Germany Christmas Market Trips & Cruises

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Christmas Markets on the Danube

Budapest to Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky

• Tour Budapest city
• Vienna art museum
• Tour Gottweig Abbey
• Tour Passau's cathedral and markets

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Budapest / Munich

Activities

Wine Tasting, Christmas Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Small Ship Sailing, Local Market Visits

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Explore the festive season on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Munich aboard Emerald Sky. Visit Christmas markets in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Linz, and Passau. Guided tours, cultural experiences, and seasonal tastings provide a clear view of Central Europe’s winter holiday traditions.

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from $2,799

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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Wander through Bratislava
• Taste Linz's famous Linzer Torte
• Explore Christkindlmarkt
• Discover Passau's history

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Budapest / Passau

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

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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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from $4,439

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Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

• Explore Budapest’s Christmas Market
• Visit Bratislava’s Coronation sites
• Stroll Vienna's Schönbrunn Markets
• Discover Linz’s old town

Starts / Ends

Budapest / Vilshofen

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Variable

Sail the Danube on an 8-day cruise aboard the MS AmaMagna, exploring festive capitals like Budapest and Vienna. Discover charming Christmas markets, savoring mulled wine and gingerbread amid Europe’s holiday magic.

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from $7,259

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

• Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets
• Discover Strasbourgs charm
• Marvel at Basels historic sites
• Explore Lucerne's festive markets

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Sail the Rhine on a 14-day holiday cruise with stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Zurich aboard the MS Amastella. Stroll Europe’s most enchanting Christmas Markets, from Cologne’s Gothic backdrop to Strasbourg’s festive charm and Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.

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from $6,124

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Christmas Markets on the Danube

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

• Explore Budapest’s grand landmarks
• Discover Buda and Pest’s wonders
• Visit Bratislava’s festive market
• Wander Vienna’s Christmas magic

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Budapest / Prague

Activity Level

Variable

Sail the Danube on a 13-day cruise aboard the MS AmaMagna through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Explore festive cities and enchanting Christmas markets, savoring seasonal treats and timeless traditions.

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from $5,834

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Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalea

• Visit The Great Synagogue
• Explore Rathaus
• Take a guided bike ride
• Sample Bavaria’s specialties

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Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure. Start your journey with 2 nights in Budapest, followed by a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg & finishing with 3 nights in Prague.

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from $5,724

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Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

• Visit the Great Synagogue
• Tour the vibrant Great Market Hall
• Travel through the Austrian Alps
• Explore Prague’s Christmas Markets

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Start your 13-day journey with 2 nights in Budapest, followed by a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg & ending with 3 nights in Prague. Iconic Christmas Markets are plentiful and are on full display for your pleasure along the Danube River aboard the MS Amasonata.

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from $5,724

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Iconic Christmas Markets

Budapest - Prague - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

• Explore Nuremberg’s Christmas glow
• Visit Vienna’s festive Town Hall
• Walk Passau’s historic old town
• Bike through Melk’s serene paths

Starts / Ends

Budapest / Prague

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day cruise with stays in Budapest and Prague aboard the MS Amaverde. Experience enchanting Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, and Budapest, filled with handcrafted treasures, seasonal delights, and a warm holiday spirit.

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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

• Savor the magic of Christmas
• Make Alsatian Christmas cookies
• Explore Christmas markets

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,

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from $6,299

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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

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.

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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 $16,990

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Christmas & New Year

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jasper

• Stroll Amsterdam’s canals
• Admire Cologne Cathedral
• Explore Miltenberg’s houses
• Discover Wurzburg’s Baroque beauty

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Budapest

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.

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from $4,349

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

• 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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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.

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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 $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

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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 $5,734

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Christmas Markets on the Danube

Budapest - Vilshofen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

• Visit Budapest’s iconic landmarks
• Wander Bratislava’s charming street
• Stroll through Christmas markets
• Discover Regensburg medieval charm

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.

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from $4,799

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Classic Christmas Markets

Nuremberg to Frankfurt - 8 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess

• “Gingerbread Capital of the World”
• Hansel-and-Gretel houses
• Visit the Würzburg Residence
• See Wertheim’s medieval buildings

Starts / Ends

Nuremberg / Frankfurt

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Indulge in the holiday spirit on this 8-day Classic Christmas Markets river cruise from Nuremberg to Frankfurt aboard the River Duchess. Shop for unique gifts and uncover the legends behind beloved traditions as you explore festive markets, medieval towns, and rich local culture on a luxurious holiday-season voyage.

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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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