Grindelwald, Switzerland
Europe Christmas Markets River Cruise
26 day - Fly, Stay & Cruise
8 December 2025 from $15,998*pp
with Dream Maker Travel escorts
Tracey & Greg Sullivan
Vienna, Austria
Prague, Czech Republic
We wish you a white Christmas, on our Europe Christmas Markets Cruise & Tour. Sip mulled wine, eat your way through Europe, and stock up on souvenirs, as you cruise the Danube from Nuremburg to Vienna. Enjoy the mountains of Lake Lucerne, before spending Christmas in Grindelwald Village, and New Years in Dubai.
Begin your dream holiday with a stopover in Dubai, on your way to Europe with Emirates. On arrival in Vienna, spend 1 night pre-cruise to explore this wonderful city, before boarding Avalon Waterways “MS Expression” for our 7 day “Christmastime on the Danube” river cruise.
Experience a white winter wonderland where we will stroll, taste & explore our way through the beautiful villages and Christmas markets of Austria & Germany.
Transfer to Prague to enjoy 3 magical nights at the Hilton Old Town, with breakfast, tours & transfers, and a Christmas market right at our door.
Fly to Switzerland where our 8 day white Christmas adventure begins. We’ve included breakfast daily, most dinners, plus a sleigh ride through the countryside! There are 3 incredible optional mountain excursions to enjoy.
Then its time to fly to Dubai for a 5 day New Year Package, including transfers, tours & a 4 night hotel stay, before departing home.
Nuremberg, Germany
Regensberg, Germany
Price:
$15,998 pp
twin share
Departure date:
8 December 2025
Length:
26 days
Tour type:
Fly, stay & cruise
full escorted group departure
Airline:
Emirates
Cruise Ship:
Avalon Waterways MS Expression
Map & Inclusions
Inclusions:
Return early-bird Emirates airfares in Economy class on all flights (Brisbane - Dubai - Vienna / Switzerland - Dubai - Brisbane)
1 night Dubai Crowne Plaza Festival City with return taxi transfers
1 night Vienna Hilton Vienna Park Hotel
7 day Avalon Waterways Christmastime on the Danube River Cruise – Vienna to Nuremburg, in a Twin Window Stateroom (upgrades available)
Daily shore excursions with local guides
3 nights Prague Hilton Prague Old Town Hotel
Prague - Zurich airfares with Swiss Airlines
2 nights Lake Lucerne Raddison Blu Lake Lucerne Hotel
1 night Engelberg Bellevue Terminus Hotel
4 nights Grindelwald Sunstar Hotel Resort in a Double Room (upgrades available)
4 nights Dubai deluxe stopover Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City
Dubai city tours
Optional Dream Maker New Years Eve Dinner
Fully escorted group departure
All transfers as per Detailed Itinerary
Port charges & prepaid gratuities
All meals on cruise, including; wine, beer & soft drinks with all lunches & dinners
For queries about upgrades, add-ons or single traveller pricing, talk to the Dream Maker team.
Please note: This package has been designed exclusively by Dream Maker Travel and can only be booked through us. All prices and upgrades are subject to availability at time of booking.
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Avalon MS Expression ship information
Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Expression features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet.
Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. Express yourself while cruising your way on the Avalon Expression!
Visit the Avalon Waterways website to find information on MS Expression
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
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