We wanted a small ship cruise in the spring to this part of Europe. Viking was recommended by a friend so we booked the Grand European Cruise. The daily itinerary was busy enough to meet our exploratory and educational needs and balanced with relaxation and down time. We loved the Thermal baths, the architecture in the cities and villages, the castles, the hikes, learning the history of the various regions by our tour guides, dining out to sample the local cuisine, the operatic vocalists in Vienna, the numerous cathedrals and town squares, etc.
On board our ship, we became very comfortable within a few days. Checking the TV for weather helped to know how the dress for our busy excisions. The lounge was a great place to just hang out and chill when needing time to relax. The staff and people on board were very friendly as well! Our meals were delicious and everything went off like clockwork. We had a blast!!!