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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
from $9,595
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Christmas Markets

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal
  • Discover Wurzburg Baroque palace
  • Experience Nuremberg holiday market
  • Admire Passau Cathedral
  • Wander Miltenberg houses
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Wine Tasting, Christmas Market Visits, Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits
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Embark on a 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest aboard the Scenic Opal, where you can explore charming Christmas markets along the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers. Experience exclusive events like a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein while discovering festive traditions and regional crafts.
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $4,979
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaStella
  • Observe the house of Anne Frank
  • Visit Cologne's Christmas Market
  • Enjoy a wine tasting in Rüdesheim
  • Tour one of Germany’s oldest cities
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Explore the most beloved Christmas markets along the romantic Rhine River on this 8-day cruise aboard the MS Amastella. As you explore four different countries, have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Limited Edition tours.
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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
from $16,990
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Christmas & New Year

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jasper
  • Stroll Amsterdam’s canals
  • Admire Cologne Cathedral
  • Explore Miltenberg’s houses
  • Discover Wurzburg’s Baroque beauty
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Small Ship Sailing
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Take a 15-day cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the Scenic Jasper, immersing yourself in Europe’s holiday traditions with festive markets and guided tours. Celebrate Christmas on board and welcome the New Year in an iconic city, blending cultural exploration and seasonal joy.
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Vienna
from $7,259
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSiena
  • Visit Zaanse Schanse
  • Ride a bike along the Rhine
  • Enjoy Christmas traditions
  • Explore Speyer
Activities
Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
This 14-day Christmas Markets cruise on the Rhine aboard the MS Amasiena starts with 2 nights in Amsterdam, followed by a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, 2 nights in Lucerne, and ends with 2 nights in Zürich. Imagine a 14-days full of timeless European holiday memories!
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Basel at Christmas, Switzerland
from $4,249
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSiena
  • Visit Cologne Cathedral
  • Ride a bike along the Rhine
  • Go to a wine tasting in Rudesheim
  • Wander along Hauptstrasse
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Biking
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Enjoy timeless traditions handed down through the centuries on your 8-day Christmas Markets adventure aboard the MS Amasiena. From Amsterdam to Basel, delight in all the glory of the season in grand European style as you cruise along the Rhine.
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas market with loved ones
from $1,188
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Christmas on the Romantic Rhine

Roundtrip Strasbourg - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Monet
  • Explore Strasbourg Christmas Market
  • Visit charming Rüdesheim town
  • Midnight Mass in Boppard
  • Celebrate Christmas Eve dinner
Starts / Ends
Strasbourg / Strasbourg
Activities
Local Market Visits, Festival Visits
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Variable
Cruise the Romantic Rhine this Christmas on a 4-day journey aboard MS Monet. Discover Strasbourg’s festive market, visit Rüdesheim and Mainz, and celebrate Christmas Eve with optional Midnight Mass in Boppard.
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