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Explore the best christmas markets along the rivers of Europe. Choose from 201 unique river cruise itineraries with 144 past traveler reviews from 12 leading river cruise lines. December is the most popular month to join a christmas market along the rivers of Europe with 1,027 departures starting between November 2026 and December 2028.
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201 River Cruises (1,027 River Cruise Departures)
18 Day Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (7)

18 Days Amsterdam to Prague
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$6,386
Balcony
$8,018
Suite
$11,566
From
US$6,386
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Munich to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$4,194
Balcony
$5,192
Suite
$7,125
From
US$4,194
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Trafalgar
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Düsseldorf
Cruise Line: Trafalgar
Ships: Trafalgar Verity
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Inside
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River View
$3,299
Balcony
$4,849
Suite
$5,899
From
US$3,299
Per Person
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8 Day Enchanting Rhine (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaLucia, AmaPrima, AmaStella
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,679
Balcony
$4,878
Suite
$7,548
From
US$3,679
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15 Day Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt with Budapest with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

15 Days Budapest to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ship: Avalon Passion
Departure: 27 November 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main
Visit: Hungary, Austria, Germany
Inside
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River View
$8,829
Balcony
$12,256
Suite
-
From
US$8,829
Per Person
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8 Day Main & Rhine Christmas Cruise with Celebrity Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Nuremberg to Basel
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Ship: Celebrity Compass
Departure: 22 December 2028
Rivers: Main, Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,899
Balcony
$5,199
Suite
$7,754
From
US$3,899
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10 Day Christmas Along the Elbe with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

10 Days Prague to Berlin
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Astrild, Viking Beyla
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Elbe
Visit: Germany, Czech Republic
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,999
Balcony
$4,999
Suite
$10,999
From
US$3,999
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11 Day Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles with Lake Como (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Lake Como to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaSerena, AmaVenita
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,678
Balcony
$6,878
Suite
$9,378
From
US$5,678
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15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
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 (7)

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Dawn
Departure: 25 November 2026
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Preferred Plus Fare + Free Air
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$6,245
Balcony
$9,422
Suite
$11,011
From
US$6,245
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11 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Zurich to Brussels
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$6,953
Balcony
$8,312
Suite
$9,685
From
US$6,953
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11 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

11 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Preferred Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Inside
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River View
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Balcony
$7,070
Suite
$8,910
From
US$7,070
Per Person
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12 Day Christmastime from Frankfurt to Vienna with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Frankfurt to Vienna
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista (+2 more), Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Main, Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$7,219
Balcony
$9,253
Suite
$13,346
From
US$6,111
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8 Day Christmas Markets of the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

8 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny (+4 more), Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$3,835
Balcony
$4,817
Suite
$6,398
From
US$3,835
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11 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Main with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Nuremberg to Basel
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Eldir, Viking Kvasir, Viking Modi
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Main, Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,499
Balcony
$5,599
Suite
$8,999
From
US$4,499
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13 Day Christmastime from Frankfurt to Budapest with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

13 Days Frankfurt to Budapest
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ship: Avalon Panorama
Departure: 01 December 2027
Rivers: Main, Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Hungary
Inside
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River View
$8,230
Balcony
$11,829
Suite
$14,914
From
US$8,230
Per Person
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10 Day Paris & Festive Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (2)

10 Days Paris to Nice
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Select Fare
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,108
Balcony
$6,148
Suite
$7,822
From
US$5,108
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15 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges & Switzerland with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

15 Days Zurich to Brussels
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$9,613
Balcony
$10,972
Suite
$12,345
From
US$9,613
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11 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Nice with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

11 Days Lyon to Nice
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France, Monaco
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Select Fare
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,923
Balcony
$5,963
Suite
$7,637
From
US$4,923
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8 Day Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaStella
Departure: 12 December 2026
Visit: Holland, Belgium
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,898
Balcony
$4,698
Suite
$7,598
From
US$3,898
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5 Day Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

5 Days Basel to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2027 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$2,793
Balcony
$3,993
Suite
$5,121
From
US$2,793
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
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8 Days Budapest to Munich
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Preferred Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,395
Balcony
$5,192
Suite
$7,125
From
US$4,395
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13 Day Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps with Amsterdam and Lake Como (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

13 Days Amsterdam to Lake Como
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaSerena
Departure: 13 December 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy
Inside
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River View
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Balcony
$10,228
Suite
-
From
US$10,228
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8 Day Flavors of Burgundy (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Dijon to Lyon
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaCello
Departure: 26 November 2026
Rivers: Saône
Visit: France
Triple Savings
Exclusive Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$4,648
Suite
$6,348
From
US$4,648
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8 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine (Northbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,901
Balcony
$6,000
Suite
$7,800
From
US$3,901
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11 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

11 Days Prague to Munich
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ship: Scenic Amber
Departure: 11 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$8,359
Suite
-
From
US$8,359
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8 Day Colors of Provence (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Arles to Lyon
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaKristina
Departure: 26 November 2026
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Exclusive Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$4,598
Suite
-
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US$4,598
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8 Day Colors of Provence (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Lyon to Arles
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaKristina
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Triple Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,079
Balcony
$4,278
Suite
$7,278
From
US$3,079
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Vilshofen to Budapest
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaSofia
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Inside
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River View
$5,149
Balcony
$6,548
Suite
$9,348
From
US$5,149
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Rhine - Southbound with Tauck
River Cruise

8 Days Dusseldorf to Basel
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Inside
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River View
$4,290
Balcony
$4,590
Suite
$6,090
From
US$4,290
Per Person
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21 Day Christmas Markets with Prague & Paris with Scenic
River Cruise

21 Days Prague to Paris
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Holland, France
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$12,371
Balcony
$14,326
Suite
$17,879
From
US$12,371
Save 1,171
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