Visiting Europe’s fairytale markets is on almost every traveller’s bucket list, and a river cruise is the ultimate way to travel. Europe’s iconic waterways offer an unmissable lineup of festive delights. Whether you sail the fairytale landscapes of the Rhine or the grand imperial river bends of the Danube, you’ll wake in the heart of a new festive river port every morning. Step ashore to explore a new Christmas market and iconic destination – it’s pure holiday magic from start to finish.
European Christmas Markets
Regensburg’s Neupfarrkirche Church and the Christmas markets.Cruise the Rhine River to savour sizzling reibekuchen (traditional potato pancakes) beneath Cologne’s cathedral spires and stroll through Strasbourg’s centuries-old Christkindelsmarik. Along the Danube River, the artisan stalls of Passau glow brightly beneath cathedral domes with Regensburg’s classic Christmas charm on display beneath Neupfarrkirche church. Explore Vienna’s traditional Christkindmarktes framed by imperial palaces, then dock in Budapest, where an enormous Christmas tree illuminates artisan stalls and the imposing facade of St Stephen’s Basilica.
Cruise Europe’s rivers
Continue the Christmas market experience onboard your river ship with all the comforts of a luxury floating hotel.
Unpack Once between World-Class Markets: Unwind in an elegant stateroom or balcony suite where you unpack once before cruising between legendary festive cities like Cologne, Strasbourg, Vienna and Budapest.
Panoramas of Festive Riverfronts: Snow-dusted riverbanks, glowing Christmas displays, and illuminated cathedral spires along the Rhine and Danube drift by while you relax with the ultimate front-row seat onboard.
Culinary Delights Onboard: Savour chef-curated multi-course dinners inspired by the iconic Christmas markets. Enjoy winter classics like tender Alsatian roasts, piping-hot German dumplings, and decadent Austrian pastries, all paired with regional wines sourced directly from the river valleys you sail through.
Onboard Market Traditions & Festive Fun: The magic of Christmas continues onboard with hands-on activities as you glide between ports. Try your skills at gingerbread decorating, enjoy tasting sessions of regional spiced punches, listen to expert talks on local market history, and immerse yourself in live performances of traditional Bavarian carols.
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