AmaWaterways: 2024 Taste of Christmas River Cruises In Europe
Book a Taste of Christmas river cruise with AmaWaterways
The cities of Europe offer exciting shopping during an early season Christmas market on the Rhine and Danube Rivers in 2024 and 2025. Meanwhile, the river cruises are beautifully scenic as they head through some of the most iconic European cities, making it a win-win situation all around. Any traveler who wants to get into the holiday spirit early will love the Taste of Christmas river cruises while getting the holiday shopping done early.
Moreover, passengers on the cruise can enjoy some mulled wine while strolling the relatively quiet market. Guests can beat the crowds while not only purchasing holiday gifts for family and friends but also treating themselves to a beautiful souvenir to take home.
Admittedly, some of the smaller Christmas markets may not yet be open, but those in larger cities like Amsterdam, Budapest and Vienna start opening in mid-November.
‘Experience the enchanting atmosphere of Europe’s Christmas markets’
We are excited to invite our guests to experience the enchanting atmosphere of Europe’s Christmas markets in the most intimate way. From the twinkling lights of Vienna to the charming stalls of Nuremberg, we aim to create unforgettable memories that celebrate the joy of the holiday season.
For those wishing to plan their river cruise for the upcoming holidays, AmaWaterways offers a seven-night “Blue Danube Discovery Taste of Christmas” river cruise, departing from Budapest on November 16.
Meanwhile, “Rhine Castles and Swiss Alps Taste of Christmas” has staterooms available on three departures. Two will sail from Amsterdam and Basel on November 18, while a wine-centric cruise sails out of Amsterdam on November 25. Moreover, AmaWaterways is also launching Taste of Christmas cruises on the lower Danube and the Rhine and Moselle rivers.
Included below is an example of an itinerary of a river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, including the tours to choose from.
Day 1: Amsterdam
Day 2: Amsterdam embarkation
Amsterdam Canal Cruise tour and scenic cruising out of Amsterdam
Day 3: Düsseldorf
Enjoy a Cologne walking tour, a Düsseldorf walking tour with Altbier tasting or a Düsseldorf bike tour
Day 4: Rhine Gorge
View castles along the Rhine. Rüdesheim wine tasting, a Gondola ride, a Vineyards hike, a guided bike tour of the Rheingau, Siegfried’s Mechanical Instrument Cabinet or Rüdesheimer Coffee
Day 5: Ludwigshafen
“Romantic Heidelberg” excursion, “Secrets of Speyer” tour, Heidelberg Philosopher’s hike or a Ladenburg bike tour
Day 6: Strasbourg
“The Gem of Alsace” tour or Strasbourg bike tour
Day 7: Breisach
Riquewihr walking tour, Freiburg excursion, Black Forest hike or Breisach wine country bike tour
Day 8: Basel – disembarkation.
Anyone keen on booking a Taste of Christmas River Cruise during peak season should start planning ahead for 2025, because departures do book quickly.
Read more about the AmaWaterways river cruises on their official website.