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Take a River Cruise and Explore the Christmas traditions through the Danube and Rhine Rivers. Enjoy an immersive experience celebrating the varied cultures of five Central European countries. In the first weeks of December, seasonal Christmas markets fill the town squares with the sights and sounds of Christmas. Shop keepers in festive stalls offer baked goods, sweets, toys and local specialties. Artisans present their handmade crafts, nutcrackers, lace and blown glass ornaments. The aromas of roasted chestnuts, spiced cookies, mulled wine and evergreen vine for your attention. Enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the Rhine or Danube rivers in the winter.
Join both locals and visitors as they prepare for the holidays during this late-season cruise along the Danube. Sail aboard a ship designed for viewing the enchanting riverside vistas, through panoramic windows, from the sun deck, or from the comfort of your private, river-view cabin. Onboard meals, prepared by European chefs, include a choice of entrées, regional specialties and traditional favorites.
Portraits of Southern France 2010
8 Days starting from $1,356
Sail along France’s scenic Saône and Rhône Rivers past some of the most beautiful vistas the French countryside has to offer. During your 8-day journey, explore the famed region of Burgundy and the lavender fields of Provence. Visit Gallo-Roman ruins.. (click for more)
Christmas on the Danube
8 Days starting from $1,499
Relish the spirit of the season on a holiday cruise down the Danube River. Begin with a tour of the ancient wine town of Würzburg, reputed to be one of Germany's loveliest places. See the magnificent Residential Palace and the ornate Alte Mainbrucke... (click for more)
Danube Holiday Explorer 2010
8 Days starting from $1,756
Usher in the winter with a timeless trip down the Danube River, where you discover the beauty of Austria and Germany and are warmly welcomed by the locals. Sail through the enchanting Wachau Valley and Bavarian countryside, and experience the magic o.. (click for more)
Paris and the Heart of Normandy 2010
8 Days starting from $2,156
Combine the magic of Paris with the beauty of France’s Norman countryside and voilà! Experience history firsthand at the Normandy beaches, site of the famous Allied invasion on D-Day in 1944. Delight in the Gothic architecture of Rouen, and see where.. (click for more)
CHRISTMAS IN THE HEART OF GERMANY (WNF2010)
9 Days starting from $1,809
Vacation OverviewExperience the holiday season on this festive Christmas river cruise from Prague to Frankfurt, featuring a deluxe 5-night river cruise on the Main River. Your vacation begins in 1,000-year-old Prague, where you’ll see the city’s bes.. (click for more)
CHRISTMAS IN THE HEART OF GERMANY (WFN2010)
9 Days starting from $1,809
Vacation OverviewExperience the holiday season on this festive river cruise vacation from Frankfurt to Prague, featuring a deluxe 5-night river cruise on the Main River. Enjoy guided city sightseeing in Würzburg, Bamberg, and in the Bavarian village.. (click for more)
CHRISTMASTIME ON THE DANUBE (WNV2010)
10 Days starting from $1,919
Vacation OverviewEnjoy the festive atmosphere of 1,000-year-old Prague and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting river cruise vacation. Delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of local Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Vi.. (click for more)
CHRISTMASTIME ON THE DANUBE (WVN2010)
10 Days starting from $1,919
Vacation OverviewEnjoy the festive atmospheres of Vienna, Prague, and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting Christmas river cruise. Delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of local Christmas markets in Vienna, Regensburg, and Nuremberg.. (click for more)
Elegant Elbe 2010
10 Days starting from $2,056
Discover the natural beauty of former East Germany’s dramatic landscape on an Elbe River cruise. Tour the opulent palaces of Saxon monarchs and stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens; sail between the dramatic sandstone cliffs of Germany’s “Sa.. (click for more)
Rhine and Main Holiday Markets (Nuremberg to Cologne)
11 Days starting from $2,349
Enjoy this leisurely paced cruise along the majestic Rhine and meandering Main rivers during the most magical time of year, and discover the origins of centuries-old traditions at illuminated Christmas Markets. Relish the charm of Bamberg, a UNESCO W.. (click for more)
Jewels of the Nile Lake Nasser and Abu Simbel - Winter dept
12 Days starting from $2,725
The Pyramids, Sphinx, Karnak, Egyptian, Museum, West Bank are all here but this tour distinguishes itself from all others by including the temples of Abu Simbel... (click for more)
CHRISTMASTIME IN GERMANY and AUSTRIA (WFV2010)
13 Days starting from $2,769
Vacation OverviewGermany and Austria—what better place to be during the festive time of the year to savor Gemütlichkeit, Glühwein, and Lebkuchen? You’ll be enthralled by the beautiful decorations, the festive lights, and the special atmosphere that .. (click for more)
CHRISTMASTIME IN GERMANY and AUSTRIA (WVF2010)
13 Days starting from $2,769
Vacation OverviewAustria and Germany—there are no better places to savor Gemütlichkeit, Glühwein, and Lebkuchen during the festive time of year! You’ll be enthralled by the beautiful decorations, the festive lights, and the special atmosphere that o.. (click for more)
Grand Christmas and New Years Cruise (Nuremberg to Budapest)
14 Days starting from $3,399
Let this holiday season be an unforgettable one. Celebrate Christmas in Regensburg, one of the loveliest Medieval towns in Europe, where you will have time to attend Christmas Mass in one of Regensburg's magnificent churches, followed by a grand cele.. (click for more)
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