Top Europe Trips & Tours in December 2025

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An Enchanting Cruise: Exploring the Christmas Markets in Ghent and Bruges

Bruges to Ghent - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Raymonde

• Bruges Christmas market tour
• See Bourgogne des Flandres brewery
• Medieval Bruges walking tour

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Bruges / Ghent

Activities

Christmas Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration

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Sail through Belgium’s festive season aboard a MS Raymonde. Explore Bruges’ and Ghent’s Christmas markets, sample Belgian specialties, tour a Flemish brewery, and cruise past scenic canals and medieval architecture. Enjoy guided tours, tastings, and the charm of Belgium’s holiday traditions.

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from $972

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A Bountiful Christmas in Alsace and the Black Forest

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS L'Europe

• Experience the Christmas Market
• Explore Colmar and its Christmas
• Discover the Christmas Spirit

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Explore and experience Christmas holidays in Colmar, Breisach and Freiburg and enjoy their Christmas markets on this 4-day sailing trip on MS L'Europe around Strasbourg.

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from $791

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Christmas Markets in Alsace

4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci

• Christmas Markets in Alsace
• Alsatian Wine Route Tour
• Discover the holidays in Colmar

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Join MS Leonard De Vinci in a memorable 4-day Christmas cruise in Alsace which includes a discovery tour of the Alsatian Wine Route and the Christmas Markets in Colmar.

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from $791

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Christmas Markets in Alsace

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Monet

• Experience Christmas on Alsace
• Taste the local wines in Colmar
• Enjoy your stay aboard MS Monet

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Variable

Enjoy Alsace's Christmas holidays and discover their traditions and markets on this 4-day sailing trip on MS Monet around Strasbourg.

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from $3,195

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Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Hike at Vatnajokull glacier
• Enjoy Arctic Whale Watching
• Visit to Ingvellir National Park
• Wander along Diamond Beach

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Village Visits, Northern Lights

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this fantastic 8-day road trip along the Ring Road, explore the dramatic landscapes of Iceland's "Golden Circle." Experience the Aurora Borealis, commonly considered one of the most magnificent natural phenomena in the world.

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from $7,984

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Best of Iceland - Private Tour

8 Day Itinerary

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

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Hiking, Whale Watching

Activity Level

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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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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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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from $4,139

EBD $4000

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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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from $3,579

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Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)

Vienna to Nuremberg - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

• Be amazed with art
• Get a taste for pastries
• See Nuremberg
• Enjoy visiting markets

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Vienna / Nuremberg

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Enjoy centuries-old Christmas markets and historical landmarks on a 7-day river cruise on the Avalon Impression from Vienna to Nuremberg. At the Christmas markets, you can taste Austria's tastiest holiday delicacies. Tour the beautiful 11th-century Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest monasteries. Discover Nuremberg's medieval castles and gothic churches.

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from $4,139

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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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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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from $6,729

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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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from $6,829

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Captivating Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

• Join a guided bike tour
• Visit Speyer
• Enjoy Parc de l’Orangerie
• Explore the Black Forest

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From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, enjoy a 14-day exploration of the Rhine Valley, starting with two days in Amsterdam followed by 7 nights aboard the MS Amaviola, and concluding with four nights in Switzerland between Lucerne and Zurich. Sample the local brews of beer and coffee with chances to hike and bike as well!

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from $1,258

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The Magic of Christmas: Savory Delights And Holiday Traditions On A Rhine River Cruise

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven

• Savor the magic of Christmas
• Make Alsatian Christmas cookies
• Explore Christmas markets

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Join MS Beethoven in a memorable 5-day Christmas cruise on the Rhine River to explore the oldest, most revered Christmas markets in Europe. Explore the festive international Christmas markets in Rüdesheim, Mainz, and Gambsheim,

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from $6,944

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Taste of Bordeaux

15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadolce

• Visit the Atrium
• Tour Arcachon
• Explore the Castle of Roquetaillade
• Enjoy wine tasting

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Board the Amadolce and enjoy 2 nights in Bilbao and 2 nights in San Sebastian leading up to a 7-night round-trip river cruise from Bordeaux, followed by 2 nights in the Loire Valley and 1 night in Paris. Visit world-famous wine estates tasting Grand Cru wines including Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Pichon Longueville and Château Gruaud Larose.

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

• Enjoy Zurich's Christmas markets
• Stroll Heidelberg's festive markets
• Tour Cologne's historic Old Town
• Explore Amsterdam's scenic canals

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Zurich

Activities

Wine Tasting, Biking, Land & Sea Exploration, Festival Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail the Rhine on a 14-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Zurich aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.

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from $6,519

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

• Discover Amsterdam’s charming canal
• Explore Cologne’s historic treasure
• Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
• Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail aboard the MS Amaserena on a 13-day cruise through Europe, featuring Amsterdam’s canals, Germany’s Rhine Gorge castles, France’s Alsace charm, and Italy’s glamorous Lake Como. Explore five countries and iconic landmarks.

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