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Explore the best christmas markets along the rivers of Europe. Choose from 179 unique river cruise itineraries with 141 past traveler reviews from 11 leading river cruise lines. December is the most popular month to join a christmas market along the rivers of Europe with 927 departures starting between November 2026 and December 2028.
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179 River Cruises (927 River Cruise Departures)
8 Day Classic Christmas Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Nuremberg to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Elisabeth, S.S. Emilie
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Main
Visit: Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$6,201
Balcony
$6,441
Suite
$7,497
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US$6,201
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12 Day Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with Prague with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Basel to Prague
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Expression (+2 more), Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$6,888
Balcony
$8,369
Suite
$11,806
From
US$5,901
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10 Day Christmas Along the Elbe with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

10 Days Prague to Berlin
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Astrild, Viking Beyla
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Elbe
Visit: Germany, Czech Republic
Viking $999 Air Deal
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River View
$3,999
Balcony
$4,999
Suite
$10,999
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US$3,999
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5 Day Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

5 Days Basel to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama (+2 more), Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$2,687
Balcony
$3,628
Suite
$4,922
From
US$2,531
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8 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Trafalgar
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Passau
Cruise Line: Trafalgar
Ships: Trafalgar Reverie
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,129
Balcony
$4,512
Suite
$5,673
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US$3,129
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8 Day Magna On The Danube (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Vilshofen to Budapest
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaMagna
Departure: 21 November 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$4,550
Balcony
$6,182
Suite
$6,758
From
US$4,550
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15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ship: Scenic Opal
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: Holland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$7,535
Balcony
$10,251
Suite
$14,422
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US$7,535
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7 Day Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise

7 Days Prague to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Astra
Departure: 26 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$2,410
Balcony
$3,113
Suite
$4,835
From
US$2,410
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12 Day Christmastime from Vienna to Frankfurt with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Vienna to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista
Departure: 03 December 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main
Visit: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$7,066
Balcony
$10,082
Suite
-
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US$7,066
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18 Day Christmas Markets with Paris with Scenic
River Cruise

18 Days Budapest to Paris
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, France
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$9,960
Balcony
$12,201
Suite
$16,847
From
US$9,960
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6 Day Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

6 Days Frankfurt to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama (+2 more), Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Main
Visit: Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$2,987
Balcony
$4,358
Suite
$5,661
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US$2,987
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15 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges & Switzerland with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

15 Days Zurich to Brussels
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$7,933
Balcony
$9,485
Suite
$11,328
From
US$7,933
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8 Day Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaSerena
Departure: 15 December 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
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Balcony
$6,968
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-
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US$6,968
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8 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Munich to Budapest
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade (+2 more), Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$4,470
Balcony
$6,022
Suite
$7,380
From
US$4,470
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15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
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15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Dawn
Departure: 25 November 2026
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$6,201
Balcony
$7,972
Suite
$12,046
From
US$6,201
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Rhine - Southbound with Tauck
River Cruise

8 Days Dusseldorf to Basel
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Inside
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River View
$4,290
Balcony
$4,590
Suite
$6,090
From
US$4,290
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18 Day Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
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18 Days Amsterdam to Prague
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$5,755
Balcony
$7,792
Suite
$12,584
From
US$5,755
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11 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Prague with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaSofia
Departure: 26 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
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Balcony
$7,616
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US$7,616
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8 Day Classic Christmas Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Frankfurt to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Elisabeth, S.S. Emilie
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Main
Visit: Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$5,337
Balcony
$6,489
Suite
$8,697
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US$5,337
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13 Day Blue Danube Discovery with Budapest and Prague (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

13 Days Budapest to Prague
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaMora
Departure: 19 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$7,290
Suite
$9,114
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US$7,290
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8 Day Colors of Provence (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Arles to Lyon
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaKristina
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,495
Balcony
$4,646
Suite
$7,526
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US$3,495
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18 Day Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (7)

18 Days Paris to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Astra, Emerald Luna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$5,905
Balcony
$7,942
Suite
$12,404
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US$5,905
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13 Day Gems of Southeast Europe with Istanbul and Vienna (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

13 Days Istanbul to Vienna
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaMagna
Departure: 19 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria
Triple Savings
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Balcony
$8,480
Suite
$9,056
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US$8,480
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8 Day Christmas on the Danube with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Regensburg to Budapest
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Atla, Viking Egil (+10 more), Viking Gullveig, Viking Jarl, Viking Magni, Viking Rinda, Viking Tir, Viking Tor, Viking Vali, Viking Var, Viking Ve, Viking Vidar
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Hungary
Viking $799 Air Deal
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$2,999
Balcony
$3,499
Suite
$5,999
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US$2,999
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
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 (2)

8 Days Nice to Lyon
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,304
Balcony
$4,129
Suite
$6,796
From
US$3,304
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Lyon to Nice
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,498
Balcony
$4,129
Suite
$6,796
From
US$3,498
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Westbound with Tauck
River Cruise

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Germany
Inside
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River View
$4,190
Balcony
$4,490
Suite
$5,990
From
US$4,190
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8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Baldur (+26 more), Viking Dagur, Viking Egdir, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Eldir, 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 Rota, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Sjofn, Viking Tialfi, Viking Tir, Viking Vali
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Viking $999 Air Deal
Viking $649 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$2,899
Balcony
$3,499
Suite
$5,999
From
US$2,899
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11 Day Enticing Douro with Lisbon (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Lisbon to Porto
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaSintra
Departure: 17 November 2026
Rivers: Douro
Visit: Portugal, Spain
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$4,712
Balcony
$5,816
Suite
-
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US$4,712
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8 Day Flavors of Burgundy (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Dijon to Lyon
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaCello
Departure: 26 November 2026
Rivers: Saône
Visit: France
Triple Savings
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,320
Balcony
$4,472
Suite
$6,104
From
US$3,320
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