Top Europe Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

• Taste Kölsch beer
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
• Discover Lake Lucerne

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

Activity Level

Variable

Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards and the stunning remnant of a world frozen over with glaciers, Italy’s Lake Como, as part of this all-encompassing Rhine River cruise and land fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history.

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from $4,149

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Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Explore Budapest’s Castle District
• Discover Bratislava’s streets
• Visit Melk Benedictine Abbey
• Wander Budapest Christmas Markets

Starts / Ends

Budapest / Vilshofen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day river cruise through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany aboard the MS Amabella. Discover festive capitals and enchanting Christmas Markets while enjoying the season's magic along the scenic Danube.

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from $4,799

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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard River Princess

• Visit Vörösmarty Christmas Market
• Experience a Slovakian Christmas
• Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Discover Vienna Art History Museum

Starts / Ends

Budapest / Passau

Activities

Wine Tasting, Biking

Activity Level

Variable

Celebrate the holiday season on this 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Passau aboard the River Princess. Explore Bratislava’s Christmas Market and discover its unique traditions. Enjoy breathtaking views while cruising through the Wachau Valley to Krems and Melk. In Passau, stroll through vibrant Christmas markets framed by baroque architecture.

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from $1,429

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Northern Lights and South Coast Exploration Tour

Iceland Small Group Tour - 5 Day Itinerary

• Explore Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
• Enjoy Skogafoss Waterfall
• Witness the Strokkur Geyser
• Visit the Thingvellir National Park

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Northern Lights

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 5-day journey, experience the South Coast at its best while viewing the spectacular Northern Lights. Along the journey, take in the Golden Circle, the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, and numerous more sights

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from $6,829

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

• Visit Zaanse Schanse
• Ride a bike along the Rhine
• Enjoy Christmas traditions
• Explore Speyer

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

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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from $5,899

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Enchanting Rhine

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

• Visit Old Town in Zurich
• Stroll along Chapel Bridge
• Explore Black Forest
• Discover La Petite France district

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This 12-day exploration of the Rhine Valley starts with two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland before departing on an enchanting 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam, aboard the MS Amasiena. As you cruise the Rhine River, you'll stop in the historic towns of Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rudesheim, and Cologne.

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from $4,139

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Ride a bike along the Rhine
• Go to a wine tasting in Rudesheim
• Wander along Hauptstrasse

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Variable

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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from $1,193

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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

Christmas Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits, Festival Visits

Activity Level

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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from $897

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Christmas Markets in Alsace

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Lafayette

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

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

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from $791

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Christmas Markets in Alsace

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven

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

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Variable

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

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from $3,830

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Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista

• Join a Black Forest excursion
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Tour Mechanical Musical Museum
• Enjoy a bike ride in Cologne

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

Activity Level

Variable

From the cultural powerhouse of Amsterdam to the storybook village of Rüdesheim, the Romantic Rhine mesmerizes in its spectacular beauty. Come see the dramatic Rhine Gorge and explore Cologne’s famed cathedral during this 8-day cruise aboard the Avalon Vista.

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from $4,799

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Classic Christmas Markets

Nuremberg to Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess

• “Gingerbread Capital of the World”
• Hansel-and-Gretel houses
• Visit the Würzburg Residence
• See Wertheim’s medieval buildings

Starts / Ends

Nuremberg / Frankfurt

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Indulge in the holiday spirit on this 8-day Classic Christmas Markets river cruise from Nuremberg to Frankfurt aboard the River Duchess. Shop for unique gifts and uncover the legends behind beloved traditions as you explore festive markets, medieval towns, and rich local culture on a luxurious holiday-season voyage.

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from $7,270

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Discover Iceland - Private Tour

8 Day Itinerary

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

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

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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from $1,034

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New Year on the Wild Rhine

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 3 Day Itinerary aboard MS Victor Hugo

• Sail along Rhine River on New Year
• Celebrate a memorable New Year
• Admire Romanesque and Gothic styles

Starts / Ends

Strasbourg / Strasbourg

Activity Level

Variable

Spend a memorable New Year's Eve aboard MS Victor Hugo on a 3-day cruise sailing from Strasbourg to Breisach and explore some of Europe's treasures.

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from $1,009

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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

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

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 $761

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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

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

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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from $302

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Katla Ice Cave Under the Volcano

1 Day Itinerary

• View Over Myrdalsjokull
• Visiting a Natural Glacial Ice Cave
• Scenic Super Jeep Ride

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Vik

Activity Level

Easy Active

During this day tour, hop on a super jeep to explore the Katla ice cave on Myrdalsjokull Glacier and enjoy scenic views of this landscape.

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from $269

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Ice Climbing & Glacier Walking Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Solheimajokull Glacier
• Enjoy glacier hiking

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Sólheimajökull Glacier

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Moderate

On this day tour, experience ice climbing and hike across the Sólheimajökull glacier in Iceland. Discover the outlet glacier with its many crevasses and challenge your ice-climbing skills.

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