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17-Night Christmas Markets With Paris Cruise

Aboard Scenic Crystal (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours) | Departing Paris to Budapest | 2 Available Departures from $10,463

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Nov 19, 2027
Sailing #1637091
Dec 06, 2027Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$10,601
Nov 20, 2028
Sailing #1691118
Dec 07, 2028Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate$10,463
PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Christmas Markets With Paris Route Map
Day 1

Paris (Paris)

Welcome to Paris, check in to your luxury hotel for a three-night stay. The glittering lights of the Eiffel Tower twinkling in the night sky, meandering along the banks of the Seine as you see local life passing by and chic cafes lining the Champs-Élysées are just some of the images co

Day 2

Paris (Paris)

This morning, join a guided coach tour of the city, exploring its most mesmerising districts and iconic sights including the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe. Drive along the banks of the beautiful River Seine and see such highlights as the Palais Garnier Opera, built i

Day 3

Paris (Paris)

Enjoy another full day in the City of Light. Scenic Freechoice: Today you can choose from the following Scenic Freechoice excursions: Secrets of Montmartre: Step back in time as you trapse the winding cobblestone streets of the district that has been home to many famous artists for centuries and onc

Day 4

Paris > Amsterdam (Paris > Amsterdam)

Travel by high speed train to Amsterdam, where you'll board your Scenic Space-Ship. Tonight, you'll get to toast the journey ahead at this evening's welcome reception.

Day 5

Amsterdam (Amsterdam)

Spend this morning in Amsterdam. The Netherlands’ capital is a treasure trove of architectural beauty, galleries filled with masterpieces, 16th century canals, narrow cobbled laneways, and cyclist paths. Much of the city’s World Heritage-listed canal system exist

Day 6

Cologne (Cologne)

Arrive in the 2,000 year old city of Cologne early this afternoon. Cologne suffered extensive damage during World War II but was painstakingly restored over the following decades. Set out on a walking tour of the Old Town, admiring its historic buildings, beautiful squares&n

Day 7

Rudesheim (Rudesheim)

Relax on board this morning as you cruise through the picturesque Rhine Gorge, where the landscapes could have been pulled from the pages of a fairytale. This 65-kilometre stretch of the river is dotted with some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses that span a period of 1,000 years

Day 8

Miltenberg > Wertheim (Miltenberg > Wertheim)

Relax on board this morning as you cruise towards Miltenberg. You may like to book a massage in the spa^ or relax in the exclusive Salt Therapy Lounge, which has natural anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. This afternoon, dock in Miltenberg

Day 9

Wurzburg (Wurzburg)

With its lavish Baroque and Rococo architecture, you’ll be captivating by glamorous Würzburg. This city straddles the Main River in the heart of Franconian wine country. Surrounded by undulating vineyards, Würzburg is home to a World Heritage-listed palace, a dominatin

Day 10

Bamberg (Bamberg)

Dock in picturesque Bamberg after lunch. You could spend this morning relaxing in your spacious suite or perhaps join an informative lecture to learn more about the culture and history found along this stretch of river. Built on seven hills, this World Heritage-listed town has surprises at

Day 11

Nuremberg (Nuremberg)

Arrive in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second largest city, early this morning. The Old Town is protected by an ancient city wall and hosts an enthralling Christmas market, one of the oldest and most famous in the world. The city is dominated by one of the most signi

Day 12

Regensburg (Regensburg)

You will arrive in Regensburg after lunch today. Boasting a staggering 2,000 year history, Regensburg has one of Germany’s best preserved medieval town centres, with more than 900 of its Romanesque and Gothic buildings listed as World Heritage sites. Within i

Day 13

Passau > Schlogen (Passau > Schlogen)

Arrive in Passau early this morning. Set at the meeting point of three rivers and close to the border with Austria, it was an important trading point for centuries. It was also a significant town in the Holy Roman Empire and the charming Old Town was mostly built by powerful prince-bishops

Day 14

Durnstein > Krems (Durnstein > Krems)

Spend this morning in Dürnstein, a small and picturesque town in Austria’s Wachau Valley. Enjoy some free time to explore this World Heritage-listed town, perched on the edge of the Danube River and surrounded by ancient, terraced vineyards. Then cruise on to the&

Day 15

Vienna (Vienna)

Welcome to Vienna, the capital of Austria and a centre of art, music and culture. The city fostered the musical geniuses Mozart and Beethoven, and oozes charm with magnificent Baroque buildings, ample green spaces, a vibrant coffee house scene, and masterpiece-filled galleries and mus

Day 16

Vienna (Vienna)

Wake this morning with Vienna on your doorstep. Slow down and spend a full day exploring Vienna or venture further afield. In the afternoon, shuttles will be available to take you from the ship to the Christmas markets in the city centre.  Scenic Freechoice: This morning, choose

Day 17

Budapest (Budapest)

This morning you will arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary and one of Europe’s most diverse and vibrant cities. Divided by the Danube, with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city became united in 1873 when a newly built bridge connected the two. It’s 

Day 18

Budapest (Budapest)

Your journey concludes this morning. Farewell your fellow guests and Scenic crew, taking with you a lifetime of memories and Christmas cheer. Due to new restrictions on cruise ships at Amsterdam’s city docks, your cruise is now likely to embark and/or disembark at a port outside central Amster

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