European Christmas Market River Cruises
Nothing gets you in the mood for Christmas than a European Christmas Market River Cruise
where you can experience Christmas as the locals do in Germany, Austria, Hungary and more. Taste the local food and enjoy the outdoor
entertainment as you cruise from market-to-market.
A less-expensive alternative is a simply city-stay vacation or selecting two cities to visit and experience the Christmas Markets
throughout Europe.
We've been to Frankfurt, Vienna, Prague, Budapest and more throughout the years and each one is just as magical as the next --
slightly different in each country but festival no matter what.
05 nts
Celebrate the festive season in Central Europe with a magnificent 4-night cruise from Basel to Frankfurt! Stops include Breisach for an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest; Strasbourg, France, for guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere at the city’s enormous Christmas market.
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Price From$1099per person
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09 nts
Enjoy the festive atmosphere from Prague to Vienna and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting river cruise vacation. Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city and delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of centuries-old Christmas markets in Prague, Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Vienna. Be sure to sample the Glühwein, Lebkuchen, and other traditional holiday specialties! Other highlights include a visit of the magnificent Hradcany Castle grounds in Prague, beer tasting in Nuremberg, and a guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk.
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Price From$1919per person
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09 nts
Enjoy the festive atmospheres from Vienna to Prague and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting river cruise vacation. Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city and delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of centuries-old Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Nuremberg, and Prague. Be sure to sample the Glühwein, Lebkuchen, and other traditional holiday specialties! Other highlights include a guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, beer tasting in Nuremberg, and a visit of the magnificent Hradcany Castle grounds in Prague.
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Price From$1919per person
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07 nts
Enjoy the festive atmospheres from Vienna to Nuremberg and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting river cruise vacation. Enjoy guided sightseeing in each city and delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of centuries-old Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg and Nuremberg. Be sure to sample the Glühwein, Lebkuchen, and other traditional holiday specialties! Other highlights include a guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk and beer tasting in Nuremberg.
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Price From$1799per person
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12 nts
Ring in the holidays on this exciting cruise along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. From Zürich, travel to Basel and board your ship. Head north to Breisach for an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest; to Strasbourg, France, for guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and to Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the imposing red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere. Enjoy an excursion to the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim with its outstanding Christmas market and life-sized nativity scene. Also visit Miltenberg for a traditional baking demonstration, Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, and Würzburg to visit the magnificent Bishop’s Residenz. Other highlights include an excursion to the walled city of Rothenburg, medieval Bamberg to sample delicious German beers, and Nuremberg to experience Germany’s most famous Christmas market. Your vacation ends with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and time to explore the Christmas markets in the “Golden City” of Prague.
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Price From$2839per person
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10 nts
Ring in the holidays on this exciting cruise along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. From Zürich, travel to Basel and board your ship. Head north to Breisach for an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest; to Strasbourg, France, for guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and to Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the imposing red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere. Enjoy an excursion to the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim with its outstanding Christmas market and life-sized nativity scene. Also visit Miltenberg, Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, and Würzburg to visit the magnificent Bishop’s Residenz. Other highlights include an onboard baking demonstration, an excursion to the walled city of Rothenburg, medieval Bamberg to sample delicious German beers, and Nuremberg to experience Germany’s most famous Christmas market.
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Price From$2399per person
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