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2010 Christmas Markets & Holiday Cruising

Experience the magic of Christmas in Europe, where so many seasonal traditions began. November and December are some of the best months to cruise this region, because on select departure dates of the itineraries below you can enjoy all the delights of the season and shop in local Christmas markets. Public squares glisten in the evening, lit by thousands of glittering lights, while every home glows with the warmth of the hearth and the fragrance of hot, spiced wines. Shopkeepers welcome you among displays of carved wooden toys and handcrafted sweets, and the crisp air rings with laughter and sleigh bells. Townspeople sing traditional melodies and celebrate Christmas in centuries-old churches. Choose one of these amazing cruises through Europe for a delightfully traditional season!

Danube Waltz

Passau to Budapest

From $2,549 / 8 Days

Explore four of Europe’s most enchanting countries—Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia—along the storied Danube River. See the range of architectural wonders in Budapest and Bratislava, sail through the spectacular Wachau Valley, and take a tour of the 900-year-old baroque Benedictine abbey at Melk on this amazing 8-day itinerary.

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