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Christmas Market Square at night
from $6,999
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Enchanting Christmas & New Year's

Passau to Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
  • Fancy a Artstetten Castle reception
  • Spend Christmas Day in Salzburg
  • Discover the delicacies of Slovakia
  • Enjoy a Mozart and Strauss concert
  • Warm up with mulled wine tasting
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Passau / Budapest
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Embark on a captivating 11-day Christmas & New Year's river cruise from Passau to Budapest aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Explore historic Grein, Melk Abbey’s baroque treasures, and the storybook village of Dürnstein. Savor wine tastings, festive Christmas markets, and evening concerts featuring Mozart and Strauss.
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Hungary's Parliament building in Budapest
from $3,299
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Christmas on the Danube

Regensburg to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking
  • Visit Regensburg's medieval town
  • Stroll the romantic market stalls
  • See Europe's largest pipe organ
  • Explore Vienna's Christmas markets
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Regensburg / Budapest
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Variable
Discover the wonders of Hungary, Austria, and Germany on an 8-day Christmas on the Danube cruise. Explore grand cities, medieval towns, & quaint villages, & enjoy the lively festivities of three countries. Experience the holiday atmosphere of Budapest's Christmas markets, Vienna's delightful handmade decorations, and Regensburg's fairy-tale beauty.
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $2,999
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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking
  • Wander through Bratislava
  • Taste Linz's famous Linzer Torte
  • Explore Christkindlmarkt
  • Discover Passau's history
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Budapest / Passau
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Danube Christmas Delights cruise aboard Viking Cruises. Explore Budapest's art nouveau beauty and Christmas markets. Experience winter wonderlands in Bratislava and Vienna. Sail through Wachau Valley's vineyards. Discover Linz's baroque charm and enjoy Linzer Torte. Explore Passau's history at the river confluence.
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Basel at Christmas, Switzerland
from $2,799
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Christmas on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking
  • Discover Basel
  • Explore Breisach
  • Experience Strasbourg, France
  • Explore Rüdesheim, Germany
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Amsterdam / Basel
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Christmas on the Rhine Cruise with Viking Cruises from Amsterdam to Basel. Experience festive charm in picturesque villages, savor holiday treats at vibrant stalls and revel in the Rhine Valley's joyful atmosphere, including Cologne's sparkling lights.
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Cortina D Ampezzo, idyllic mountain peaks of Dolomites
from $8,214
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Dolomites Explorer

Bolzano to Venice - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy the culture of Bolzano
  • Visit Bozen's main local attraction
  • Hike the Parco del Respiro
  • Visit the Abbey of Novacella
  • Cable car ride to Castelrotto
  • Visit a local dairy
  • Discover Cortina's mountain scenery
  • Hike the spectacular Tre Cime
  • Tour Venice's Grand Canal by boat
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Venice / Venice
Activity Level
Moderate
Drive through stunning mountain scenery to see the panoramic vistas and serene lakes, and pass through enchanting mountain villages on this 8-day tour to the Dolomites mountain range in Italy. Visit
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View of Varenna town at Lake Como, Italy
from $7,356
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Lake Como, Milan, and Amalfi

10 Day Itinerary
  • Ride a boat on Lake Como
  • See the Gothic Art in Milan
  • Stroll around in Galleria Vittorio
  • See archaeological sites in Pompeii
  • Admire the coastline of Amalfi
  • Enjoy scenic drives in Italy
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Milan / Naples
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover Italy’s highlights on this 10-day tour, from Lake Como and exploring Milan’s Gothic splendor to savoring limoncello in Amalfi. Visit Pompeii’s ancient ruins and unwind on the stunning Amalfi Coast.
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Colorful villages line the shores of the Italian riviera
from $4,358
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Aeolian Archipelago

Lipari to Salina - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Lipari and Salina
  • Visit a local winery
  • Enjoy a scenic hike in Vulcano
  • Swim in Cala Junco nature reserve
  • Take a walking tour in Stromboli
  • Relax on the beaches of Salina
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Milazzo / Milazzo
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the nature and culture of the Aeolian Archipelago on this 8-day tour. Visit Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicidu, and Salina, which form one of the most active geological structures in the Mediterranean. Explore these beautiful coastal towns, visiting incredible volcanic rock formations and seafront black sand beaches.
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Explore Paris, the legendary city of light
from $3,999
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Magical Parisian Holiday

Paris Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Joie de Vivre
  • Explore Parisian Christmas markets
  • Tour Palace of Versailles
  • Walk medieval Rouen streets
  • Taste Bénédictine in Caudebec
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Paris / Paris
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Variable
Experience 8 days aboard S.S. Joie de Vivre from Paris to Paris. Visit Christmas markets, the Palace of Versailles, Rouen Cathedral, Normandy cider farms, and La Roche-Guyon. Enjoy private receptions, guided tours, and scenic drives through the Seine and Normandy countryside. Discover French history, culture, and seasonal traditions firsthand.
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View along the river
from $4,749
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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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Variable
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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Historic Nuremberg
from $5,299
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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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Variable
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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Visit old town Frankfurt
from $6,749
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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
Activities
Christmas Market Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
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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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $4,349
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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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Vienna
from $4,749
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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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Visit castle ruins in the German countryside
from $6,329
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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
Activity Level
Variable
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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La Petite district in Strasbourg
from $4,430
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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
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
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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Brilliant tulips growing near Amsterdam
from $4,330
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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
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
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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Bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands
from $6,329
Save $1500
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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
Activities
Biking, Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Urban Exploration
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Variable
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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Passau at sunset, Germany
from $3,797
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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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Variable
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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