Plan ahead: Christmas river cruises to make this winter special

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Book a cruise on the Rhine or Danube and celebrate Christmas as it should be After a Christmas confined to our homes last year, this year calls for a proper festive break. That means visiting Europe's best Christmas markets, or seeing in the New Year with a backdrop of a sparkling city. A river cruise takes you to the heart of each destination, passing peaceful winter scenery along the way. See the colossal spires of Cologne Cathedral, the Gothic wonders of Budapest, and little villages from a bygone era. At traditional Christmas markets, sip a hot chocolate or glühwein, and tuck into a bratwurst or chunk of stollen. Welcome the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, and book a festive river cruise now. View cruises

Christmas on the Rhine The best traditions of a German Christmas await. Glide past sleepy villages, explore riverside towns adorned with lights, and savour the ambience of Yuletide markets. Celebrate Christmas Day with a special gala dinner. Eight days from £1,989 View cruise New Year on the Rhine Celebrate the New Year in style on this festive Rhine cruise. Wind your way from splendid Cologne through the Rhine Gorge to charming Rüdesheim and historic Koblenz. Embrace the magic of the season on this great river. Six days from £1,429 View cruise

Christmas on the Danube Spend the festive season amid the grand imperial cities of the Danube. Visit Budapest and Vienna, and choose a trip to Linz or Salzburg. On Christmas Day, feel the serenity of Melk Abbey, and enjoy a delicious gala dinner. Eight days from £1,989 View cruise New Year on the Danube Welcome the New Year on this wonderful cruise along the Danube. Experience the grandeur of Vienna and Budapest, browse the festive markets, and raise a glass on board as you celebrate a New Year's Eve to remember. Six days from £1,429 View cruise

The Danube's imperial cities & Yuletide markets Relax as you cruise this iconic river. See the Gothic parliament building in Budapest, the palaces of Vienna, and the beautifully restored old town of Bratislava. Taste festive treats as you explore magical Christmas markets. Six days from £829 View cruise Enchanting Rhine & Yuletide cruise Witness the Rhineland in all its wintry splendour, visiting traditional Christmas markets along the way. Pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, admire the vast spires of Cologne Cathedral, and discover the former German capital Bonn. Five days from £849 View cruise

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