Top Europe Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Christmas on the Danube

Regensburg to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Visit Regensburg's medieval town
• Stroll the romantic market stalls
• See Europe's largest pipe organ
• Explore Vienna's Christmas markets

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Regensburg / Budapest

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Discover the wonders of Hungary, Austria, and Germany on an 8-day Christmas on the Danube cruise. Explore grand cities, medieval towns, & quaint villages, & enjoy the lively festivities of three countries. Experience the holiday atmosphere of Budapest's Christmas markets, Vienna's delightful handmade decorations, and Regensburg's fairy-tale beauty.

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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Wander through Bratislava
• Taste Linz's famous Linzer Torte
• Explore Christkindlmarkt
• Discover Passau's history

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Budapest / Passau

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Embark on an 8-day Danube Christmas Delights cruise aboard Viking Cruises. Explore Budapest's art nouveau beauty and Christmas markets. Experience winter wonderlands in Bratislava and Vienna. Sail through Wachau Valley's vineyards. Discover Linz's baroque charm and enjoy Linzer Torte. Explore Passau's history at the river confluence.

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from $5,079

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Christmastime on the Danube

Eastbound - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

• Explore the city of Nuremberg
• Have fun exploring Christmas market
• Roam around the city of Passau
• Visit the Benedictine Abbey

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Nuremberg / Vienna

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Experience this one-of-a-kind Christmas trip by sailing through the Danube river and visit fascinating sights beginning Nuremberg's medieval architectures to Vienna's magical Christmas advent markets.

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from $3,579

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Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)

7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Admire Imperial Palace complex
• Explore Altes Rathaus
• Enjoy Regensburg’s Christmas market
• Uncover medieval architectures

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Nuremberg / Vienna

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Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime river cruise vacation starting in the Nuremberg, on through the heart of Germany, and ending in Austria aboard the magnificent Avalon Envision.

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Cruise the canals of Amsterdam
• Browse Cologne´s Christmas market
• Visit the historic Rüdesheim
• Explore the streets of Lucerne

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Land & Sea Exploration

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Embark on a 14-day cruise with 2 nights in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to Switzerland’s lakes, explore Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets, sip glühwein, and soak in the holiday magic.

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Christmas on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Discover Basel
• Explore Breisach
• Experience Strasbourg, France
• Explore Rüdesheim, Germany

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Festival Visits, Local Market Visits

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Embark on an 8-day Christmas on the Rhine Cruise with Viking Cruises from Amsterdam to Basel. Experience festive charm in picturesque villages, savor holiday treats at vibrant stalls and revel in the Rhine Valley's joyful atmosphere, including Cologne's sparkling lights.

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Christmastime in Alsace and Germany

5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama

• Experience the Black Forest
• Explore Christmas market in Europe
• Visit Fascinating Heidelberg Castle
• Tour Strasbourg Cathedral

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Frankfurt / Basel

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Christmas Market Visits

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Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime Rhine River cruise vacation starting in Frankfurt, cruising through the heart of Germany, and ending in Basel aboard the Avalon Panorama. Visit Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, and Heidelberg.

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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

• Cruise Amsterdam’s scenic canals
• Discover Cologne’s Gothic beauty
• Explore Dusseldorf’s vibrant charm
• Sail the Rhine Gorge’s epic views

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaviola, where picturesque vineyards and historic castles await. Discover charming towns like Strasbourg and Colmar, from Rudesheimer coffee to German beer, while enjoying local flavors.

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Admire Amsterdam's famous canals
• Bike along Rüdesheim
• Visit Strasbourg’s Christmas Market
• Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets

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Enjoy a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaprima. As you sail the Rhine River, visit classic Christmas markets, bike along Rüdesheim, boat down canals, and visit historic castles that highlight this region of central Europe, including stops in Cologne, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach.

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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalea

• Visit the Great Market Hall
• Explore Vörösmarty Square
• Join a guided bike ride
• Join a walking tour of Passau

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Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Enjoy an 8-day cruise of Iconic Christmas Markets aboard MS Amalea!

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South Iceland and Golden Circle

Iceland Small Group Tour - 3 Day Itinerary

• Experience the Golden Circle
• Visit waterfalls
• Relax in hot springs

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Relaxed

Experience three days of action packed adventure around Iceland's South Coast. Tour the Golden Circle, visit a natural ice cave and witness the otherworldly landscapes that make Iceland famous.

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from $697

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South Iceland Encounter

Iceland Small Group Tour - 2 Day Itinerary

• Experience South Iceland
• Explore Vatnajökull ice cave
• Search for the Northern Lights

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Relaxed

Strap on your hiking boots and join this 2-day adventure, immersing in the marvels of Icelandic landscapes. Discover the South Coast's iconic waterfalls and black sand beaches and be among the first to explore Europe's largest ice cap inside a blue ice cave. Cap it all off with opportunities to witness the enchanting Northern Lights!

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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

• Visit the Great Market Hall
• Tour Vienna by Night
• Explore Melk Abbey
• Take a guided bike ride

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Biking

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Enjoy the Iconic Christmas Markets on this 8-day journey along the Danube River aboard the MS Amasota. Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures.

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Hidden Gems of Piedmont

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Alba’s historic streets
• Indulge in Barolo wine
• Discover Turin’s royal treasures
• Taste Langhe’s famous truffles
• Drive through rolling vineyards

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Milan / Milan

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Wine Tasting

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Relaxed

Discover the Langhe region on an 8-day tour of gourmet flavors, historic charm, and relaxation. Highlights include Alba’s culinary treasures, a winery tour, truffle hunting, and exploring Turin’s historic center, with luxurious moments like spa indulgence and scenic drives through rolling vineyards.

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Best of Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Drive the Ring Road
• Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
• Visit National Parks
• Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
• Tour the Golden Circle

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Adventure Options

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Relaxed

Explore the best of Iceland on this exciting 8-day tour starting and ending in Reykjavik. As you visit the Golden Circle and drive the Ring Road, beautiful glaciers reach across the landscape. This complete Iceland tour features Iceland's most legendary places and experiences.

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Discover Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Reykjavik
• Visit the Golden Circle
• Enjoy Dalvík
• Circumnavigate Ring Road

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Whale Watching, Urban Exploration

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Relaxed

Explore the best of Iceland on this 8-day tour, covering Reykjavik and the highlights along the famed Ring Road. Visit a shimmering glacier, spouting geysers, incredible volcanoes, and stunning waterfalls, and go whale watching in the north.

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South Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike

1 Day Itinerary

• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
• Solheimajokull Glacier
• Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
• Reynisdrangar Basalt Sea Stacks

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Hiking

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Easy Active

South Coast, Waterfalls and Glacier Hike from Reykjavik is sightseeing at its best. Visit waterfalls, walk on a glacier, stroll on Reynisfjara black sand beach and more.

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Explore Heidelberg’s medieval charm
• Wander Strasbourg’s storybook lanes
• Discover Colmar’s colorful beauty
• Hike in the mystical Black Forest

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Sail the legendary Rhine on a 14-day cruise with stays in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to the Swiss Alps, explore vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic cities along this enchanting river.

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