Itinerary for December 17, 2026 Departure Day Date Location Port of Call Guide 1Thursday, 12/17/2026Depart from Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. Located where Switzerland, Germany and France meet, Basel reflects a fascinating blend of traditions.Basel, Switzerland2Friday, 12/18/2026A delightful blend of old and new, Basel is Switzerland’s best-kept secret. Amid the medieval Old Town, cobblestone streets are lined with pastel-coloBasel, Switzerland3Saturday, 12/19/2026Breisach is a gateway to the fabled Black Forest region, built on a basalt rock outcropping in the Rhine plain. It is located in one of the warmest pa 4Sunday, 12/20/2026The 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, France5Monday, 12/21/2026Set in southern Germany, Baden-Baden lies between the verdant Black Forest and the sun-soaked vineyards of the Rebland. With origins dating back to thBaden-Baden, Germany6Tuesday, 12/22/2026Straddling the Main River, Frankfurt has been nicknamed “Mainhattan” for its skyline that resembles New York City’s Manhattan. It is a major financial 7Wednesday, 12/23/2026Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You wil 7Wednesday, 12/23/2026Marktheidenfeld is a picturesque town situated in the Lower Franconia region of Bavaria and boasts a rich heritage that dates back to medieval times. 8Thursday, 12/24/2026Surrounded by Franconian vineyards, Würzburg was heavily damaged during World War II, but has since been completely restored. This prestigious universWurzburg, Germany9Friday, 12/25/2026Founded in 902, Bamberg remains a medieval-looking city known for its symphony orchestra and rauchbier , specialty smoked beer. The city’s winding strBamberg, Germany10Saturday, 12/26/2026The second-largest city in Bavaria, Nuremberg is filled with traditional half-timbered houses and Gothic churches with intricate spires. Although near 11Sunday, 12/27/2026Arrive at Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions. Other 10 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise Itineraries on the Viking Skirnir Departing Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite Dec 17, 2026Cruises from $7,999 Dec 10, 2027--$7,999- Departing from Basel, SwitzerlandDeparture Date 12/17/2026 OCG Class River Cruise Departing 12/17/2026 Cruises from $7,999
