Itinerary for December 05, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Saturday, 12/05/2026Depart from Overlooking 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
2Sunday, 12/06/2026Zürich's oldest Christmas market is set along the medieval streets of the lively Niederdorf neighborhood. Centrally located next to the main train staZurich, Switzerland
3Monday, 12/07/2026A 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
4Tuesday, 12/08/2026Strasbourg 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
5Wednesday, 12/09/2026Mannheim’s Christmas market is a holiday season shopping extravaganza, centered around the city’s iconic water tower. One of Germany’s oldest and larg 
5Wednesday, 12/09/2026Speyer'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
6Thursday, 12/10/2026Located 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
7Friday, 12/11/2026Hugging a gentle curve in the Moselle River, Winningen enjoys stunning vistas of forested hills and limestone cliff faces on the river's opposite bank 
7Friday, 12/11/2026Koblenz is a traditional German country town with a wine heritage that spans centuries; a key ingredient for the warming glühwein that is served from  
7Friday, 12/11/2026The 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 
8Saturday, 12/12/2026The 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
9Sunday, 12/13/2026The medieval Old Town of Bernkastel transforms itself during the holidays, with its cobblestone streets decked out in lights and the aroma of mulled w 
9Sunday, 12/13/2026Set 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
10Monday, 12/14/2026Reims, 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 
10Monday, 12/14/2026Long 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
11Tuesday, 12/15/2026As Paris prepares for the winter months and the festivities ahead, the city’s streets come alive. Patrons of pavement cafés can be seen sipping hot chParis, France
12Wednesday, 12/16/2026Arrive at As Paris prepares for the winter months and the festivities ahead, the city’s streets come alive. Patrons of pavement cafés can be seen sipping hot chParis, France

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