Top Europe Trips & Tours in December 2026

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Belgian Holiday Markets

Brussels Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Victoria

• Tour Bruges with guide
• Stroll Ghent Christmas market
• See Valkenburg’s festive caves
• Enjoy Maastricht Christmas lights

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Brussels / Brussels

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Celebrate the holiday season on an 8-day Belgian Holiday Markets river cruise round-trip from Brussels aboard S.S. Victoria. Explore iconic Christmas markets in Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Maastricht, and beyond. Savor Belgian chocolates, admire the medieval architecture, and experience festive towns aglow with seasonal lights.

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Classic Christmas Markets

Nuremberg to Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S Elisabeth

• Start cruise in Nuremberg
• Explore Rothenburg's market
• Taste Frankfurt’s Christmas treats
• Enjoy guided walking tours

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Nuremberg / Frankfurt

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During this 8-Day main river cruise aboard S.S Elisabeth, Celebrate the holidays on a festive Christmas Market from Nuremberg to Frankfurt. Discover traditional markets, sample local holiday treats, and experience celebrations on a luxurious holiday-season voyage.

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Classic Christmas Markets

Nuremberg to Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Emilie

• Explore Nuremberg Christmas Market
• Stroll Rothenburg old town
• Tour Würzburg Residenz Palace
• Experience Frankfurt’s Altstadt cha

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Nuremberg / Frankfurt

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Christmas Market Visits, Local Market Visits

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During this 8-day main river cruise aboard S.S. Emilie, experience the best of Germany’s Classic Christmas markets on traditions on this magical river cruise from Nuremberg to Frankfurt. Discover sample local holiday treats, and experience celebrations on a luxurious holiday-season voyage.

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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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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

Basel to Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Discover Germany’s Black Forest
• Cruise Amsterdam’s canals
• Visit La Petite France district
• Explore Mainz' architecture

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Sail the 8-day Romantic Rhine River Cruise (Northbound) aboard Avalon Envision from Switzerland to Holland, visiting France and Germany along the way, with guided tours of historic cities, scenic sailing, and cultural highlights.

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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Cruise Amsterdam’s canals
• Bike ride in Cologne
• Sail the Rhine Gorge
• Taste Rüdesheim coffee

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Archaeological Site Visits

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Experience an 8-day Romantic Rhine cruise aboard Avalon Envision, sailing through Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach, with castles, cathedrals, and the Black Forest along the way.

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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

Basel to Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View

• Black Forest excursion
• Strasbourg cathedral visit
• Heidelberg castle tour
• Rhine Gorge sailing

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Hiking

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Set sail on an 8-day Rhine River cruise, traveling from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Avalon View. Explore Germany’s Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, and Heidelberg Castle. Walk through Mainz, sail the Rhine Gorge past ancient castles, and visit Cologne’s cathedral before ending among Amsterdam’s canals.

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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View

• Guided walking tour in Amsterdam
• See Cologne’s twin-steepled Gothic
• Sail along Rhine Gorge
• Discover Strasbourg’s Iconic Sights

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Biking, Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Urban Exploration

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Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard Avalon View. Explore Amsterdam canals, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, the Black Forest, and Basel’s city center. Optional guided excursions are available throughout the journey.

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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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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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Highlights of Albania and Northern Greece

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Tirana's iconic landmarks
• Visit Ohrid's UNESCO Heritage Site
• Take a kayak in Lake Ohrid
• Discover Korça’s authentic culture
• Hike the Vikos Canyon
• Visit Zagoria in Northern Greece
• Walking tour of Gjirokastra trails
• Enjoy local culinary experiences

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Tirana / Tirana

Activities

Cooking Classes, Kayaking

Activity Level

Moderate

Take a 9-day Albania Northern Greece tour through Tirana, Ohrid, Korça, Vikos Gorge, Zagoria villages, and Gjirokastra UNESCO. Kayak on Lake Ohrid, hike Vikos Gorge Northern Greece, enjoy local culture in Korça, and see Ottoman architecture in Gjirokastra. Ideal for an adventure holiday in the Balkans.

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Discover Albania

9 Day Itinerary

• Discover Albania's rich traditions
• Experience Ionian village life
• Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Try authentic dishes with locals
• Discover Durrës's history

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Tirana / Tirana

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Relaxed

Embark on a 9-day Albania cultural tour exploring UNESCO sites, local villages, and coastal towns. Connect with locals, cook traditional dishes, and uncover Albania’s rich history and artisan heritage on this immersive small group journey through the Balkans. Visit Berat, Gjirokastra, Butrint, Kruja, Tirana, Saranda

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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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Classic Cruise - Alsace and Lorraine

Strasbourg - Niderviller - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Panache

• Explore Strasbourg historic city
• Stroll Saverne charming town
• Taste wines at Domaine Lorentz
• Wander Lutzelbourg village

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Strasbourg / Niderviller

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Experience a 7-day cruise on the Panache through Alsace, starting in Strasbourg, with a champagne welcome. Discover historic towns and cultural landmarks, and enjoy wine tastings, scenic hikes, and art at every port before disembarking in Strasbourg.

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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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Land & Sea Exploration

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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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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. 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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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

Activities

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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