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Must-visit Christmas Markets On Your Dream River Cruise!

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Northern_europe ยท Winter

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Christmas markets are wonderful it's a great way to experience a different side of Europe

it's just a really magical picturesque you know markets with food and crafts

the smell and the sounds are just something that you can't experience without going

you really don't want to do it well I have I have an answer for that though because if it's cold you can always always find a stall

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book 18 months in advance to get exactly what you're looking for

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being cold during the Christmas markets โ€” You can always find a stall or a little beasto where they'll give you a warm fur blanket and a glass of mulled wine

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top Christmas markets to visit on a river cruise?
QIs it too late to book a Christmas markets river cruise for this year?
QHow far in advance should you book a Christmas markets river cruise?

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Port Highlights

Budapest3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Cologne3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Nuremberg4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, host Ken is joined by Real Travel Expert Lauren Matthews for another installment of Just River Cruises. Together, they explore their top five Christmas Markets in Europe that are best experienced on a river cruise. Starting with a short overview of these magical markets, Lauren and Ken dive into the festive charm of Vienna, Budapest, Strasbourg, Cologne, and Nuremberg. They also discuss the joy of bringing children along for the journey, Laurenโ€™s thoughts on recommendations for river cruise lines, and the best time to book your trip. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first Christmas Market adventure, this episode is packed with valuable insights to make your holiday cruise unforgettable. Donโ€™t miss Laurenโ€™s expert advice and how to get in touch for more information! #rivercruise #TravelTips #CruiseAdvice #VikingRiverCruises #AmaWaterways #AvalonWaterways #askarealtravelexpert #christmasmarkets #christmasmarket Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/โ€‹ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Cruise & Travel Specialists: lauren@cruzholidays.com Cruise & Travel Specialist website:โ€‹ https://cruztrav.com/ Images & Video Credits: Video Clips: Courtesy of AmaWaterways Images: Courtesy of Adobestock & 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. 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Just River Cruises with Lauren Matthews 00:43 Overview of the Markets 01:42 Vienna 03:09 Budapest 03:50 Strasbourg 05:38 Cologne 06:13 Nuremberg 07:05 Bringing Children Along 07:34 Lauren's recommendations for river cruise lines and the markets 08:28 When should you book? 09:29 Final thoughts 10:12 Contact Info for Lauren