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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $4,599
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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
  • Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market
  • Experience a Slovakian Christmas
  • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Discover Vienna Art History Museum
  • Step into Benedictine Monastery
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Budapest / Passau
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Experience the Danube Holiday Markets on this 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Passau aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Music lovers enjoy special holiday treats, from onboard caroling to an exclusive organ recital. Shoppers delight in picking out unique gifts at Christmas markets in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Salzburg, and Passau.
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Explore Budapest from the serene Danube
from $8,390
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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
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Wine Tasting, Small Ship Sailing
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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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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $2,799
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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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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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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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Christmas in old town of Colmar, Alsace
from $1,347
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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
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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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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Christmas Market Square at night
from $6,399
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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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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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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $4,979
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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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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $5,149
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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
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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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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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
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
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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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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Vienna
from $7,259
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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
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
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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!
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Christmas Market in Prague
from $6,734
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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
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Budapest / Prague
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Biking, Hiking
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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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Basel at Christmas, Switzerland
from $4,249
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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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Enjoy a cozy Christmas market with loved ones
from $1,188
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Christmas on the Romantic Rhine

Roundtrip Strasbourg - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Monet
  • Explore Strasbourg Christmas Market
  • Visit charming Rüdesheim town
  • Midnight Mass in Boppard
  • Celebrate Christmas Eve dinner
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
Activities
Christmas Market Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Festival Visits
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Variable
Cruise the Romantic Rhine this Christmas on a 4-day journey aboard MS Monet. Discover Strasbourg’s festive market, visit Rüdesheim and Mainz, and celebrate Christmas Eve with optional Midnight Mass in Boppard.
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