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Explore the best christmas markets along the Danube. Choose from 97 unique river cruise itineraries with 14 past traveler reviews from 8 leading river cruise lines. December is the most popular month to join a christmas market along the Danube with 513 departures starting between November 2025 and December 2027.
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97 River Cruises (513 River Cruise Departures)
7 Day Christmastime on the Danube with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression (+4 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria
Avalon Exclusive
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,050
BALCONY
$4,450
SUITE
$5,595
Save (per person) 529
From (per person) 3,050
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression (+4 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany
Avalon Exclusive
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RIVER VIEW
$2,803
BALCONY
$4,202
SUITE
$5,797
Save (per person) 776
From (per person) 2,803
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7 Day Christmas Cruise on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Passau to Passau
Operated By: Amadeus River Cruises
Ship: Amadeus Riva
Departure: 22 December 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Slovakia
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$1,895
BALCONY
$2,291
SUITE
$3,330
From (per person) 1,895
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Eastbound with Tauck
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operated By: Tauck
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria
Complimentary Hotel NightExclusive Solo Offer
From (per person) 3,990
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11 Day Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia (+1 more), Hungary
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,380
BALCONY
$5,380
SUITE
$7,830
Save (per person) 4,195
From (per person) 4,380
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8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Ships: River Princess, S.S. Maria Theresa
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Earlybird Saving
Save (per person) 460
From (per person) 4,139
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8 Day European Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Ships: S.S. Beatrice
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany
Earlybird Saving
Save (per person) 440
From (per person) 3,959
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7 Day Magic of Advent on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operated By: Amadeus River Cruises
Ship: Amadeus Riva
Departure: 28 November 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany
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-
BALCONY
$2,709
SUITE
-
From (per person) 2,709
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8 Day Danube Christmas Delights with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Operated By: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Aegir, Viking Bragi (+6 more), Viking Embla, Viking Gymir, Viking Ingvi, Viking Skadi, Viking Vilhjalm, Viking Vili
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Viking $799 Air DealViking $999 Air Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,799
BALCONY
$3,299
SUITE
$5,499
Save (per person) 300
From (per person) 2,799
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10 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Nuremberg with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Nuremberg to Budapest
Operated By: Scenic
Ship: Scenic Opal
Departure: 12 December 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia (+1 more), Hungary
2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Economy
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
-
BALCONY
$7,035
SUITE
-
Save (per person) 6,395
From (per person) 7,035
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13 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Budapest and Prague with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

13 Days Budapest to Prague
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaSofia
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic (+1 more), Germany
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,934
BALCONY
$6,033
SUITE
$8,933
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 4,934
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8 Day Blue Danube Discovery (Taste of Christmas Markets) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Nuremberg
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaLea, AmaReina, AmaMora
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,049
BALCONY
$4,248
SUITE
$7,048
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 3,049
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8 Day Christmas on the Danube with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Regensburg
Operated By: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Atla, Viking Egil (+7 more), Viking Gullveig, Viking Jarl, Viking Tir, Viking Tor, Viking Vali, Viking Var, Viking Ve
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Austria, Germany
Viking $799 Air DealViking $999 Air Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,799
BALCONY
$3,299
SUITE
$5,999
Save (per person) 500
From (per person) 2,799
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5 Day Christmas time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

5 Days Vienna to Budapest
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,345
BALCONY
$2,895
SUITE
$4,795
Save (per person) 2,895
From (per person) 2,345
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13 Day Blue Danube Discovery with Budapest and Prague (Taste of Christmas Markets) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

13 Days Budapest to Prague
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaLea, AmaReina, AmaMora
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany (+1 more), Czech Republic
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,634
BALCONY
$5,833
SUITE
$8,633
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 4,634
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22 Day Grand Danube Cruise with Prague, Brasov and Bucharest (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

22 Days Prague to Bucharest
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaBella
Departure: 28 November 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia (+4 more), Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$9,674
BALCONY
$12,173
SUITE
$16,673
From (per person) 9,674
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8 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Munich to Budapest
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Opal
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia (+1 more), Hungary
2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,895
BALCONY
$6,395
SUITE
$8,845
Save (per person) 6,395
From (per person) 4,895
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7 Day Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

7 Days Budapest to Vienna
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,715
BALCONY
$3,265
SUITE
$5,165
Save (per person) 2,545
From (per person) 2,715
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9 Day Budapest to Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
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9 Days Budapest to Prague
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,195
BALCONY
$3,745
SUITE
$5,645
Save (per person) 2,545
From (per person) 3,195
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8 Day Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas Markets) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Vilshofen to Budapest
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaMora, AmaSonata, AmaVerde
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia (+1 more), Hungary
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,639
BALCONY
$4,038
SUITE
$6,538
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 2,639
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7 Day Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

7 Days Budapest to Prague
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Astra
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,825
BALCONY
$3,375
SUITE
$5,275
Save (per person) 2,545
From (per person) 2,825
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

8 Days Munich to Budapest
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Star (+2 more), Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,895
BALCONY
$4,895
SUITE
$7,345
Save (per person) 6,245
From (per person) 3,895
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11 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

11 Days Budapest to Prague
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany (+1 more), Czech Republic
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,380
BALCONY
$5,380
SUITE
$7,830
Save (per person) 5,195
From (per person) 4,380
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8 Day Gems of Southeast Europe (Taste of Christmas Markets) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Giurgiu
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaVerde
Departure: 21 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania (+1 more), Bulgaria
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,249
BALCONY
$4,748
SUITE
$7,248
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 3,249
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6 Day Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

6 Days Budapest to Vienna
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II (+2 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria
Avalon Exclusive
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,352
BALCONY
$3,518
SUITE
$4,559
Save (per person) 397
From (per person) 2,352
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7 Day Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

7 Days Vienna to Budapest
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,715
BALCONY
$3,265
SUITE
$5,165
Save (per person) 2,895
From (per person) 2,715
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14 Day Gems of Southeast Europe with Vienna, Brasov and Bucharest (Taste of Christmas Markets) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

14 Days Vienna to Bucharest
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaVerde
Departure: 19 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia (+2 more), Romania, Bulgaria
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$5,449
BALCONY
$6,948
SUITE
$9,448
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 5,449
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9 Day Prague to Budapest & Christmas Time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

9 Days Prague to Budapest
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,195
BALCONY
$3,745
SUITE
$5,645
Save (per person) 2,895
From (per person) 3,195
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8 Day Christmas on the Danube with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Regensburg to Budapest
Operated By: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Atla, Viking Egil (+7 more), Viking Gullveig, Viking Jarl, Viking Tir, Viking Tor, Viking Vali, Viking Var, Viking Ve
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Hungary
Viking $799 Air DealViking $999 Air Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,799
BALCONY
$3,299
SUITE
$5,999
Save (per person) 300
From (per person) 2,799
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11 Day Iconic Christmas Markets with Prague with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaLea, AmaMora (+3 more), AmaReina, AmaSonata, AmaVerde
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Hungary
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$4,324
BALCONY
$5,423
SUITE
$8,323
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 4,324
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