Spring is in the air and so are free flight offers

See the magnificent architectural highlights of one of Europe’s most elegant and romantic cultural capitals, Vienna, Austria. (Photos supplied)

Spring is the season of renewal and the perfect time to plan an unforgettable journey across the waters to new lands and experiences.

As nature reawakens, so too does the desire to explore, reconnect and take time out to try something new and exciting.

With exclusive airfare offers across Viking’s river, ocean and expedition voyages, keen travellers can experience the world in comfort and with more inclusions included and fewer costs.

Designed for curious travellers, Viking’s thoughtfully crafted itineraries created from firsthand personal experiences aboard award-winning ships offer opportunities to become immersed in the worlds culture.

No matter what trip guests are searching for Paris, Giza, Istanbul, Lisbon of Antarctica there are endless opportunities on the state-of-the-art ships.

With no kids, no casinos, and a focus on cultural enrichment, the trips all promise a refined destination focused experience.

The company’s smaller ships are designed to bring guests closer to their destination aboard Scandinavian inspired elegance that never upstages the destination but does provide an unforgettable experience while onboard.

More is included in Viking fares including a complimentary excursion in every board, all onboard meals with beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, unlimited wi-fi, gratuities, port charges and access to the truly breathtaking and relaxing Nordic Spa.

Guests who book a river voyage before 1 December 2025 receive free flights or for bookings on an ocean or expedition voyage your companion flies free!

This offer is for travels booked for the 2026 to 2028 holidays using the offer code on the Viking website.

River cruises include the Rhine Getaway sailing from Basel to Amsterdam for eight days, visiting four countries and includes four tours from only $5,395.

The Grand European Tour takes travellers from Budapest to Amsterdam for fifteen days, across four countries and includes twelve tours from $10,395.

Perhaps a Romantic Danube is more appealing taking guests from Budapest to Regensburg over eight days, three countries and five tours from $5,595.

The very popular and much-loved Pharaohs and Pyramids roundtrip Cairo, Egypt is on many travellers’ bucket list and includes twelve days and eleven tours from $11,295.

The beauty of taking a journey on Viking is the extensions available on many of their trips allowing passengers to have a few days either side of the cruise start and finish to chill, relax, explore and take in the essence of the host country.

Another special trip is the Holland and Belgium river cruise from Amsterdam to Antwerp for ten days which includes eight tours over three countries from just $7,695.

Many tourists love the United States and have a deep desire to fully explore the south and the Mississippi Delta Explorer ticks all the boxes visiting New Orleans, Louisiana to Memphis, Tennessee.

The eight days, six tour trip allows guests to explore the fascinating towns along the banks of the Mississippi that preserve the memory of the American South’s early history.

Savour delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine along with the famous Memphis barbecue while celebrating musicals legends in the birthplace of rock and roll.

Honour the memory of a pivotal Civil War battle at the Vicksburg National Park or become immersed in the blues with Viking’s Privileged Access Mississippi Delta experience.

Enjoy pre and post cruise extensions here with more days to explore the embarkation or disembarkation city or see a new destination altogether.

Travellers can add a two night ‘The Best of New Orleans’ extension to appreciate the inimitable character and charm of the historic French Quarter and enjoy free time to discover the foodie and music scene of ‘The Big Easy’.

The helpful Viking host is available to help plan so guests can make the most of the visit.

The extensions include two nights at the Hotel Monteleone in the centre of New Orleans French Quarter and combines timeless charm with Southern elegance close to Bourbon Street and historical sites and is priced from $1499.

A selection of additional excursions may be available to enhance the extension experience and are able to be booked when the cruise shore excursions open for sale.

For more information on these cruises or the many and varied options Viking delivers, please visit www.viking.com or phone 138 747.