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Experience unique festivals and holiday trips to exotic destinations with local expert guides, festivities, parades, colorful costumes, music, dancing, art, and local food. Peru has 3000 annual festivals, such as Inti Raymi in Cusco and Virgin of Candelaria in Puno, which attract tourists. Corpus Cristi in Ecuador and the Oruro Festival in Bolivia are two further South American festivals. In Central America, they commemorate the Dia de Los Muertos Kite Festival and the Alfombras Guatemala Easter Festival, whereas Mexico celebrates the Day of the Dead. The Chinese New Year, the Harbin Ice Festival, and the Ethiopia Christmas Festival are also big events. Moreover, sail through the holidays on a European Christmas market cruise with music, mulled wine, crafts, and live performances. Let us know when you're ready to start planning your festival & holiday trip adventure!

Top  Festival Visits & Holiday Trips for 2025-2026

Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market

Danube Christmas Markets

Budapest - Munich
8 Days from $10,790
Join an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Munich on the Scenic Amber, where you can experience enchanting Christmas markets along the Danube River. Enjoy exclusive events, such as a private concert at the historic Palais Liechtenstein, while soaking in Central Europe's rich history and festive spirit.
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Creating alfombra decorations from brightly colored sawdust for Semana Santa Holy Week Easter celebrations

Guatemala Easter Festival

8 Days from $1,717
Discover the heart of Guatemala on this exclusive 8-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!
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Experience the colorful Kite Festival on your Guatemala Tour

Dia de Los Muertos Kite Festival

7 Days from $1,390
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!
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Explore historic New Orleans

New Year's Celebration

8 Days from $1,999
Board the American Duchess paddlewheeler for an unforgettable 8-day lower Mississippi River cruise round-trip from New Orleans. Discover the history, culture, music, and cuisine of the southern Mississippi River with stops in Nottoway, Natchez, Vicksburg, and the bustling Louisiana capital of Baton Rouge.
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Explore historic New Orleans

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.
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Folk dancers in the Oruro Festival

Bolivia Backroads and Oruro Festival

13 Days from $4,747
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.
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Hiking the Simien Mountains

Ethiopian Christmas Festival

10 Days from $5,279
Tour the popular Historic Route in Ethiopia in January and spend an extra day in Lalibela to take part in the Christmas Festival here. Visit Gondar, take a cruise on Lake Tana, see the churches in Lalibela, and take part in a sacred festival held every year in one of Ethiopia's best places. This cultural tour of Ethiopia includes time in Addis Ababa.
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The Cathedral in Cusco

Inti Raymi Festival

8 Days from $2,584
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.
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Traditional Chinese sachets for New Year's

Chinese New Year Festival

6 Days from $2,730
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.
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Harbin Ice and Snow World

Harbin Ice Festival

3 Days from $1,230
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.
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Top 6 North & South America Festival & Holiday Trips for 2025-2026

Trip Name From Days Next Departure Summary
Rio Social Projects $141 1 May 16, 2025 Experience the famed Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, taking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant celebration. Visit the Providencia favela and learn about social programs happening in the favela through the Morrinho Project.
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Oruro Carnaval $1,920 3 Feb 13, 2026 Oruro’s Carnaval celebrations have made this mining town a colorful destination at the beginning of Lent for Bolivians and international travelers who come here for a pilgrimmage of dance, music, and storytelling.
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Inti Raymi + Inca Trail $4,804 11 Jun 01, 2025 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 bargaining at busy Andean markets. Then, we'll hike the Inca Trail on a 4-day pilgrimage to Machu Picchu, culminating this 10-day trip with a full day in Machu Picchu.
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Corpus Christi Festival $756 3 Jun 18, 2025 Join thousands of Ecuadorians in Pujili for the Corpus Christi festival which features the El Danzante parades. This fiesta is a fascinating mix of Catholic and traditional religious practices and is an exhibition for the region's folkloric dance, music, cuisine, and art.
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Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca $3,431 9 Feb 11, 2026 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 of dancers, tour a silver mine, and explore Lake Titicaca. These are just a few examples of what this adventure has in store for you!
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Quito Easter Festival $706 3 Apr 02, 2026 Experience Holy Week in Quito including the great and colorful procession of Good Friday with 90,000 participants winding through the streets of Quito's Old Town. Enjoy the best views of Quito's central square, Plaza de la Independencia. Explore Quito with a guide, including the Middle of the World Monument and the Pichincha Volcano.
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North & South American Festival Travel Guide

