7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Tialfi

DepartsWed, Nov 19th 2025

ReturnsWed, Nov 26th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

Tialfi - Son of Egil and Champion Runner In Norse mythology, Tialfi was the son of Egil and a champion runner. He became a slave to Thor, the god of thunder, after eating one of his goats. On a journey with Thor, Tialfi stopped to run a race against the young giant Hugi. The giant was an illusion and the embodiment of thought; and since no one can run faster than thought, Tialfi lost.   Tialfi - Son of Egil and Champion Runner In Norse mythology, Tialfi was the son of Egil and a champion runner. He became a slave to Thor, the god of thunder, after eating one of his goats. On a journey with Thor, Tialfi stopped to run a race against th…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Hervor

DepartsThu, Nov 20th 2025

ReturnsThu, Nov 27th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

Hervor - A Valkyrie Valkyrie Hervor’s dedication to Odin during wartime is illustrated by her well-known story. During a time of peace, she was spinning flax by a lake when the blacksmith Volund came along and took the fair-haired woman as his wife. After they were married for seven years, Hervor was called to battle and never returned.   Hervor - A Valkyrie Valkyrie Hervor’s dedication to Odin during wartime is illustrated by her well-known story. During a time of peace, she was spinning flax by a lake when the blacksmith Volund came along and took the fair-haired woman as his wife…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Gersemi

DepartsThu, Nov 20th 2025

ReturnsThu, Nov 27th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Gersemi - Norse Goddess of Beauty Daughter of Freya, the goddess of love, and the god Od, Gersemi is associated with great riches and beauty. Her name, along with the name of her sister Hnoss, translates into “treasure.” Gods and mortals alike envied her for her strength and serenity. Gersemi - Norse Goddess of Beauty Daughter of Freya, the goddess of love, and the god Od, Gersemi is associated with great riches and beauty. Her name, along with the name of her sister Hnoss, translates into “treasure.” Gods and mortals alik…

11 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle from Paris

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Hild

DepartsSat, Nov 22nd 2025

ReturnsWed, Dec 3rd 2025

Nights11

Departing PortParis

Ports of CallParis (2 Days), Reims, Trier (2 Days), Bernkastel, Cochem, Koblenz, Mainz, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Basel, Zurich (2 Days)

Hild – Giver of Everlasting Life Also known as Hildr, the great and powerful Norse goddess Hild was one of the legendary Valkyries. Sailing the most popular itineraries, the award-winning Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available. Unpack just once on the Hild and enjoy your spacious stateroom, and spend more time immersed in your destination.  Hild – Giver of Everlasting Life Also known as Hildr, the great and powerful Norse goddess Hild was one of the legendary Valkyries. Sailing the most popular itineraries, the award-winning Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering, streaml…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle (river)

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Hild

DepartsMon, Nov 24th 2025

ReturnsMon, Dec 1st 2025

Nights7

Departing PortTrier

Ports of CallTrier (2 Days), Bernkastel, Winningen, Koblenz, Rhine River, Mainz, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Basel

Hild – Giver of Everlasting Life Also known as Hildr, the great and powerful Norse goddess Hild was one of the legendary Valkyries. Sailing the most popular itineraries, the award-winning Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined design and understated elegance for the most comfortable river cruise experience available. Unpack just once on the Hild and enjoy your spacious stateroom, and spend more time immersed in your destination.  Hild – Giver of Everlasting Life Also known as Hildr, the great and powerful Norse goddess Hild was one of the legendary Valkyries. Sailing the most popular itineraries, the award-winning Viking Longships showcase innovative engineering, streaml…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle (river)

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Herja

DepartsMon, Nov 24th 2025

ReturnsMon, Dec 1st 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Strasbourg, Speyer, Mannheim, Mainz, Rhine River, Koblenz, Winningen, Bernkastel, Trier (2 Days)

Herja – Decider of Fates In the Prose Edda, the respected 13th-century chronicle of Old Norse mythology, Herja was a mighty Valkyrie.

