European Christmas Cruise
Escorted by Jacquey Turner
6th – 29th December 2026
About this trip
Discover the wonders of a European winter on a tour that blends breathtaking Lapland experiences with the timeless charm of traditional Christmas celebrations. Chase the shimmering aurora before wandering through historic Christmas markets filled with handcrafted treasures, festive treats, fragrant gingerbread, and steaming glühwein.
Celebrate Christmas Day aboard a beautiful river cruise, gliding past medieval villages and majestic stone castles dusted in snow. Enjoy merrymaking on cobblestone streets, soak in the sparkle of towns adorned in their holiday finest, and listen as bells ring from cathedral towers and children sing carols dressed as angels.
From enchanting markets to heartwarming traditions, this journey captures the quintessential magic of the season—an unforgettable holiday experience filled with wonder, warmth, and one-of-a-kind memories.
Trip Itinerary
6 December Melbourne – Finland
7 December Helsinki, Finland
8 December Helsinki, Finland
9 December Helsinki – Inari (Lapland)
10 December Inari (Lapland), Finland
11 December Inari (Lapland), Finland
12 December Inari (Lapland), Finland
13 December Inari (Lapland) – Helsinki/Vantaa, Finland
14 December Helsinki, Finland – Geneva – Chamonix
15 December Chamonix
16 December Chamonix
17 December Chamonix – Basel, Switzerland (Viking River Cruise)
18 December Basel, Switzerland
19 December Breisach, Germany
20 December Strasbourg, France
21 December Karlsruhe, Germany
22 December Frankfurt, Germany
23 December Marktheidenfeld, Germany – Main River, Spessart
24 December Wurzburg, Germany 25 December Bamberg, Germany
26 December Nuremburg, Germany 27 December Nuremberg, Germany – Munich, Germany – Dubai
28 December Dubai – Melbourne 29 December Melbourne
