Top Europe Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Swiss Alps and Rhine Castles - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

• Explore Basel’s medieval charm
• Discover Lucerne’s landmarks
• Stroll Strasbourg’s streets
• Taste Rudesheim’s coffee

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Basel / Amsterdam

Activities

Wine Tasting, Biking, Hiking, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

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Experience an 8-day Rhine River cruise on the MS Amaserena, visiting festive cities like Basel, Strasbourg, and Cologne. Enjoy Christmas markets, cultural highlights, and beautiful winter scenery, concluding your journey in historic Amsterdam.

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from $1,490

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Christmas on the romantic rhine, the enhancement of the Lorelei Rock

5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Gérard Schmitter

• Discover Lorelei Rock
• Experience Marksburg castle
• Explore Rudesheim

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Join MS Gerard Schmitter on this 5-day Strasbourg roundtrip, the Christmas on the romantic rhine, the enhancement of the Lorelei Rock, and discover the famous legend of the Lorelei Rock, immersed in the festive and warm atmosphere of a romantic Christmas.

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from $271

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Katla Ice Cave Under the Volcano

1 Day Itinerary

• View Over Myrdalsjokull
• Visiting a Natural Glacial Ice Cave
• Scenic Super Jeep Ride

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Reykjavik / Vik

Activity Level

Easy Active

During this day tour, hop on a super jeep to explore the Katla ice cave on Myrdalsjokull Glacier and enjoy scenic views of this landscape.

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from $232

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Ice Climbing & Glacier Walking Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Solheimajokull Glacier
• Enjoy glacier hiking

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Reykjavik / Sólheimajökull Glacier

Activity Level

Moderate

On this day tour, experience ice climbing and hike across the Sólheimajökull glacier in Iceland. Discover the outlet glacier with its many crevasses and challenge your ice-climbing skills.

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from $123

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South Shore Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

• Sólheimajökull Glacier
• Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
• Reynisdrangar Basalt Sea Stacks
• Skógafoss Waterfall
• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
• Vík in Mýrdalur

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Easy Active

A great day tour along the south coast of Iceland where waterfalls, black sand beach and magnificent landscape play the main role.

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from $97

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Northern Lights Escape

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Countryside
• Spot the Northern lights

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this excursion in Iceland, you'll have the chance to see the Aurora Borealis, the amazing display of lights and colors that can be seen in the sky at night. Capture either the common green and yellow auroras, the stunning blue, violet, and rose, or the rarest red that can be seen in Iceland more than anywhere else in the world.

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from $94

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Golden Circle Afternoon

1 Day Itinerary

• Þingvellir National Park
• Gullfoss Waterfall
• Geysir Hot Spring Area

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

Express Golden Circle - see Gullfoss waterfall, a spouting geyser and Þingvellir National Park - in one fabulous afternoon.

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from $2,999

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Christmas on the Danube

Regensburg to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Visit Regensburg's medieval town
• Stroll the romantic market stalls
• See Europe's largest pipe organ
• Explore Vienna's Christmas markets

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Regensburg / Budapest

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the wonders of Hungary, Austria, and Germany on an 8-day Christmas on the Danube cruise. Explore grand cities, medieval towns, & quaint villages, & enjoy the lively festivities of three countries. Experience the holiday atmosphere of Budapest's Christmas markets, Vienna's delightful handmade decorations, and Regensburg's fairy-tale beauty.

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from $2,799

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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Wander through Bratislava
• Taste Linz's famous Linzer Torte
• Explore Christkindlmarkt
• Discover Passau's history

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Budapest / Passau

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day Danube Christmas Delights cruise aboard Viking Cruises. Explore Budapest's art nouveau beauty and Christmas markets. Experience winter wonderlands in Bratislava and Vienna. Sail through Wachau Valley's vineyards. Discover Linz's baroque charm and enjoy Linzer Torte. Explore Passau's history at the river confluence.

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from $3,579

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Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)

7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Admire Imperial Palace complex
• Explore Altes Rathaus
• Enjoy Regensburg’s Christmas market
• Uncover medieval architectures

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Nuremberg / Vienna

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Variable

Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime river cruise vacation starting in the Nuremberg, on through the heart of Germany, and ending in Austria aboard the magnificent Avalon Envision.

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from $3,579

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Christmastime on the Danube

Eastbound - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression

• Explore the city of Nuremberg
• Have fun exploring Christmas market
• Roam around the city of Passau
• Visit the Benedictine Abbey

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Nuremberg / Vienna

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Variable

Experience this one-of-a-kind Christmas trip by sailing through the Danube river and visit fascinating sights beginning Nuremberg's medieval architectures to Vienna's magical Christmas advent markets.

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from $6,829

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Cruise the canals of Amsterdam
• Browse Cologne´s Christmas market
• Visit the historic Rüdesheim
• Explore the streets of Lucerne

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day cruise with 2 nights in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to Switzerland’s lakes, explore Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets, sip glühwein, and soak in the holiday magic.

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from $2,799

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Christmas on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Discover Basel
• Explore Breisach
• Experience Strasbourg, France
• Explore Rüdesheim, Germany

Starts / Ends

Amsterdam / Basel

Activities

Festival Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Christmas on the Rhine Cruise with Viking Cruises from Amsterdam to Basel. Experience festive charm in picturesque villages, savor holiday treats at vibrant stalls and revel in the Rhine Valley's joyful atmosphere, including Cologne's sparkling lights.

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from $2,619

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Christmastime in Alsace and Germany

5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama

• Experience the Black Forest
• Explore Christmas market in Europe
• Visit Fascinating Heidelberg Castle
• Tour Strasbourg Cathedral

Starts / Ends

Frankfurt / Basel

Activities

Christmas Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime Rhine River cruise vacation starting in Frankfurt, cruising through the heart of Germany, and ending in Basel aboard the Avalon Panorama. Visit Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, and Heidelberg.

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from $4,139

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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

• Cruise Amsterdam’s scenic canals
• Discover Cologne’s Gothic beauty
• Explore Dusseldorf’s vibrant charm
• Sail the Rhine Gorge’s epic views

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaviola, where picturesque vineyards and historic castles await. Discover charming towns like Strasbourg and Colmar, from Rudesheimer coffee to German beer, while enjoying local flavors.

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Admire Amsterdam's famous canals
• Bike along Rüdesheim
• Visit Strasbourg’s Christmas Market
• Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets

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Enjoy a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaprima. As you sail the Rhine River, visit classic Christmas markets, bike along Rüdesheim, boat down canals, and visit historic castles that highlight this region of central Europe, including stops in Cologne, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach.

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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalea

• Visit the Great Market Hall
• Explore Vörösmarty Square
• Join a guided bike ride
• Join a walking tour of Passau

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Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures. Enjoy an 8-day cruise of Iconic Christmas Markets aboard MS Amalea!

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from $870

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South Iceland and Golden Circle

Iceland Small Group Tour - 3 Day Itinerary

• Experience the Golden Circle
• Visit waterfalls
• Relax in hot springs

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience three days of action packed adventure around Iceland's South Coast. Tour the Golden Circle, visit a natural ice cave and witness the otherworldly landscapes that make Iceland famous.

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