Local celebration, Peru

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.
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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.
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Candelaria Festival in Puno

Peru Travel: February Welcomes the Virgin of Candelaria Festival in Puno, Peru
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Tapati Festival on Easter Island

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.
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Guatemala Festivals Travel Guide

Easter Processions in Antigua

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.
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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.
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Colorful handmade carpet in for the Guatemal Easter Festivals

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.
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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.
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Celebratory flags in Mexico

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!
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Day of the Dead

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.
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10 Best European Christmas Market Cruises for 2025-2026

Trip Name From Days Next Departure Summary
Christmas Markets on the Danube $5,114 11 Nov 28, 2025 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 from Nuremberg to Budapest. Spend 2 nights in Prague, Czech Republic before departing toward historic German towns like Regensburg and Passau, and Austrian towns of Melk and Vienna.
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European Holiday Markets $4,399 8 Dec 01, 2025 Experience an 8-day European Holiday Market cruise along the Danube River from Nuremberg to Vienna aboard the S.S. Beatrice. Discover festive cities and charming villages with holiday lights. Visit Nuremberg’s grand Christmas Market, the romantic Thurn and Taxis Castle market, and savor mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and handcrafted treasures.
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Danube Christmas Markets with Prague $11,750 11 Dec 04, 2026 Experience an 11-day cruise on the Scenic Amber, journeying from Prague to Budapest. Discover the stunning Gothic architecture, historic sites, and festive markets while savoring local delicacies.
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Grand Christmas & New Year's $7,899 13 Dec 22, 2025 Celebrate the holiday season on a 13-day river cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest aboard the S.S. Beatrice. Immerse yourself in festive Christmas markets, charming medieval towns, and iconic cities along the Danube River. Savor mulled wine, traditional gingerbread, and local delicacies as you journey through Germany, Austria, and Hungary.
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Danube Holiday Markets $4,199 8 Dec 02, 2025 Experience the Danube Holiday Markets on this 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Passau aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Music lovers enjoy special holiday treats, from onboard caroling to an exclusive organ recital. Shoppers delight in picking out unique gifts at Christmas markets in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Salzburg, and Passau.
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Rhine Holiday Markets $3,999 8 Nov 25, 2025 Experience the holiday season on an 8-day Rhine Holiday Market river cruise from Basel to Cologne aboard the S.S. Antoinette. Discover Strasbourg, known as the "Capital of Christmas,". Sail through the romantic Rhine Valley, past historic castles and quaint villages. Each stop brings traditions, delightful excursions, and unforgettable memories.
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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only $4,139 8 Dec 08, 2025 Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring festive Christmas Markets in stunning cities and charming towns. Enjoy the season's sights, sounds, and tastes, from handcrafted treasures to delightful holiday treats.
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only $4,039 8 Nov 27, 2025 Sail the Rhine on an 8-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.
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Danube Christmas Markets $10,790 8 Dec 07, 2026 Experience an 8-day Danube River cruise from Munich to Budapest aboard the Scenic Amber, exploring enchanting Christmas markets and local traditions. Enjoy exclusive events and guided tours that showcase Central Europe's cultural heritage during the festive season.
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Christmas Markets on the Danube $6,124 13 Nov 28, 2025 Sail the Danube on a 13-day cruise aboard the MS AmaMagna through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Explore festive cities and enchanting Christmas markets, savoring seasonal treats and timeless traditions.
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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.
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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.
  • Christmas Market in Vienna (Vienna, Austria)
  • Christkindlesmarkt in Salzburg (Salzburg, Austria)
  • Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg (Nurmeburg, Germany)
  • Christmas Festival in Cologne (Cologne, Germany)
  • Advent Market in Tallinn (Tallinn, Estonia)
  • Winter Wonders in Brussels (Brussels, Belgium)
  • Strasbourg's Advent Market (Strasbourg, France)
  • Basel Christkindlmarkt (Basel, Switzerland)

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