Top Festival Visits & Holiday Trips for 2022-2023

Stop in historic Regensburg on your Danube river cruise

Budapest to Nuremberg
8 Days from $5,445

Feel the enchantment of the Christmas markets that have graced the Danube for centuries. Scenic Amber river ship takes you from Budapest to Nuremberg on an 8-day cruise through the heart of Hungary, Vienna, and Germany during the most wonderful time of the year.

Colorful handmade carpet in for the Guatemal Easter Festivals

Guatemala Easter Festival

9 Days from $1,462

Discover the heart of Guatemala on this exclusive 9-day tour! Celebrate the Easter Festival in the colorful streets of Antigua. Journey to the highlands, where modern Maya culture meets its past in sites such as the Chichicastenango market. Explore the villages around Lake Atitlan and return to Antigua for more exploration of this colonial city!

Experience the colorful Kite Festival on your Guatemala Tour

Dia de Los Muertos Kite Festival

7 Days from $1,230

Spend a week in Guatemala leading up to the Dia de Los Muertos Kite Festival. You'll visit Comalapa Market and Panajachel then spend a day exploring the villages around Lake Atitlan. Return to colonial Antigua to learn about the history of the Kite Festival and experience the main highlights of Guatemala, all in one vacation!

New Year's Celebration

Roundtrip New Orleans
9 Days from $2,299

The American Duchess hosts this 9-Day special New Year's voyage to New Orleans, Louisiana along the Mississippi River. Explore historic estates, visit notable Civil War sites, and immerse yourself in the celebrations to ring in the New Year.

Mississippi Holiday Season

Memphis to New Orleans
8 Days from $4,299

Join this 8-day holiday cruise from Memphis, Tennessee to New Orleans, Louisiana along the lower Mississippi River. Explore bustling port cities and small towns alike, all decked out for the holiday season and an unforgettable experience aboard Viking Mississippi.

Bolivia Backroads and Oruro Festival

13 Days from $5,201

Our classic Bolivia Backroads tour is now paired with the Oruro Festival for one great two-week adventure. Enjoy a front row seat along the main parade route as thousands of dancers pass by you; tour a working silver mine; and climb Volcano Tunupa. Sites like the Salt Plains of Uyuni, Potosi, and Sucre highlight the trip.

A solo worshipper at St. George's Church

Ethiopian Christmas Festival

10 Days from $3,946

Inti Raymi Festival

8 Days from $2,014

We visit the most important Inca ruins such as Sacsayhuamán during Inti Raymi Festival, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo, and we spend two days exploring the Lost City of Machu Picchu. This is an easy paced weeklong journey perfect for anyone with a sense of curiosity and adventure.

Traditional Chinese sachets for New Year's

Chinese New Year Festival

6 Days from $2,576

Spend five full days experiencing the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival like the locals do in the Sichuan Province. Enjoy time with a local family on New Year's Eve, watch performances, play games, and enjoy street eats as you celebrate the coming New Year on this Spring Festival tour.

Harbin Ice Festival

3 Days from $1,256

During January and February extend your China tour to include 3 days at the Harbin Ice Festival. View ice sculptures, enjoy local festivities, and visit Siberian Tiger Park.

Top 9 North & South America Festival & Holiday Trips for 2022-2023

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
New Year's Celebration	$2299	9	Dec 30, 2023	The American Duchess hosts this 9-Day special New Year's voyage to New Orleans, Louisiana along the Mississippi River. Explore historic estates, … 0
Mississippi Holiday Season	$4299	8	Dec 10, 2022	Join this 8-day holiday cruise from Memphis, Tennessee to New Orleans, Louisiana along the lower Mississippi River. Explore bustling port cities and … 0
Inti Raymi + Inca Trail	$3466	11	Jun 21, 2022	Spend a few days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley during the Inti Raymi Festival every June as we acclimatize for our trek by exploring ruins and … 0
Memphis to New Orleans	$1999	9	Nov 12, 2022	Board the American Duchess historical river ship on this 9-day Mississippi River cruise from New Orleans to Memphis. See landscapes, cultures and … 0
New Year's Celebration	$1999	6	Dec 27, 2022	The American Duchess hosts this 6-day special New Year's voyage to New Orleans, Louisiana along the Mississippi River. Explore historic estates, … 0
Bolivia Backroads and Oruro Festival	$5201	13	Feb 16, 2023	Our classic Bolivia Backroads tour is now paired with the Oruro Festival for one great two-week adventure. Enjoy a front row seat along the main … 0
Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca	$3466	9	Feb 15, 2023	Experience the urban and rural environments of Bolivia on this combination tour! Take a city tour of La Paz, enjoy front row seats during the parade … 0
Oruro Carnaval	$2179	3	Feb 17, 2023	Oruro’s Carnaval celebrations have made this mining town a colorful destination at the beginning of Lent for Bolivians and international travelers … 0
Quito Easter Festival	$582	3	Apr 6, 2023	Experience Holy Week in Quito including the great and colorful procession of Good Friday with 90,000 participants winding through the streets of … 0

North & South American Festival Travel Guide

Peru Has 3,000 Annual Festivals that Beckon Travelers

Peru travel offers the chance to experience an unbelievable synthesis of festivals and celebrations varying from Christian traditions to ancestral rites, carnivals, dance contests, and grape harvest parties.

