Christmas Village River Cruises

With fall just beginning, it's a challenge these days to go to a store and NOT be bombarded with Christmas decorations already. While I may be saying "Slow down, Fall is just beginning" it also has me thinking about how wonderful a river cruise through the European Christmas Villages would be and NOW in the time to book your reservation.

A river cruise offers a hassle-free and comfortable way to experience the magic of European Christmas markets, providing a unique, festive, and intimate way to see multiple markets, taste seasonal treats, and immerse yourself in holiday traditions without constant packing and unpacking. The journey combines the relaxation of a luxury river ship—which serves as your transport, accommodation, and dining—with the vibrant atmosphere of bustling holiday markets, making it a magical and efficient way to celebrate the season. 

One of my favorite things about river cruising is that you only unpack once, your luxurious river ship serves as your home and hotel, allowing you to visit several different Christmas markets without the stress of changing accommodations. River cruises are a convenient way to travel between cities and towns, with the ship moving you seamlessly from one festive destination to the next. The ship itself becomes part of the holiday experience, decorated for Christmas and offering fine food, comfortable cabins, and attentive service.  Stepping off the ship puts you directly into the heart of a magical winter setting, where you can explore vibrant Christmas markets filled with artisanal crafts and seasonal treats. Cruise itineraries are designed to show you a variety of traditional markets in charming towns and larger cities, allowing you to fully absorb the festive spirit. Additionally, you can enjoy authentic cultural experiences, discover local holiday traditions, and learn about the unique atmosphere of European Christmas markets. 

River cruising offers a variety of destinations with routes along rivers like the Danube and Rhine, these cruises take you to iconic cities and towns across Europe, offering a mix of big-city charm and smaller-town atmosphere.  River cruises are All-Inclusive, with meals , Wi-Fi, and guided excursions in each port, with some even including beer, wine, and gratuities, meaning most of your expenses are covered upfront. 

While many river cruises are adults only, there are a few created with familes in mind. They included things like building gingerbread houses, baking Christmas cookies, decorating the Christmas tree and singing Christmas caroles.

If you are ready to book your European Chrsitmas Village cruise for 2025 05 2026, now is the time. Contact me at lisa@customtravelbylisa.com or call me at 717-676-67419.