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Home  Experiences  Festive

Festive

Experience Europe’s dazzling holiday season on a Christmas time river cruise. Stroll through snow-covered town squares, sip hot mulled wine, visit grand Christmas cathedrals, and enjoy the festive atmosphere onboard your decorated ship. Sample Austrian Christmas cookies while sailing to Vienna; visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings; and browse the magical, cinnamon-scented Christmas markets of Budapest, Prague, Strasbourg, and more.

Highlights

Strasbourg
Home to one of the oldest and finest Christmas markets in Europe—dating back to the 16th century.
Nuremberg’s Christmas markets
Try any number of specialties in Bavarian fare—from bratwurst to blueberry wine.
Danube
See the Imperial Palace Complex, magical Christmas Advent Market, and shining Christkindlesmarkt stalls.
Heidelberg Castle
An ice rink can be found at the foot of the castle and the Christmas market is spread over five town squares.
Vienna
See the famous sights with a Local Guide, or opt to go on a culinary tour through the Christmas markets.

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CHRISTMASTIME FROM BASEL TO BUDAPEST
BASEL   BUDAPEST
17 days,5 Countries
$9463
From
USD
$7713
Tour: WMB
CHRISTMASTIME FROM BASEL TO BUDAPEST
Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Basel, Switzerland. This Christmas river cruise begins in Switzerland and takes you down the Rhine River to France, Germany, Austria and Hungary, with beautiful...
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CHRISTMASTIME FROM BASEL TO NUREMBERG
BASEL   NUREMBERG
10 days,3 Countries
$5637
From
USD
$5137
Tour: WMN
CHRISTMASTIME FROM BASEL TO NUREMBERG
Experience the holiday season like never before with a European Christmas cruise through Germany and France. From the beauty of the Black Forest to the glistening lights of Strasbourg’s Christmas...
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FESTIVE SEASON IN THE HEART OF GERMANY
FRANKFURT   NUREMBERG
6 days,1 Country
$2985
From
USD
$2610
Tour: WFN
FESTIVE SEASON IN THE HEART OF GERMANY
Step aboard your Avalon Suite Ship festively decorated and beautifully dressed in Christmas colours of the season. Embark on this festive Christmastime river cruise in Frankfurt, Germany, and join us...
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THE BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY (FESTIVE)
BUDAPEST   NUREMBERG
8 days,3 Countries
$4236
From
USD
$3736
Tour: WBNF
THE BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY (FESTIVE)
Sail along the Danube River on a winter cruise with exciting stops and panoramic views in Austria and Germany, and conclude in historic Nuremberg, Germany. At this time of year, the towns and cities...
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CHRISTMASTIME ON THE DANUBE
NUREMBERG   VIENNA
7 days,2 Countries
$3489
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USD
$2989
Tour: WNV
CHRISTMASTIME ON THE DANUBE
Enter a stunning world of cherished Christmas traditions along the Danube River. Board your Avalon Suite Ship in Nuremberg, Germany, with its medieval fortifications, gothic churches, and palaces. The...
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CHRISTMASTIME FROM BASEL TO VIENNA
BASEL   VIENNA
16 days,4 Countries
From
USD
$12294
Tour: WMV
CHRISTMASTIME FROM BASEL TO VIENNA
Step aboard your Avalon Suite Ship festively decorated and beautifully dressed in Christmas colours of the season. Embark on this festive Christmastime river cruise from Switzerland to Austria....
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CHRISTMASTIME IN ALSACE AND GERMANY
FRANKFURT   BASEL
5 days,3 Countries
$2544
From
USD
$2169
Tour: WFZ
CHRISTMASTIME IN ALSACE AND GERMANY
This Christmastime river cruise is a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the season! Board your Avalon Suite Ship in Frankfurt, Germany, then sail up the Rhine River to Basel, Switzerland,...
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CHRISTMASTIME FROM FRANKFURT TO VIENNA
FRANKFURT   VIENNA
12 days,2 Countries
$8762
From
USD
$8012
Tour: WFV
