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Christmas on the Main & Moselle
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.
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Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises -
Ship: Viking Idi / Viking Alsvin -
Duration: 11 Nights
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Departure: December
Christmas on the Main & Moselle Cruise Prices
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Christmas on the Main & Moselle Cruise Itinerary
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.
Day 1
Paris (hotel)
Arrive and check into your hotel.
Day 2
Paris (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.
Day 3
Reims / Trier (EMBARK)
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.
Day 4
Trier / Bernkastel
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.
Day 5
Cochem / Winningen
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.
Day 6
Mainz
Spend today on a walking tour of Mainz and visit the Gutenberg Museum. You may opt into an excursion to St. Stephen’s church.
Day 7
Heidelberg / Main River (scenic sailing), Spessart
Discover Heidelberg on today’s Christmas-themed tour. Later, reunite with your ship for a scenic sailing down the Main River.
Day 8
Würzburg
Tour Wurzburg’s Bishops’ Residenz and visit the town’s spectacular Christmas Markets. You may opt into the ‘Festive Rothenburg ob der Tauber’ excursion.
Day 9
Bamberg
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.
Day 10
Nuremberg / Prague (DISEMBARK)
After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to your destination. Explore Nuremberg’s intriguing history and pay a visit to the Christkindlmarket.
Day 11
Prague (hotel)
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.
Day 12
Prague (hotel)
Check out of your hotel and begin your journey home.
CHRISTMAS ON THE MAIN & MOSELLE CRUISE SHIPS
Viking Idi
Viking Alsvin
Christmas on the Main & Moselle Deals
Celebrate Christmas along the Main and Moselle
Viking 
Departure:
VISITING: Paris (hotel) Reims / Trier (EMBARK) Bernkastel / Trier Cochem / Winningen Mainz Heidelberg / Main River (scenic sailing) Wurzburg Bamberg Nuremberg / Prague (DISEMBARK) Prague (hotel)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
3,595
Viking Departure:
VISITING: Berlin Potsdam / Wittenberg Wittenberg Meissen Dresden Saxon Switzerland / Bad Schandau Prague
AVG PER PERSON*
£
3,595
Viking Departure:
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Budapest / Danube Bend (scenic sailing) Vienna Krems / Wachau Valley (scenic sailing) Passau Regensburg Regensburg (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,495
Viking Departure:
December (2024)
VISITING: Paris (hotel) Reims / Trier (EMBARK) Bernkastel / Trier Cochem / Winningen Koblenz / Middle Rhine (scenic sailing) Mainz Mannheim / Speyer Strasbourg Basel / Zürich (DISEMBARK) Zürich (hotel) Zurich
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,395
Viking Departure:
Nov - Dec (2025)
VISITING: Paris (hotel) Reims / Trier (EMBARK) Bernkastel / Trier Cochem / Winningen Koblenz / Middle Rhine (scenic sailing) Mainz Mannheim / Speyer Strasbourg Basel / Zürich (DISEMBARK) Zürich (hotel) Zurich
AVG PER PERSON*
£
3,095
Viking Departure:
VISITING: Paris (EMBARK) Paris Vernon Caudebec-en-Caux Rouen Les Andelys Paris (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,295
Viking Departure:
Nov 30th - Dec 17th
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Budapest Bratislava Vienna Krems / Wachau Valley (scenic sailing) Linz Passau Passau (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,245
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Christmas on the Main & Moselle FAQ
When is this cruise available to book?
This cruise runs in November and December – available to book for 2025.
Are there any deals available?
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.
How many types of staterooms are available?
From your Standard Stateroom to the extravagant Explorer Suite – each ship features 5 suite categories guests can choose from.
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