Top Europe Trips & Tours in December 2026

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Danube Christmas Markets

Munich - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber

• Explore Regensburg’s medieval town
• Admire Passau’s colorful river
• Tour Salzburg’s historic landmarks
• Wander Cesky Krumlov’s streets

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Munich / Budapest

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Experience an 8-day Danube River cruise from Munich to Budapest aboard the Scenic Amber, exploring enchanting Christmas markets and local traditions. Enjoy exclusive events and guided tours that showcase Central Europe's cultural heritage during the festive season.

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from $8,790

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Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Lyon - Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Liberté

• Guided city tour of Lyon
• Explore Avignon’s Palais des Papes
• Canoeing adventure in Avignon
• Explore Arles’ Roman monuments

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Lyon / Nice

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Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Local Market Visits, Biking

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Cruise the Rhône River on an 8-day cruise aboard Emerald Liberté from Lyon to Arles, ending in Nice. Explore historic towns like Vienne, Tournon, Viviers, and Avignon. Enjoy guided walking tours, vineyard hikes, wine tastings, and visits to UNESCO-listed sites, including the Palais des Papes and Roman monuments in Arles.

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Destiny

• Amsterdam Canal Boat Ride
• Cologne Cathedral Market Visit
• Strasbourg Grande Ile Tour
• Ravenna Viaduct Christmas Market

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Zurich / Amsterdam

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Sail from Zurich to Amsterdam on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard Emerald Destiny. Visit traditional Christmas markets in Cologne, Heidelberg, and Strasbourg. Discover historic landmarks, learn local holiday customs, and stroll through medieval towns lit up for the season. Enjoy guided tours, festive treats, and seasonal activities throughout.

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from $13,226

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Highlights of Paris, Provence and the Riviera

12 Day Itinerary

• View Paris from the Eiffel Tower
• Le Marais with local food and wine
• Enjoy a Rhône Valley wine tasting
• Drive through iconic villages
• Discover enchanting towns in Proven
• Explore Nice with food and wine tou
• Visit medieval village around Nice
• Visit Antibes market and a wine tas
• Visit Monte Carlo's famous street
• Admire the view of Mediterranean Se

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Paris / Nice

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Easy Active

Uncover the magic of France on this 12-day journey from iconic Paris to sun-kissed Provence and the dazzling Riviera. Stroll along the Seine, sip rosé in lavender-scented vineyards, explore medieval hilltop villages, and unwind on the sparkling Mediterranean coast.

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from $12,729

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Classic France: Paris, the Loire Valley, and Normandy

13 Day Itinerary

• Take a a bike tour of Versailles
• View Paris from the Eiffel Tower
• Enjoy food tour in Loire Valley
• See the chateau de Chambord
• Visit Mont Saint Michel by e-bike
• Visit D-Day beaches in Normandy
• Taste Normady's local cuisine

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Paris / Paris

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Easy Active

Take this 13-day trip through Paris, the Loire Valley, and Normandy to see the best of France. Visit iconic sites like the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, and the Louvre. Continue to the Loire Valley to explore fairy-tale châteaux, taste local wines, and visit historic villages. In Normandy, visit the D-Day landing beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel

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from $9,385

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Explore Southwest France: Vineyards and History

10 Day Itinerary

• Taste Bordeaux's wine and cheese
• Enjoy wine tasting in Saint-Émilion
• Sail on a traditional pinasse
• Enjoy an onboard oyster tasting
• Take a stroll around Sarlat
• Visit Vézère Valley historic sites
• Visit cliffside village Rocamadour
• Taste iconic food of Toulouse

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Bordeaux / Toulouse

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience a thrilling 10-day journey through France’s historic and culinary heart! Sip world-class wines in Bordeaux, sail Arcachon Bay in a traditional pinasse, and taste gourmet delights in Dordogne. Explore medieval Bonaguil, the stunning Lascaux caves, and the UNESCO-listed Vezere Valley. End in vibrant Toulouse with rich food, wine, and culture at every turn

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from $9,155

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Best of Paris and Normandy

10 Day Itinerary

• Visit the famous Mont Saint Michel
• Visit le marché des Enfants Rouges
• Enjoy a bike tour in Versailles
• View Paris from the Eiffel Tower
• Explore the history at Omaha Beach
• Savor local cheeses of Normandy

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Paris / Paris

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Easy Active

See the best of France during this 10-day trip through Paris and Normandy. Explore well-known locations such as the Louvre, the Seine, and the Eiffel Tower. Explore Normandy's historic Bayeux, sample local cheeses and wines, and see the D-Day landing beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel.

