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Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris 2026|2027 - 18 Days (from Paris to Budapest)

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From Paris to Budapest
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  • Colorful houses lining a canal in Amsterdam.
  • Map showing a route through multiple European countries.
  • Eiffel Tower with boats on the River Seine at sunset.
  • Pont Alexandre III bridge with ornate lamps and dome of Les Invalides in Paris.
  • Arc de Triomphe silhouetted against a vibrant sunset, with people beneath.
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  • Eiffel Tower with trees and a boat cruising the Seine.
  • Silhouette of a person in front of the Eiffel Tower at sunset.
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  • Iconic view of Budapest Parliament reflecting in the water at sunset.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Paris
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris
    • Seine river cruise
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame de Paris
    Arc de Triomphe
    Champs-Élysées
    Eiffel Tower
    Seine River
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  3. Day 3

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Louvre
    • Stroll the Champs-Élysées with Christmas lights
    • Visit Christmas markets
    • View Galleries Lafayette window displays
    • Tastes of Paris (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Louvre
    Mona Lisa
    Champs-Élysées
    Galleries Lafayette
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  4. Day 4

    Paris to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam
  5. Day 5

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top canal boat cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Christmas markets
    • Purchase oliebollen and appelbeignets
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
  6. Day 6

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne
    • Visit to Cologne Christmas market
    • Christmas traditions in Europe lecture on board
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • Special on-board performance

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy Rüdesheim coffee
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
    Rhine Gorge
  8. Day 8

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Miltenberg
    • Visit to Bronnbach Abbey
    Landmarks
    Bronnbach Abbey
  9. Day 9

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg
    • Visit to the Bishops Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
    • Visit Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
  10. Day 10

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg

    Optional Activities

    • Sample Bamberg beer
    • Visit Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
  11. Day 11

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas market
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
  12. Day 12

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg
    • Visit to Thurn and Taxis Palace Christmas market
    • Traditional Bavarian band on board
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Thurn and Taxis Palace
  13. Day 13

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Český Krumlov (extra expense)
    • Sample Glühwein and baked goods
    Landmarks
    Oberhaus Fortress
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  14. Day 14

    Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    • Explore Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Schönbrunn Palace
  16. Day 16

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava
  17. Day 17

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Hungarian farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Traditional Hungarian farewell dinner
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    • Jewish heritage tour (extra expense)
    • Explore Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Budapest
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  18. Day 18

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before May 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 20th, 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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