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.
From late November leading up
to Christmas, you can experience
the joyful atmosphere of Europe's
famous Christmas markets. In
medieval town squares and down
cobbled laneways, market stalls
offer a delightful array of handmade
toys, ornaments, nutcrackers and
colourful woollen 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.
From Austria and Germany to
France, our Christmas cruises
are always 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 on board
with us, you can look forward to
a festive season like no other.
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