Christmas on the Rhine & Main

From $4,799 per person

11 days

Ship: Viking Skirnir

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

Detailed Itinerary

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

Day 1 - November 27, 2026

Basel

Day 2 - November 28, 2026

Basel

Day 3 - November 29, 2026

Breisach

Day 4 - November 30, 2026

Strasbourg

Day 5 - December 01, 2026

Karlsruhe

Day 6 - December 02, 2026

Frankfurt

Day 7 - December 03, 2026

Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart

Day 8 - December 04, 2026

Marktheidenfeld

Day 9 - December 05, 2026

Würzburg

Day 10 - December 06, 2026

Bamberg

Day 11 - December 07, 2026

Nuremberg

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Nov 27, 2026Nov 27, 2026

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