A Magical Christmas River Cruise

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All the main river cruise lines offer Christmas Markets river cruises. If you have questions about Christmas river cruises, or anything else, please visit our website at https://upclosetravel.com/ and feel free to call us anytime at 305-814-8184.Glide by storybook villages and snow-capped castles on the riverside.Each year, timeless traditions spring to life at European Christmas Markets, where rows of colorful lights illuminate cobblestone streets and charming booths brimming with traditional handcrafted souvenirs in historic town squares. A river cruise visits some of the most delightful Christmas markets.Indulge in gingerbread, Christmas cookies and sugary chimney cakesFeast on mulled wine or sip hot chocolate topped with marshmallows.Shop for Hand-carved toys and ornaments from Christmases past.Listen to Angelic songs of strolling carolers. And romantic ice-skating in front of the beautifully illuminated Vienna City Hall.Some of the time honored Christmas Markets include:- The Budapest Christmas Market - it's Hungary's largest. It's strict "handcrafted-only" policy makes it the ideal shopping spot for the one of a kind gift.- Vienna - situated in front their impressive 19th century town hall with awe inspiring decorations that illuminate the city.- Strasbourg, France - the self proclaimed "Capital of Christmas". The oldest, largest, and most famous Christmas Markets in France. - Nuremberg, Germany - One of the largest and most popular in all of Europe. Nuremberg's 400 year old Christmas Market offers live music, hand crafted souvenirs, a nostalgic carousel, and a children's steam train.- Regensburg, Germany - which an independent jury has described as one of the loveliest in Germany- Cologne, Germany - featuring their specialty - potato pancakes with applesauceYou'll be transported from one christmas wonderland to another by river ship. Onboard festivities include music performances, tree trimming, exquisite feasts, and engaging in customs that have long since passed. Christmas river cruises sail on the Rhine, Danube, and on the Seine in Paris. Danube river cruises sail from Budapest to Germany (Vilshofen, Passau, Nuremberg). Extend in Prague which is less than 2 hours from where the cruise ends in Germany. Transfer and hotels included so no need to worry about how you're getting there.Rhine river cruises sail from Amsterdam to Basel. Extend in Paris or Switzerland.Or do a Parisian holiday on the Seine. Christmas river cruises start when the Christmas Markets open (Towards the end of November - could start as early as the 22nd or as late as the 29th).Best time to go, I'd say anytime. My opinion, that early part of December.There's also cruises that are out on Christmas day so you can celebrate on the ship. And you can even celebrate the new year on a river cruise. Keep in mind that most Christmas Markets do end just after Christmas day so if you're most interested in the Christmas Markets, go a bit earlier in the month.Christmas on a European river cruise is magical. It's a great option for couples and families. If you're looking for a holiday getaway, I would highly recommend a river cruise. No better way to get into the Christmas spirit.Thanks for listening! See you tomorrow!