Itinerary for December 11, 2027 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Saturday, 12/11/2027Arrive 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
2Sunday, 12/12/2027Parisian Christmas markets are filled with good cheer as mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and tasty morsels of cheese and chocolate are served across thParis, France
3Monday, 12/13/2027Reims, 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 
3Monday, 12/13/2027Set 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
4Tuesday, 12/14/2027Treasured 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
4Tuesday, 12/14/2027The 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
5Wednesday, 12/15/2027Hugging a gentle curve in the Moselle River, Winningen enjoys stunning vistas of forested hills and limestone cliff faces on the river’s opposite bank 
5Wednesday, 12/15/2027The 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
6Thursday, 12/16/2027Koblenz is a traditional German country town with a wine heritage that spans centuries; a key ingredient for the warming glühwein that is served from  
6Thursday, 12/16/2027The 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 
7Friday, 12/17/2027Located 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
8Saturday, 12/18/2027Mannheim’s Christmas market is a holiday season shopping extravaganza, centered around the city’s iconic water tower. One of Germany’s oldest and larg 
8Saturday, 12/18/2027Speyer’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
9Sunday, 12/19/2027Strasbourg 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
10Monday, 12/20/2027Zürich’s oldest Christmas market is set along the medieval streets of the lively Niederdorf neighborhood. Centrally located next to the main train staZurich, Switzerland
10Monday, 12/20/2027A 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
11Tuesday, 12/21/2027Zürich 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
12Wednesday, 12/22/2027Arrive 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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