Experience European Christmas Markets with Viking River Cruises
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Get into the festive spirit with Viking River Cruises! Explore Europe's most charming Christmas markets on a magical river cruise. Check out Viking's Danube Christmas Delights sailing in this video.
Here is the link to the itinerary I sailed in November 2022. www.vikingrivercruisescanada....|2024-11|2025-11|2023-12|2024-12|2025-12&sftcm=tcm:28-168347
Looking for a unique and unforgettable way to experience Europe's Christmas markets? Look no further than Viking River Cruises! With their Danube Christmas Delights sailing, you can explore some of the most charming and festive markets while enjoying the comfort and luxury of a river cruise. Get a taste of the experience in this video.
Discover the magic of European Christmas markets.
European Christmas markets are a must-see for anyone looking to get into the festive spirit. From the twinkling lights to the delicious food and drink, these markets offer a truly magical experience. And what better way to explore them than on a Viking River Cruise? With their Danube Christmas Delights sailing, you can visit some of the most enchanting markets in Europe while enjoying the comfort and luxury of a river cruise. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!
Experience the holiday season on a Viking River Cruise.
If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the holiday season, look no further than Viking River Cruises. With their Danube Christmas Delights sailing, you can explore some of Europe's most charming Christmas markets while enjoying the comfort and luxury of a river cruise. From sipping hot mulled wine to browsing handmade crafts, these markets offer a truly magical experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to create unforgettable holiday memories with Viking River Cruises.
Explore the Danube Christmas Delights sailing.
Viking River Cruises' Danube Christmas Delights sailing is the perfect way to experience the magic of Europe's Christmas markets. This sailing takes you through Austria, Slovakia, Germany, and Hungary, stopping at some of the most charming and festive markets along the way. You'll have the opportunity to sample traditional holiday treats, shop for unique gifts, and soak up the festive atmosphere. And when you're not exploring the markets, you can relax on board your luxurious Viking river cruise ship, enjoying delicious meals and stunning views of the Danube River. Don't miss out on this unforgettable holiday experience with Viking River Cruises.
Enjoy festive activities and local cuisine.
On Viking River Cruises' Danube Christmas Delights sailing, you'll have the chance to indulge in festive activities and sample local cuisine. From sipping on mulled wine and hot chocolate to trying traditional holiday treats like gingerbread and stollen, there's something for everyone. And when you're not exploring the markets, you can enjoy the cozy atmosphere on board your Viking river cruise ship, complete with festive decorations and holiday-themed activities. Don't miss out on this magical holiday experience with Viking River Cruises.
Create unforgettable memories with Viking River Cruises.
If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the holiday season, look no further than Viking River Cruises. With their Danube Christmas Delights sailing, you'll have the opportunity to explore some of Europe's most charming Christmas markets while enjoying the comfort and luxury of a Viking river cruise ship. From festive decorations to holiday-themed activities, Viking River Cruises will help you create memories that will last a lifetime. Book your Danube Christmas Delights sailing today and experience the magic of the holiday season in Europe.
Great video!
Awwww thanks!! It was hard work gathering the footage! lol
We love river cruising and a Christmas cruise is on my travel to do list.
Yes, do it! Who do you usually sail with?
@Mellisalacey1-- We've sailed twice with Avalon.
My wife and I did a Viking Christmas cruise in December 2022 and we can attest that Viking will take care of dietary restrictions, They were great. Also the heated bathroom floor is fantastic.
Yes, the attention to clients with dietary restriction was fantastic! One of the benefits of river cruising and having so few guests to take care of. I was so impressed that a lot of the staff knew names by day 2! Did you also sail on the Danube?
@@TheRiverCruiseQueen No just the Rhine. It was fantastic.
@@franktozier3184 How lovely! The weather can be a bit cool, but the gluhwein fixed that for me! lol
We are doing this cruise this winter only going the opposite direction, doing the extension In Salzburg and Munich at the end. So excited as we did the Viking cruise on the Rhine last late spring and had a wonderful time!
Thanks for giving us a glimpse of what is to come. 😊
Yay! So amazing! You will have the best time! Come back and let me know how it went!
@@TheRiverCruiseQueen will do!
