Cruise along the legendary Rhine River, enchanted by fairytale villages dusted with snow and lively squares decorated with twinkling lights and majestic Christmas trees. Then explore the festive magic of Switzerland.

13 Days, featuring: Bamberg

There’s no better way to soak up the holiday magic than by exploring Poland’s enchanting Christmas markets. Imagine twinkling lights everywhere, medieval squares decked out in festive splendour, the irresistible aroma of sweet and savoury treats filling the air, and a warm mug of mulled wine in your hand. Over seven festive days, you’ll journey from Warsaw to Krakow, taking in the charm, culture, and seasonal cheer at every stop. Holiday vibes don’t get better than this.

This Celtic summer itinerary highlights the best sights in and outside of Edinburgh while taking in the annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Edinburgh festivals. Explore the city with a local guide by foot; experience the festival atmosphere, indulge in whisky tasting at a traditional 19th-century distillery, and stay overnight in a highland castle.

From the foothills of the German Alps to the Hungarian capital of Budapest, cruise the length of Europe’s most famous river, exploring cities and towns at their festive best. Soak in the magic of Christmas as you see traditions transform from town to town, from the fragrant aroma of gluhwein and roasted chestnuts to bustling markets bursting with festive excitement.

What’s the best way to get into the holiday spirit? Easiest answer ever: this seven-day tour of five European cities and their magical Christmas markets. Feel the festive cheer as you wander through the Viennese markets, visit the local Christmas markets just outside of Salzburg, hunt for handmade ornaments in Munich, travel to Nuremberg to experience one of the most famous markets in the world, then sip some warm Glühwein as you explore Gendarmenmarkt square in Berlin. If you’re looking to g...

6 Days, featuring: Bamberg

17 Days, featuring: Regensburg

Discover the holiday spirit throughout Germany, France, and Switzerland on a festive tour of Christmas markets. Experience the 600-year-old tradition of the Christkindesmarkt in Germany among Christmas stalls in Regensburg. Be enchanted at the German Christmas Museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and visit Strasbourg, known as the “Capital of Christmas,” to sample its joyful atmosphere and Alsace cuisine. Step into a fairy-tale winter wonderland during a day in Colmar. And Lucerne, the “City o...

Take your taste buds on a tour of the Czech Republic, discover the food markets of Prague, explore the Kraków Christmas Market in the city’s Old Town district, and indulge in Berlin. Setting out from Kraków, get a sense of Poland’s old-world charm with your Local Expert as you ascend Wawel Hill to the Renaissance castle and cathedral—the final resting place of the Kings of Poland. Known as the Venice of Poland, Wroclaw is a wonder to behold with its 150 bridges spanning five rivers and twelve islands, not to mention the Baroque grandeur of the Rynek Christmas markets. In the German capital, see what remains of the Berlin Wall, admire the painstakingly restored Reichstag and soak up the fe...