Get away next holiday season and discover festive traditions and holiday markets in charming riverside towns in Germany, France, and Switzerland on an unhurried river cruise.

Starting at: $3,290 * Price includes special offer Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542
Festive entrance to Strasbourg's historic city center Holiday decorations at Place Kleber, Strasbourg Young traveler enjoying a pretzel in Strasbourg during the holidays Gingerbread, Germany Enticing holiday sweets. Credit: Meghan Nash Holiday market treasures. Credit: Meghan Nash Holiday market in Germany. Credit: Meghan Nash Passing through the Rhine Gorge. Credit: Meghan Nash Passing through the Rhine Gorge. Credit: Meghan Nash Smithsonian travelers onboard ship. Credit: Meghan Nash Holiday market in Cologne View of Cologne along the Rhine River

Holiday Markets

A River Cruise along the Rhine River

12 days from $3,290

Get away next holiday season and discover festive traditions and holiday markets in charming riverside towns in Germany, France, and Switzerland on an unhurried river cruise.

or Call 855-330-1542

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

I loved going to the stops on the cruise to experience the wonderful holiday markets - be sure you have extra space for the treasures you will buy!! Also the kind of trip you can take again!

- Ellen S.

The Holiday Markets tour is a magical way to see Germany, Luxembourg, and Paris as the cities and people wonderfully display the joy of the season!

- Charles M.

I can't say enough about my experience with Smithsonian Journeys!!

- Daniel M.

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