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from $5,059

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Discover France: Paris, Burgundy and Provence

11 Day Itinerary

• Le Marais with local food and wine
• View Paris from the Eiffel Tower
• Explore Versailles
• Try local cheese and wine in Dijon
• Bike tour in Beaune vineyards
• Visit the historic port of Marseill
• Visit Mucem Museum
• See colorful boats in Cassis
• Explore Aix-en-Provence

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Paris / Paris

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover France from Paris to Burgundy and Provence on this 11-day France tour. Visit iconic sites like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre Dame. Explore vineyards and enjoy wine tastings in Burgundy. Enjoy fresh produce at local markets, coastal views, and charming villages in Provence.

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from $3,696

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A Mediterranean Christmas - Naples, the Amalfi Coast & Sicily

Naples Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle de L'Adriatique

• Pompeii archaeological site visit
• Herculaneum historic ruins visit
• Mount Etna volcano climb
• Explore Capri and Anacapri

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Naples / Naples

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Hiking

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Sail on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise from Naples to Sicily, Calabria, and the Amalfi Coast aboard MV La Belle de L'Adriatique. Explore Pompeii, Herculaneum, Mount Etna, Taormina, Tropea, Amalfi, and Capri. Cruise the Aeolian Islands, enjoy cultural excursions, regional cuisine, gala evenings, and scenic sailing.

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New Year on The Danube: Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava

Vienna Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MS Vivaldi

• Discover the Schoenbrunn Palace
• Explore Bratislava's baroque charm
• Tour in the city of Budapest
• Enjoy New Year's Eve dinner

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Vienna / Vienna

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Cruise along Danube River on this 6-day cruise aboard MS Vivaldi and explore the enchanting markets in Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and see the Puzsta Plains in Hungary.

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from $1,438

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Andalusian Christmas

Seville Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MS La Belle de Cadix

• Sail across the Guadalquivir River
• View a traditional equestrian show
• Explore Jerez, the capital of wine
• Visit the charming city of Granada

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Seville / Seville

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This 6-day Spanish cruise aboard the MS La Belle de Cadix showcases the Andalusia region, including stops in Seville, Cadiz, Granada, and Cordoba. Local wine tastings, Flamenco music, and visits to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Donana Park highlight this itinerary.

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New Year On The Rhine: The Romantic Rhine And Its Castles

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Mona Lisa

• Cruise Romantic Rhine Valley
• Explore St. Goar
• Walk at Speyer Old Town
• Visit a Rudesheim restaurant

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Celebrate the New Year on a 4-day Rhine River cruise aboard MS Mona Lisa from Strasbourg to Heidelberg, Speyer, Rüdesheim, and St. Goar. Enjoy a festive New Year’s Eve dinner, guided tours, museum visits, and scenic cruising through the Romantic Rhine Valley.

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New Year On The Rhine: The Romantic Rhine And Its Castles

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven

• Enjoy New Year's Eve dinner
• Join a museum tour
• Tour the town of Speyer
• Cruise the Rhine River

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Embark on a 4-day magical cruise along the Rhine and celebrate the New Year in style aboard MS Beethoven! Discover romantic Heidelberg, but also Rüdesheim and its medieval center, or Speyer and its majestic Romanesque cathedral.

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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

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Christmas Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits

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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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Christmas in Alsace and show at the Royal Palace

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Gérard Schmitter

• Strasbourg Christmas markets visit
• Alsace pottery villages tour
• Enjoy a show at Royal Palace Hall
• Strasbourg festive lights walk

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Explore Christmas traditions in Strasbourg and northern Alsace on a 4-day cruise aboard MS Gerard Schmitter. Visit pottery villages Soufflenheim and Betschdorf, attend a show at the Royal Palace Music Hall, and walk Strasbourg’s historic center, cathedral square, and famous Christmas markets across the city.

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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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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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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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Rhine Christmas Markets

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jasper

• Wander Freiburg’s old town
• Stroll Strasbourg markets
• Tour Cologne Cathedral
• Explore Colmar markets

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Experience a festive 8-day Rhine River cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam on the Scenic Jasper. Discover historic Christmas markets charming towns, and enjoy special traditions like glühwein and festive shopping.

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