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European winters are truly magical. Witness picturesque, snow-dusted mountains and castles fit for a fairytale, and watch as locals decorate their front doors with fresh holly wreaths, their homes bathed in the warm light of their fireplaces. At Viking, we think this holiday season is the perfect time for you to travel with us to Europe… CHARMING CHRISTMAS MARKETS From late November to early December, you can experience the joyful atmosphere of Europe's famous Christmas markets on Viking's Rhine Getaway, Romantic Danube and Danube Waltz river cruise itineraries. In medieval town squares and down cobbled laneways, market stalls offer a delightful array of handmade toys, ornaments, nutcrackers and colourful woolen scarves. The air is filled with the scent of sweet gingerbread and mulled wine, and you'll feel the crunch of fresh white snow underfoot. There is no better place to be. FESTIVE CHRISTMAS CRUISING From Austria and Germany to Portugal and France, Viking's Christmas cruises will be awash with festive cheer. You'll be able to bake fresh gingerbread cookies with our executive chef, decorate your ship's stunning Christmas tree and enjoy live holiday music performed by a local ensemble. Whether you choose to travel in early December and return home in time for Christmas Day or spend the Christmas period onboard with us, you can look forward to a festive season like no other — in the heart of Europe's most enchanting destinations, and on the best-dressed ship in town. CHRISTMAS MARKET ITINERARIES Romantic Danube, Budapest to Nuremberg. See page 52 for more information. Danube Waltz, Budapest to Passau. See page 56 for more information. Rhine Getaway, Amsterdam to Basel. See page 60 for more information. T H E M A G I C O F A E U R O P E A N W I N T E R H O L I D AY