3 Christmas Tours Worth Flying For

1.Festive London Christmas Day River Thames Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 3h 15m · from $235Our pick

Board at Westminster Pier for a 195-minute Christmas Day cruise past the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, South Bank, and St. Paul's Cathedral. You'll enjoy sparkling wine, a three-course festive lunch, tea or coffee, carols, and access to an open-air upper deck. Smart casual dress is required, and drinks beyond the welcome glass cost extra.

“A fabulous way to spend Christmas. Great vegetarian option. Loved the space between parties on the table to allow for a more intimate setting. Staff were friendly, hospitable and nothing was an issue. Entertainment was great to set the mood.”

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2.Christmas Lunch – festive river cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Spend three festive hours aboard a Weiße Flotte Christmas ship, cruising from Dresden’s Old Town to Pillnitz Castle and back. You’ll enjoy a seasonal three-course menu, atmospheric music, and views of the Elbe. Service is in German, and the cruise is wheelchair accessible. Departure piers are posted locally.

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3.Winter Spree Cruise with Mulled Wine and Christmas Stollen

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37Best value

Spend 90 minutes on a heated boat touring central Berlin along the Spree. You’ll pass the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Central Station, and Nikolai Quarter. Mulled wine and Christmas stollen are available onboard for purchase. Seating ranges from the salon and VIP lounge to the wheelhouse and outdoor deck.

“Es hat Spaß gemacht,viele Sehenswürdigkeiten entlang der Fahrt,nettes Schiffsteam...leider nur,wenn man mit älteren Menschen fährt,es gibt zum größten Teil nur Bartische mit Barhockern im Innenbereich.”

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