Viking River Cruises Extends PBS MASTERPIECE Sponsorship

viking river cruisesViking River Cruises has announced that it has renewed its sponsorship of PBS' MASTERPIECE series for another year.

The new sponsorship deal will extend through 2016 and will support programming that includes the sixth and final season of Downton Abbey, as well as Mr. Selfridge, Sherlock, the new Poldark and the upcoming Indian Summers. Viking first came onboard as a MASTERPIECE national corporate sponsor in 2011. MASTERPIECE is presented on PBS by WGBH Boston.

In addition to its MASTERPIECE sponsorship – and as a response to the incredible popularity of Downton Abbey – Viking also offers its guests an optional excursion to Highclere Castle, the setting of the hit series. The Oxford & Highclere Castle pre- or post- trip experience is available for guests on the Cities of Light or Paris & the Heart of Normandy itineraries. Co-created with the owners of Highclere Castle, the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, Viking guests spend three days in the rolling hills of England's countryside, with a champagne welcome and special tour of the famous home.

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