11 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Viking Freya

Itinerary for December 14, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Monday, 12/14/2026Arrive and check in to your hotel. Long a hub of French culture and cuisine, Paris is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Over the cenParis, France
2Tuesday, 12/15/2026One of the most pleasurable activities in Paris is whiling away the time in one of the city’s outdoor cafés. Whether you are sipping a café au lait orParis, France
3Wednesday, 12/16/2026Reims lies in the heart of France’s renowned Champagne region. A testament to its rich history, which can be traced back to Gallo-Roman times, is its  
3Wednesday, 12/16/2026One of Germany’s most treasured cities for its rich history, Trier was once the regional capital of the Holy Roman Empire. After Emperor Constantine tTrier, Germany
4Thursday, 12/17/2026The historic heart of Trier, the bustling and colorful Hauptmarkt is the city’s main gathering place and a rich repository of architecture. Once the cTrier, Germany
4Thursday, 12/17/2026Nestled between soft rolling hills and the gently flowing Moselle River, Bernkastel, the “Pearl of the Moselle,” boasts medieval squares laden with chBernkastel-Kues, Germany
5Friday, 12/18/2026Hugging a gentle curve in the Moselle River, Winningen enjoys stunning vistas of forested hills and limestone cliff faces on the river’s opposite bank 
5Friday, 12/18/2026Perched on a hilltop above the city and the Moselle, a 1,000-year-old imperial castle is the signature landmark of Cochem. Its mighty rectangular keepCochem, Germany
6Saturday, 12/19/2026Koblenz is a traditional German city, founded more than 2,000 years ago. This former trading settlement rests on a massif of the Middle Rhine Highland 
6Saturday, 12/19/2026The Rhine River flows through one of Germany’s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Mi 
7Sunday, 12/20/2026Mainz is part of the Rheinhessen wine region, Germany’s largest wine region that is renowned for producing high-quality white wines, such as Riesling.Mainz, Germany
8Monday, 12/21/2026Mannheim’s Christmas market is a holiday season shopping extravaganza, centered around the city’s iconic water tower. One of Germany’s oldest and larg 
8Monday, 12/21/2026The quiet German town of Speyer lies on the west bank of the Rhine. The city features a Romanesque imperial cathedral, burial place of eight emperors Speyer, Germany
9Tuesday, 12/22/2026The largest port on the Upper Rhine, Strasbourg is the cultural center of France’s Alsace region. Thanks to its location at the border of France and GStrasbourg, France
10Wednesday, 12/23/2026Overlooking Lake Zürich and spanning the banks of the Limmat River, Switzerland’s largest city is often cited as one of Europe’s most livable. It is tZurich, Switzerland
10Wednesday, 12/23/2026Located where Switzerland, Germany and France meet, Basel reflects a fascinating blend of traditions. The city straddles the Rhine at the river’s fartBasel, Switzerland
11Thursday, 12/24/2026Zürich offers much more than its reputation as a city of banking institutions. The Grossmünster is one of Zürich’s most important landmarks and the ceZurich, Switzerland
12Friday, 12/25/2026Arrive at Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.Zurich, Switzerland
Departing from Paris, France
Departure Date 12/14/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 12/14/2026
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