Planet Cruise's Top 8 Christmas Markets | Planet Cruise Weekly

There is no better way to get in the festive mood than with a Christmas market cruise. A cruise to a European Christmas market comes with a merry atmosphere, cultural insights, and of course delicious festive delicacies. https://www.planetcruise.com/en/cruise-guides-and-features/christmas-market-cruises?utm_medium=PlanetYouTube&utm_source=planetcruiseweeklyyoutube&utm_campaign=Xmasmarketsplanetcruiseweekly051018 No matter which market you choose, the warm glow and sensational scent of Christmas spices are a comforting beacon on a chilly winter evening. In this episode we are going to give you some ideas for booking a Christmas cruise leading up to the festive season. We will include some of our favourite Christmas Market destinations you can go to on a festive cruise, and what to do at this time of the year in those cities. Europe has long had a tradition of Christmas markets in its major cities, but only in the last few decades have they opened up to cruisers. When they began in the late 13th century, these winter markets enabled townspeople to stock up on everything they would need before the long, cold winter period set in. Nowadays though, instead of selling necessities the market stalls sell Christmas treats and accessories such as baubles, mulled wine, toys, ornaments, clothes, stockings, and sweet treats. Festive pop-up markets have now made their way to North America through German immigrants, however the original, and most elaborate markets are still thriving across Europe. They are found most notably in the big cities in Germany, Austria, Hungary, France, Switzerland, and beyond. Thanks to Europe’s waterways, river cruises offer a great way to see more than one Christmas market on one holiday. In fact, almost every river cruise line – and even a few ocean cruise lines - offer designated Christmas market itineraries. Planet cruise are the first to give you the most up to date cruise information and news. Not only this we will give you insider cruise-travel tips to maximise your adventures. Whether you are a first time traveller or an experienced traveller, this is the channel for you. For more information or to book visit: http://www.planetcruise.com/en You can also find us on FACEBOOK: http://tinyurl.com/kb9n3co Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/planetcruise SUBSCRIBE to Planet Cruise: http://tinyurl.com/lwhnd8k Or call one of our specialist cruise agents on: 02392 809 486 You Dream It, We'll Plan It! *All deals, prices and information are subject to change*