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171 Trips (899 Trip Departures)
5 Day Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

5 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Panorama, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$2,338
BALCONY
$3,391
SUITE
$4,371
Save (per person) 443
From (per person) 2,338
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression (+4 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria
Exclusive DealAvalon Exclusive
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,750
BALCONY
$4,121
SUITE
$5,486
Save (per person) 829
From (per person) 2,750
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression (+4 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany
Exclusive DealAvalon Exclusive
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,865
BALCONY
$4,364
SUITE
$5,486
Save (per person) 832
From (per person) 2,865
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Mutiple Deals Available
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,395
BALCONY
$3,895
SUITE
$5,790
Save (per person) 5,895
From (per person) 3,895
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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
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Panorama
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Main
Countries Visited: Germany
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,710
BALCONY
$4,008
SUITE
$4,944
Save (per person) 454
From (per person) 2,710
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21 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

21 Days Paris to Prague
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Countries Visited: France, Holland, Germany, Austria (+3 more), Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
2 for 1 Fares + Pay in Full Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$10,740
BALCONY
$13,790
SUITE
$16,890
Save (per person) 9,495
From (per person) 10,740
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7 Day Christmas Cruise on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Passau to Passau
Operated By: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Riva, Amadeus Imperial
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Slovakia
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$1,465
BALCONY
$2,222
SUITE
$3,295
Save (per person) 150
From (per person) 1,465
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15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Countries Visited: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany (+1 more), Holland
2 for 1 Fares + Pay in Full Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$6,995
BALCONY
$9,695
SUITE
-
Save (per person) 11,695
From (per person) 6,995
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Eastbound with Tauck
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operated By: Tauck
Departure: 15 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Solo Offer
From (per person) 3,990
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8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operated By: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Baldur (+19 more), Viking Bragi, Viking Egdir, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Haki, Viking Hervor, Viking Hlin, Viking Kara, Viking Mani, Viking Mimir, Viking Rolf, Viking Rota, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Tialfi, Viking Tir, Viking Vali
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Mutiple Deals Available
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,799
BALCONY
$3,299
SUITE
$5,499
Save (per person) 600
From (per person) 2,799
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11 Day Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia (+1 more), Hungary
Mutiple Deals Available
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,950
BALCONY
$4,765
SUITE
$6,355
Save (per person) 6,195
From (per person) 4,765
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8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Ships: River Princess, S.S. Maria Theresa
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Earlybird Saving
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,061
BALCONY
$4,855
SUITE
$7,550
Save (per person) 538
From (per person) 4,061
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8 Day European Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Ships: S.S. Beatrice
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany
Earlybird Saving
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,885
BALCONY
$4,590
SUITE
$7,501
Save (per person) 514
From (per person) 3,885
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7 Day Magic of Advent on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operated By: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Queen, Amadeus Riva
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$1,861
BALCONY
$2,404
SUITE
$3,251
From (per person) 1,861
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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
Operated By: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Star, Amadeus Aurea (+2 more), Amadeus Riva, Amadeus Silver II
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: France, Germany
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$1,182
BALCONY
$1,453
SUITE
$2,086
Save (per person) 150
From (per person) 1,182
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8 Day Rhine Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Cologne
Ships: S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Elisabeth
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Switzerland, France, Germany
Sail Into SavingsEarlybird Saving
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,796
BALCONY
$4,002
SUITE
$7,765
Save (per person) 1,097
From (per person) 3,796
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Lyon to Nice
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhône
Countries Visited: France
Mutiple Deals Available
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$4,395
BALCONY
$5,245
SUITE
$7,919
Save (per person) 4,395
From (per person) 4,395
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21 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

21 Days Prague to Paris
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jade, Scenic Opal
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria (+3 more), Germany, Holland, France
2 for 1 Fares + Pay in Full Savings
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$10,165
BALCONY
$13,065
SUITE
$17,440
Save (per person) 12,395
From (per person) 10,165
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13 Day Grand Christmas and New Year's Cruise with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise

13 Days Nuremberg to Budapest
Ship: S.S. Beatrice
Departure: 22 December 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Hungary
Sail Into Savings
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$5,975
BALCONY
$6,730
SUITE
$13,992
Save (per person) 2,724
From (per person) 5,975
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14 Day Captivating Rhine with Amsterdam, Lake Lucerne and Zurich (Taste of Christmas Markets) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

14 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCerto, AmaLucia (+2 more), AmaSiena, AmaViola
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Triple Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$5,982
BALCONY
$7,048
SUITE
$9,861
Save (per person) 1,189
From (per person) 5,982
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12 Day Christmastime from Frankfurt to Vienna with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Frankfurt to Vienna
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Impression
Departure: 05 December 2025
Rivers: Main, Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$6,342
BALCONY
-
SUITE
-
Save (per person) 186
From (per person) 6,342
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8 Day Christmastime in Paris & Normandy with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Paris to Paris
Operated By: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari (+3 more), Viking Nerthus, Viking Radgrid, Viking Skaga
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Seine
Countries Visited: France
Mutiple Deals Available
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$2,799
BALCONY
$2,999
SUITE
$4,299
Save (per person) 1,200
From (per person) 2,799
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18 Day Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

18 Days Budapest to Paris
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Luna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany (+2 more), Holland, France
Mutiple Deals Available
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$6,324
BALCONY
$8,304
SUITE
$12,907
Save (per person) 6,335
From (per person) 6,324
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10 Day Christmas Along the Elbe with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

10 Days Berlin to Prague
Operated By: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Astrild, Viking Beyla
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Elbe
Countries Visited: Germany, Czech Republic
Viking $999 Air DealViking $749 Air Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,999
BALCONY
$4,599
SUITE
$10,999
From (per person) 3,999
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade (+2 more), Scenic Jasper, Scenic Jewel
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
2 for 1 Fares + Pay in Full Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$4,395
BALCONY
$5,695
SUITE
$7,395
Save (per person) 7,695
From (per person) 4,395
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7 Day Magic of Advent on the Rhine & Main with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

7 Days Strasbourg to Nuremberg
Operated By: Amadeus River Cruises
Ship: Amadeus Nova
Departure: 06 December 2025
Rivers: Rhine, Main
Countries Visited: France, Germany
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$1,466
BALCONY
-
SUITE
-
From (per person) 1,466
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18 Day Christmas Markets with Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

18 Days Prague to Amsterdam
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany (+1 more), Holland
2 for 1 Fares + Pay in Full Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$7,805
BALCONY
$10,445
SUITE
-
Save (per person) 11,695
From (per person) 7,805
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12 Day Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with Prague with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Prague to Basel
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Panorama, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Main, Rhine
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
$6,368
RIVER VIEW
$5,959
BALCONY
$8,329
SUITE
$10,125
Save (per person) 675
From (per person) 5,959
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCerto, AmaPrima (+3 more), AmaSiena, AmaStella, AmaViola
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Special Savings
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,828
BALCONY
$4,807
SUITE
$8,008
Save (per person) 662
From (per person) 3,828
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11 Day Romantic Danube with Prague (Taste of Christmas Markets) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaMora, AmaSonata, AmaVerde
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia (+1 more), Hungary
Special SavingsTriple Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
-
BALCONY
$5,064
SUITE
$7,295
Save (per person) 1,173
From (per person) 5,064
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