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Christmas Markets with Paris 2026|2027

18 days
From Paris to Budapest
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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 10 - 163
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Seine
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Paris including Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier Opera, Louvre, and Les Invalides
    • Drive along the River Seine
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    Palais Garnier Opera
    Louvre
    Les Invalides
  3. Day 3

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Secrets of Montmartre walking tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Atelier des Lumières digital art exhibition
    Landmarks
    Montmartre
    Atelier des Lumières
  4. Day 4

    Paris to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception on board
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  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam to Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: One-hour canal cruise
    • Scenic Freechoice: City walking tour with herring tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam canals
    Schermerhorn
    Alkmaar
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town including Cologne Cathedral
    • Christmas Markets exploration
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
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  7. Day 7

    Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Mini train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Lorelei statue
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  8. Day 8

    Miltenberg and Wertheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Miltenberg
    • Guided tour of Wertheim
    • Coach transfer from Miltenberg to Wertheim

    Optional Activities

    • Massage in the spa
    • Salt Therapy Lounge relaxation
    Landmarks
    Miltenberg
    Zum Riesen
    Wertheim
  9. Day 9

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided city tour and Würzburg Residence
    • Scenic Freechoice: Romantic Road to Rothenburg with guided tour and Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Rothenburg
    Romantic Road
  10. Day 10

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg

    Optional Activities

    • Informative lecture on Main River culture and history
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
    Bamberg Town Hall
  11. Day 11

    Nuremberg

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of the Old Town with local guide to see the Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church and the market square
    • World War II tour highlighting main events during the Nazi regime and important historical sites
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    St. Egidien's Church
    Christkindlesmarkt
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  12. Day 12

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Regensburg
    • Scenic Freechoice: Thurn und Taxis Tour with castle visit and Christmas market time
    Landmarks
    Old Stone Bridge
    Church of St James
    Porta Praetoria
    Thurn und Taxis Castle
  13. Day 13

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Included in full-day Salzburg excursion at local restaurant), Lunch (Included in full-day Ceský Krumlov excursion at local restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg with guided tour, Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, and lunch
    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov with guided tour and lunch
    • Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau walking tour

    Optional Activities

    • Festive concert at St Stephen's Cathedral (Wednesday-Saturday at noon)
    Landmarks
    St Stephens Cathedral
    Salzburg
    Mozart's birthplace
    Hohensalzburg fortress
    Ceský Krumlov
  14. Day 14

    Durnstein and Krems

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Göttweig Abbey tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Wachau Valley wine tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: E-biking from Durnstein to Krems
    Landmarks
    Durnstein
    Wachau Valley
    Göttweig Abbey
    Krems
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Scenic Enrich private classical concert with glass of Austrian Sekt at Palais Liechtenstein)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer from ship to Vienna city centre
    • Walking tour of Vienna including Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
    • Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein with Austrian Sekt
    Landmarks
    The Ringstrasse
    Vienna Opera House
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Belvedere Palace
    Palais Liechtenstein
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  16. Day 16

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Kunsthistorisches Museum visit
    • Scenic Freechoice: Schönbrunn Palace exploration
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Bratislava
    • Scenic Freechoice: Hidden Gems of Vienna guided tour
    • Shuttle service to Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Bratislava
    Bratislava Castle
    Hlavné Námestie
  17. Day 17

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in depth coach tour with piano recital
    • Scenic Freechoice: Hospital in the Rock underground tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda district
    Landmarks
    Várkers Bázár
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Institute for the Blind
    Hospital in the Rock
    Buda
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  18. Day 18

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Scenic Pearl
    Launched in 2011, Scenic’s Pearl cruise ship is currently fitting up to 167 travelers in its cabins. 50 crew members are working tir… Read more
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    August 22nd, 2025
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    It really was an excellent cruise and I enjoyed it immensely. The only comment I would make is the act that all...
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    October 10th, 2023
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    Overall Good. Staff service was generally excellent. F&B was good. Excursions could be improved.
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    October 24th, 2022
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    April was amazing all the knowledge of the places we visited. A credit to the ship nothing was too much trouble lots...
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