Visiting a European Christmas market is a bucket-list item for many travelers. These tour operators and river cruise lines offer special itineraries to make your Christmas market dreams come true.
Contiki’s seven-day German Christmas Markets itinerary includes stops at markets in Frankfurt, Munich, Nuremberg, Cologne and Stuttgart. Adding to the magic of the holiday season, this itinerary also includes a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle.
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This tour operator’s eight-day Christmas Markets of Croatia, Slovenia and Austria itinerary is anchored by iconic Christmas markets in each destination, with stops at other can’t-miss attractions. Highlights on the tour include visits to Lotrščak Tower, Postojna caves and Vienna’s historic center.
This eight-day Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland tour features stops in eight cities, including Salzburg, Munich and Zürich. A local guide brings guests to popular and hidden gem locations throughout the tour.
This luxury travel company offers an 11-day Christmas Markets of Central Europe tour. This customizable itinerary brings travelers to Munich, Prague and Vienna for private tours and Christmas market exploration.
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
This cruise line offers eight distinct itineraries with its Holiday Collection. The Belgian Holiday Markets sailing is new for 2024 and brings travelers to lesser-known holiday markets in Belgium, as well as stops in Germany and the Netherlands. Other popular itineraries include Austria, Hungary and Slovakia.
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