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134 Trips (884 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
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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
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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
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River View
$3,077
Balcony
$4,400
Suite
$6,447
From
US$2,837
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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
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River View
$1,841
Balcony
$2,496
Suite
$3,219
From
US$1,841
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
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,498
Balcony
$4,517
Suite
$6,893
From
US$3,498
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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
Viking $649 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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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
$4,107
Suite
-
From
US$2,804
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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
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$10,440
Balcony
$13,399
Suite
$16,406
From
US$10,440
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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
$1,615
Balcony
$2,372
Suite
$3,445
From
US$1,615
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
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$7,535
Balcony
$10,227
Suite
$13,986
From
US$7,535
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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
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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
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,353
Balcony
$7,390
Suite
$11,852
From
US$5,353
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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
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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
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,080
Balcony
$5,099
Suite
$7,475
From
US$4,080
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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
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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
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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
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River View
$1,095
Balcony
$1,603
Suite
-
From
US$1,095
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
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River View
$3,638
Balcony
$4,891
Suite
$7,526
From
US$3,638
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8 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Munich to Budapest
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Crystal, 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
Inside
-
River View
$4,470
Balcony
$6,022
Suite
$7,380
From
US$4,470
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Vilshofen
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaSofia
Departure: 06 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
-
Balcony
$7,448
Suite
-
From
US$7,448
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaLucia, AmaPrima (+2 more), AmaSofia, AmaViola
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,783
Balcony
$4,886
Suite
$7,766
From
US$3,783
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Marseille 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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11 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Main with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Nuremberg to Basel
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ship: Viking Modi
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Main, Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,799
Balcony
-
Suite
$9,999
From
US$4,799
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11 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

11 Days Budapest to Prague
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny (+2 more), Emerald Sky, Emerald Star
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,886
Balcony
$4,905
Suite
$7,281
From
US$3,886
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCerto, AmaLucia (+5 more), AmaPrima, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella, AmaViola
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,735
Balcony
$4,886
Suite
$7,766
From
US$3,735
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12 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Switzerland with Scenic
River Cruise

12 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper (+3 more), Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$6,580
Balcony
$8,132
Suite
$9,611
From
US$6,580
Save 8,483
Per Person
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11 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Zurich to Brussels
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,702
Balcony
$7,254
Suite
$8,612
From
US$5,702
Save 6,758
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas & New Year with Scenic
River Cruise

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: Holland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$7,293
Balcony
$10,106
Suite
$13,210
From
US$7,293
Save 10,212
Per Person
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15 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges & Switzerland with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

15 Days Brussels to Zurich
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Belgium, Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$8,175
Balcony
$9,727
Suite
$11,085
From
US$8,175
Save 7,085
Per Person
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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
Departure: 02 December 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,687
Balcony
$4,838
Suite
$7,718
From
US$3,687
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