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Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris 2026 - 18 Days

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From Paris to Szentendre
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  • Color-coded map depicting a river cruise route from Amsterdam to Budapest across central Europe.
  • Quintessential Amsterdam canal lined with tall narrow houses reflected in calm water at dusk.
  • Classic aerial of Paris boulevards centered on Eiffel Tower under bright spring sky.
  • Panoramic daytime view of Bratislava old town with St. Martin’s Cathedral spire and Danube River.
  • Upward angle of white baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Passau against partly cloudy sky.
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  • Colorful sunset sky over quiet riverside German town with moored boats.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  3. Day 2

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris landmarks including Notre-Dame de Paris and Arc de Triomphe
    • Seine river cruise with views of the Eiffel Tower
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame de Paris
    Arc de Triomphe
    Champs-Élysées
    Eiffel Tower
    Seine River
  4. Day 3

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to the Louvre Museum
    • Exploration of Christmas markets throughout Paris
    • Stroll down the Champs-Élysées with holiday lights
    • Visit to Galeries Lafayette window displays
    • Tastes of Paris (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Louvre Museum
    Galeries Lafayette
  5. Day 4

    Paris to Amsterdam

    Paris to Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Boarding of Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
    • Welcome dinner on board
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Glass-top canal boat cruise through Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Christmas markets to purchase oliebollen and appelbeignets (deep fried sweets)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
  7. Day 6

    Cologne

    Cologne
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne
    • Visit to Cologne Christmas market
    • Quest for Cologne's treasures
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  8. Day 7

    Rüdesheim

    Rüdesheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    • Access to Christmas Market of Nations

    Optional Activities

    • Rüdesheim coffee with Asbach Uralt brandy
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
  9. Day 8

    Miltenberg - Wertheim

    Miltenberg - Wertheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Miltenberg
    • Exclusive visit to the Glass Art Museum in Wertheim with presentation
    • Visit to Bronnbach Abbey (EmeraldPLUS)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Miltenberg's oldest pub in Germany
    • Explore boutique market with local arts and crafts
    • Sample apple streusel kuchen
    Landmarks
    Bronnbach Abbey
    Odenwald Forest
    Glass Art Museum Wertheim
  10. Day 9

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg
    • Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Würzburg Residence (Bishop's Residence)

    Optional Activities

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

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Bamberg's four Christmas markets
    • Sample beer from local breweries
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
  12. Day 11

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Nuremberg Christmas market
  13. Day 12

    Kelheim - Regensburg

    Kelheim - Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Regensburg
    • Visit to Christmas market in Thurn and Taxis Palace grounds (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Traditional Bavarian band performance on board
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Rhine-Main-Danube Canal
    Thurn and Taxis Palace
  14. Day 13

    Passau - Linz

    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)
    • Sample warm Glühwein and freshly baked goods at Christkindlmarkt
    Landmarks
    Oberhaus Fortress
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  15. Day 14

    Melk

    Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Melk Abbey
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
  16. Day 15

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna with drive around Ringstrasse

    Optional Activities

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

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    • Explore Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Episcopal Summer Palace
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  18. Day 17

    Budapest

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    • Explore Budapest Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Danube River
  19. Day 18

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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