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European christmas market cruises 2017.
The christmas market in strasbourg france is the oldest one in europe dating back to 1570 and this four day cruise from croisieurope takes you into the heart of it.
On a christmas markets cruise you ll travel along europe s scenic rivers and visit bustling holiday markets in cities such as prague nuremberg vienna strasbourg and budapest.
One of the most well known christmas markets is the traditional vienna magic of advent which turns the city hall square into a shining fairytale land christmas gifts tree decorations sweets and warming drinks are waiting for you and have fun christmas workshops for kids.
From hand blown glass ornaments and handcrafted toys to nutcrackers and dollhouses of all shapes and sizes you can browse through an assortment of unique trinkets and.
Christmas cruise experience the holiday season the european way.
Highlights of christmas market cruises viking holiday departures complement your itinerary s regular highlights with visits to europe s delightful christmas markets onboard festivities and more.
Christmas markets have been an annual tradition in europe for centuries but they have only opened to cruises in the last few decades.
Enjoy the jolly atmosphere on your festively decorated suite ship as you delight in the sights smells and tastes of local traditions of christmas markets in several ports of call.
Vienna is every year on your podium of the best christmas markets in europe.
Christmas market tours will once again become available in 2021 as well as christmas market river cruises.
Stops along the way include.
Take in the wonder of the european christmas markets on this 13 day tour starting with three nights in modern budapest before a 7 day danube river cruise aboard ms amaprima that concludes with two more nights in prague.