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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)
8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Westbound with Tauck
River Cruise

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Germany
Inside
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River View
$4,190
Balcony
$4,490
Suite
$5,990
From
US$4,190
Per Person
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12 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine with Lake Como, Lucerne and Swiss Alps (Northbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

12 Days Lake Como to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ship: Avalon Envision
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$6,200
Balcony
$8,199
Suite
$10,099
From
US$6,200
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8 Day Melodies of the Danube (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Vilshofen
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaSofia
Departure: 22 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$5,998
Suite
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US$5,998
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
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 (2)

8 Days Lyon to Nice
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$4,038
Balcony
$4,488
Suite
$6,513
From
US$4,038
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11 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

11 Days Budapest to Prague
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Crystal (+3 more), Scenic Jade, Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$6,613
Balcony
$7,972
Suite
$9,345
From
US$6,613
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21 Day Christmas Markets with Paris & Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

21 Days Paris to Prague
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Opal, Scenic Crystal
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$12,371
Balcony
$14,726
Suite
$17,272
From
US$12,371
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10 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine with Lucerne (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Frankfurt to Lucerne
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,070
Balcony
$7,069
Suite
$8,969
From
US$5,070
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11 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Main with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Basel to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Eldir, Viking Kvasir (+2 more), Viking Modi, Viking Skirnir
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,699
Balcony
$6,099
Suite
$9,999
From
US$4,699
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8 Day Best of Holland & Belgium (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaStella
Departure: 21 November 2026
Visit: Holland, Belgium
Triple Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$4,448
Suite
$6,948
From
US$4,448
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7 Day Magic of Advent on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ship: Amadeus Queen
Departure: 11 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Inside
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River View
$1,841
Balcony
$2,677
Suite
-
From
US$1,841
Per Person
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8 Day Flavors of Portugal & Spain (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Vega de Terron to Porto
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaVida
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Douro
Visit: Spain, Portugal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,028
Balcony
$5,028
Suite
$6,828
From
US$3,028
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8 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Munich
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Crystal (+3 more), Scenic Jade, Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,393
Balcony
$6,752
Suite
$8,125
From
US$5,393
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18 Day Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
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18 Days Prague to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Luna, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$6,386
Balcony
$8,018
Suite
$10,645
From
US$6,386
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15 Day Christmas & New Year with Scenic
River Cruise

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Crystal, Scenic Opal
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland
Select Fare
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$9,153
Balcony
$11,974
Suite
$14,287
From
US$9,153
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8 Day Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaSerena, AmaVenita
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,329
Balcony
$4,928
Suite
$7,528
From
US$3,329
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8 Day Yuletide Spirit: Brussels to Amsterdam - Northbound with Tauck
River Cruise

8 Days Brussels to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departure: 22 December 2026
Visit: Belgium, Holland
Inside
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River View
$3,790
Balcony
$4,090
Suite
$5,590
From
US$3,790
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12 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Zurich and Lucerne with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

12 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaLucia, AmaPrima (+2 more), AmaSiena, AmaViola
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$6,708
Balcony
$8,558
Suite
-
From
US$6,708
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12 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

12 Days Zurich to Paris
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Annar, Viking Dagur (+3 more), Viking Herja, Viking Hild, Viking Idun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visit: Switzerland, Germany, France
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,799
Balcony
$4,799
Suite
$8,999
From
US$3,799
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8 Day Iconic Christmas Markets with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Nuremberg to Budapest
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaMora (+3 more), AmaReina, AmaSonata, AmaVerde
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,029
Balcony
$5,578
Suite
$8,178
From
US$4,029
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Nice to Lyon
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$3,813
Balcony
$4,488
Suite
$6,513
From
US$3,813
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10 Day Paris & Festive Sensations of the Seine & Normandy with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Paris to Paris
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Lumi
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Seine
Visit: France
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Select Fare
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,958
Balcony
$5,998
Suite
$7,672
From
US$4,958
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8 Day Danube - Christmas Markets with Celebrity Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Nuremberg to Budapest
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Ship: Celebrity Boundless
Departures: Nov 2028 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,999
Balcony
$5,199
Suite
$7,872
From
US$3,999
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8 Day Iconic Christmas Markets with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaLea, AmaReina (+3 more), AmaSonata, AmaVerde, AmaMora
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,029
Balcony
$5,428
Suite
$8,428
From
US$4,029
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5 Day Christmas time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise

5 Days Budapest to Vienna
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Astra
Departure: 24 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria
Preferred Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Inside
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River View
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Balcony
$2,965
Suite
$4,010
From
US$2,965
Per Person
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18 Day Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
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18 Days Budapest to Paris
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland, France
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$6,926
Balcony
$8,527
Suite
$11,185
From
US$6,926
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna, Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Preferred Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,194
Balcony
$5,192
Suite
$7,125
From
US$4,194
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10 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Munich with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Munich 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
$6,129
Balcony
$7,528
Suite
$10,328
From
US$6,129
Per Person
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8 Day Magna On The Danube (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Vilshofen to Budapest
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaMagna
Departure: 21 November 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,728
Balcony
$6,428
Suite
$7,028
From
US$4,728
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21 Day Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

21 Days Prague to Paris
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Luna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland, France
Select Fare
Inside
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River View
$8,460
Balcony
$9,945
Suite
$13,470
From
US$8,460
Per Person
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8 Day The Seine: Holiday Magic with Tauck
River Cruise

8 Days Paris to Paris
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Seine
Visit: France
Inside
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River View
$4,490
Balcony
$5,740
Suite
$6,090
From
US$4,490
Per Person
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