Itinerary for December 09, 2026 Departure Day Date Location Port of Call Guide 1Wednesday, 12/09/2026Depart from Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. The Christmas season adds another layer of beauty to the already romantic charms of Budapest. NestledBudapest, Hungary2Thursday, 12/10/2026Budapest’s old town is a fascinating medieval patchwork of narrow streets and colorful houses. In the Castle District, the Matthias Church soars in GoBudapest, Hungary3Friday, 12/11/2026The aroma of mulled wine and Slovakian delicacies mixes with the sound of Christmas carols to turn Bratislava’s historic Old Town into a winter wonderBratislava, Slovakia4Saturday, 12/12/2026The yuletide season transforms Vienna’s beautiful squares into delightful Christmas markets. Festive lights illuminate the Old Town. The Schönbrunn maVienna, Austria5Sunday, 12/13/2026A small university town at the eastern end of the Danube’s Wachau Valley, Krems is surrounded by terraced vineyards. In its heyday, during the 12th ce 5Sunday, 12/13/2026Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perha 6Monday, 12/14/2026Linz is today’s provincial capital of Upper Austria. The city’s famous Linzer Torte, the jam-filled cake topped with almonds, hails from here and can Linz, Austria7Tuesday, 12/15/2026Centered around the beautiful St. Stephen’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, the romantic market stalls of the Christkindlmarkt are a dPassau, Germany8Wednesday, 12/16/2026Arrive at Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.Passau, Germany Other 7 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise Itineraries on the Viking Gymir Departing Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite Dec 9, 2026Cruises from $4,799 Dec 6, 2027--$4,799$7,799 Departing from Budapest, HungaryDeparture Date 12/09/2026 OCG Class River Cruise Departing 12/09/2026 Cruises from $4,799