Itinerary for December 09, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Wednesday, 12/09/2026Depart from Prague is known as the ";City of a Hundred Spires"; and it is easy to see why. The towering twin steeples of Týn Church and the beautiful baroque ChurPrague, Czech Republic
2Thursday, 12/10/2026Prague is known as the ";City of a Hundred Spires"; and it is easy to see why. The towering twin steeples of Týn Church and the beautiful baroque ChurPrague, Czech Republic
3Friday, 12/11/2026The 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 
3Friday, 12/11/2026Founded in 902, Bamberg remains a medieval-looking city known for its symphony orchestra and rauchbier , specialty smoked beer. The city’s winding strBamberg, Germany
4Saturday, 12/12/2026Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You wil 
4Saturday, 12/12/2026During the holidays, Bamberg is transformed into a winter wonderland, when the city’s Advent market takes centerstage. Maximiliansplatz, in the heart Bamberg, Germany
5Sunday, 12/13/2026In 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, Germany
6Monday, 12/14/2026In Heidelberg’s Marktplatz , a replica of the world’s largest wine barrel, the Heidelberg Tun, is on display and a highlight of the city’s festive marHeidelberg, Germany
7Tuesday, 12/15/2026Located in the heart of Germany’s Rheingau region, Rüdesheim is the area’s center of winemaking. The famed Drosselgasse, a cobblestone street lined wi 
7Tuesday, 12/15/2026Mainz is part of the Rheinhessen wine region, Germany’s largest wine region that is renowned for producing high-quality white wines, such as Riesling.Mainz, Germany
8Wednesday, 12/16/2026The 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 
8Wednesday, 12/16/2026The 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
9Thursday, 12/17/2026The medieval Old Town of Bernkastel transforms itself during the holidays, with its cobblestone streets decked out in lights and the aroma of mulled w 
9Thursday, 12/17/2026Set 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
10Friday, 12/18/2026Reims, 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 
10Friday, 12/18/2026Long 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
11Saturday, 12/19/2026As 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
12Sunday, 12/20/2026Arrive at Long 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

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