Top Europe Trips & Tours in December 2025

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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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from $791

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Christmas Markets in Alsace

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS La Boheme

• Experience Christmas on Alsace
• Taste the local wines in Colmar
• Enjoy your stay in La Boheme

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Variable

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

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from $8,490

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Classic Christmas Markets Cruise – Alsace & Lorraine

Plobsheim - Hochfelden - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Panache

• Explore Colmar’s markets
• Visit Strasbourg’s cathedral
• Wander Riquewihr’s markets
• Stroll Brumath Forest paths

Starts / Ends

Strasbourg / Waltenheim-sur-Zorn

Activities

Wine Tasting, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Alsace’s festive charm on a 7-day barge cruise aboard Panache, visiting highlights like Strasbourg’s Christmas markets and Riquewihr’s artisan stalls. Engage in activities like chocolate making and wine tasting, while soaking up local traditions and stunning scenery.

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from $3,299

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Portugal's River of Gold

Lisbon-Porto - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Tour the Jerónimos Monastery
• Visit Vila Real's Mateus Palace
• Explore Castelo Rodrigo
• Enjoy Salamanca, Spain

Starts / Ends

Lisbon / Salamanca

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Discover Lisbon's rebirth through its newest galleries and cafés on this Portugal cruise from Lisbon to Porto aboard Viking River Cruises. This 10-day tour includes a hotel stay in Lisbon and the added bonus of a visit to Spain. Enjoy stops in stunning ports of Porto, Régua & Pinhão, Douro, and Salamanca.

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from $1,648

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Natural Iceland Adventure

Iceland Small Group Tour - 5 Day Itinerary

• Visit lava fields and Kirkjufell
• See Barnafoss and Hraunfossar
• Explore the Golden Circle sites
• Hike Vatnajokull Glacier trail
• Visit Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Iceland’s top sights on this 5-day tour from west to east. Explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, and South Coast highlights including black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, and iconic waterfalls. Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, hike Vatnajokull Glacier, and enjoy optional cave and geothermal spa visits.

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from $6,299

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Gems of Southeast Europe

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Discover Budapest’s UNESCO treasure
• Explore Vienna’s historic grandeur
• Visit Pecs’ Roman heritage
• Experience Vukovar’s wine culture

Starts / Ends

Vienna / Bucharest

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 14-day cruise aboard the MS Amabella. Discover Eastern Europe's treasures, from historic towns and scenic landscapes to wine tastings, cultural highlights, adventurous hikes, and bike rides.

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from $4,039

EBD $4000

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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

• Discover Budapest
• Take a guided bike ride
• Enjoy wine tasting
• Delight in a walking tour

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Variable

Savor the expertly vinted local wines of the Strudengau Valley, indulge your passion for music, art, and architecture in each of the stunning cities you visit as you sail from Budapest to Vilshofen. Board the MS Amasonata, visiting Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, and Passau along the way.

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from $4,039

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

• Visit Riquewihr
• Go to Freiburg
• Tour Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame
• Taste Rüdesheimer Coffee

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy an enchanting 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam along the Rhine to magnificent cities and charming villages alike. You are bound to live timeless traditions on the MS Amasiena as you cruise down the Rhine River.

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from $4,139

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Gems of Southeast Europe - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Explore historic Pecs landmarks
• Bike through scenic Mohacs
• See Veliko Tarnovo’s fortress
• Visit Rousse's elegant architecture

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Variable

Set sail on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amabella, discovering the rich history and cultures of Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Explore ancient fortifications, vibrant cities, and the natural beauty of the Danube’s Iron Gates while enjoying regional wines and outdoor adventures.

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from $4,039

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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

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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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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Variable

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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