11 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Viking Idun

Itinerary for December 14, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Monday, 12/14/2026Arrive and check in to your hotel. Overlooking Lake Zürich and spanning the banks of the Limmat River, Switzerland’s largest city is often cited as onZurich, Switzerland
1Monday, 12/14/2026BridgetownBridgetown, Barbados
2Tuesday, 12/15/2026Overlooking Lake Zürich and spanning the banks of the Limmat River, Switzerland’s largest city is often cited as one of Europe’s most livable. It is tZurich, Switzerland
2Tuesday, 12/15/2026Castries (st. Lucia)Castries, St Lucia
3Wednesday, 12/16/2026Fort-de-franceFort de France, Martinique
3Wednesday, 12/16/2026A 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
4Thursday, 12/17/2026Strasbourg 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
4Thursday, 12/17/2026DeshaiesDeshaies, Guadeloupe
5Friday, 12/18/2026St. John's 
5Friday, 12/18/2026Mannheim’s Christmas market is a holiday season shopping extravaganza, centered around the city’s iconic water tower. One of Germany’s oldest and larg 
5Friday, 12/18/2026Speyer’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
6Saturday, 12/19/2026Located 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
6Saturday, 12/19/2026Les Saintes 
7Sunday, 12/20/2026Hugging a gentle curve in the Moselle River, Winningen enjoys stunning vistas of forested hills and limestone cliff faces on the river’s opposite bank 
7Sunday, 12/20/2026Koblenz is a traditional German country town with a wine heritage that spans centuries; a key ingredient for the warming glühwein that is served from  
7Sunday, 12/20/2026The 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, 12/20/2026BequiaBequia Island, St Vincent & Grenadines
8Monday, 12/21/2026BridgetownBridgetown, Barbados
8Monday, 12/21/2026The 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
9Tuesday, 12/22/2026Set 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
9Tuesday, 12/22/2026The 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
10Wednesday, 12/23/2026Reims, 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 
10Wednesday, 12/23/2026Long a hub of French culture and cuisine, Paris is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Over the centuries, Parisian culture has been bParis, France
11Thursday, 12/24/2026Parisian Christmas markets are filled with good cheer as mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and tasty morsels of cheese and chocolate are served across thParis, France
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.Paris, France
Departing from Zurich, Switzerland
Departure Date 12/14/2026
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 12/14/2026
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