Christmas Market Tours and River Cruises for 2021 & 2022

The legendary Christmas Markets in Europe mark the beginning of Advent and bring the magic of the holiday season to life.  The first time you see one of Europe's classic Christmas markets will be a moment you won't soon forget.  Ancient squares around Gothic cathedrals or Baroque towns have been magically transformed into winter wonderlands alive with twinkling lights and festive greenery. Your 2021 and 2022 Christmas Market tours may consist of visits happily hopping from one brightly decorated booth to another in search of everything from hand-crafted ornaments to mouth-watering marzipan.

Each town, village and even city seems to participate with festively decorated stalls in enchanting settings.  These are laden with unusual gifts, arts, crafts, and seasonal food and drink that complete the setting of a winter wonderland.

Experience Europe's timeless traditions and breathtaking pageantry during the holiday season on a 2021 or 2022 Christmas Markets tour.  Christmas Market tours and river cruise packages are cheaper than traveling to Europe during the peak summer months, the cities are less crowded so that you can see more, plus you get to enjoy the magical glow of glittering Christmas lights. 

In German cities, towns, and villages, as well as other parts of Europe, you will find all kinds of handmade goods and unique gifts.  Smell the air filled with aromas of roasting chestnuts, exotic warm spices of mulled wine, freshly baked mince pies, and warm continental bread.   Savor the scent of homemade treats such as Nuremberg's famous fresh gingerbread and treat your taste buds to local seasonal staples like mulled wine and dumplings with vanilla sauce.

Floating down a scenic river and taking in the lush scenery framing the banks, you'll notice the river cruise difference.  Your riverboat docks in the heart of colorful towns, so you can stroll shore on foot or ride a complimentary bicycle to enjoy excursions included in your journey. Sip free-flowing complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks; enjoy local entertainment and music performances and savor theme dinners inspired by the regions visited. Finding the perfect Christmas Market river cruise for 2021 and 2022 has never been easier than with Atlas Cruises and Tours!

The best Christmas markets in Germany are Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Kasel, Dusseldorf, Berlin and Dresden.  Other popular markets can be found in Vienna, Austria; Strasbourg, France; Prague, Czech Republic; and Gothenburg, Sweden.