Experience the holiday spirit in Austria and Germany, where the tradition of the Christkindlesmarkt began over 600 years ago. Explore Christmas markets alive with festive cheer and cultural treasures. Uncover the history and tastes of these incredible regions spending five relaxing nights in Innsbruck, where the spirit of Christmas is undeniable. Venture to the Alpine village of Seefeld via train and partake in a traditional taste of schnapps before you’re whisked away on an actual horse-draw...
Price Per Night: $399.93 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Vienna, Melk, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Scenic Sailing: Main-Danube Canal, Bamberg, Würzburg, Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart, Wertheim, Koblenz, Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine, Cologne, Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede, Kinderdijk, Amsterdam
Follow Europe’s historic waterways through landscapes and cities shaped by trade, empire and cultural exchange on this 15-day journey. Along the Rhine, Main and Danube, discover the impressive landmarks of Vienna and Budapest, Bamberg and Regensburg’s medieval streets, and Cologne’s iconic cathedral. Sail through the scenic Wachau Valley and the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, where castles, vineyards and centuries-old towns reflect the region’s long history.
Price Per Night: $68.21 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Buenos Aires Argentina, Rio De Janeiro Brazil, Las Palmas De G.Canaria (Canary Is.) Spain, Arrecife De Lanzarote (Canary Is.) Spain, Funchal (Madeira Is.) Portugal, Cadiz (Seville) Spain, La Coruna (Santiago De Compostela) Spain, Bilbao Spain, La Rochelle France, Brest France, Cherbourg (Mt St Michel) France, Warnemunde (Berlin) Germany, Gdynia (Gdansk-Danzig) Poland, Tallin Estonia, Helsinki Finland, Stockholm Sweden, Copenhagen Denmark, Stockholm Sweden, Visby Sweden, Ronne Denmark
Price Per Night: $598.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Arrive Budapest, Bratislava – the coronation city, Imperial Vienna and a night at the Palace, The Wachau Valley, A taste of Vienna, Journey home
A six-day journey on the Danube visiting three countries and their capital cities, with scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley and two full days in Vienna
Price Per Night: $655.44 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Prague, Děčín, Dresden, Bad Schandau, Scenic Sailing: Saxon Switzerland, Dresden, Meissen, Wittenberg, Berlin, Potsdam, Berlin
Take part in time-honored European holiday traditions on this 10-day cruisetour. Stroll among colorful stalls and mingle with locals as you sample glühwein. Revel in Berlin’s festive atmosphere and discover the treasured recipe for Dresden’s famous Christstollen. Shop for handmade porcelain in Meissen and spend two days in Prague, delving into the city’s Jewish history while its famed Christmas market exudes an abundance of good cheer.
Price Per Night: $392.79 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Amsterdam, Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine, Miltenberg, Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart, Würzburg, Bamberg, Scenic Sailing: Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Krems, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest
Follow Europe’s historic waterways through landscapes and cities shaped by trade, empire and cultural exchange on this 15-day journey. Along the Rhine, Main and Danube, discover the impressive landmarks of Vienna and Budapest, Bamberg and Regensburg’s medieval streets, and Cologne’s iconic cathedral. Sail through the scenic Wachau Valley and the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, where castles, vineyards and centuries-old towns reflect the region’s long history.
Price Per Night: $371.29 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Vienna, Krems, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Passau, Regensburg
Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Visit historic Salzburg. Spend two days in Vienna and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this eight-day journey on the “Blue Danube” is one you are sure to love.
Price Per Night: $830.42 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Amsterdam, Cologne > Bonn, Rhine Gorge > Rüdesheim, Miltenberg > Wertheim, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Dürnstein > Krems, Vienna, Budapest, Budapest > Paris, Les Andelys, Rouen, Honfleur, Honfleur > Caudebec-en-Caux, Vernon > La Roche-Guyon, Conflans > Paris, Paris
Journey through the heart of Western Europe on two seamlessly combined river cruises. From the City of Light to romantic riverside towns and dazzling cities, each day offers a new perspective on Europe’s history, culture and cuisine.
