CHRISTMAS MARKETS
2025

7 days

We invite you to experience the magic of Europe’s most enchanting Christmas markets.
Twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the scent of mulled wine fill the air as travelers explore historic city squares
transformed into winter wonderlands. Our carefully crafted itineraries take you to the most captivating markets in Europe,
where they can enjoy holiday traditions, artisanal crafts, and seasonal delights.

TWO to choose from:

1. BUDAPEST to VIENNA to PRAGUE
Budapest, Vienna & Prague – Glide across Budapest sights, enjoy Vienna’s elegant holiday music, and savor traditional chimney cakes in Prague’s Old Town.

Day 1: Arrive in Budapest, Sunday December 7, 2025
You will be met at Budapest airport and transferred to your hotel.
Enjoy some time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner at the hotel this evening. (D)

Day 2: Budapest, Monday December 8
Today, depart for a sightseeing tour that includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fishermans Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel.

This afternoon, visit the most exciting Christmas markets of the city. (B)

Day 3: Budapest to Vienna, Tuesday December 9
Travel by motor coach to Vienna, the “City of Waltz.” There is free time to start discovering the city’s delights, from shopping, to architecture, to pastries.

In the afternoon, visit one of the Christmas markets.
Fairest of the lot, though, is the market on the grounds of Schloss Schönbrunn, with its magnificent tree, choirs, brass bands, carousel, and 80 huts selling everything from nostalgic wooden toys to beeswax candles, felt figurines, Alpine cheese and candied nuts.(B)

Day 4: Vienna, Wednesday December 10
Start the day with a visit to St. Stephens Cathedral and then on to view the Hofburg Palace, Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings.

This afternoon, visit one of the many Christmas markets. (B)

Day 5: Vienna to Prague, Thursday December 11
After breakfast, we depart for Prague, the capital of Czechia.
Upon arrival, enjoy the evening at the Christmas markets. (B)

Day 6: Prague, Friday December 12
This morning, we tour the old part of the city to view the Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, the Charles Bridge, and more.

The afternoon is dedicated to visiting the Christmas markets.
End this amazing day with dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 7: Depart Prague, Saturday December 13
You will be transferred to Prague airport for your return flight home. (B)

B – Breakfast
D - Dinner

Sightseeing Tours Included:
Budapest
Vienna
Prague

Hotels:
Budapest (2nts): MERCURE CORONA or similar
Vienna (2nts): RENAISSANCE or similar
Prague (2nts): ANDEL’S or similar

Included Features:
First class hotels
Airport arrival transfer Budapest airport to hotel
Departure hotel transfer to Prague airport
Breakfast daily and 2 dinners
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
Professional Tour Director throughout
Visit Christmas markets (escort and round trip transfers included)
Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Service charges and hotel taxes

COST - LAND ONLY
Travel agent rate based on double occupancy $2400.00 (US)
Companion rate based on double occupancy $2500.00 (US)

ALSO AVAILABLE - ITINERARIES ON REQUEST
2. ZAGREB to LJUBLJANA to Munich
Zagreb, Ljubljana & Munich – Discover why Zagreb’s Christmas Market is ranked among the best in Europe, soak in the festive charm of Ljubljana’s castle-lit skyline, and experience one of Germany’s oldest and most beloved Christmas markets, featuring gingerbread, bratwurst, and Bavarian holiday traditions.

Day 1:  Arrive to Zagreb, Friday December 5, 2025
Upon arrival in Zagreb, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.  Enjoy a Welcome Dinner this evening at your hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travelers’. (D) 

Day 2: Zagreb, Saturday December 6
After breakfast, visit the historic Upper Town, the St Mark’s Church, and St. Catherine’s Church. View the Parliament and the Government Palace. View the Cathedral and stroll down to the Ban Jelacic Square to dive into the Christmas Market’ atmosphere. Enjoy a cup of mulled wine, stroll along the Zrinjevac Park and if you wish, go ice skating in the Ice Park with a track surrounding the entire park. Stay in the city on own or walk together back to your hotel. Along the way we will view the building of the Croatian National Theatre, the Modern Music Academy, and Mimara Museum.

The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) 

Day 3: Zagreb to Ljubljana, Sunday December 7
After breakfast, we continue to Ljubljana where we will meet our local guide for a city tour. We will walk across the famous Dragon Bridge, through festive squares and streets. Take the funicular railway up to Ljubljana Castle and enjoy a great view of the city.

The rest of the day free time to have fun at the Christmas markets with lively music, street food and various events. Overnight at your hotel. (B) 

Day 4: Ljubljana with visit of Bled & Radovljica. Monday December 8
Spend the morning getting to know one of the most beautiful natural lakes in the world. We will visit the iconic Bled Castle, overlooking the lake from a cliff above. Continuing by bus, we will continue to Radovljica. The sight where one of the famous Coca Cola Christmas commercials was filmed.

In the late afternoon, return to Ljubljana to enjoy this beautiful festive city independently on your own. (B) 

Day 5: Ljubljana – Salzburg – Munich, Tuesday December 9
In the morning, we will leave Slovenia and continue to Salzburg, the city of Mozart. Besides the well-known sites like Getreidegasse, the Cathedrale, the festival house, we will also view Mozart’ birthplace and the famous “Silent Night” chapel.

In the afternoon, you will have time on your own for strolling around the Christmas markets before we continue to Munich. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D) 

Day 6: Munich, Wednesday December 10
Join a city tour of Munich – the capital of the state of Bavaria. We will view Nymphenburg castle. In past times, the baroque palace was the residence of the monarchs of Bavaria. Next you will see the Residence, Maximilian and Leopold Street, the Opera, the Olympic grounds, the Marienplatz with the city hall and the famous Carillon, church of St. Peter, the Viktualien-market and many more.

The afternoon is dedicated to visiting the oldest among the Christmas markets in Munich, Christkindl market at Marienplatz (main square). (B) 

Day 7:  Depart Munich, Thursday December 11
Transfer to Munich airport for your return flight home. (B)

B – Breakfast
D - Dinner

INCLUSIVE FEATURES
Included features:
Assisted arrival and departure airport transfers
First class hotels
Service charges and hotel taxes
Breakfast daily
Welcome dinner in Zagreb (standard 3-course meal, 1 glass of wine/beer/soft drink)
Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant, Munich (standard 3-course meal, 1 beer included)
Transfers per program with modern motor coach as per itinerary
Professional tour director throughout
Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides as per program
Visit Christmas markets (escort and round trip transfers included)
Entrance fees indicated in bold letters
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person in/out)

COST - LAND ONLY
Travel agent rate based on double occupancy $2400.00 (US)
Companion rate based on double occupancy $2500.00 (US)

You will be traveling with regular passengers at travel agent rates