Top Germany Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.

• Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
• Experience Dusseldorf’s culture
• Explore Cologne’s Old Town
• Enjoy Dutch specialties

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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

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Enjoy the Iconic Christmas Markets on this 8-day journey along the Danube River aboard the MS Amasota. 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.

• Visit the Great Market Hall
• Tour Vienna by Night
• Explore Melk Abbey
• Take a guided bike ride

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Grand Christmas & New Year's

Nuremberg to Budapest - 13 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice

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Nuremberg / Budapest

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Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing

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Celebrate the holiday season on a 13-day river cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest aboard the S.S. Beatrice. Immerse yourself in festive Christmas markets, charming medieval towns, and iconic cities along the Danube River. Savor mulled wine, traditional gingerbread, and local delicacies as you journey through Germany, Austria, and Hungary.

• Tour to the Regensburg old city
• Visit the Bavarian Forest village
• Walk through the beautiful Passau
• Enjoy a private concert in Vienna

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto

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Zurich / Amsterdam

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Set sail from Zurich to Amsterdam on a 12-day Rhine cruise aboard the MS Amacerto. Discover vibrant cities, storied towns, and timeless traditions amid stunning castles and scenic riverbanks.

• Explore Zurich's vibrant history
• Wander Strasbourg's streets
• Visit Breisach's countryside
• Cruise Rhine's stunning castles

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Legendary Danube - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina

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Nuremberg / Budapest

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Embark on an 8-day cruise on the MS Amareina, starting in historic Nuremberg and ending in vibrant Budapest. Enjoy scenic biking and hiking while exploring medieval towns, elegant Vienna, and the stunning Wachau Valley.

• Discover Nuremberg’s medieval charm
• Wander Regensburg’s Old Town
• Admire Passau’s scenery
• Stroll Salzburg’s Mirabell Gardens

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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amareina

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Nuremberg / Budapest

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Christmas Market Visits

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Experience an 8-day cruise on the MS Amareina, visiting charming towns and stunning cities adorned with Christmas decorations. Enjoy festive markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, and Budapest, filled with handmade crafts, mulled wine, and holiday delights.

• Explore Nuremberg’s medieval charm
• Wander Regensburg’s Old Town
• Stroll Passau’s cobbled streets
• Visit Thurn Christmas Market

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Swiss Alps and Rhine Castles - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Wine Tasting, Hiking, Biking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits

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Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise on the MS Amaserena, visiting festive cities like Basel, Strasbourg, and Cologne. Enjoy Christmas markets, cultural highlights, and beautiful winter scenery, concluding your journey in historic Amsterdam.

• Explore Basel’s medieval charm
• Discover Lucerne’s landmarks
• Stroll Strasbourg’s streets
• Taste Rudesheim’s coffee

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A Bountiful Christmas in Alsace and the Black Forest

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS L'Europe

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Explore and experience Christmas holidays in Colmar, Breisach and Freiburg and enjoy their Christmas markets on this 4-day sailing trip on MS L'Europe around Strasbourg.

• Experience the Christmas Market
• Explore Colmar and its Christmas
• Discover the Christmas Spirit

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Christmas on the Danube

Regensburg to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

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Regensburg / Budapest

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Festival Visits

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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.

• 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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Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)

Vienna to Nuremberg - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

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Vienna / Nuremberg

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Enjoy centuries-old Christmas markets and historical landmarks on a 7-day river cruise on the Avalon Impression from Vienna to Nuremberg. At the Christmas markets, you can taste Austria's tastiest holiday delicacies. Tour the beautiful 11th-century Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest monasteries. Discover Nuremberg's medieval castles and gothic churches.

• Be amazed with art
• Get a taste for pastries
• See Nuremberg
• Enjoy visiting markets

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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Amsterdam / Zurich

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Land & Sea Exploration

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Embark on a 14-day cruise with stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Zurich aboard the MS Amaviola, savoring Europe's festive Christmas Markets. Enjoy Gluhwein in Cologne, marvel at Strasbourg's historic market, and witness Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar revealing art daily at 6 PM.

• Explore castles in the Rhine Gorge
• Cruise scenic canals in Amsterdam
• Stroll Heidelberg’s Market
• Discover Cologne’s festive markets

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

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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.

• Admire Amsterdam's famous canals
• Bike along Rüdesheim
• Visit Strasbourg’s Christmas Market
• Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets

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Rhineland And Dutch Christmas

5 Day Itinerary aboard MS L'Europe

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Strasbourg / Amsterdam

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Embark on MS L'Europe and join its 5-day cruise on the Rhine River to explore the famous Christmas markets of the Rhineland. Set off from charming Strasbourg, France, and cruise along the Rhine to beautiful Cologne, where you'll find cozy markets and a stunning cathedral. Your journey concludes in historic Amsterdam.

• Experience the magic of Christmas
• Explore romantic Rhine Valley
• Tour the city of Cologne

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Magna on the Danube - Cruise only

Vilshofen to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

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Vilshofen / Budapest

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. Explore Vienna's Baroque gems, savor epicurean delights, and discover vibrant cultures in Budapest and Bratislava.

• Explore Passau
• Discover Salzburg
• Experience Melk Abbey
• Visit Vienna

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Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

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Budapest / Vilshofen

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. Explore Vienna's Baroque gems, savor epicurean delights, and discover vibrant cultures in Budapest and Bratislava.

• Experience Melk Abbey
• Explore Passau
• Discover Salzburg
• Visit Vienna

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

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Sail the legendary Rhine on a 14-day cruise with stays in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to the Swiss Alps, explore vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic cities along this enchanting river.

• Explore Heidelberg’s medieval charm
• Wander Strasbourg’s storybook lanes
• Discover Colmar’s colorful beauty
• Hike in the mystical Black Forest

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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Embark on a 12-day cruise with stays in Zurich and Lucerne aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.

• Explore Cologne’s Old Town
• Experience Dusseldorf, a city rich
• Enjoy Dutch specialties
• Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Sail aboard the MS Amaserena on a 13-day cruise through Europe, featuring Amsterdam’s canals, Germany’s Rhine Gorge castles, France’s Alsace charm, and Italy’s glamorous Lake Como. Explore five countries and iconic landmarks.

• Discover Amsterdam’s charming canal
• Explore Cologne’s historic treasure
• Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
• Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards

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