Dreamy Christmas Markets: Budapest to Munich

Welcome to Budapest, Hungary’s capital city. This beautiful city is situated on both sides of the Danube River and offers a wonderful mix of history, culture, and natural beauty. Upon arrival, meet your group and enjoy an evening of exploring Budapest’s vibrant nightlife and sampling traditional Hungarian cuisine.

• Accommodation
  Leonardo Hotel – 4 Star
• Included Activities
  Welcome Meeting
• Optional Activities
  Group Dinner

After breakfast, join your tour leader for an orientation walk around Budapest. This stunning city is known for its stunning architecture, thermal baths, and rich cultural history. Explore the Castle District, take a dip in one of the thermal baths, and check out the local Christmas markets, where you can find everything from traditional Hungarian crafts to mulled wine and sweet treats.

• Accommodation
  Leonardo Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Included Activities
  Budapest City Tour
• Optional Activities
  Danube River Cruise at Night – €25
  St. Andrea City Visit – €30

Today, you’ll travel to three different cities: Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna. Explore the charming streets of Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital, and then continue on to Vienna, Austria’s capital. Take a walking tour with your tour leader to see some of Vienna’s most famous landmarks, such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace. In the evening, visit the Christmas markets, where you can sample local delicacies and buy unique gifts.

• Accommodation
  Arcotel Kaiserwasser Hotel or Austria Trend Hotel Ananas – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Included Activities
  Vienna City Tour

Spend the day exploring Vienna’s many attractions, such as the Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Schönbrunn Palace. In the evening, head to one of the city’s many Christmas markets, where you can enjoy festive treats and shop for unique gifts, including handmade crafts and traditional sweets.

• Accommodation
  Arcotel Kaiserwasser Hotel or Austria Trend Hotel Ananas – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Optional Activities
  Schonbrunn Palace (Imperial Tour) – €50
  Danube Tower – €30

Travel from Vienna to Salzburg, a picturesque city nestled in the Austrian Alps. Salzburg is known for its stunning baroque architecture, rich musical heritage, and enchanting Christmas markets. Upon arrival, take an orientation walk with your group leader to explore the city’s many attractions, such as the Mirabell Palace and Gardens and the Hohensalzburg Fortress.

• Accommodation
  Theater Hotel – 4 star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Included Activities
  Salzburg City Tour

Today, you have the freedom to explore Salzburg and the surrounding areas at your leisure. One option is to visit the salt mine in Berchtesgaden, nestled in the German Alps. Alternatively, you may wish to delve into the world of the von Trapp family from the iconic movie “The Sound of Music” by visiting popular filming locations like Mirabell Gardens, Pegasus Fountain, Leopoldskron Palace, and Hellbrunn Palace. Later in the day, consider returning to the lively Christmas markets to soak up more of the festive atmosphere.

• Accommodation
  Theater Hotel – 4 star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Optional Activities
  House of Mozart – €25
  Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden Salt Mine – €40

Are you ready to say goodbye to Salzburg and head to Munich, Germany’s third-largest city? Munich is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and world-famous Oktoberfest. Upon arrival, take an orientation walk with your group leader to explore the city’s many attractions, including the Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, and Viktualienmarkt. In the evening, head to one of Munich’s many Christmas markets, where you can enjoy festive treats and traditional Bavarian beer.

• Accommodation
  Holiday Inn Westpark – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Included Activities
  Munich City Tour
• Optional Activities
  Allianz Arena FC Bayern Museum & Arena Tour – €40
  Hofbrauhaus – Bavarian Dinner Night – €45

Your Christmas Market adventure comes to an end today. Spend your last day exploring Munich’s many attractions, such as the Nymphenburg Palace and the Deutsches Museum. Alternatively, take a stroll through one of the city’s many Christmas markets, where you can shop for unique gifts and enjoy festive treats before saying goodbye to your group and heading home.

• Meals Included
  Breakfast