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Christmas and New Year 2023


The magic of holidays over water


Christmas and New Year are one of the best times of the year to travel.


Discover our 2023 and 2024, Christmas markets, Christmas Tour and New Year cruises.


In France, In Europe or worldwide, we will make sure to offer you the most memorable end of the year !

Christmas markets


Cruises

Christmas markets in Alsace

STRASBOURG - The Alsatian Wine Route and Colmar - STRASBOURG

Discover the Alsatian Christmas markets! Deeply rooted in the history of the region, Christmas traditions in Alsace are unique and particularly enchanting. You will be amazed by all that the markets have to offer, with of course the traditional mulled wine, crafts, magical lighting and much more.

Next departures:  12/04/2025, 12/05/2025
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4 Days
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A Bountiful Christmas in Alsace and the Black Forest

STRASBOURG - BREISACH - Freiburg - BREISACH - Ecomuseum of Alsace - Colmar - BREISACH - STRASBOURG

Cruise along the Rhine and explore the black forest, a land where Christmas traditions are deeply rooted in history. Stroll through the aisles of the Christmas markets, beautifully illuminated and brimming with the gourmet fragrances of mulled wine and gingerbread. You will also be seduced by the heart-warming atmosphere in Colmar, a city of art and history with an exceptional heritage: join us for a memorable journey full of magical discoveries!

Next departures:  11/29/2025, 12/02/2025
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4 Days
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Santons and Christmas traditions along the canals of Provence Following the footsteps of fortresses and authentic villages

AVIGNON - TARASCON - ARLES - AIGUES MORTES - Avignon

Rich in symbols, emotions, and sensations, Christmas traditions in Provence bring meaning and color to the holiday. From Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, let yourself be enchanted by the magic of provincial Christmas markets. The Palace of the Popes in Avignon, an imposing Gothic fortress and a symbol of religious power in the 14th century; Les Baux-de-Provence, whose citadel overlooks natural sites of extraordinary beauty, and its santons museum with its traditional Provençal nativity scene; or Aigues-Mortes, where you can taste fougasse, a treat once reserved for the Christmas season.

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5 Days
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Santons and Christmas traditions along the canals of Provence In the footsteps of fortresses and authentic villages

Avignon - AIGUES MORTES - ARLES - TARASCON - AVIGNON

Rich in symbols, full of emotions and sensations, Christmas traditions in Provence bring meaning and color to the holiday. From Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Provence. In Aigues-Mortes, discover the fougasse, a traditional delicacy reserved for the holidays; in Arles, dive into the art of santon makers with the creator’s fair, a tribute to this iconic popular craft. Further on, explore the Château de Tarascon, a majestic fortress on the banks of the Rhône, or the perched village of Les Baux-de-Provence with its santon museum and traditional Provençal nativity scene. Don’t miss the Palais des Papes in Avignon, an imposing Gothic fortress, a witness to the religious power of the 14th century.

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5 Days
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Christmas in Alsace and show at the Royal Palace

STRASBOURG - The Potter Villages - Kirrwiller - STRASBOURG

Go on an adventure in the heart of Alsace! Explore Strasbourg and its Christmas markets for a true dive into Christmas magic. Follow the Potters Trail, land of hills, valleys, forests, and picturesque villages making this journey a unique experience. Do not miss out on a special show by the Royal Palace.

Next departures:  11/30/2025, 12/01/2025
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4 Days
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Christmas cruises


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Christmas on the Loire

NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE - NANTES - ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - Angers - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - NANTES

Enjoy a magical cruise along the Loire and discover medieval castles and the Escal'Atlantic. Explore Saint-Nazaire where you can admire the shipyard where the Queen Mary II was built. Discover the magic of the Chateaux of the Loire and visit Nantes and its historical treasures. You will have the option to attend the Christmas Mass in Ancenis and celebrate Christmas on the Loire in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

Next departures:  12/22/2025
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6 Days
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Rhineland and Dutch Christmas (port-to-port cruise)

STRASBOURG - The Romantic Rhine - COLOGNE - AMSTERDAM

Enjoy a unique cruise on the Rhine River from Strasbourg to Amsterdam and immerse yourself in Christmas magic! You will discover the famous Christmas market in Strasbourg with local crafts, mulled wine and much more. Christmas Eve dinner will be followed by a most memorable Christmas Mass in Cologne before continuing to Holland.

