{"id":53392,"date":"2017-12-08T10:18:48","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T14:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=53392"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"viking-river-cuises-highclere-castle-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/12\/08\/viking-river-cuises-highclere-castle-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Viking River Cruises Highclere Castle Experience for Downton Abbey Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Experience Downton Abbey on this Exclusive\u00a0Viking River Cruises Highclere Castle Cruisetour!<\/h2>\n

Are you one of the biggest fans of both Downton Abbey and cruising? If so, you won\u2019t want to miss an exciting announcement by Viking River Cruises, long time sponsor of the famed television series. As of November 17, they are also the sponsor of the new Downton Abbey Exhibition, in addition to offering guests private Viking River Cruises Highclere Castle<\/a>\u00a0tour, plus pre and post trip extensions from Oxford to Highclere Castles.<\/p>\n

Viking River Cruises caters to guests who are naturally curious and who love to explore by being immersed in different cultures and settings around the world. The cruise line\u2019s castle expeditions offer cruisers a chance to relish in the fashion, culture and history of a post-Edwardian England.<\/p>\n

Guests can choose from a Privileged Access Viking River Cruise of Highclere Castle<\/a>, which offers guests an unforgettable three day experience in the rolling hills of the English countryside, in addition to tours of the estate and champagne welcome. Enjoy the glamorous dining area, peek into the chaotic kitchen, stroll through the main hall and library, or explore the gossip-fueled servant\u2019s quarters. This exclusive immersion offered only through Viking will surely intensify your love for your favorite television series.<\/p>\n

\"oxford<\/picture><\/a>Often called the \u201cthinking person\u2019s cruise,\u201d Viking was created to stand apart from\u00a0 mainstream cruising options. With smaller guest lists, Viking\u2019s masterfully designed cruises allow guests to immerse themselves in different cultures through more time spent in port, local performances, lectures, tours, and more.<\/p>\n

When you take a luxurious river cruise on Viking you can expect an intimate ship experience with matchless client service. Plus, every cruise fare includes an exterior stateroom, free shore excursions in every port of call, all meals eaten onboard, and all government taxes and port charges!<\/p>\n

With so many incredible ports of call and vessels, there are hundreds of itineraries to choose from such as Viking Cruises to Normandy in 2018<\/a> or Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich, and more. Here are a few of our upcoming favorites:<\/p>\n