Itinerary for December 14, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Monday, 12/14/2026Arrive and check in to your hotel. As Paris prepares for the winter months and the festivities ahead, the city’s streets come alive. Patrons of pavemeParis, France
2Tuesday, 12/15/2026Parisian Christmas markets are filled with good cheer as mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and tasty morsels of cheese and chocolate are served across thParis, France
3Wednesday, 12/16/2026Reims, nestled in the heart of the renowned Champagne region, is home to one of France’s largest Christmas markets. More than 140 stalls grace the Pro 
3Wednesday, 12/16/2026Set in the historic heart of Trier, the bustling and colorful Hauptmarkt is the city’s main gathering place and the center of holiday festivities. ItsTrier, Germany
4Thursday, 12/17/2026Treasured for its rich history, Trier was once the regional capital of the Holy Roman Empire. After Emperor Constantine the Great had a vision of ChriTrier, Germany
4Thursday, 12/17/2026The medieval Old Town of Bernkastel transforms itself during the holidays, with its cobblestone streets decked out in lights and the aroma of mulled wBernkastel-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, 12/18/2026The holiday season transforms the squares and narrow cobblestone alleyways of Cochem’s Old Town into a wintery fairy tale. Festive lights line the strCochem, Germany
6Saturday, 12/19/2026Koblenz is a traditional German country town with a wine heritage that spans centuries; a key ingredient for the warming glühwein that is served from  
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, 12/20/2026Located in the heart of the Rhine wine region, Mainz has been an important cultural center for thousands of years. Every winter, the city transforms iMainz, 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, 12/21/2026Speyer’s Old Town transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. With the historic Old Gate as a stunning backdrop, market stalls are Speyer, Germany
9Tuesday, 12/22/2026Strasbourg is said to be the capital of Christmas in France, with the city’s cathedral square taking center stage as it is transformed into a winter wStrasbourg, France
10Wednesday, 12/23/2026Zürich’s oldest Christmas market is set along the medieval streets of the lively Niederdorf neighborhood. Centrally located next to the main train staZurich, Switzerland
10Wednesday, 12/23/2026A delightful blend of old and new, Basel is Switzerland’s best-kept secret. During the holiday season, the medieval Old Town is transformed into a magBasel, 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
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