Top Germany Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

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Embark on a 14-day cruise with 2 nights in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to Switzerland’s lakes, explore Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets, sip glühwein, and soak in the holiday magic.

• Cruise the canals of Amsterdam
• Browse Cologne´s Christmas market
• Visit the historic Rüdesheim
• Explore the streets of Lucerne

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

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From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, enjoy a 14-day exploration of the Rhine Valley, starting with two days in Amsterdam followed by 7 nights aboard the MS Amaviola, and concluding with four nights in Switzerland between Lucerne and Zurich. Sample the local brews of beer and coffee with chances to hike and bike as well!

• Join a guided bike tour
• Visit Speyer
• Enjoy Parc de l’Orangerie
• Explore the Black Forest

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

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Amsterdam / Zurich

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Land & Sea Exploration

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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.

• 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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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

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Budapest / Passau

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Christmas Market Visits, Village Visits, Local Market 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.

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

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Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

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Budapest / Vilshofen

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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.

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

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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

Budapest - Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

Starts / Ends

Budapest / Vilshofen

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Wine Tasting, Biking, Hiking, Festival Visits

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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the MS Amaverde, exploring the enchanting Danube River. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture in Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna, and enjoy the musical beauty of Salzburg and the scenic Strudengau Valley.

• Explore Budapest’s vibrant charm
• Hike Bratislava Castle’s path
• Admire Vienna’s regal landmarks
• Visit Melk Abbey’s Baroque beauty

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Christmas Markets on the Danube

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna

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Budapest / Prague

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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.

• 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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Iconic Christmas Markets

Budapest - Prague - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde

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Budapest / Prague

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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.

• 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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Iconic Christmas Markets

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

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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.

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

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Grand Danube Cruise - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Giurgiu - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

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Vilshofen / Giurgiu

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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the MS Amabella through Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Germany. Explore historic capitals, medieval frescoes, and vibrant traditions while savoring Eastern Europe’s rich heritage.

• Stroll Vilshofen’s charming streets
• Cruise Passau’s scenic rivers
• Explore Linz’s cultural mile
• Tour Belgrade’s ancient fortress

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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

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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,

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

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Enchanting Christmas & New Year's

Passau to Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa

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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.

• 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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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest to Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard River Princess

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Budapest / Passau

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Urban Exploration

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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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Melodies of the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata

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Savor the expertly vinted local wines of the Strudengau Valley, indulge your passion for music, art, and architecture in each of the stunning cities you visit as you sail from Budapest to Vilshofen. Board the MS Amasonata, visiting Bratislava, Vienna, Linz, and Passau along the way.

• Discover Budapest
• Take a guided bike ride
• Enjoy wine tasting
• Delight in a walking tour

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

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Enjoy an enchanting 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam along the Rhine to magnificent cities and charming villages alike. You are bound to live timeless traditions on the MS Amasiena as you cruise down the Rhine River.

• Visit Riquewihr
• Go to Freiburg
• Tour Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame
• Taste Rüdesheimer Coffee

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards and the stunning remnant of a world frozen over with glaciers, Italy’s Lake Como, as part of this all-encompassing Rhine River cruise and land fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history.

• Taste Kölsch beer
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
• Discover Lake Lucerne

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Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista

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Amsterdam / Basel

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From the cultural powerhouse of Amsterdam to the storybook village of Rüdesheim, the Romantic Rhine mesmerizes in its spectacular beauty. Come see the dramatic Rhine Gorge and explore Cologne’s famed cathedral during this 8-day cruise aboard the Avalon Vista.

• Join a Black Forest excursion
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Tour Mechanical Musical Museum
• Enjoy a bike ride in Cologne

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Christmas Markets on the Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella

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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.

• Explore Budapest’s Castle District
• Discover Bratislava’s streets
• Visit Melk Benedictine Abbey
• Wander Budapest Christmas Markets

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