Experience the quintessential European Christmas on a river cruise through Europe during the festive season, bookended by city stays in Prague and Paris. Explore bustling markets, marvel at twinkling decorations and embrace the warmth of tradition.

A classic journey on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers promises spectacular landscapes, rich culture, and fascinating history, where world-class cities are complemented by romantic towns.

10 Days, featuring: Linz, Austria

Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz, visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and ponder Nuremberg’s World War II history. Indulge your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend.

There is nothing quite like Christmas among the Alps with the festive Munich Christmas Market, Salzburg’s snow-capped spires and an indulgent cup of Glühwein. Your Local Expert brings Mozart’s history to life before a visit to Salzburg's Christmas market. After tasting the festive treats, the culinary delights continue with a traditional dining experience at Swarovski Crystal Worlds. If that is not enough to summon your holiday spirit, a stroll through the medieval cobbled streets of Freiburg will certainly do the trick, not to mention the fairytale surroundings of Strasbourg, where the sweet scent of cinnamon is carried on the breeze at the oldest Christmas market in France.

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.

Set sail on an unforgettable 7-day journey through the Baltic Sea, beginning in the vibrant city of Copenhagen and concluding in the charming streets of Helsinki. Along the way, Northern Europe’s rich history, captivating culture, and stunning beauty will reveal themselves at every turn. In Warnemünde, Germany, enjoy a scenic drive to Berlin to explore iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall.

8 Days, featuring: Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)

See Bucharest’s 3,000-room Palace of Parliament. Join a home cook in Vidin to prepare banitsa, a feta filo pastry. Explore Belgrade’s Ottoman and European treasures, including the 6th-century Kalemegdan Fortress. View the Danube’s towering Iron Gate, witness Hungary’s daredevil Puszta horsemen and behold Budapest’s grandeur. As you sail, discover the secrets of the eastern Danube that were once hidden behind the Iron Curtain.

8 Days, featuring: Bamberg

10 Days, featuring: Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)

Discover grand cities, medieval towns and quaint villages along the “Blue Danube,” highlighting three countries: Hungary, Austria and Germany. Stroll among the stalls at Budapest’s Christmas market and immerse yourself in the cheerful atmosphere of Vienna as you shop for handmade decorations. Visit the fairy-tale village of Regensburg, one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, and delight in the city’s joyful festivities.