9 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Viking Astrild

Itinerary for December 11, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Friday, 12/11/2026Arrive and check in to your hotel. Winter in Prague, while cold, is beautiful. Crackling fires in traditional pubs provide warmth to patrons as they sPrague, Czech Republic
2Saturday, 12/12/2026Prague 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 ChurchPrague, Czech Republic
3Sunday, 12/13/2026Few cities embody the past as authentically as Prague, the Czech Republic’s atmospheric capital on the Vltava River that clings to its history with unPrague, Czech Republic
3Sunday, 12/13/2026The Czech town of Decín enjoys a pastoral setting amid rolling hills. The 13th-century king of Bohemia Ottokar II invited northern neighbors to settle 
4Monday, 12/14/2026One of the oldest and most important spa resorts in Saxon Switzerland, the beautiful resort city of Bad Schandau has retained much of the splendor and 
4Monday, 12/14/2026Sail through the magnificent, soaring rock formations of Saxon Switzerland. This spectacular region earned its name from two Swiss painters who were r 
4Monday, 12/14/2026The scent of gingerbread, aromatic glühwein and roasted chestnuts has been filling the air of Dresden’s Old Market Square since the mid-15th century. Dresden, Germany
5Tuesday, 12/15/2026Dresden is known for its artistic treasures and baroque splendor. During the winter, festive decorations, twinkling lights and traditional Christmas mDresden, Germany
6Wednesday, 12/16/2026Yuletide aromas and tasty treats fill the Christmas market in Meissen, one of Saxony’s most picturesque cities. Set along the banks of the Elbe, Meiss 
7Thursday, 12/17/2026During the holiday season, Wittenberg is set against a backdrop of winter market stalls in small wooden houses as Christmas fragrances fill the air. A 
8Friday, 12/18/2026In Berlin and across Germany, the lighting of the first Adventskranz candle on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve marks the start of the festive sBerlin, Germany
8Friday, 12/18/2026Potsdam straddles one of the Elbe’s main tributaries, the Havel River. It boasts a rich history that spans more than 1,000 years. From its humble begiPotsdam, Germany
9Saturday, 12/19/2026The festive season in Berlin is a magical affair, with the scent of spices in the air and twinkling lights draped from lampposts throughout the city. Berlin, Germany
10Sunday, 12/20/2026Arrive at Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.Berlin, Germany

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