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: $3,090 * 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 $3,090

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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Travel Insurance

For the convenience of our travelers, Smithsonian Journeys includes an on-tour Provided Insurance Plan through Travel Guard with the price of your tour. This travel insurance plan includes on-tour emergency evacuation insurance (up to $100,000), medical expense coverage (up to $25,000), dental expense coverage (up to $500), travel medical assistance and worldwide travel assistance. You will receive details on this included insurance with your Tour Confirmation and Tour Bulletins after you book a tour (U.S. Residents only).

In addition, you may want to consider purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment from unforeseen events, such as missed flight connections, lost luggage, and cancelled plans. There are many plans you can consider. For your convenience, you may visit www.TravelGuard.com/SmithsonianJourneys or call Travel Guard at 1.800.208.6142 to learn more.