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Christmas Markets of Europe 2026

15 days

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From Amsterdam to Budapest

4.1

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Gold Operator: 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

Day 1
Amsterdam
Optional Activities
- Explore Amsterdam's galleries and museums
- Leisure exploration of the city
Day 2
Amsterdam
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glass-top canal boat cruise through Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system
Optional Activities
- Visit Amsterdam's Christmas markets
- Purchase oliebollen and appelbeignets from Christmas market stalls
Landmarks
Amsterdam Canal System
Day 3
Amsterdam to Cologne
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cologne
- Visit to Cologne's Christmas market
Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral
Day 4
Cologne to Rüdesheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
- Exploration of Rüdesheim's Christmas Market of Nations
Optional Activities
- Sample Rüdesheim coffee with locally distilled Asbach Uralt brandy
Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet
Day 5
Rüdesheim to Miltenberg - Wertheim
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Miltenberg
- Visit to Bronnbach Abbey
Optional Activities
- Try apple streusel kuchen at local cafes
- Visit Miltenberg's one of the oldest pubs in Germany
Landmarks
Bronnbach Abbey
Day 6
Miltenberg to Würzburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Würzburg
- Visit to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
Landmarks
Würzburg Residence
Day 7
Würzburg to Bamberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg
Optional Activities
- Visit Bamberg's four Christmas markets
- Sample Bamberg's famous beers from local breweries
Landmarks
Bamberg Old Town
Day 8
Bamberg to Nuremberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg
Optional Activities
- Explore Nuremberg's Christmas market
Day 9
Nuremberg to Kelheim - Regensburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Regensburg
- Visit to the Christmas market in the Thurn and Taxis Palace grounds
- Traditional Bavarian band performance on board
Landmarks
Regensburg Old Town
Thurn and Taxis Palace
Day 10
Regensburg to Passau - Linz
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
Day 11
Passau to Melk
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey
Landmarks
Melk Abbey
Day 12
Melk to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna
Optional Activities
- Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
Landmarks
Ringstrasse
Schönbrunn Palace
Day 13
Vienna to 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
Episcopal Summer Palace
Day 14
Bratislava to Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Hungarian farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
- Jewish heritage tour (extra expense)
Landmarks
Chain Bridge
Day 15
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Amsterdam Canal System

Landmarks
Cologne Cathedral

Landmarks
Rhine Gorge
Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet

Landmarks
Bronnbach Abbey

Landmarks
Würzburg Residence

Landmarks
Bamberg Old Town

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Regensburg Old Town
Thurn and Taxis Palace

Landmarks
Oberhaus Fortress
St. Stephen's Cathedral

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Melk Abbey

Landmarks
Ringstrasse
Schönbrunn Palace

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Episcopal Summer Palace

Landmarks
Chain Bridge

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Rating: 4.1(36 reviews)
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Response rate: 80%
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Emerald Cruises Ship

Emerald Dawn
Built in 2015 and with an accommodation capacity of 182 passengers, Emerald Dawn navigates the waters of the Rhine, Danube, Main and Mose… Read more
Built
2015
Guests
182
Crew
47
Length
135m
Suites
92
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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4.1

Davinia
May 9th, 2026
We have just finished an amazing 2 weeks on the Emerald Star! It was everything we dreamed it would be and more!...
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Dorrance
May 26th, 2026
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything...
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything was within 50 feet away which made accessibility more convenient. The small setting made it more intimate. A completely different vibe which we loved. Cons: Room and bathroom were smaller even though we had a suite. When ever you flushed, it sounded like the toilet would explode. Bathroom was inconvenient to get to. No elevator between 3rd and 4th floors. You can clearly hear people walking and running upstairs. Other boats can block your view. Ramps are much, much steeper at times. There were technical issues which were ironed out. This was expected given this was the inaugural cruise of the Emerald Astra. Overall: Enjoyed the journey, food, service, people, and guided excursions from guides who lived in the various countries we visited.Show more
Wendy
May 23rd, 2026
We had a fabulous cruise. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and professional. The weather wasn’t cooperative as it...
We had a fabulous cruise. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and professional. The weather wasn’t cooperative as it was cool and rainy a fair bit. It warmed up by the end though. We really enjoyed our first cruise with Emerald and Tour Radar was instrumental in that success. Your staff were very professional and helpful as well and attentive to our questions and timely with the answers. Thank you.Show more

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Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
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Hungary and Slovakia
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Hungary and Slovakia
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Hungary and Slovakia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 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 September 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 2nd, 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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Christmas Markets of Europe 2026

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