Christmas Markets

There's no better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a trip to Europe's Christmas markets. A centuries-old tradition, these markets originated in Germany, Austria and France, but are now found in numerous towns and cities across Europe from late November through December.

Delight in a winter wonderland as you wander among rows of brightly decorated stalls and wooden huts that fill town squares and offer Christmas ornaments, handmade wooden toys, nutcrackers and other handcrafted goods. As you browse for unique treasures along illuminated streets, feast on seasonal treats like roasted almonds, sip on hot mulled wine and listen to the merry songs of carolers. Twinkling lights, the smell of freshly-baked gingerbread and festive decorations all signal that it's a special time of the year.

We offer escorted tours and river cruises that travel to Europe's Christmas markets. These itineraries bundle accommodations, sightseeing, transportation and many meals into the upfront price, leaving you with a hassle-free Christmas vacation.

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Trips are rated according to the quality of accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities, and the level of service delivered. The vacations below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any vacation name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

Vacation Name Days Starts In Ends In Travel Style Company Quality*

Christmas Markets - Canada

4 Day Quebec's Christmas Market (Friday Departure)	4	Quebec City, Canada	Quebec City, Canada	Independent	Gate 1	Dates and Prices

4 Day Quebec's Christmas Market (Thursday Departure)	4	Quebec City, Canada	Quebec City, Canada	Independent	Gate 1	Dates and Prices

4 Day Quebec's Christmas Market (Wednesday Departure)	4	Quebec City, Canada	Quebec City, Canada	Independent	Gate 1	Dates and Prices

Christmas Markets - Europe and Britain

Festive Season on a Taste of the Danube (Westbound)	4	Budapest, Hungary	Vienna, Austria	River Cruise	Avalon	Dates and Prices

Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound)	5	Basel, Switzerland	Mainz, Germany	River Cruise	Avalon	Dates and Prices

Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound)	5	Frankfurt, Germany	Basel, Switzerland	River Cruise	Avalon	Dates and Prices

Rhineland and Dutch Christmas	5	Strasbourg, France	Strasbourg, France	River Cruise	Croisi	Dates and Prices

Christmastime in Alsace & Germany 2022 (Southbound)	5	Frankfurt, Germany	Basel, Switzerland	River Cruise	Avalon	Dates and Prices


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* Key to Quality Ratings
These vacations are classified according to the quality of accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities, and the level of service delivered.

= Budget vacations that typically range from $50 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare.
= First class vacations that typically range from $80 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare.
= Deluxe vacations that typically range from $200 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.

** The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines.

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	Vacations To Go customers save $200 per couple on Collette vacations. Click here for eligible departures. Save up to $1,200 per couple off Collette trips. Expires January 29. Click here for eligible departures. Save 10% on 2021 Insight trips. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here for eligible departures. Save 10% off 2021 Trafalgar vacations. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here for eligible departures. Fly from $299 per person from select gateways, plus save up to $2,000 per couple off Avalon Waterways cruises. Click here for eligible departures. Save up to an additional $300 per couple on Scenic river cruises. Expires January 29. Click here for eligible departures. Save an additional $250 per couple off Emerald Waterways cruises. Expires January 29. Click here for eligible departures. Save an additional $400 per couple off 2021 Uniworld sailings. Expires January 29. Click here for eligible departures. Fly for free from select gateways or save $2,400 per couple on 2021 Scenic river cruises. Click here for eligible departures. Fly for free from select gateways or save $2,400 per couple on 2022 Scenic river cruises. Plus, receive an additional 10% discount in select cabin categories Click here for eligible departures. + Show all 35 specials Save 15% off select Intrepid trips. Click here for eligible departures. Fly for free from select gateways or save $2,000 per couple off select Emerald Waterways cruises. Click here for eligible departures. Save $750 per couple off 2021 Avalon Waterways sailings. Click here for eligible departures. Fly from $299 per person from select gateways, plus save up to $2,000 per couple off 2022 Avalon cruises. Click here for eligible departures. Fly from $295 per person from select gateways or save $2,000 per couple on 2021 Emerald river cruises. Click here for eligible departures. Save 12% off 2022 Uniworld cruises . Click here for eligible departures. Receive a free pre- or post-cruise hotel package on select AmaWaterways river cruises. Expires January 29. Click here for eligible departures. Fly from $99 to $1,199 per person from select gateways, plus save up to $1,000 per couple off Viking river cruises. Expires January 31. Click here for eligible departures. Save up to $1,500 per couple off 2022 Avalon Waterways cruises. Click here for eligible departures. 2 for 1! Companion cruises for free on Crystal river cruises. Click here for eligible departures. Fly for $295 per person from select gateways or save $2,000 per couple on select 2022 Emerald Waterways cruises. Plus, receive an additional 10% discount in select cabin categories. Click here for eligible departures. Receive a free $300 per couple onboard credit on select AmaWaterways cruises. Click here for eligible departures. Receive up to a $400 per couple onboard credit on Crystal sailings. This offer is combinable with select promotions. Click here for eligible departures. Club Bon Voyage Discount! Past guests of Insight save an additional 5% off select vacations. Click here for eligible departures. Save $650 per couple off select Riviera cruises . Click here for eligible departures. Past guests of Uniworld, Trafalgar, CostSaver, Insight, Luxury Gold, African Travel, Brendan and Contiki save an additional $100 to $600 per person off trips. Click here for eligible departures. Single travelers pay no supplement on Tauck river cruises in Category 1 cabins. Click here for eligible departures. Save 25% off the single supplement on AmaWaterways cruises in certain cabin categories. Click here for eligible departures. Travel with Scenic and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $200 to $300 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent cruise with Scenic. Click here for eligible departures. Active and retired U.S. military personnel receive an additional $100 per person (up to $200 per stateroom) off any AmaWaterways sailing. Click here for eligible departures. Past guests who refer a new traveler to Emerald Waterways earn a $100 per person travel credit. Each new guest also receives a $100 per person travel credit to use toward their cruise. Click here for eligible departures. Refer a new traveler to Scenic and earn a $200 to $300 per person travel credit. Each new guest also receives a $100 to $150 per person travel credit to use toward their cruise. Click here for eligible departures. Travel with Avalon Waterways and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $100 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent trip with Avalon Waterways . Click here for eligible departures. Travel with Emerald Waterways and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $200 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent cruise with Emerald. Click here for eligible departures. Save 20% when you book a group of 11 or more people on the same Intrepid trip. Other savings amounts are available for groups of nine or more. Click here for eligible departures.

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Christmas Markets