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European Christmas market river cruises
Originating in Germany, dating back to the late Middle Ages, Christmas markets are popular in northern Europe.
Discover the Christmas markets of Europe on a luxury river cruise
Europe during winter is unlike anywhere else, with gingerbread stalls and twinkling fairy lights welcoming in the festive period. Discover the magic of a Christmas market cruise, and celebrate Yuletide as the Germans, Austrians, and Hungarians do.
Nuremberg Christmas markets
Over 2 million people a year visit Nuremberg’s Christmas markets due to its reputation for being one of the world’s finest. The best parts of any German Christmas market can be found here, including spiced gingerbread and festive decorations.
Cologne Christmas markets
Offering seven German Christmas markets from its location on the banks of the Rhine, Cologne is the ideal city for those who are looking for a European Christmas market cruise. One of its must-visit markets has Cologne Cathedral as its backdrop.
Amsterdam to Basel
8 Days
SEASON: 2024Christmas Markets on the Rhine
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$3,365*
Amsterdam to Zurich
11 Days
SEASON: 2024Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich
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$5,115*
Budapest Christmas markets
The Hungarian capital comes to life with the twinkling of lights, market stalls, and general festivities in December. There’s something undeniably magical about the setting of Budapest’s Christmas markets, set in front of the grand St. Stephen’s Basilica.
Budapest to Vienna
5 Days
SEASON: 2024Christmas time on the Danube
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$2,395*
Budapest to Prague
11 Days
SEASON: 2024Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague
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From
CAD
$4,565*
Budapest to Prague
7 Days
SEASON: 2024Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube
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$2,995*
Budapest to Prague
9 Days
SEASON: 2024Budapest to Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube
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From
CAD
$3,495*
Breisach Christmas markets
Set on the banks of the Rhine, the German town of Breisach is one of the warmest spots in the country - although this doesn’t mean you won’t experience winter temperatures during the festive season! Great for those looking for a smaller Christmas market.
Basel to Amsterdam
8 Days
SEASON: 2024Christmas Markets on the Rhine
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From
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$3,045*
Vienna Christmas markets
Schönbrunn Christmas Market runs from the end of November until Boxing Day before reopening on the 27th December and running through the first few days of the new year. Another fantastic market based in Vienna is the Christmas market at Spittelberg.
Budapest to Vienna
5 Days
SEASON: 2024Christmas time on the Danube
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From
CAD
$2,395*
Budapest to Prague
11 Days
SEASON: 2024Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague
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From
CAD
$4,565*
Budapest to Prague
7 Days
SEASON: 2024Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube
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From
CAD
$2,995*
Budapest to Prague
9 Days
SEASON: 2024Budapest to Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube
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From
CAD
$3,495*
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