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Sigyn

DepartsTue, Nov 25th 2025

ReturnsTue, Dec 2nd 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

Sigyn - Goddess of Fidelity Wife of the mischievous god Loki, Sigyn is the goddess of fertility and bonds. Dedicated and loyal, she stays with her husband during his final punishment, when Odin’s son Vali kept him bound to avenge the death of his brother. Sigyn - Goddess of Fidelity Wife of the mischievous god Loki, Sigyn is the goddess of fertility and bonds. Dedicated and loyal, she stays with her husband during his final punishment, when Odin’s son Vali kept him bound to avenge the death of his b…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Egdir

DepartsWed, Nov 26th 2025

ReturnsWed, Dec 3rd 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Viking Longship Egdir

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Einar

DepartsWed, Nov 26th 2025

ReturnsWed, Dec 3rd 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

Einar - Norse Earl of Orkney A strong warrior, Einar wrested control of the Orkney and Shetland Islands from Danish warlords in the late 9th century after his brother Hallad was unable to hold his ground there. The dynasty that he founded ruled the archipelago until 1470. Einar - Norse Earl of Orkney A strong warrior, Einar wrested control of the Orkney and Shetland Islands from Danish warlords in the late 9th century after his brother Hallad was unable to hold his ground there. The dynasty that he founded ruled the archi…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Sigrun

DepartsWed, Nov 26th 2025

ReturnsWed, Dec 3rd 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

  Sigrun - A Valkyrie Sigrun is the leader of a band of nine Valkyries, the horse-riding women who descend upon battles to decide which soldiers die and which live. She dies from sadness after her lover Helgi is slain by her brother Dagr, and is later reborn as a Valkyrie herself.   Sigrun - A Valkyrie Sigrun is the leader of a band of nine Valkyries, the horse-riding women who descend upon battles to decide which soldiers die and which live. She dies from sadness after her lover Helgi is slain by her brother Dagr, and is la…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Dagur

DepartsWed, Nov 26th 2025

ReturnsWed, Dec 3rd 2025

Nights7

Departing PortTrier

Ports of CallTrier, Trier + Bernkastel, Cochem, Winningen, Koblenz, Mainz, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Basel

Dagur, meaning “day” in Old Norse, is personified as a god in Norse mythology. He appears in a 13th-century work called the Poetic Edda. He is the son of Dellingr (the dawn) and Nótt (the night), symbolizing the daily cycle.

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Vali

DepartsThu, Nov 27th 2025

ReturnsThu, Dec 4th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

Vali - Son of Odin The son of Odin and the giantess Rind, Vali was conceived strictly to avenge the death of Baldur, another of Odin’s children. To achieve this, Vali grows into manhood in just one day, developing courage and perfecting his marksmanship with the bow and arrow. Vali - Son of Odin The son of Odin and the giantess Rind, Vali was conceived strictly to avenge the death of Baldur, another of Odin’s children. To achieve this, Vali grows into manhood in just one day, developing courage and perfecting his marksma…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Gersemi

DepartsThu, Nov 27th 2025

ReturnsThu, Dec 4th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

Gersemi - Norse Goddess of Beauty Daughter of Freya, the goddess of love, and the god Od, Gersemi is associated with great riches and beauty. Her name, along with the name of her sister Hnoss, translates into “treasure.” Gods and mortals alike envied her for her strength and serenity. Gersemi - Norse Goddess of Beauty Daughter of Freya, the goddess of love, and the god Od, Gersemi is associated with great riches and beauty. Her name, along with the name of her sister Hnoss, translates into “treasure.” Gods and mortals alik…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Hervor

