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183 Trips (771 Trip Departures)
15 Day Christmas & New Year with Scenic
River Cruise

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Opal, Scenic Amber
Departures: Dec 2024 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia (+2 more), Hungary, Czech Republic
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$8,113
BALCONY
$12,270
SUITE
$16,597
Save (per person) 2,882
From (per person) 8,113
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15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jade, Scenic Opal (+2 more), Scenic Amber, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Nov 2024 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Countries Visited: Hungary, Austria, Germany, Holland (+1 more), Czech Republic
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$7,519
BALCONY
$11,360
SUITE
$15,568
Save (per person) 2,876
From (per person) 7,519
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8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operated By: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Baldur (+11 more), Viking Bragi, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Hervor, Viking Hlin, Viking Mani, Viking Rolf, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Flights Included
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$6,169
BALCONY
$6,855
SUITE
$10,089
Save (per person) 158
From (per person) 6,169
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15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jade, Scenic Opal
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic (+1 more), Hungary
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$7,519
BALCONY
$11,682
SUITE
$15,271
Save (per person) 2,876
From (per person) 7,519
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12 Day Christmas on the Main & Moselle with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Prague to Paris
Operated By: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alsvin, Viking Idi
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Main, Moselle
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Germany, France
Flights Included
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$7,345
BALCONY
$8,325
SUITE
$11,265
Save (per person) 170
From (per person) 7,345
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5 Day Christmastime in Alsace and Germany with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

5 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Illumination, Avalon Tranquility II (+2 more), Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Panorama
Departures: Dec 2024 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive DealEarlybird Saving
Save (per person) 608
From (per person) 2,987
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon Illumination (+5 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Expression, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2024 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria
Mutiple Deals Available
Save (per person) 843
From (per person) 4,585
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon Illumination (+5 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Expression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2024 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany
Mutiple Deals Available
Save (per person) 1,133
From (per person) 3,719
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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 Sky
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,252
BALCONY
$5,272
SUITE
$6,410
Save (per person) 1,056
From (per person) 4,252
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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 Tranquility II, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Panorama
Departures: Dec 2024 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Main
Countries Visited: Germany
Mutiple Deals Available
Save (per person) 613
From (per person) 3,694
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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 Opal, Scenic Amber
Departures: Dec 2024 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Countries Visited: France, Holland, Germany, Austria (+3 more), Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$12,157
BALCONY
$15,834
SUITE
$20,641
Save (per person) 3,323
From (per person) 12,157
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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: 14 December 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Solo Offer
From (per person) 5,990
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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 Destiny
Departures: Dec 2024 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia (+1 more), Hungary
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$5,341
BALCONY
$6,361
SUITE
$7,499
Save (per person) 1,067
From (per person) 5,341
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8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Ships: S.S. Maria Theresa, River Princess
Departures: Dec 2024 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Earlybird Saving
Save (per person) 814
From (per person) 5,437
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8 Day European Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Ships: River Princess, S.S. Beatrice
Departures: Dec 2024 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany
Earlybird Saving
Save (per person) 858
From (per person) 5,297
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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
Ship: Amadeus Star
Departure: 02 December 2025
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: France, Germany
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$1,388
BALCONY
$2,279
SUITE
$3,153
Save (per person) 164
From (per person) 1,388
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8 Day Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Travelmarvel
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operated By: Travelmarvel
Ship: Capella
Departure: 02 December 2025
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Countries Visited: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Deal
Save (per person) 826
From (per person) 3,369
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8 Day Rhine Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Cologne
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Elisabeth
Departures: Nov 2024 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Switzerland, France, Germany
Last Chance OfferEarlybird Saving
Save (per person) 2,043
From (per person) 4,121
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7 Day Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

7 Days Vienna to Budapest
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Nov 2024 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,574
BALCONY
$4,158
SUITE
$4,603
Save (per person) 538
From (per person) 3,574
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9 Day Budapest to Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

9 Days Budapest to Prague
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn
Departures: Dec 2024 to Nov 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,316
BALCONY
$4,693
SUITE
$5,197
Save (per person) 547
From (per person) 4,316
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Sky
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,252
BALCONY
$5,272
SUITE
$6,410
Save (per person) 1,056
From (per person) 4,252
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11 Day Zurich - Lucerne & Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

11 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Sky
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$6,143
BALCONY
$7,163
SUITE
$8,301
Save (per person) 1,075
From (per person) 6,143
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine and Main with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

8 Days Amsterdam to Nuremberg
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Dawn
Departure: 26 November 2024
Rivers: Rhine, Main
Countries Visited: Holland, Germany
Exclusive Savings
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,993
BALCONY
$4,934
SUITE
-
Save (per person) 82
From (per person) 3,993
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

8 Days Budapest to Munich
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Star, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Dec 2024 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$4,450
BALCONY
$5,470
SUITE
$6,509
Save (per person) 1,061
From (per person) 4,450
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15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Sky, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Nov 2024 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany (+1 more), Holland
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$6,410
BALCONY
$8,073
SUITE
$10,845
Save (per person) 2,569
From (per person) 6,410
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18 Day Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

18 Days Budapest to Paris
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Astra, Emerald Luna
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany (+2 more), Holland, France
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$7,984
BALCONY
$9,915
SUITE
$12,301
Save (per person) 2,583
From (per person) 7,984
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7 Day Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

7 Days Budapest to Vienna
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn
Departures: Dec 2024 to Nov 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,722
BALCONY
$4,099
SUITE
$4,603
Save (per person) 540
From (per person) 3,722
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7 Day Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

7 Days Budapest to Prague
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn
Departures: Dec 2024 to Nov 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$3,807
BALCONY
$4,183
SUITE
$4,688
Save (per person) 541
From (per person) 3,807
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21 Day Paris to Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

21 Days Paris to Prague
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Sun
Departure: 03 December 2025
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Countries Visited: France, Holland, Germany, Austria (+3 more), Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
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RIVER VIEW
$8,628
BALCONY
$10,558
SUITE
$13,192
Save (per person) 2,587
From (per person) 8,628
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18 Day Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

18 Days Prague to Amsterdam
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Sky, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Nov 2024 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria (+2 more), Germany, Holland
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$7,138
BALCONY
$8,801
SUITE
$11,736
Save (per person) 2,578
From (per person) 7,138
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