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Christmas Along the Elbe

  • 5 nights aboard Viking river ships
  • Visits to historic towns like Wittenberg, Meissen, and Dresden
  • Scenic cruising through stunning natural landscapes
From
$5,995 pp twin share
5 nights · Was $8,495pp
Cruise Snapshot
5 Nights

Discover the magic of Christmas along the Elbe River on a 5-night Viking river cruise, visiting historic towns and enjoying scenic sailing through Saxon Switzerland

  • 5-night Viking river cruise along the Elbe
  • Visit 6 destinations across Germany and Czech Republic
  • Scenic sailing through Saxon Switzerland and Elbe River

Trip Details

Departs
13 December 2026
Returns
22 December 2028
Embarks
Ship
Viking
Operator
Viking Cruises

5-night Viking river cruise from Wittenberg to Decin aboard Viking Beyla and Viking Astrild.

Along the way you'll visit Wittenberg, Torgau, Meissen, Dresden, Bad Schandau and Decin.

You'll sail aboard the Viking river ships Viking Beyla and Viking Astrild.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
13 December 2026
Returns 22 December 2028
Returns
22 December 2028
Duration
5 nights
From pp twin share
$5,995 pp
Was $8,495 pp
  • 13 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 · Viking Beyla
    from $6,995 pp twin share *
  • 18 Dec 2026 - 23 Dec 2026 · Viking Astrild
    from $5,995 pp twin share *
  • 09 Dec 2027 - 14 Dec 2027 · Viking Beyla
    from $11,295 pp twin share *
  • 14 Dec 2027 - 19 Dec 2027 · Viking Astrild
    from $9,595 pp twin share *
  • 14 Dec 2027 - 19 Dec 2027 · Viking Beyla
    from $9,595 pp twin share *
  • 19 Dec 2027 - 24 Dec 2027 · Viking Astrild
    from $8,795 pp twin share *
  • 19 Dec 2027 - 24 Dec 2027 · Viking Beyla
    from $8,795 pp twin share *
  • 27 Nov 2028 - 02 Dec 2028 · Viking Astrild
    from $10,295 pp twin share *
  • 27 Nov 2028 - 02 Dec 2028 · Viking Beyla
    from $10,295 pp twin share *
  • 02 Dec 2028 - 07 Dec 2028 · Viking Astrild
    from $10,995 pp twin share *
  • 02 Dec 2028 - 07 Dec 2028 · Viking Beyla
    from $10,995 pp twin share *
  • 07 Dec 2028 - 12 Dec 2028 · Viking Astrild
    from $10,995 pp twin share *
  • 07 Dec 2028 - 12 Dec 2028 · Viking Beyla
    from $10,995 pp twin share *
  • 12 Dec 2028 - 17 Dec 2028 · Viking Astrild
    from $10,995 pp twin share *
  • 12 Dec 2028 - 17 Dec 2028 · Viking Beyla
    from $10,995 pp twin share *
  • 17 Dec 2028 - 22 Dec 2028 · Viking Astrild
    from $9,595 pp twin share *
  • 17 Dec 2028 - 22 Dec 2028 · Viking Beyla
    from $9,595 pp twin share *

* Fares are per person, twin share, in AUD and are subject to change and availability.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Life in transit

Your transports

Viking Beyla
Details · Viking

Viking Beyla

Viking Beyla is a Viking river ship built for the shallow Elbe, sailing between Berlin and Prague.

Guests
98
Length
110 m
Staterooms
49
Deck plans
3
Viking Beyla · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Beyla — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Viking Astrild
Details · Viking

Viking Astrild

Viking Astrild is a Viking river ship built for the shallow Elbe, sailing between Berlin and Prague.

Guests
98
Length
110 m
Staterooms
49
Deck plans
3
Viking Astrild · Deck plans

Sun Deck

Viking Astrild — Sun Deck deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Wittenberg, Germany

  2. 2

    Wittenberg, Germany

  3. 3

    Torgau, Germany

  4. 4

    Meissen, Germany

  5. 5

    Dresden, Germany

  6. 6

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Saxon Switzerland, Germany.

  7. 7

    At Sea

    Scenic Sailing: Elbe River, Czech Republic.

  8. 8

    Bad Schandau, Germany

  9. 9

    Decin, Czech Republic

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 5 nights aboard the Viking river ships Viking Beyla and Viking Astrild
  • Visits to 6 destinations across 2 countries, including Wittenberg, Torgau, Meissen, Dresden and Bad Schandau and more
  • Scenic cruising past Scenic Sailing: Saxon Switzerland and Scenic Sailing: Elbe River
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking river ships Viking Beyla and Viking Astrild.

Choose from 6 stateroom categories, spanning balcony staterooms and suites.

Cabin options include staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 6 days and 5 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 13 Dec 2026 and 22 Dec 2028, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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