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Christmas Markets River Cruise Review

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👁️ 8K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 16:41
What This Creator Said
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Northern_europe · Winter · 7 nightsFrom Chauvin, GermanyVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the enchantment of the christmas markets was the best thing i needed

they truly are i think one of my favorite river cruises is as a christmas markets cruise

it was magical it really was i keep on saying that word but it truly is

i can honestly say i was never cold

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book river cruises at least a year out for the best deals and cabin choices
Layer clothing for variable weather; thermal undershirts and jackets work well
Collect mulled wine cups from each market as a memorable souvenir

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Is a river cruise suitable for families with kids?Generally an older demographic, but families with kids have been on cruises; consider mobility needs.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a Christmas Markets river cruise?
QHow does it differ from a regular river cruise?
QWhat should I expect regarding weather and packing?
QWhen is the best time to book a Christmas Markets river cruise?

Topics Covered

Excursions4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconKids Family2½ Happy BaconBooking Process4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Budapest4 Happy Bacon
Chauvin, Germany4 Happy Bacon
Prague4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Christmas Markets River Cruise Review with travel expert Ann- Marie Gaudet. Ann-Marie joins Ken to provide an in-depth review of just exactly what is a Christmas Markets river cruise. Ann-Marie relates her many experiences on river cruises with a Christmas markets theme. In her words "absolutely magical" and a must do for most river cruisers. Learn about the great markets of Europe, the sights, sounds and aromas that make up this very special river cruise. Ann-Marie details the best times to book a Christmas Markets river cruise with particular attention to the short season so as to have the best experience. And as a special treat at the end of the video Ann-Marie details her upcoming Christmas Markets cruise aboard AmaWaterways. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/​ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Cruise Holidays Select: ann-marie@luv2cruise.ca Cruise Holidays Select Website:​ https://luv2cruz.ca/ Ann Maries Select River Cruises: https://luv2cruz.ca/special-offers/escorted-egypt-river-cruise-amawaterways/ https://luv2cruz.ca/special-offers/christmas-markets-on-the-danube-2023/ Image & Video Credits Ama Waterways Video Clips Courtesy of AmaWaterways Basel Image Courtesy of AmaWaterways Cologne Images Courtesy of AmaWaterways Hiedelburg Images Courtesy of AmaWaterways France Images Courtesy of AmaWaterways Video by Thomas Meier from Pixabay Image by 129400 from Pixabay Image by RitaE from Pixabay Image by Zénó Tóth from Pixabay Silent Night Church Courtesy Holger Uwe Schmitt via Wikimedia Commons Other Images: Courtesy of Bigstock RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.