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5 Days
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Christmas on the romantic Rhine, the enchantment of the Lorelei Rock (port-to-port cruise)

STRASBOURG - BRAUBACH - RÜDESHEIM - SPEYER or WORMS - STRASBOURG

Go on a captivating cruise on the Rhine where you will discover the famous legend of the Lorelei Rock, immersed in the festive and warm atmosphere of a romantic Christmas. There will be magic in the air at Strasbourg's Christmas market, one of the most majestic markets in Europe. Attend the Christmas Mass in Speyer or Worms after a refined Christmas Eve dinner.

Next departures:  12/22/2025
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5 Days
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Christmas in Venice (port-to-port cruise)

VENICE - CHIOGGIA (or surroundings) - VENICE - Burano - Murano - VENICE

Embark on a magical cruise in the heart of Venice to celebrate Christmas. Visit Venice and its famous landmarks such as San Marco Square and the Doge's Palace. You will also have the chance to attend Christmas mass in Venice. Do not miss out on towns with unique architecture such as Padua, stretching around a charming medieval center dotted with small squares and grand palaces.

Next departures:  12/22/2025
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5 Days
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Andalusian Christmas

SEVILLE - CADIZ - EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA(3) - Jerez - SEVILLE - Cordoba - SEVILLE

Enjoy a cruise on the Guadalquivir this Christmas and discover the famous cities of Andalusia such as Seville with its tremendous heritage and old town center that houses fascinating monuments. Explore Cadiz and its surroundings and discover Roman theaters and medieval castles alike.

Next departures:  12/22/2025
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6 Days
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New Year Cruises


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Andalusian New Year

SEVILLE - CÁDIZ - EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA(1) - Jerez - SEVILLE - Córdoba - SEVILLE

Enjoy a cruise on the Guadalquivir this New Year and discover the famous cities of Andalusia such as Seville with its tremendous heritage and old town center that houses fascinating monuments. Explore Cadiz and its surroundings and discover Roman theaters and medieval castles alike.

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6 Days
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Provençal New Year's Eve in the Rhône Valley (port-to-port cruise)

LYON - AVIGNON - TAIN-L'HERMITAGE - VIENNE - LYON

There’s no better way to start off a New Year than with a cruise through the French countryside with stopovers in exciting, historical cities such as Lyon, Avignon, and Vienne.

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5 Days
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New Year in the Bordeaux region (port-to-port cruise)

BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - BLAYE - LIBOURNE(2) - Saint-Emilion - BORDEAUX

Embark on a memorable cruise through Bordeaux and its region and celebrate a unique New Year's Eve! Explore the Grands Crus Wine Route of the Medoc as well as Blaye and its citadel, proudly dominating the estuary.

Next departures:  12/28/2025
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5 Days
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New year in Holland and the romantic Rhine (port-to-port cruise)

AMSTERDAM - NIJMEGEN - KREFELD - COLOGNE - KÖNIGSWINTER - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG

Celebrate the New Year in a unique way on a romantic Rhine cruise! Discover Amsterdam and its charming canals but also Heidelberg, one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Do not miss out on Cologne, famous for its cathedral, and one of the most dynamic cities in Germany.

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6 Days
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New year in the Rhône Valley

AVIGNON - PORT-SAINT-LOUIS-DU-RHÔNE - ARLES - AVIGNON

Enjoy a unique cruise on the Rhone and celebrate the New Year in Provence! You will have the opportunity to discover Arles and its fascinating heritage going back more than 2,500 years, but also the city of Avignon, capital of the Vaucluse and Côtes du Rhône, city of the Popes, art and museums. Get ready to be charmed away by this surprising cruise!

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4 Days
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