Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has launched a standalone 2016 Christmas Markets brochure featuring four festive cruises along the Rhine, Danube and Main, plus an early booking saving of £800 per couple.

This offer expires June 30 2016 and provides agents with a tool for closing Christmas Markets river cruise sales.

On the “Taste of Christmas” tours, guests can stroll through the markets and try festive treats such as roasted chestnuts along the streets of Koblenz, a pretzel making class in Werthelm, mulled wine-tasting in Durnstein and traditional Slovakian medovníky (spiced ginger cookies). Other highlights include a visit to the baroque town hall of Koblenz which is transformed into a giant Advent Calendar, witnessing Rüdesheim’s life-sized Nativity scene and an exclusive organ recital in Vienna.

Kathryn Beadle, managing director of Uniworld UK said: “Christmas is such a magical time of year to explore Europe, and there is no better way to experience the twinkling lights and traditional market stalls than cruising along the majestic waterways of Europe. Our dedicated Christmas markets brochure features expertly crafted itineraries, luxurious ships, delicious cuisine and second-to-none service, allowing guests to experience this wonderful season in complete elegance and style.”

The festive programme allows guests to cruise on board Uniworld’s flagship vessel the S.S. Maria Theresa on the European Holiday Markets itinerary from Nuremberg to Vienna, while the Rhine Holiday Markets cruise takes place on board another of Uniworld’s Super Ships – the S.S. Antoinette.

Prices for the 8-day festive cruises start from £1,979 per person (or £1,579 including early booking discount) based on a twin share room and include all meals and unlimited beverages on board, featured excursions,  onboard local entertainment, cultural enrichment programme and the services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager.

For more information on Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection please visit uniworld.com.