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Christmas Markets of Europe 2026|2027

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From Budapest to Amsterdam
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  • Close-up of hanging Christmas ornaments featuring Santa Claus figurines.
  • A map outlining a tour route through several European countries.
  • Aerial view of a busy Christmas market at night.
  • Christmas market in front of a large cathedral at dusk.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas Market in Budapest
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family

    Optional Activities

    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Old Town Hall
    Episcopal Summer Palace
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Dürnstein - Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided hike in Dürnstein
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Český Krumlov (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Oberhaus Fortress
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg - Kelheim

    Regensburg - Kelheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg
    • Visit to the Christmas market in the Thurn und Taxis Palace grounds
    • Bavarian band performance on board
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Thurn und Taxis Palace
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg
    Landmarks
    New Residence
    Altenburg Castle
    Rose Garden
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg and a visit to the Bishops Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Marienkapelle
  11. Day 11

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Wertheim - Miltenberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Miltenberg
    • Visit to Bronnbach Abbey
    Landmarks
    Bronnbach Abbey
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim - Koblenz

    Rüdesheim - Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Rhine Gorge
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Quest for Cologne's treasures
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
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  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Private hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before October 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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