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Basel at Christmas, Switzerland
from $7,159
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard AmaLucia
  • Enjoy Zurich's Christmas markets
  • Stroll Heidelberg's festive markets
  • Tour Cologne's historic Old Town
  • Explore Amsterdam's scenic canals
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Amsterdam / Zurich
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Land & Sea Exploration, Festival Visits
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Sail the Rhine on a 14-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Zurich aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $5,179
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Magna on the Danube - Christmas Markets

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaRudi
  • Explore Budapest historic landmarks
  • Discover Bratislava Old Town
  • Experience Dürnstein Baroque charm
  • Discover Passau Christmas Markets
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Biking, Wine Tasting, Hiking, Christmas Market Visits, Local Market Visits
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard MS AmaRudi. Explore imperial cities, charming towns, and festive holiday markets along the way.
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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
from $7,259
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard 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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Christmas Market in Prague
from $5,834
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Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Day Itinerary aboard 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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Evening in Vienna, Austria
from $5,834
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Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Day Itinerary aboard 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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Nuremberg
from $6,034
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Iconic Christmas Markets

Budapest - Prague - 13 Day Itinerary aboard AmaVerde
  • Explore Nuremberg’s Christmas glow
  • Visit Vienna’s festive Town Hall
  • Walk Passau’s historic old town
  • Bike through Melk’s serene paths
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Budapest / Prague
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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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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
Activities
Urban Exploration, Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
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
Activities
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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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 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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