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138 Trips (912 Trip Departures)
5 Day Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

5 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Illumination, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,783
Balcony
$3,238
Suite
$4,454
From
US$2,195
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Nuremberg 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: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,837
Balcony
$4,400
Suite
$6,447
From
US$2,837
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination (+6 more), Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,077
Balcony
$4,496
Suite
$6,447
From
US$2,933
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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
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Nova, Amadeus Queen
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Germany
Inside
-
River View
$1,359
Balcony
$1,839
Suite
-
From
US$1,359
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$4,079
Balcony
$5,047
Suite
$6,922
From
US$4,079
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8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Annar (+28 more), Viking Baldur, Viking Bragi, 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: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Viking $799 Air Deal
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,999
Balcony
$3,499
Suite
$5,999
From
US$2,999
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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
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Tranquility II
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Main
Visit: Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
-
Balcony
$4,055
Suite
-
From
US$2,684
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21 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

21 Days Paris to Prague
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, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$12,048
Balcony
$14,859
Suite
$18,020
From
US$12,048
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7 Day Christmas Cruise on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Passau to Passau
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Imperial, Amadeus Nova
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Slovakia
Inside
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River View
$1,159
Balcony
$1,829
Suite
$2,779
From
US$1,159
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade (+2 more), Scenic Jasper, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$8,472
Balcony
$10,983
Suite
$13,226
From
US$8,472
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Eastbound with Tauck
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Inside
-
River View
$4,190
Balcony
$4,490
Suite
$5,990
From
US$4,190
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland
Select Fare
Preferred Plus Fare + Free Air
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,678
Balcony
$7,333
Suite
$10,703
From
US$5,678
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16 Day Christmastime from Vienna to Basel with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

16 Days Vienna to Basel
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista
Departure: 03 December 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$9,873
Balcony
$14,193
Suite
-
From
US$9,873
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11 Day Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sky, Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Select Fare
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,839
Balcony
$5,904
Suite
$7,618
From
US$4,839
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8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Maria Theresa, S.S. Marlene
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,243
Balcony
$5,193
Suite
$8,304
From
US$4,243
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8 Day European Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Emilie
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,329
Balcony
$5,625
Suite
$7,872
From
US$4,329
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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
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Riva, Amadeus Silver II
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: France, Germany
Inside
-
River View
$959
Balcony
$1,239
Suite
-
From
US$959
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Cologne
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Victoria
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,638
Balcony
$4,891
Suite
$7,526
From
US$3,638
Save 806
Per Person
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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
-
River View
$3,851
Balcony
$5,770
Suite
$7,594
From
US$3,851
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Per Person
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Lyon to Marseille
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$3,928
Balcony
$4,365
Suite
$6,329
From
US$3,928
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7 Day Magic of Advent on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ship: Amadeus Queen
Departure: 11 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Inside
-
River View
$1,359
Balcony
$2,099
Suite
-
From
US$1,359
Per Person
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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
Inside
-
River View
$2,899
Balcony
$3,910
Suite
$6,326
From
US$2,899
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14 Day Colors of Provence with Barcelona and Paris (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

14 Days Barcelona to Paris
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaKristina
Departure: 07 December 2026
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: Spain, France
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
-
Balcony
$7,611
Suite
-
From
US$7,611
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12 Day Christmas on the Main & Moselle with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Prague to Paris
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alsvin, Viking Idi
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Main, Moselle
Visit: Czech Republic, Germany, France
Viking $999 Air Deal
Inside
-
River View
$4,299
Balcony
$4,999
Suite
$8,499
From
US$4,299
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 Opal, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$5,462
Balcony
$6,833
Suite
$8,945
From
US$5,462
Save 733
Per Person
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11 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

11 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Preferred Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
-
Balcony
$6,869
Suite
-
From
US$6,869
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8 Day Rhine River New Year's Cruise with Celebrity Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Ship: Celebrity Roamer
Departure: 30 December 2028
Visit: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,832
Balcony
$5,187
Suite
$7,262
From
US$3,832
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Per Person
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8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Passau
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Maria Theresa, S.S. Marlene
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,984
Balcony
$5,453
Suite
$8,045
From
US$3,984
Save 826
Per Person
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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
-
River View
$4,190
Balcony
$4,490
Suite
$5,990
From
US$4,190
Per Person
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18 Day Christmas & New Year with Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

18 Days Amsterdam to Prague
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$10,060
Balcony
$12,821
Suite
$15,653
From
US$10,060
Save 1,619
Per Person
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