DepartsThu, Nov 27th 2025

ReturnsThu, Dec 4th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Hervor - A Valkyrie Valkyrie Hervor’s dedication to Odin during wartime is illustrated by her well-known story. During a time of peace, she was spinning flax by a lake when the blacksmith Volund came along and took the fair-haired woman as his wife. After they were married for seven years, Hervor was called to battle and never returned.   Hervor - A Valkyrie Valkyrie Hervor’s dedication to Odin during wartime is illustrated by her well-known story. During a time of peace, she was spinning flax by a lake when the blacksmith Volund came along and took the fair-haired woman as his wife…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Eistla

DepartsFri, Nov 28th 2025

ReturnsFri, Dec 5th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Honir

DepartsFri, Nov 28th 2025

ReturnsFri, Dec 5th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Honir - The Wise God & Human CreatorKnown for his wisdom and eloquence in Norse mythology, Honir played a crucial role in the creation of humans. He bestowed the gift of óðr to them, which encompasses poetic inspiration and intellectual insight.

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine - Amsterdam to Basel

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Mani

DepartsFri, Nov 28th 2025

ReturnsFri, Dec 5th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortAmsterdam

Ports of CallAmsterdam, Dordrecht, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

Mani - Norse Moon God In Norse mythology, the gods banish Mani and his sister Sol to the heavens because their father was so arrogant as to name them “moon” and “sun.” There, they guide their namesake orbs across the sky, counting the years for humankind. Mani - Norse Moon God In Norse mythology, the gods banish Mani and his sister Sol to the heavens because their father was so arrogant as to name them “moon” and “sun.” There, they guide their namesake orbs across the sky, counting…

7 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine- Basel to Amsterdam

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Eir

DepartsFri, Nov 28th 2025

ReturnsFri, Dec 5th 2025

Nights7

Departing PortBasel

Ports of CallBasel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht, Amsterdam

 Eir - Valkyrie & Goddess of Healing The goddess Eir is by many accounts “the best of all physicians.” But scholars differ on the capacity in which she used her power. Some depict her as a goddess of healing, tending to the sick and the war-wounded. Others view her as a horse-riding Valkyrie who rides into battles to decide which soldiers die and which live.  Eir - Valkyrie & Goddess of Healing The goddess Eir is by many accounts “the best of all physicians.” But scholars differ on the capacity in which she used her power. Some depict her as a goddess of healing, tending to the sick and …

11 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle from Paris

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Herja

DepartsSat, Nov 29th 2025

ReturnsWed, Dec 10th 2025

Nights11

Departing PortParis

Ports of CallParis (2 Days), Reims, Trier (2 Days), Bernkastel, Cochem, Koblenz, Mainz, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Basel, Zurich (2 Days)

Herja – Decider of Fates In the Prose Edda, the respected 13th-century chronicle of Old Norse mythology, Herja was a mighty Valkyrie.

11 Night European Rivers Cruise

Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle from Paris

Cruise LineViking River Cruises

ShipViking Freya

DepartsSat, Nov 29th 2025

ReturnsWed, Dec 10th 2025

Nights11

Departing PortParis

Ports of CallParis (2 Days), Reims, Trier (2 Days), Bernkastel, Cochem, Koblenz, Mainz, Mannheim, Speyer, Strasbourg, Basel, Zurich (2 Days)

Throughout the decades of sailing the world's great rivers, Viking has repeatedly reinvented the European river cruise vessel. By continuously building upon the tradition of innovation we have set industry standards and delighted Viking's guests. And with the introduction of the Viking Longships, we have done it all over again. These revolutionary sister ships are part of our award-winning European fleet, and deliver a consistent onboard experience no matter which great European rivers they sail.Freya - Norse Goddess of Love Freya, daughter of Njord, is the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. She is sister to Freyr, the god of harvest, and together they ensure good crops and large families. Famous for her beauty, Freya has a passion for fine jewelry. In exchange for the golden necklace, Brisinga, made by four dwarves, she agrees to spend  a day and a night with each. Her name means “lady.” Throughout the decades of sailing the world's great rivers, Viking has repeatedly reinvented the European river cruise vessel. By continuously building upon the tradition of innovation we have set industry standards and delighted Viking's guests. And …