Itinerary for December 17, 2026 Departure Day Date Location Port of Call Guide 1Thursday, 12/17/2026Depart 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, Switzerland2Friday, 12/18/2026Located where Switzerland, Germany and France meet, Basel reflects a fascinating blend of traditions. The city straddles the Rhine at the river’s fartBasel, Switzerland3Saturday, 12/19/2026In 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. 4Sunday, 12/20/2026Strasbourg 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, France5Monday, 12/21/2026Set in southern Germany, Baden-Baden lies between the verdant Black Forest and the sun-soaked vineyards of the Rebland. With origins dating back to thBaden-Baden, Germany6Tuesday, 12/22/2026The Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the oldest and largest holiday markets in Germany, dating back to 1391. Extending across several squares arou 7Wednesday, 12/23/2026In Marktheidenfeld, the Christmas season centers around the Marktplatz , or market square. Located in the heart of the old town and set against a pict 7Wednesday, 12/23/2026Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You wil 8Thursday, 12/24/2026In the heart of Würzburg’s Old Town with a backdrop of the historic Falkenhaus and Gothic Marienkapelle, the Advent Market showcases a range of mouthwWurzburg, Germany9Friday, 12/25/2026During the holidays, Bamberg is transformed into a winter wonderland, when the city’s Advent market takes centerstage. Maximiliansplatz, in the heart Bamberg, Germany10Saturday, 12/26/2026The medieval city of Nuremberg hosts one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world. Its streets are lined with wooden huts, offering a variety of h 11Sunday, 12/27/2026Arrive at Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions. Other 10 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise Itineraries on the Viking Skirnir Departing Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite Nov 27, 2026---$11,999Dec 17, 2026Cruises from $7,999 Dec 10, 2027--$7,999- Departing from Basel, SwitzerlandDeparture Date 12/17/2026 OCG Class River Cruise Departing 12/17/2026 Cruises from $7,999