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Europe's Christmas Markets

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Europe's Christmas markets are a highlight of the travel calendar and 2026 departures are available to book now.
Europe's Christmas markets are one of the great seasonal travel experiences, and there is no better time to book than now. 2026 guided tour and river cruise departures are available across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Hungary and beyond, running late November through December.

On a guided land tour, you visit a curated route of Christmas market cities and regional towns, with a knowledgeable Travel Director bringing local stories, festive traditions and one-of-a-kind experiences to every stop. Fill your days with candlelit squares, old-world craftsmanship and the spicy scent of Gluhwein, with every detail taken care of.

A Christmas Market River Cruise along the Rhine or Danube puts you at the heart of the season's best destinations. Discover Europe's most enchanting markets by day and unwind on board with regional wines and the ever-changing winter scenery each evening.

Your best European Christmas experience starts here. Now is the right time to secure your winter travel. Connect with our travel experts to learn more about current offers and find the right tour for you. Book a qualifying tour or river cruise with flights and receive a $150 per person airfare credit on select 2026 departures.◆ Costco members also save 10% on guided vacations. Discount will reflect in the booking process.
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    Danube Christmas Markets

    8-Day River Cruise
    Passau, Vienna, Budapest and More

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    Rhine Christmas Markets

    8-Day River Cruise
    Düsseldorf, Cologne, Basel and More

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    German Christmas Markets

    8-Day Guided Vacation
    Frankfurt, Nuremburg, Weimar and More

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    Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland

    8-Day Guided Vacation
    Lucerne, Munich, Vienna and More

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    Alpine Christmas Markets

    9-Day Guided Vacation
    Munich, Innsbruck, Zurich and More

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    Christmas Markets of Austria and Bavaria

    8-Day Guided Vacation
    Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and More

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◆Receive a $150 per person airfare credit when you book a qualifying tour or river cruise and flights through Trafalgar or Insight Vacations for travel departing between June 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. Valid on new bookings only made between May 29, 2026 and August 31, 2026; not applicable to existing bookings. Flights must be booked through Trafalgar or Insight Vacations at the time of tour booking. A deposit is due at time of booking; full payment is due 120 days prior to departure or at the time of booking if booking within 120 days. Credit is combinable with other river cruise promotions and Global Tour Rewards past guest discount, but is not combinable with other airfare promotions. Flight credit is applied as a discount at time of booking, has no cash value, is non-transferable and is not redeemable for cash. If guests change to a river cruise, tour or departure that does not qualify for this airfare credit, or if a booking is canceled, the airfare credit will be forfeited and standard payment and cancellation policies will apply. CST #2077132-20, 2068745-20