Christmas Along the Elbe

Celebrate the festive season

Take part in time-honored European holiday traditions on this 10-day cruisetour. Stroll among colorful stalls and mingle with locals as you sample glühwein. Revel in Berlin’s festive atmosphere and discover the treasured recipe for Dresden’s famous Christstollen. Shop for handmade porcelain in Meissen and spend two days in Prague, delving into the city’s Jewish history while its famed Christmas market exudes an abundance of good cheer.

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Viking Inclusive Value

All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

Viking Inclusive Value

All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Prague, Czech Republic	Immerse yourself in Prague and shop the Christmas markets for handcrafted gifts.
2	Prague, Czech Republic	Learn about the city’s Jewish history, visit the Old Town and see the Astronomical Clock.
3	Prague & Děčín, Czech Republic	Discover the “City of a Hundred Spires” from Hradčany Castle to the iconic Charles Bridge. See the Děčín Synagogue, the only one in the Sudetenland to survive World War II.
4	Bad Schandau, Scenic Sailing: Saxon Switzerland & Dresden, Germany	See the towering rocks of the Bastei, one of Germany’s natural wonders. Capture panoramic Elbe views from the dramatic lookout of breathtaking Saxon Switzerland. Discover this elegant city—its Green Vault, Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera House and more.
5	Dresden, Germany	Visit Dresden’s Old Market Square and sample stollen at the Christmas market.
6	Meissen, Germany	Learn about the history and craftsmanship of Meissen porcelain; stroll the Christmas market.
7	Wittenberg, Germany	Shop for seasonal gifts at the Christmas markets and sample tasty yuletide treats.
8	Potsdam & Berlin, Germany	Visit the Sanssouci Palace, built by Prussian king Frederick the Great in the 18th century. Discover Berlin’s highlights, from the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie.
9	Berlin, Germany	Browse festive shop window displays and explore a Christmas market.
10	Berlin, Germany	Sample yuletide delicacies and browse Christmas market stalls displaying tasty treats.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

Celebrate the festive season

Celebrate the festive season

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