Christmas on the Rhine & Main

From $4,799 per person

11 days

Ship: Viking Modi

Viking River Cruises

Set sail on a holiday voyage, visiting festive Christmas markets along the Rhine and Main. Embrace the spirit of the season while browsing for artisanal crafts in Basel and Karlsruhe, and discover Alsatian traditions in Strasbourg. Admire the old-world charms of Frankfurt’s Römerberg Square, sample local delights in Würzburg and marvel at Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, where centuries-old wonders like Zwetschgenmännle and aromatic mulled wine abound.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Nuremberg
  • Day 2 - Nuremberg
  • Day 3 - Bamberg
  • Day 4 - Würzburg
  • Day 5 - Marktheidenfeld
  • Day 6 - Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart
  • Day 7 - Frankfurt
  • Day 8 - Karlsruhe
  • Day 9 - Strasbourg
  • Day 10 - Breisach
  • Day 11 - Basel

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - December 09, 2025

Nuremberg

Day 2 - December 10, 2025

Nuremberg

Day 3 - December 11, 2025

Bamberg

Day 4 - December 12, 2025

Würzburg

Day 5 - December 13, 2025

Marktheidenfeld

Day 6 - December 14, 2025

Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart

Day 7 - December 15, 2025

Frankfurt

Day 8 - December 16, 2025

Karlsruhe

Day 9 - December 17, 2025

Strasbourg

Day 10 - December 18, 2025

Breisach

Day 11 - December 19, 2025

Basel

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