Festival & Events Tours in Austria and Germany

Ring in 2026 on Scenic Pearl as you sail from Budapest's Chain Bridge to Amsterdam's UNESCO canals. Christmas Eve happens at Vienna's Palais Liechtenstein with a private Mozart and Strauss concert, and New Year's festivities happen in medieval Bamberg after checking out Nuremberg's Imperial Castle.

You'll see some of Europe's best Christmas markets across Austria and Germany, starting with Vienna's Rathausplatz market before heading to Salzburg's festive stalls near Hohensalzburg Castle, then Hellbrunner Christmas Market with 700 lit-up conifers and Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt to try Lebkuchen.

This 15-day luxury river cruise departs December 2027 and has you celebrating Christmas aboard the Scenic Opal while cruising the Danube. You'll catch a private classical concert at Vienna's Palais Liechtenstein, see Regensburg's UNESCO-listed Old Town with its ancient stone bridge, and head to Rothenburg.

The enchanting Christmas traditions of Austria and Germany come alive through this cultural journey. Traditional market visits and centuries-old customs unfold across four historic cities.

German-Austrian yuletide traditions take center stage in this festive tour. A thoughtful mix of guided excursions and independent time allows for market shopping and cultural discoveries.

This festive 15-day cruise celebrates Christmas on the Scenic Amber with a gourmet feast as you glide through the Rhine Gorge. Walk around Nuremberg's Imperial Castle and try traditional Lebkuchen gingerbread, then see UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral and Regensburg's Old Town before wandering Bamberg's medieval streets.