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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $2,799
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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises
Starts / Ends
Budapest / Passau
Activities
Christmas Market Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
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.
  • Wander through Bratislava
  • Taste Linz's famous Linzer Torte
  • Explore Christkindlmarkt
  • Discover Passau's history
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Christmas in old town of Colmar, Alsace
from $1,258
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The Magic of Christmas: Savory Delights And Holiday Traditions On A Rhine River Cruise

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven
Starts / Ends
Strasbourg / Strasbourg
Activity Level
Variable
Join MS Beethoven in a memorable 5-day Christmas cruise on the Rhine River to explore the oldest, most revered Christmas markets in Europe. Explore the festive international Christmas markets in Rüdesheim, Mainz, and Gambsheim,
  • Savor the magic of Christmas
  • Make Alsatian Christmas cookies
  • Explore Christmas markets
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Christmas Market Square at night
from $6,299
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Enchanting Christmas & New Year's

Passau to Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
Starts / Ends
Passau / Budapest
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • 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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Visit beautiful and historic Strasbourg
from $2,463
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Christmastime in Alsace and Germany

Northbound - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision
Starts / Ends
Basel / Frankfurt
Activity Level
Variable
Relish this enchanting season on a Christmastime river cruise holiday that begins in picturesque Switzerland and ends in Frankfurt aboard the gorgeous Avalon Envision.
  • Experience the Black Forest
  • Explore cozy Christmas markets
  • Visit historic Heidelberg Castle
  • Tour the Strasbourg Cathedral
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Lights brighten the evening at this bustling Christmas Market
from $4,799
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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard River Princess
Starts / Ends
Budapest / Passau
Activities
Biking, Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration
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.
  • Visit Vörösmarty Christmas Market
  • Experience a Slovakian Christmas
  • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Discover Vienna Art History Museum
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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
from $16,990
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Christmas & New Year

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jasper
Starts / Ends
Amsterdam / Budapest
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Take a 15-day cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the Scenic Jasper, immersing yourself in Europe’s holiday traditions with festive markets and guided tours. Celebrate Christmas on board and welcome the New Year in an iconic city, blending cultural exploration and seasonal joy.
  • Stroll Amsterdam’s canals
  • Admire Cologne Cathedral
  • Explore Miltenberg’s houses
  • Discover Wurzburg’s Baroque beauty
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $4,039
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the most beloved Christmas markets along the romantic Rhine River on this 8-day cruise aboard the MS Amastella. As you explore four different countries, have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Limited Edition tours.
  • Observe the house of Anne Frank
  • Visit Cologne's Christmas Market
  • Enjoy a wine tasting in Rüdesheim
  • Tour one of Germany’s oldest cities
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $3,939
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Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella
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.
  • Explore Budapest’s Castle District
  • Discover Bratislava’s streets
  • Visit Melk Benedictine Abbey
  • Wander Budapest Christmas Markets
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Vienna
from $6,529
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena
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!
  • Visit Zaanse Schanse
  • Ride a bike along the Rhine
  • Enjoy Christmas traditions
  • Explore Speyer
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Christmas Market in Prague
from $5,524
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Christmas Markets on the Danube

Budapest - Vilshofen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella
Starts / Ends
Budapest / Prague
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day river cruise through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic aboard the MS Amabella. Explore festive cities like Budapest, Vienna, and Prague while visiting charming Christmas markets along the scenic Danube.
  • Visit Budapest’s iconic landmarks
  • Wander Bratislava’s charming street
  • Stroll through Christmas markets
  • Discover Regensburg medieval charm
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Basel at Christmas, Switzerland
from $3,839
CLP
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena
Activity Level
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.
  • Visit Cologne Cathedral
  • Ride a bike along the Rhine
  • Go to a wine tasting in Rudesheim
  • Wander along Hauptstrasse
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