European winters are truly magical.
Witness picturesque, snow-dusted
mountains, journey through storybook
villages, visit 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,
explore the lands where our most
cherished Christmas traditions began.
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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