Rhine Holiday Markets
BASEL TO COLOGNE | 8 DAYS
2019 | Discover the origins of cherished holiday traditions on a festive voyage that showcases decadent seasonal treats and spectacular holiday décor.
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Experience Europe’s old-world charms during the most magical time of the year.
“Welcome, young and old, to my little community of wood and cloth.” These words spoken by the Christkind open the Nuremberg Christmas Market. Though the iconic representative of the market is named for the infant Jesus, she—yes, she—is a girl dressed as a crowned angel. All over Germany, the Christkind is a symbol of the holiday’s magic.
This cruise takes you to some of the most famous and delightful holiday markets in Central Europe. At each market, you’ll find wooden stalls displaying traditional crafts that range from quirky little characters made of fruit and dressed in Bavarian costume to beautifully carved and painted Nativity figures. You’ll also find exquisite ornaments and fine contemporary crafts, along with fairytale villages decked in holiday finery.
Sparkling lights illuminate ancient cathedral squares and the sound of children’s laughter mingles with carols. Enjoy Uniworld’s exclusive “Taste of Christmas” program in Vienna, where you’ll see astonishing confectionary decorations in Café Demel’s windows. Celebrate the season in a new way as you meander through old lands, and remember, as the Christkind says, “While this market’s splendor is fleeting, the joy it brings is eternal.”
Who will enjoy this cruise
Those looking to experience Europe at its most magical will enjoy the chance to discover the delightful holiday traditions and treats of Germany and Austria, and to find special gifts for loved ones back home.
BASEL TO COLOGNE | 8 DAYS
2019 | Discover the origins of cherished holiday traditions on a festive voyage that showcases decadent seasonal treats and spectacular holiday décor.
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NUREMBERG TO FRANKFURT | 8 DAYS
2019 | Europe’s famous Christmas markets have changed little over the past five centuries, and the childlike wonder they instill is yours to enjoy on this magical cruise along the Main.
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BUDAPEST TO PASSAU | 8 DAYS
2019 | Experience the holiday season in style as you cruise along the Danube through four European countries, making your way from one festive Christmas Market to the next.
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