Boys preparing to perform at Sacsayhuaman

Inti Raymi Festival in Peru

Every year on June 24th Cusco comes alive as the second largest festival in South America takes place. Hundreds of thousands of people travel from all over the world to attend the re-creation of the ancient Incan religious ceremony.

Peru Travel: February Welcomes the Virgin of Candelaria Festival in Puno, Peru

Tapati Festival is Uniquely Easter Island

During the Tapati Festival, the Rapanui (inhabitants of Easter Island) take part in this event meant to be an authentic celebration among the people, not a commercial tourist attraction. However, visitors are encouraged to observe and even participate as the entire island comes together in song and dance to celebrate.

2 Best Central America & Mexico Festival & Holiday Trips for 2022-2023

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Guatemala Easter Festival	$1462	9	Apr 1, 2023	Discover the heart of Guatemala on this exclusive 9-day tour! Celebrate the Easter Festival in the colorful streets of Antigua. Journey to the … 0
Dia de Los Muertos Kite Festival	$1230	7	Jun 21, 2022	Spend a week in Guatemala leading up to the Dia de Los Muertos Kite Festival. You'll visit Comalapa Market and Panajachel then spend a day exploring … 0

Guatemala Festivals Travel Guide

Guatemala Easter Festival

Experience Easter in Antigua - home to the largest celebration of this holiday in the world! Spending Easter in this city provides intimate insight into rich traditions, Guatemalan culture, as well as social & family dynamics. Travelers can participate in the celebrations alongside local people for a truly authentic experience.

The Alfombras of the Guatemala Easter Festivals

The spectacular Easter festivals in Antigua, Guatemala are beyond comparison to anything in the northern hemisphere. One of its most striking aspects are the carpets -- or alfombras -- that adorn the processional route.

Featured Holidays: Easter Festivals in Guatemala and Ecuador

One of the most impressive aspects of the Easter Festival in Antigua are the "alfombras" that adorn the processional route. Residents along the streets begin preparations weeks and even months in advance creating these beautifully intricate offerings.

Myan women at a market in Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Totonicapan Dance Festival

The Totonicapan Dance Festival in Guatemala celebrates the traditions and cultural heritage of the indigenous Mayan people. Visiting during the festivities will give travelers an opportunity to have a true cultural experience. This summarizes different dances performed during the event and the stories behind them.

Mexico Festivals!

From Mexican Independence Day to Our Lady of Guadalupe, learn more about some of Mexico's most vibrant and celebrated festivals. These colorful events are incredible ways to get a glimpse of the culture, family dynamics, and national pride. Participating alongside the local people will definitely be a highlight of any trip to this country!

Mexico Travel: Day of the Dead Festival

Coinciding with All Saints' and All Souls' Day each November 1 and 2nd, The Day of the Dead (or El Dia de los Muertos) is one of Mexico's most significant holidays.

10 Best European Christmas Market Cruises for 2022-2023

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
European Holiday Markets	$3399	8	Dec 1, 2022	Experience Europe at its most magical and enjoy the chance to discover the delightful holiday traditions and treats of Germany and Austria during … 0
Enchanting Christmas & New Year's	$5999	11	Dec 23, 2022	Celebrate holiday season on this festive 11-day European Christmas and New Year voyage from Passau to Budapest aboard S.S. Maria Theresa. Ring out … 0
Danube Holiday Markets	$3599	8	Dec 2, 2022	Aboard S.S. Maria Theresa on this 8-day Danube river cruise, music lovers will find many special holiday treats, from onboard caroling to an … 0
Rhine Holiday Markets	$3099	8	Nov 28, 2022	Switzerland, France and Germany provide the perfect backdrop for this true connoisseur’s Christmas market cruise. Embark the S.S. Antoinette from … 0
Grand Christmas & New Year's	$6999	13	Dec 22, 2022	Embark on the S.S. Beatrice in Nuremberg for 13 amazing days over the Christmas and new years season sailing through Germany, Austria and Hungary … 0
Christmas Markets on the Danube	$4299	11	Nov 25, 2022	Board the MS Amabella for this unique 11-day adventure visiting some of Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets on the scenic Danube River route … 0
Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only	$3499	8	Dec 23, 2022	Join the Amasonata on this unique once-per-year 8-day Christmas cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. In each town along the way, you'll feel the old … 0
Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)	$2970	7	Dec 6, 2022	Immersed in the holiday spirit as you explore the famous Christmas markets with rows of brightly decorated wooden huts that sell Christmas tree … 0
Chrismastime On the Danube(Westbound)	$2870	7	Dec 14, 2022	The river cruise begins in Austria’s magical capital of Vienna, home to the sounds of Mozart, Strauss, and the Vienna Boys’ Choir. Cruise Wachau … 0
Christmastime in Alsace and Germany	$1999	5	Dec 10, 2022	Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime Rhine river cruise vacation starting in Basel, cruising through the heart of Germany, and ending … 0

European Christmas Markets Travel Guide

Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market

Cruising Europe Christmas Markets

Explore the enchanting Christmas Markets throughout Germany, Austria and Hungary on your Europe river cruise. Drink hot mulled wine as you meander through these traditional street markets. This is sure to be a charming, festive way to spend the holiday.

The Most Lovely Christmas Markets

Christmas markets portray the joy, fun, and generosity of the holiday season. View these must-see markets from across the world to get into the holiday spirit this year.