VIKING HILD CRUISE - PARIS TO ZURICH
Itinerary
Day 1
Jul 4, 2026
Paris
Arrive and check in to your hotel. Music, film, architecture, literature preserved buildings of this magnificent city. At the center of it all is the Champs-Élysées. With its inviting riverside promenade, graceful bridges and splendid views of all things Parisian, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre Museum.
Day 2
Jul 5, 2026
Paris
One of the most pleasurable activities in Paris is whiling away the time in one of the city’s outdoor cafés. Today, thousands of cafés line the pavements and squares to connect with France’s culture and history.
Day 3
Jul 6, 2026
Reims
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and begin your journey to your embarkation city. Reims lies in the heart of France’s renowned Champagne region. Among its most iconic are the Abbey of Saint-Rémi, the final resting place of the archbishop who baptized Frankish king Clovis and initiated Reims’s long line of coronations and Reims Cathedral, where 25 kings of France were coronated.
Day 4
Jul 7, 2026
Trier
One of Germany’s most treasured cities for its rich history, Trier was once the regional capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Today, Trier is a picturesque town surrounded by forests and vineyards, known also as the birthplace of Karl Marx and as a vibrant university town. Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom.
Day 5
Jul 8, 2026
Cochem
Perched on a hilltop above the city and the Moselle, a 1,000-year-old imperial castle is the signature landmark of Cochem. Its mighty rectangular keep and many small towers strike a dramatic pose against a curtain of green hills. In Cochem’s lively Old Quarter, the market square boasts old timber-framed houses that overlook Martin’s Fountain and the bay-windowed baroque Town Hall. In this historic center, the 15th-century St. Martin’s Church and the Capuchin monastery, which now serves as an artistic and cultural center, are all beautifully preserved.
Day 6
Jul 9, 2026
Koblenz
Koblenz is a traditional German city, founded more than 2,000 years ago. At the German Corner, a massive equestrian statue of Prince William I observes the lovely riverside scene. The famed Teutonic Knights set up their first base here in 1216. The Romanesque Basilica of St. Castor, Koblenz’s oldest building, dates to 836.
Day 7
Jul 10, 2026
Mainz
Mainz is part of the Rheinhessen wine region, Germany’s largest wine region that is renowned for producing high-quality white wines, such as Riesling. The city is also home to the renowned Geisenheim University, which offers programs in viticulture and oenology.
Day 8
Jul 11, 2026
Speyer
The quiet German town of Speyer lies on the west bank of the Rhine. Speyer was once a major Celtic center that traded hands several times between the Romans and the Huns. The term Protestant originated here at the Diet of Speyer in 1529, when 14 free cities of Germany and six Lutheran princes protested the Edict of Worms that had banned the writings of Martin Luther and labeled him a heretic and enemy of the state.
Day 9
Jul 12, 2026
Strasbourg
The largest port on the Upper Rhine, Strasbourg is the cultural center of France’s Alsace region. Thanks to its location at the border of France and Germany, it boasts a convivial mix of cultural influences. Indulging in Alsatian café culture is central to any visit here; enjoy coffee and cake amid lovely half-timbered houses.
Day 10
Jul 13, 2026
Basel
Located where Switzerland, Germany and France meet, Basel reflects a fascinating blend of traditions. The city straddles the Rhine at the river’s farthest navigable point, and an alluring cluster of old-town buildings huddles along the riverbank. More than 40 museums of art and culture lend modern polish to its history-rich streets. And there is no more refined way to sample it all than over cheese fondue or croissants. After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to your destination.
Day 11
Jul 14, 2026
Zürich
Arrive and check in to your hotel. Overlooking Lake Zürich and spanning the banks of the Limmat River. The avant-garde Dada movement was born here in 1916 and two of its most important churches boast stained glass windows by Marc Chagall and Augusto Giacometti. More masterworks reside in the city’s renowned Kunsthaus, including an enormous water lily painting by Monet.
Day 12
Jul 15, 2026
United States
Return to USA or optional tour to Zermatt and Geneva
Trip Route & Destinations
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What's Included
✓ Included
- ✓FREE Roundtrip airfare (ends Dec 31)
- ✓One complimentary shore excursion in every port
- ✓Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- ✓All onboard meals
- ✓Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- ✓24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- ✓Port taxes & fees
- ✓Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
✗ Not Included
- ✗Tips to Guides and Driver
- ✗Travel Insurance (can be purchased from website)
Your Spiritual Chaplain
Fr. Chris Panlilio
Spiritual Chaplain
* Price per person based on double occupancy
Payment Terms
- •$300 non-refundable deposit required at registration
- •Balance due 60 days before departure
- •Bookings within 60 days require full payment
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