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Sail the iconic Main and Moselle rivers over the Christmas period on this Viking River Cruise across 3 countries.
Masterfully mixing included excursions with freetime to explore, this festive Main River Cruise conducts guests through a range of Christmas-themed checkpoints and landmarks over the course of 12 days.
After a full day of exploring, guests return to either the Viking Idi or Viking Alsvin – longships equipped with a cosy Christmas atmosphere and a range of on-board conveniences.
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises 
Ship: Viking Idi / Viking Alsvin 
Duration: 11 Nights 
Departure: Nov-Dec 
Duration: 11 Nights
Departure: Nov - Dec 
Over the course of 12 days, enjoy visits to Christmas Markets, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Cathedrals, Old Towns and much more. This Yuletide itinerary blends a combination of walking tours, tastings, demonstrations and free time for guests to get the most out of their experience.
Arrive and check into your hotel.
For your first day, enjoy the included ‘Panoramic Paris at Christmas’ excursion. You may also wish to pay a visit to the Palace of Versailles. In the evening, enjoy a Cabaret with dinner.
Today, check out of your hotel and onto your ship. Explore the UNESCO-designated Reims Cathedral and pay your respects to fallen US soldiers at the Luxembourg American Cemetery.
Explore Trier’s highlights and pay a visit to the festive holiday market. You may also choose to spend the evening on a Bernkastel-Kues wine tasting.
Embark on a walking tour of Cochem and visit the Reichsburg Castle. Afterwards, enjoy an evening of music and wine in one of Germany’s most picturesque villages.
Spend today on a walking tour of Mainz and visit the Gutenberg Museum. You may opt into an excursion to St. Stephen’s church.
Discover Heidelberg on today’s Christmas-themed tour. Later, reunite with your ship for a scenic sailing down the Main River.
Tour Wurzburg’s Bishops’ Residenz and visit the town’s spectacular Christmas Markets. You may opt into the ‘Festive Rothenburg ob der Tauber’ excursion.
Spend today on a walking tour of Bamberg, visit the spectacular Christmas Markets. Also on offer, is the ‘Nativity Scenes of Bamberg Walking Tour’ to immerse yourself in the 400-year-old yuletide tradition.
After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to your destination. Explore Nuremberg’s intriguing history and pay a visit to the Christkindlmarket.
Walk around Prague’s Old Town and pay a visit to the festive Christmas Market. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a Prague Folklore Dinner and Classical Music Concert.
Check out of your hotel and begin your journey home.
Celebrate Christmas along the Main and Moselle
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In 2025 and 2026, guests can save up to £1,000 per person on all European River cruises when they book before June 30, 2024.
From your Standard Stateroom to the extravagant Explorer Suite – each ship features 5 suite categories guests can choose from.
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Departing on the 14th of August sailing in a Lower Deck Cabin.
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