CHRISTMASTIME FROM FRANKFURT TO VIENNA
Step aboard your Avalon Suite Ship festively decorated and beautifully dressed in Christmas colours of the season. Embark on this festive Christmastime river cruise in Frankfurt, Germany, and join us...
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CHRISTMASTIME FROM BUDAPEST TO VIENNA
BUDAPEST   VIENNA
6 days,3 Countries
$2642
From
USD
$2267
Tour: WBT
CHRISTMASTIME FROM BUDAPEST TO VIENNA
Make your holiday wishes come true with special departures for the festive season to experience Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets and festivities. Enjoy the jolly atmosphere on our decorated...
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CHRISTMASTIME FROM NUREMBERG TO BASEL
NUREMBERG   BASEL
10 days,3 Countries
$5381
From
USD
$4631
Tour: WNM
CHRISTMASTIME FROM NUREMBERG TO BASEL
Celebrate this magical time of year with a delightful Christmastime river cruise through the beautiful views of the heart of Germany, on the Main Danube Canal, and the Main and Rhine Rivers. Board...
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FESTIVE SEASON IN THE HEART OF GERMANY
NUREMBERG   FRANKFURT
6 days,1 Country
$2842
From
USD
$2467
Tour: WNF
FESTIVE SEASON IN THE HEART OF GERMANY
This festive Christmastime river cruise begins in Nuremberg, the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Guided sightseeing shows you its historical treasures, as well as Old Town, illuminated...
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CHRISTMASTIME ON THE DANUBE
VIENNA   NUREMBERG
7 days,2 Countries
$3489
From
USD
$2739
Tour: WVN
CHRISTMASTIME ON THE DANUBE
This Christmastime river cruise begins in Austria’s magical capital of Vienna, home to the sounds of Mozart, Strauss, and the Vienna Boys’ Choir. See the famous sights with a Local Guide and enjoy a...
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CHRISTMASTIME FROM VIENNA TO BASEL
VIENNA   BASEL
16 days,4 Countries
$9294
From
USD
$8544
Tour: WVM
CHRISTMASTIME FROM VIENNA TO BASEL
Munich shows you the Bavarian capital. The traditional Christmas market is located on the Marienplatz, with aromas of toasted almonds, roasted chestnuts, and gingerbread filling the air! Continue your...
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ROMANTIC RHINE (FESTIVE)
BASEL   AMSTERDAM
8 days,4 Countries
$4037
From
USD
$3037
Tour: WZAF
ROMANTIC RHINE (FESTIVE)
One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this winter wonderland journey along the Rhine River, which starts in Switzerland with stops in France, Germany, and Holland! Each town is festively...
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CHRISTMASTIME IN ALSACE AND GERMANY
BASEL   FRANKFURT
5 days,3 Countries
$2544
From
USD
$2394
Tour: WZF
CHRISTMASTIME IN ALSACE AND GERMANY
This Christmas river cruise begins in Switzerland and takes you down the Rhine River to France and Germany, with beautiful passing views and quaint villages festively lit and decorated—a unique and...
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ROMANTIC RHINE (FESTIVE)
AMSTERDAM   BASEL
8 days,4 Countries
$4236
From
USD
$3736
Tour: WAZF
ROMANTIC RHINE (FESTIVE)
One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this delightful winter cruise on the Rhine River, which takes you across Germany—and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent...
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CHRISTMASTIME FROM VIENNA TO FRANKFURT
VIENNA   FRANKFURT
12 days,2 Countries
$6640
From
USD
$5890
Tour: WVF
CHRISTMASTIME FROM VIENNA TO FRANKFURT
This holiday river cruise takes you to many beautiful and historical cities of Germany and Austria. And the views along the way can’t be outdone—towns and villages decorated for the holidays and...
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THE LEGENDARY DANUBE (FESTIVE)
NUREMBERG   BUDAPEST
8 days,3 Countries
$4236
From
USD
$3486
Tour: WNBF
THE LEGENDARY DANUBE (FESTIVE)
This Danube River cruise at Christmastime delights with the shining sights and sounds of the holiday season. Experience the beautiful traditions of the festive season amid 14th-century architecture...
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