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Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris 2026

18 days
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From Paris to Budapest
4.4
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Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris 2026 - Emerald Cruises
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Age range 12 to 90

Places You’ll See

  • Paris
    Paris
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Miltenberg
    Miltenberg
  • Wertheim
    Wertheim
  • Wurzburg
    Wurzburg
  • Nuremberg
    Nuremberg
  • Kelheim
    Kelheim
  • Regensburg
    Regensburg
  • Passau
    Passau
  • Linz
    Linz
  • Melk
    Melk
  • Vienna
    Vienna
  • Bratislava
    Bratislava
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Highlights

  • Explore Paris with a local guide and river cruise
  • Cruise Amsterdam's canals in a glass-top boat
  • Tour Cologne's Old Town and festive markets
  • Visit Melk Abbey and its historic library
  • Enjoy a traditional Hungarian folklore show

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Paris
  2. Day 2 Paris
  3. Day 3 Paris
  4. Day 4 Paris – Amsterdam
  5. Day 5 Amsterdam
  6. Day 6 Cologne
  7. Day 7 Rüdesheim
  8. Day 8 Miltenberg - Wertheim
  9. Day 9 Würzburg
  10. Day 10 Bamberg
  11. Day 11 Nuremberg
  12. Day 12 Kelheim - Regensburg
  13. Day 13 Passau – Linz
  14. Day 14 Melk
  15. Day 15 Vienna
  16. Day 16 Bratislava
  17. Day 17 Budapest
  18. Day 18 Budapest
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.4
(26 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

309

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Louis
    · August 11th, 2023
    The program in the Emerald ship was magnificently planned and discussed. The local music during the cruise was so...
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  • Mark
    · April 25th, 2023
    It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some...
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  • Yuri
    · August 24th, 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague

Dates & Availability

18 days
Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris 2026
From Paris to Budapest

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 300757

  • Currencies
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    Euro
    Austria, France, Germany and Netherlands
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    Forint
    Hungary
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Netherlands
    Type E
    Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Netherlands
    Type F
    Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Netherlands
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 8th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 8th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Emerald Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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