Magnificent Europe Christmas Cruise (AmaWaterways)
This 14-night cruise takes travelers through five different countries, through medieval towns and to Europe's countryside.
Starting in Budapest, the cruise heads to Vienna, where guests get a tour of the city and its Christmas markets. There are also Christmas market stops in Nuremberg and Regensburg, in Germany.
After sampling smoked beer in Bamberg, guests continue to the German town of Kitzingen for wine tastings, and to Cologne for walking tours. The cruise then makes its way to Amsterdam for a leisurely exploration of the canals.
Date: December 20, 2017
Rate: Starting at $4,099 per person
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Parisian Royal Holiday (Uniworld)
This eight-day trip with Uniworld is on the cruise line's new S.S. Joie de Vivre, which launched earlier this year.
The trip begins and ends in Paris, traveling through Northern France with stops at Christmas markets in Rouen and at the Champs-Élysées. Each holiday season, the streets of Rouen come alive with holiday lights and street performers.
Guests will also be able to indulge in holiday treats at La Couronne, which is where Julia Child famously enjoyed her first lunch in France. There's also a chance to see the grand Christmas tree at Notre Dame.
Dates: Itineraries available December 6 to 27, 2017
Rate: Starting at $3,799 per person