Explore a German city surrounded by forests and vineyards on a luxury cruise
Port of the Week: Trier, Germany
Why go? Surrounded by forests and vineyards, picturesque Trier is the birthplace of Karl Marx. Widely considered Germany's oldest city, it captivates with its Roman ruins, medieval churches and imperial legacy.
The ultimate arrival: Explore the architectural brilliance of Germany's oldest city on Viking's Paris to the Swiss Alps journey.
Destination highlights: Pass the Roman amphitheatre, once accommodating 20,000 spectators, and admire the vast Roman baths, the largest north of the Alps. See the dark-stoned Porta Nigra city gates, the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Trier built by Helena, and the Liebfrauenkirche - one of Germany's earliest and most architecturally significant Gothic churches.
Do not miss: Traditional riesling tasting in Bernkastel-Kues in the Moselle Valley. The lesser-known varietals of rivaner, kerner and dornfelder produce equally high-quality wines and showcase Germany's rich winemaking heritage and distinctive slate-soil terroir.
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