Cities of Light: Prague to Paris
Czech Republic, Germany & France
A 12-day Viking River Cruise with hotel bookends — two nights in Prague and two nights in Paris — sailing the Main, Rhine and Moselle through Nuremberg, Bamberg, Würzburg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Cochem, Trier and Reims.
- Dates
- 8 – 19 April 2026
- Length
- 11 nights
- Walking
- Gentle-paced city walks of 1–2 km on mostly level ground, with frequent rest stops; historic cobblestones and occasional steps in old town centres; coach and ship transfers between towns
Highlights
- Two nights in panoramic Prague before the cruise
- Nuremberg history and Imperial Castle
- Bamberg walking tour and UNESCO old town
- Würzburg Residenz and court gardens
- Heidelberg and a hosted university lunch
- Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
- Romantic Rhine Gorge and Cochem Reichsburg Castle
- Ancient Roman Trier
- Reims Cathedral and the American Cemetery
- Two nights in Paris with a panoramic city tour
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Prague
Airport meet-and-greet and transfer to our central Prague hotel. Welcome dinner with a gentle early evening walk through the Old Town Square.
Day 2
Panoramic Prague
A relaxed guided tour of Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town, with frequent rest stops and a leisurely lunch overlooking the river.
Day 3
Prague to Nuremberg
Scenic coach transfer to Nuremberg to board our Viking river ship. Settle into your stateroom and enjoy a welcome dinner aboard.
Day 4
Nuremberg history
Morning walking tour of Nuremberg's Imperial Castle and old town. Routes are chosen to avoid steep hills, with plenty of seated breaks.
Day 5
Bamberg
Visit UNESCO-listed Bamberg on a gentle walking tour of the old town, famous for its smoked beer and riverside half-timbered houses.
Day 6
Würzburg Residenz
Tour the Baroque Würzburg Residenz and its gardens, with level access and a seated coffee break in the courtyard.
Day 7
Heidelberg
A relaxed day in Heidelberg, including a hosted lunch at the historic university and a gentle stroll along the river promenade.
Day 8
Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum
Visit Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum, with a short, level walk through the cathedral quarter and free time to sit by the Rhine.
Day 9
Romantic Rhine and Cochem
Sail the romantic Rhine Gorge, then explore Cochem and its hilltop Reichsburg Castle. The castle visit uses a shuttle and has resting areas.
Day 10
Ancient Trier
A gentle guided tour of Trier's Roman monuments, including the Porta Nigra, with level routes and a long lunch in the old town.
Day 11
Reims and on to Paris
Disembark and travel to Reims for a visit to the Gothic cathedral and the American Cemetery before continuing to our Paris hotel.
Day 12
Paris and farewell
A panoramic Paris tour by coach and a gentle walk to the Eiffel Tower area. Farewell lunch before private transfers to the airport.