Viking River Cruise Review: DIY Amsterdam Extension & Pillow Maurits Hotel Tour | Tips for Booking

See products we used on our cruise below! @user-rs2nr4ud1g Join us as we review our Viking River Cruise experience on the Grand European Tour aboard the Mimir, sailing from Budapest to Amsterdam along the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers! In this video, we recap our pros, cons, and the costs of Viking's cruise extension packages versus arranging our own pre-cruise extension in Amsterdam. We’ll walk you through our stay at the Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park, and explain how we found a better rate than Viking’s extension. You’ll get insider tips on booking luxury hotels independently, handling airport transfers, and managing currency. We also answer key questions, like which currency to bring to Amsterdam, and explain why we recommend booking refundable rooms to maintain flexibility in finding the best rates. Whether you’re preparing for a Viking River Cruise on the Danube or just looking for European river cruising tips, this guide has it all. If you want more details on specific topics like dining options or how to dress on board, check out our other videos for in-depth guides. Remember, all profits from our channel go to charity, so your support truly makes a difference! Viator Evening Concert 👉🏼 https://www.viator.com/tours/Vienna/Concerts-at-St-Peters-Church-Vienna-2017/d454-20099P3?pid=P00216351&mcid=42383&medium=link Our tour in Vienna 👉🏼 https://www.viator.com/tours/Vienna/Skip-the-line-Schonbrunn-Palace-Chambers-and-Gardens-Private-Tour/d454-265552P12?pid=P00216351&mcid=42383&medium=link Gellert Bath 👉🏼 https://www.viator.com/Budapest-attractions/Gellert-Thermal-Bath-and-Spa/d499-a16525?pid=P00216351&mcid=42383&medium=link Find the products in this video and more by clicking the links below. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases. We make a small commission when you buy, but you won't pay anything extra and we give the proceeds to charity! Please help us GIVE! Visit our Amazon Travel and Cruise Essentials Store where we add products daily! https://amzn.to/3HvEeiY **WHAT WE USED ON OUR CRUISE** 👉🏼 Magnetic hooks - 100lb are the best size. https://amzn.to/3sV8xcB Fleece and Jackets Women's black fleece 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/4edWdZw Women's black Avalanche raincoat 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/4gq6lA5 Northface Black Puffer Jacket 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3MOsf2k Red Alpaca Pashmina 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3XKfM6p Women's Puli Black Wrap 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/4jf749l Men's breathable Brooks Waterproof running Jacket 👉🏼 https://sovrn.co/10srqlf Men's Clothing Helly Hensen button down casual shirt 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/47sqXnx Helly Hensen black polo shirt 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3zjx292 Eddie Bauer Men's Ranier Pants 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3ZpWu7s Women's Clothing Zac & Rachel pull on pants blue 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3XtnccG Zac $ Rachel Pull on pants black 👉🏼 https://sovrn.co/1flbbgb Baleaf Fleece Leggings 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3MGgfQG Zip Up UPF shirt 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3B0Ep5L Greg Norman Golf Dress 👉🏼 https://sovrn.co/19zoj96 Wide brim packable hat 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3zeFlmB Security Travelon Classic Messenger Bag 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3B79tB2 Phone tether 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3XotMB9 RFID Wallet with Chain 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3B0IKGf Gunmetal Purse Crossbody chain 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3ToMfww Shoes Cole Haan Zerogrand Sticthlite Oxford 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3TseHgU Gunmetal Ilse Jacobsen Tulip Flats 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3Cf2jZj Women's On CloudSurfer Running Shoes 👉🏼 https://sovrn.co/13kfumw Hoka Clifton Men's Running Shoes 👉🏼 https://sovrn.co/16f8e4r Ilse Jacobsen black platform Tulip Flats 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3XGFJ6H Donald Pliner Ballet Flats 👉🏼 https://sovrn.co/14em5ur Accessories Knirps compact umbrella 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/49XWlgG Osprey Daypack 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3B0xWrn Bagail Compression Packing Cubes 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3XLtPss Hibag Compression Packing Bags 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3ZmsERe Earth Breeze Detergent sheets 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3Trb2jr Downy Wrinkle Release Spray 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/47tG4x2 Airfly Bluetooth transmitter for Quietvox 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/47UXIdF Filmed using DJI Osmo Mobile Gimbal 👉🏼 https://amzn.to/3MpJdVX VIKING LONGSHIPS Viking Aegir Viking Alruna Viking Alsvin Viking Atla Viking Baldur Viking Bragi Viking Buri Viking Delling Viking Egdir Viking Egil Viking Einar Viking Eir Viking Embla Viking Forseti Viking Freya Viking Gefjon Viking Gersemi Viking Gullveig Viking Gymir Viking Heimdal Viking Herja Viking Hermod Viking Hervor Viking Hild Viking Hlin Viking Idi Viking Idun Viking Ingvi Viking Jarl Viking Kadlin Viking Kara Viking Kvasir Viking Lif Viking Lofn Viking Magni Viking Mani Viking Mimir Viking Modi Viking Njord Viking Rinda Viking Rolf Viking Sigrun Viking Sigyn Viking Skadi Viking Skirnir Viking Tialfi Viking Tir Viking Tor Viking Ullur Viking Vali Viking Var Viking Ve Viking Vidar Viking Vilhjalm Viking Vili Jupiter Polaris #vikingrivercruises #vikingcruises #rivercruise #cruiseship #cruisereview #cruisetips #viking #cruise #cruiseextension