Itinerary for December 08, 2026 Departure Day Date Location Port of Call Guide 1Tuesday, 12/08/2026Depart from Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. A delightful blend of old and new, Basel is Switzerland’s best-kept secret. During the holiday seasonBasel, Switzerland2Wednesday, 12/09/2026In the heart of Breisach’s old town with a backdrop of the Romanesque-Gothic St. Stephen’s cathedral, the Weinachtsmarkt is a highlight of the season. 3Thursday, 12/10/2026Strasbourg 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, France4Friday, 12/11/2026Located in the picturesque Rhine Valley, Rüdesheim is brimming with festive cheer. The vibrant Drosselgasse, a narrow alleyway lined with decorated re 4Friday, 12/11/2026Mannheim’s Christmas market is a holiday season shopping extravaganza, centered around the city’s iconic water tower. One of Germany’s oldest and larg 5Saturday, 12/12/2026Koblenz is a traditional German country town with a wine heritage that spans centuries; a key ingredient for the warming glühwein that is served from 5Saturday, 12/12/2026The 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 6Sunday, 12/13/2026Themed winter markets feature across Cologne during the holiday season, inviting visitors to browse colorful market stalls for handmade gifts, beautifCologne, Germany7Monday, 12/14/2026Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming 7Monday, 12/14/2026Dordrecht is the oldest city in Holland. Throughout the city, there are hundreds of historic monuments and landmarks, including the Grote Kerk and the 8Tuesday, 12/15/2026Arrive at Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.Amsterdam, Netherlands Other 7 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise Itineraries on the Viking Gefjon Departing Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite Dec 8, 2026Cruises from $4,799 Dec 7, 2027--$4,799$10,999 Departing from Basel, SwitzerlandDeparture Date 12/08/2026 OCG Class River Cruise Departing 12/08/2026 Cruises from $4,799