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Christmas Markets Holidays

Celebrate the festive season this year on one of 133 uniquely tailored tours & river cruises showcasing Europe's renowned Christmas Markets. Take a river cruise along the Danube and the Rhine to soak up the culture of Europe’s historic Christmas Markets in quaint town centres and palace squares, filled with modern and traditional stalls and the aroma of mulled wine and Christmas baking.

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Alpine Christmas Markets

9 Days Munich to Zurich

Operator: Insight Vacations

From 3,307pp

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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound)

5 Days Frankfurt to Basel

Operator: Avalon River Cruises

From 2,195pp

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Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna

Operator: Avalon River Cruises

From 2,837pp

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Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg

Operator: Avalon River Cruises

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Discover Must do highlights on a tour of Europe's Christmas Markets

Rothenburg and the Romantic Road
Visit picturesque Rothenburg on the Romantic Road with cobblestoned streets, and alleyways filled with quaint Christmas Markets stalls. The Christmas Shop is famous for its stunning displays.

Christmas Market River Cruise
River cruise along Europe's mighty rivers, crossing up to five countries, stopping along the way to enjoy the colourful Christmas markets, from Budapest to Paris.

Vienna's Christmas Dream Market
There are many Christmas markets in Vienna but the Vienna Christmas Dream Market, in front of the City Hall, offers an unforgettable winter festive scene.

Warm Christmas Treats
Roasted chestnuts, mulled wine or steaming hot chocolate; decorative cookies and pastries, warm and fresh from the bakery. Sample each region's unique festive specialities as you explore the Christmas Markets for trinkets read more and trimmings for your tree.

Strasbourg, France
Take a walking tour of the Christkindlmarkt, host to 300 wooden stalls that light up the heart of the World heritage-listed Grande Île. Fairly lights and Christmas cheer light up this ever popular French Christmas market.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their European Christmas Market tours

Best experience ever on the Danube Magic of Advent on the Danube Diane and Dirk, QLD, Australia, Dec 2025

We were so taken by this cruise that we will do another one with Amadeus next year. Could not fault it. From the friendly staff to the amazing food. Definitely recommend this tour. Thank you Global Journeys.

Advent on the Rhine River Cruise Magic of Advent on the Rhine Beverly, MI, United States, Dec 2025

This Advent on the Rhine cruise was a wonderful and relaxing way to experience the holiday season. The itinerary was well planned, the scenery along the Rhine was beautiful, and the Christmas markets were charming and festive. The accommodations were comfortable, the food was consistently good, and the crew was friendly and attentive throughout the read more

Amazing experience Christmas Markets of Europe Terri and Lyell, SA, Australia, Dec 2025

We have just finished the Budapest to Amsterdam Christmas Market Cruise. Wow!! What an unforgettable experience. The whole crew were amazing - from our cabin Steward, Rendi, to the Cruise director, Armin, and the Entertainment director, James, the serving staff and bar staff..... I cannot fault one of them. The food was delicious. The markets and tours read more

Christmas market cruise Magic of Advent on the Rhine & Main Patricia L, MB, Canada, Dec 2025

Cruised with Amadeus from Strasbourg to Nuremberg. My cabin was great and all of the crew were friendly and took the time to get to know me. The food was wonderful. The itinerary could use some tweaking as we often got to a town either before or after the Christmas markets had closed. Sometimes we only had an hour in a town before we had to get back read more

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