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Christmas market with festive lights during the late evening in Rathausplatz square, Vienna, Austria

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Winter is such a magical time of year, with snowfall, fun with loved ones, and new discoveries in the New Year. Discover the many trinkets, traditional foods and handcrafted items at the yuletide markets on a Christmas market cruise to Germany or Vienna – full of splendour and festive charm. Or perhaps a river cruises over Christmas or the New Year, with like-minded people and festive food along the way.

You could also escape to a warmer country for some winter sun. February is a great time to get away from the biting cold at home and venture to a more exotic climate, like Egypt, for a luxurious Nile river cruise. The days are bright and sunny, but the temperatures haven’t yet reached their peak, meaning you can comfortably explore the many temples and ancient sights on offer.

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Classic view of Salzburg and Festung Hohensalzburg fortress illuminated at Christmas time in Austria
Traditional Christmas market at Vienna Town Hall at night in front of town hall
Aerial view of Salzburg's Christmas Market illuminated at night in Austria

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Christmas on the Danube

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board with Christmas Gala dinner
  • 9 included experiences
  • Live Christmas classical quartet recital
  • Hungarian Christmas Folklore Show
Small wooden boats on the Lotus Lake with lily pads in Mekong
Aerial view of Ho Chi Minh City skyline at sunset in Saigon, Vietnam
Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, featuring a Khmer architectural style
Angkor Wat temple complex being reflected in the water in Cambodia, Southern Asia

River Cruise

A Journey on the Mekong

  • Cambodia, Vietnam
  • 4* ship
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • Full board cruise & B&B hotel
  • 14 insightful tours & visits
Entrance of Buda district at sunrise with colourful sky in Budapest, Hungary
View of Bratislava Castle from the river under a colour evening sky
St. Stephen's Cathedral basked in the glow of evening streetlights, Vienna

River Cruise

New Year on the Danube

  • Austria, Hungary
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 6 included experiences
  • Full board with New Year's Eve gala dinner
  • Live classical music recital
City hall overlooking Römerberg plaza in Frankfurt, Germany
Koblenz City overlooking the Moselle River before sunset in Germany

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New Year on the Rhine

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • Programme of daily tours & visits

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