than we could ask for... Separate living room, bedroom, bath, 3 balconies, champagne, fruit and chocolates, with a fully stocked tea and coffee bar and refrigerator.

Had a great duck dinner and met some great new people. Signed up for several optional tours, cognac, chateau siaurac, and arcachon. Very very foggy and overcast this morning as we sail to Pauillac. Heading to the lounge now for our first lecture.

We arrived yesterday in Bordeaux with only one airport delay. Thanks for the info on getting from airport to city center. We took bus line 1 for 1.5 euro. We had 4 suitcases and no knowledge of where we were going. Bus driver told us where to get off and how to walk to hotel in 2 minutes. It worked out perfect and we were excited to spend only 3 euros to get to hotel from airport. We found one christmas market and it was average compared to the german markets.

Weather is 50 degrees and overcast. We are going on our own to explore St Emilion today.

Hi Vinelvr,

Big Congrats

I had no idea Viking did this

This is the second time Viking has given us a free upgrade.

vinelvr

how fun to have an awesome up-grade...have your traveled with Viking previously?

Yes this is our 8th cruise with Viking.

OMG...we were just upgraded from the cheapest room to the most expensive.

We are now assigned to the Explorer Suite. We leave next week and we are so excited. Thanks Viking.

Just received my travel package from Viking. Thanks for all these great reviews. We have paid for the Cognac tour and are excited about this optional excursion. We will post our experiences during the cruise and hope to give out info on Christmas markets in the Bordeaux area.

Vinelvr

Just booked this cruise for December 13th. This is my 7th Viking cruise. Does anyone have any information on the Christmas markets during this cruise?

Would also like to be added to roll call for this cruise.

Thanks

I have enjoyed reading this forum. I am taking this cruise on Dec. 13th. Does anyone know anything about the Christmas markets in Bordeaux?