Viking has partnered with Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films to celebrate the return of “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” to be released in the U.S. and U.K. on September 12. Viking’s corporate sponsorship of the celebrated series “Masterpiece,” which began in 2011, when Downton Abbey aired on PBS and helped establish Viking as a household name, continues today as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to enriching cultural programming. Through September 30, 2025, Viking is offering a sweepstakes for U.S. and Canada residents, for a chance to win a grand prize trip for two on Viking’s eight-day river voyage, “Paris & the Heart of Normandy,” with a three-night Privileged Access extension, “Oxford & Highclere Castle.” The winner will also receive roundtrip international Business Class air for two. To enter, visit www.viking.com/downton.
“Downton Abbey has long held a special place in the hearts of our guests, many of whom were introduced to Viking and Highclere Castle through the series,” said Karine Hagen, Viking’s executive vice president of product. “A key aspect of the Viking way of travel is offering our guests Privileged Access to cultural treasures around the world—and our exclusive experiences at Highclere Castle, which are co-created with the Carnarvon family, have become favorites among our guests.”
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