Hello from Unionville, ON! After doing 40+ ocean cruises, mainly on Princess, I decided to try something different and booked a Christmas Markets 1 week river cruise last December with my daughter. It was mainly on the Main River in Germany. A company called Gate 1 was recommended to us and did not disappoint. Everything you said about River cruising is so true. We were the only Canadians on board but we quickly made friends with all the Americans! This company seems to have a loyal following as most were multiple repeat customers. A lot told us they have cruised on a lot of the other river cruise lines but after trying Gate 1, they kept coming back. We have booked a 2-week Viking River cruise for mid November from Budapest and ending in Amsterdam and we are staying an additional 2 nights at the end (booked on our own as much cheaper to do so than through Viking!). I am hoping that some of the Christmas Markets will again be open as they are so beautiful and so much fun! We sampled Glühwein at every one and my daughter collected a lot of the mugs for souvenirs! The sausages, different at every market, were delicious too! The guides and included tours were amazing. I wanted a longer cruise this time (which Gate 1 does not offer 😢) so we decided to try Viking. It should be interesting to compare the 2 companies. There are a few repeat ports on this itinerary put a lot of new ports so we are really looking forward to it. We have free airfare included but after booking, we decided to deviate and stay an extra 2 days at the end as we wouldn’t really get to see Amsterdam otherwise. There was a $100 pp surcharge for the flight deviation but that was fine. Can you advise if the Euro is the currency onboard Viking and what the daily tipping guidelines are. I want to purchase Euros again before leaving as the Canadian credit cards charge terrible exchange rates plus often a fee 😡. Any additional Viking tips/suggestions would be welcome so we have a smooth sailing!
Amazing. You have booked the Grand European Tour! YAY! If I were you, I would prepay the gratuities through your MyVikingJourney portal and then you can tip additional to the staff who you feel went above and beyond at the end of the sailing. Onboard they will happily accept Euros. If you like to have some extra beverages, Viking Silver Spirit package is very affordable and can be prepurchased as well.
It sounds like you may catch some markets at the end of your sailing. Many open around Nov 22nd onward.
Have the BEST time ever!
Hello! We have been on several Caribbean cruises and always get a balcony! With the Viking XMas River Cruise being in the winter- I am guessing we would not use a balcony. Are the cabins with the French doors worth it? I am a bit claustrophobic.
French doors would totally be fine. They are large like a patio door and your room would be bright and open. 100% do not get the standard room if you may be claustrophobic. The windows are small and located high up. Let me know if you want help planning!
Did you have to pay in full for your cruise?
Surprisingly you really don't cover the Christmas Markets themselves? When does the Christmas season begin for these venues?
I’m taking this cruise in December so really enjoyed watching this. My neighbor just got back from the same cruise-nonChristmas-and insists they take euros in Budapest, but everything I read says they use a different currency. Which is it? Thanks.
Amazing! You will have the best time. Hungary does have their own currency but they will readily accept Euros. Just be careful, if you pay in Euros your change will be in Forint, so try to avoid ending up with too much of their currency. ❤
What weeks are the Christmas markets?
Most are open by mid to late November. But, this is a good point to be careful about when booking a cruise. As the market opening dates vary year by year, sometimes a "Christmas Market" cruise may miss a market by a day or two. When we landed in Munich it was the opening day for their market (Nov 23) and when we departed from Passau with Viking it was the opening day for their market as well (Nov 24).
Can anyone comment, how long you can stay at each port? How many hours at each Christmas market ? Thank you.
Stops can be as short as a few hours for smaller towns or an entire day from 8am-11pm for larger cities like Vienna. In this trip we also overnighted in Budapest!
I would love to do a Xmas market river cruise. Unfortunately, I am allergic to evergreen trees. Are the tree, garlands and wreathes on the boat real?
They were all fake on the year I sailed, but best to check in case they change it in the future.
Do they still insist that passengers get the stupid jab?
Can you ask that without being political?
I look every week on the documents page because I’m going on a cruise with my sister in November and I have not been vaccinated so I keep praying they will drop it. All the countries have dropped it it’s only Viking that have insisted on passengers getting it. In my experience, I was less sick than my friends who got the vaccine and who also had Covid. But if I have to get it, I will get it a 6 weeks before we leave.
@@jilllovesbeegees70 My daughter and I are doing a 2-week Viking cruise starting in mid-November. We are both Canadians but she lives in the US. Both of us have had multiple Covid vaccines (she is a travel nurse) with absolutely no reactions. I know others have not been so lucky. My husband and another daughter, both multi-vaccinated, also got Covid but didn’t even know it until they tested positive! Everyone is affected differently! So either way, we are set if Viking requires the vaccines. I was notified by our public health that I am due for my 6th shot and my GP a has recommended I get it. No big deal for me. You have to go with what is right for you (or required)! Good luck!