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Explore the best christmas markets along the rivers of Europe. Choose from 201 unique river cruise itineraries with 157 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 1,042 departures starting between November 2026 and December 2028.
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201 River Cruises (1,042 River Cruise Departures)
18 Day Christmas Wonderland with Paris with Scenic
River Cruise

18 Days Paris to Budapest
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$10,761
Balcony
$13,506
Suite
$17,334
From
US$10,761
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18 Day Christmas & New Year with Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

18 Days Prague to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Crystal, Scenic Opal
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Holland
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$9,521
Balcony
$12,266
Suite
$15,507
From
US$9,521
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13 Day Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps with Amsterdam and Lake Como (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

13 Days Amsterdam to Lake Como
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaSerena, AmaVenita
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$6,678
Balcony
$7,878
Suite
$10,378
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US$6,678
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11 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

11 Days Prague to Munich
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ship: Scenic Amber
Departure: 11 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$7,991
Suite
-
From
US$7,991
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8 Day The Seine: Holiday Magic with Tauck
River Cruise

8 Days Paris to Paris
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Seine
Visit: France
Inside
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River View
$4,490
Balcony
$5,740
Suite
$6,090
From
US$4,490
Per Person
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21 Day Christmas Markets with Prague & Paris with Scenic
River Cruise

21 Days Prague to Paris
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Nov 2027 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Holland, France
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$12,371
Balcony
$14,959
Suite
$17,879
From
US$12,371
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8 Day Flavors of Burgundy (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Lyon to Dijon
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaCello
Departure: 02 December 2027
Rivers: Saône
Visit: France
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,479
Balcony
$5,078
Suite
$6,878
From
US$3,479
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10 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Munich with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Munich to Budapest
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaSofia
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Inside
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River View
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Balcony
$7,928
Suite
$10,328
From
US$7,928
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Trafalgar
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Düsseldorf to Basel
Cruise Line: Trafalgar
Ships: Trafalgar Verity
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Inside
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River View
$3,299
Balcony
$4,499
Suite
$5,899
From
US$3,299
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14 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Amsterdam, Lake Lucerne and Zurich with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

14 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCerto, AmaSiena
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$9,308
Suite
-
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US$9,308
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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
$7,583
Suite
$9,483
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US$7,583
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7 Day Danube Christmas Markets - Nuremberg to Vienna with Celebrity Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Ships: Celebrity Compass, Celebrity Seeker
Departures: Nov 2028 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$2,949
Balcony
$3,981
Suite
$6,546
From
US$2,949
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9 Day Christmastime on the Danube with Prague (Eastbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

9 Days Prague to Vienna
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
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: Main, Danube
Visit: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,886
Balcony
$5,264
Suite
$7,431
From
US$3,636
Save 875
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6 Day Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

6 Days Nuremberg to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Main
Visit: Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,429
Balcony
$4,929
Suite
$6,214
From
US$3,429
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12 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

12 Days Paris to Zurich
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Annar, Viking Dagur (+3 more), Viking Freya, Viking Herja, Viking Hild
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visit: France, Germany, Switzerland
Viking $999 Air Deal
Inside
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River View
$3,799
Balcony
$4,799
Suite
$8,999
From
US$3,799
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5 Day Christmas time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise

5 Days Budapest to Vienna
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Astra
Departure: 24 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$2,880
Suite
$3,825
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US$2,880
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8 Day Essence of Burgundy & Provence (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Dijon to Arles
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCello
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Saône, Rhône
Visit: France
Triple Savings
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,479
Balcony
$4,848
Suite
$6,878
From
US$3,479
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11 Day Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles with Lake Como (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Lake Como to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaSerena, AmaVenita
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$5,678
Balcony
$6,878
Suite
$9,378
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US$5,678
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8 Day Essence of Burgundy & Provence (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Arles to Dijon
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCello
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône, Saône
Visit: France
Triple Savings
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,349
Balcony
$4,848
Suite
$6,548
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US$3,349
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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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River View
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Balcony
$8,823
Suite
$9,423
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US$8,823
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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
$3,229
Balcony
$4,428
Suite
$7,428
From
US$3,229
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15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Crystal, Scenic Opal
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: Holland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary
Preferred Plus Fare + Free Air
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$8,711
Balcony
$10,916
Suite
$13,612
From
US$8,711
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11 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Main with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Nuremberg to Basel
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Eldir, Viking Kvasir (+2 more), Viking Modi, Viking Skirnir
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Main, Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,299
Balcony
$6,999
Suite
$9,999
From
US$5,299
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18 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris with Scenic
River Cruise

18 Days Budapest to Paris
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Crystal, Scenic Opal
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, France
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$10,746
Balcony
$13,491
Suite
$16,727
From
US$10,746
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8 Day Colors of Provence (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Arles to Lyon
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaKristina
Departure: 26 November 2026
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Exclusive Savings
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$4,598
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US$4,598
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8 Day Colors of Provence (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Lyon to Arles
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaKristina
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Triple Savings
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,529
Balcony
$4,448
Suite
$7,348
From
US$3,529
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8 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,701
Balcony
$6,800
Suite
$8,850
From
US$4,701
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8 Day Magical Parisian Holiday with Uniworld River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Paris to Paris
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Joie de Vivre
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Seine
Visit: France
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,199
Balcony
$3,919
Suite
$6,884
From
US$3,199
Save 950
Per Person
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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 Crystal (+3 more), Scenic Jade, Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,393
Balcony
$6,752
Suite
$8,125
From
US$5,393
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10 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine with Lucerne (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Frankfurt to Lucerne
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,770
Balcony
$7,869
Suite
$9,919
From
US$5,770
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