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Explore the best christmas markets along the rivers of Europe. Choose from 219 unique river cruise itineraries with 223 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 1,033 departures starting between November 2026 and December 2028.
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219 River Cruises (1,033 Departures)
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5 Day Magic of Advent on the Rhine with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

5 Days Cologne to Strasbourg
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Amara, Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Mira
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France
Exclusive Savings
River View
$1,039
Balcony
$1,589
Suite
$2,380
From (Per Person)
US$1,039
Save 150
Per Person
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II +5 more, Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,340
Balcony
$4,575
Suite
$6,682
From (Per Person)
US$2,947
Save 875
Per Person
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7 Day Magic of Advent on the Rhine and Main with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Strasbourg to Nuremberg
Operator: Amadeus
Ship: Amadeus Nova
Departure: 08 December 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main
Visits: France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$1,909
Balcony
$2,509
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
US$1,909
Save 150
Per Person
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5 Day Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

5 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Operator: Avalon
Ship: Avalon Vista
Departure: 14 December 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,093
Balcony
$4,293
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
US$3,093
Save 150
Per Person
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination +5 more, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,197
Balcony
$4,911
Suite
$6,682
From (Per Person)
US$3,197
Save 875
Per Person
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7 Day Magic of Advent on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operator: Amadeus
Ship: Amadeus Queen
Departure: 05 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Austria, Germany
Inside
-
River View
$1,931
Balcony
$2,496
Suite
$3,355
From (Per Person)
US$1,931
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny +3 more, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,242
Balcony
$3,938
Suite
$5,770
From (Per Person)
US$3,242
Save 1,507
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: Viking
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Egdir +22 more, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Fulla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Haki, Viking Halogi, Viking Hervor, Viking Hlin, Viking Hnoss, Viking Kara, Viking Laga, Viking Mani, Viking Mimir, Viking Ran, Viking Rolf, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Sjofn, Viking Tialfi, Viking Tir, Viking Vali
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
River View
$2,999
Balcony
$3,499
Suite
$5,999
From (Per Person)
US$2,999
Per Person
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6 Day Festive Season in the Heart of Germany with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

6 Days Frankfurt to Nuremberg
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Tranquility II
Departures: Dec 2026
Rivers: Main
Visits: Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
-
Balcony
$4,146
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
US$2,789
Save 375
Per Person
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8 Day Belgian Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Brussels to Brussels
Operator: Uniworld
Ships: S.S. Elisabeth, S.S. Victoria
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Holland & Belgium
Visits: Belgium, Holland
Balcony
$3,699
Suite
$5,249
From (Per Person)
US$3,699
Per Person
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21 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

21 Days Paris to Prague
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visits: France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
River View
$10,513
Balcony
$13,106
Suite
$17,554
From (Per Person)
US$10,513
Save 2,327
Per Person
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7 Day Christmas Cruise on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Passau to Passau
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Imperial, Amadeus Nova, Amadeus Riva
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Slovakia
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$1,569
Balcony
$2,372
Suite
$3,445
From (Per Person)
US$1,569
Save 150
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade +2 more, Scenic Jasper, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,711
Balcony
$10,299
Suite
$12,612
From (Per Person)
US$7,711
Save 2,171
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Sun, Emerald Astra
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,966
Balcony
$6,694
Suite
$9,475
From (Per Person)
US$4,966
Save 1,579
Per Person
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16 Day Christmastime from Vienna to Basel with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

16 Days Vienna to Basel
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista
Departure: 03 December 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
-
Balcony
$15,225
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
US$10,512
Save 625
Per Person
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11 Day Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Destiny
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,977
Balcony
$5,075
Suite
$6,842
From (Per Person)
US$3,977
Save 1,276
Per Person
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8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Operator: Uniworld
Ships: S.S. Maria Theresa, S.S. Marlene
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
River View
$4,449
Balcony
$5,449
Suite
$8,649
From (Per Person)
US$4,449
Per Person
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8 Day European Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operator: Uniworld
Ships: S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Emilie
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Austria, Germany
River View
$4,599
Balcony
$5,349
Suite
$8,499
From (Per Person)
US$4,599
Per Person
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22 Day Festive Christmas Markets with Magnificent Europe with APT
Tour + River Cruise
 (1)

22 Days Berlin to Amsterdam
Operator: APT
Ships: APT Ostara, APT Solara
Departures: Nov 2028 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$11,895
Balcony
$14,495
Suite
$16,995
From (Per Person)
US$11,895
Save 1,000
Per Person
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5 Day Magic of Advent on the Rhine with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

5 Days Strasbourg to Cologne
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Riva, Amadeus Silver II +2 more, Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Mira
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$1,239
Balcony
$1,518
Suite
$2,279
From (Per Person)
US$1,239
Save 150
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Travelmarvel
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: Travelmarvel
Ship: Capella
Departures: Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,395
Balcony
$4,190
Suite
$4,890
From (Per Person)
US$3,395
Save 500
Per Person
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12 Day Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich with Travelmarvel
River Cruise
 (1)

12 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operator: Travelmarvel
Ship: Capella
Departures: Nov 2028 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,595
Balcony
$6,390
Suite
$7,090
From (Per Person)
US$5,595
Save 500
Per Person
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12 Day Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich with Travelmarvel
River Cruise
 (1)

12 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Operator: Travelmarvel
Ship: Capella
Departure: 01 December 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,595
Balcony
$6,390
Suite
$7,090
From (Per Person)
US$5,595
Save 500
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Cologne
Operator: Uniworld
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Victoria
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany
River View
$3,899
Balcony
$4,849
Suite
$7,349
From (Per Person)
US$3,899
Per Person
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10 Day Paris & Festive Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseTour + River Cruise
 (3)

10 Days Paris to Nice
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visits: France
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,405
Balcony
$5,256
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
US$4,405
Save 1,450
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets of the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

8 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny +3 more, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,242
Balcony
$3,938
Suite
$5,770
From (Per Person)
US$3,242
Save 1,507
Per Person
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (3)

8 Days Lyon to Marseille
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visits: France
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,425
Balcony
$4,276
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
US$3,425
Save 1,450
Per Person
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11 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Nice with Emerald Cruises
Tour + River Cruise
 (3)

11 Days Lyon to Nice
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visits: France, Monaco
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,220
Balcony
$5,071
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
US$4,220
Save 1,450
Per Person
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21 Day Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
Tour + River Cruise
 (7)

21 Days Paris to Prague
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visits: France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,286
Balcony
$9,014
From (Per Person)
US$7,286
Save 1,619
Per Person
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (3)

8 Days Lyon to Nice
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visits: France
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,425
Balcony
$4,276
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
US$3,425
Save 1,450
Per Person
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