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European Christmas market river cruises
It feels like Christmas on a European Christmas market river cruise. Cruise from just £2,225pp in 2025 or £1,895pp in 2026.
Discover the Christmas markets of Europe on a luxury river cruise from just £1,895pp
Europe during winter is unlike anywhere else, with gingerbread stalls and twinkling fairy lights welcoming in the festive period. Discover the magic of a Christmas market cruise, and celebrate Yuletide as the Germans, Austrians, and Hungarians do.
German Christmas markets
Idyllic Christmas markets effortlessly transform the postcard-worthy towns and cities of Germany into a winter wonderland of quaint wooden stalls, twinkling lights, and festive treats.
2025 Featured Cruises
Amsterdam to Budapest
15 Days
SEASON: 2025Christmas Markets of Europe
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From
GBP
£4,455*
Amsterdam to Basel
8 Days
SEASON: 2025Christmas Markets on the Rhine
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From
GBP
£2,225*
Prague to Paris
21 Days
SEASON: 2025Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe
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From
GBP
£7,480*
2026 Featured Cruises
Amsterdam to Budapest
15 Days
SEASON: 2026Christmas Markets of Europe
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From
GBP
£3,995*
Basel to Amsterdam
8 Days
SEASON: 2026Christmas Markets on the Rhine
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From
GBP
£2,195*
Paris to Prague
21 Days
SEASON: 2026Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe
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From
GBP
£5,300*
Budapest Christmas markets
The Hungarian capital comes to life with the twinkling of lights, market stalls, and general festivities in December. There’s something undeniably magical about the setting of Budapest’s Christmas markets, set in front of the grand St. Stephen’s Basilica.
2025 Featured Cruises
Budapest to Vienna
5 Days
SEASON: 2025Christmas time on the Danube
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From
GBP
£2,450*
Budapest to Munich
8 Days
SEASON: 2025Christmas Markets on the Danube
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From
GBP
£3,395*
Amsterdam to Budapest
15 Days
SEASON: 2025Christmas Markets of Europe
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From
GBP
£4,455*
2026 Featured Cruises
Budapest to Munich
8 Days
SEASON: 2026Christmas Markets on the Danube
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From
GBP
£2,395*
Budapest to Vienna
5 Days
SEASON: 2026Christmas time on the Danube
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From
GBP
£1,895*
Vienna to Budapest
7 Days
SEASON: 2026Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest
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From
GBP
£2,215*
Vienna Christmas markets
During the festive season, Vienna's most charming squares transform into magical Christmas markets. The delightful aroma of Christmas cookies baking, hot punch, and roasted chestnuts allure many visitors this time of the year.
2025 Featured Cruises
Amsterdam to Budapest
15 Days
SEASON: 2025Christmas Markets of Europe
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
GBP
£4,455*
Budapest to Vienna
5 Days
SEASON: 2025Christmas time on the Danube
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
GBP
£2,450*
Budapest to Vienna
7 Days
SEASON: 2025Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest
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From
GBP
£2,770*
2026 Featured Cruises
Amsterdam to Budapest
15 Days
SEASON: 2026Christmas Markets of Europe
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
GBP
£3,995*
Budapest to Vienna
5 Days
SEASON: 2026Christmas time on the Danube
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
GBP
£1,895*
Vienna to Budapest
7 Days
SEASON: 2026Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
GBP
£2,215*
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