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Cherished traditions and holiday spirit make the Christmas Markets in Europe magical.  Cities and towns along the Rhine and Danube come alive with bright lights, seasonal goodies and delighted visitors of all ages.

There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly roasted chestnuts at local European Christmas Markets and shopping for unique, hand made crafts.

Browse a selection of Christmas Market tours, Christmas Market river cruises and holiday tours in Europe. Visit the major cities of Germany and Austria and begin your holiday season with a wonderful centuries-old tradition, the Christmas Markets.

Most Popular Christmas Market Tours

Christmas on the Danube

By Collette Tours. 8 Days starting at $1,549

Begin your holiday season with a relaxing cruise along the scenic Danube River, stopping at traditional Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, Passau, Rothenburg and Nuremberg. Nuremberg is home to one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in.. (click for more)

Classic Christmas Markets

By Uniworld River Cruises. 8 Days starting at $2,199

This Itinerary sails in this Direction:892Embrace the holiday spirit in Germany, the land where many Christmas traditions began Germany, the origin of many beloved holiday traditions, is a truly special place to experience the magic of Christmas. Ex.. (click for more)

Alpine Christmas

By Collette Tours. 7 Days starting at $1,349

Holiday shopping has never been this fun! Settle into a centrally located Innsbruck hotel for six nights. Relax as the snow-capped Alpine and Tyrolean scenery passes by as you travel to enchanting, traditional Christmas markets throughout this stunni.. (click for more)

European Holiday Markets

By Uniworld River Cruises. 8 Days starting at $2,299

This Itinerary sails in this Direction:894It’s the most wonderful time of the year Discover where many of our signature holiday traditions—Christmas trees, gingerbread, nutcrackers, St. Nick, and candy canes—came from as you sail through Germany an.. (click for more)

Canadas Winter Wonderland

By Collette Tours. 7 Days starting at $2,099

Immerse yourself in the ultimate winter wonderland — the Canadian Rockies! Hop aboard VIA Rail Canada's Snow Train Express and head for Jasper amidst spectacular views. Travel across the Icefields Parkway with breathtaking scenery. Relax at three Fai.. (click for more)

Christmas Market Tours, River Cruises & Value Season Vacations

The legendary Christmas Markets in Europe mark the beginning of Advent and bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Each town, village and even city seems to participate with festively decorated stalls in enchanting settings.  These are laden with unusual gifts, arts and crafts and seasonal food and drink that complete the setting of winter wonderland.  Witness first hand how each town and city center transforms during this time of year through a unique blend of hand made crafts, regional delicacies, glittering lights, nativity scenes and magnificent Christmas trees.