Bernkastel, Germany

Trier Highlights & Christmas Market

Former Roman Outpost Steeped in Holiday Cheer Discover Trier, a once-mighty regional center of the Roman and Holy Roman Empires, and its festive holiday market. Vestiges of Rome’s power are everywhere, seamlessly mingling with a vibrant and active modern city. Pass the Roman amphitheater and admire the massive Roman baths, which include the largest baths north of the Alps. You will also see the remarkably preserved Roman city gates, the Porta Nigra; the dark colored stones of this UNESCO World Heritage Site once served as the formidable entrance to the city. Marvel at the edifice-like Cathedral of Trier and the Liebfrauenkirche, or Church of Our Lady, one of Germany’s earliest Gothic churches. Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the vibrant Christmas market, its yuletide cheer filling the squares of both the medieval main market and cathedral. Afterward, you will have free time to explore on your own before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.