Christmastime in Paris & Normandy

Fly to Paris and transfer to your hotel. After checking in, spend the rest of the day at your leisure, perhaps taking a walk along the Champs-Élysées to see the lights that stretch from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Your Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Paris so you can make the most of your visit.

After breakfast, spend the day exploring the sights of wintertime Paris on your own. View works of art at the Louvre, the Musée D’Orsay or the Picasso Museum. Or, walk through Montmartre’s streets adorned with festive decorations, ascend the Eiffel Tower for spectacular views or try seasonal French treats, including candied chestnuts and bûche de noël. Perhaps take a cruise along the Seine this evening and view the city’s riverside landmarks—a UNESCO Site—illuminated for the holiday season. (B)

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before spending the day exploring more of Paris at your own pace. Discover the charm of the city’s neighborhoods and while away the morning at a pavement café, or ride the metro to Versailles to tour its famed palace and gardens. Later, reunite with your fellow guests to embark on your cruise. (B)

Disembark your ship in Paris and transfer by high-speed train to Antwerp. In Antwerp, enjoy a guided walk of its historic Old Town and time to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of its Christmas markets. After lunch, transfer to Brussels and check in at your hotel. Then, enjoy an opportunity to join a guided orientation walk or explore the Belgian capital on your own. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Brussels so you can make the most of your visit. (L)

This morning, discover Brussels during a panoramic drive past iconic sights such as the Atomium, the Royal Palace, European Parliament and the Palace of Justice. Cap your tour with a walk through the old town to Grand Place and then the Christmas market at Beursplein, where you will enjoy free time to explore the many stalls displaying seasonal handicrafts and more. Browse for the perfect memento, perhaps while sipping on a warm mug of aromatic mulled wine, before returning to your hotel. (B)

Today, enjoy the morning at your leisure, before traveling this afternoon to the charming city of Bruges. Explore the stunning medieval architecture of Bruges’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the bustling Christmas market at Market Square. You will have free time to peruse the different market stalls and perhaps enjoy a delicious Belgian waffle topped with powdered sugar. This evening, you will return to your hotel. (B)

Check out of your hotel, then transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)

Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Paris so you can make the most of your visit.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour of Paris and take in the sights of this dazzling city. Spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure; consider visiting museums such as the Musée D’Orsay or experiencing the world-famous Louvre, home of da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and I. M. Pei’s iconic glass pyramid. (B)

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to your ship to begin your river cruise. (B)