Experience the magic of a European Christmas as you journey through Romania, Germany, Austria and Hungary’s most charming cities. Delve into the festive atmosphere of Bucharest and explore the ancient Cozia Monastery. Discover the enchanting beauty of Salzburg, where the Christmas market comes alive with local crafts and traditional delicacies. Wander through the picturesque Vienna & Budapest and explore Munich. Throughout the tour, you’ll be immersed in the rich cultural heritage and timeless traditions of a European Christmas.
Duration
Destination
Start/Ends in
15 Days
Christmas Markets
Bucharest / Budapest
Hotels
Group Size
Age Requirement
4 Star
12-42 People
18+
Trip Rating
Trip Theme
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Discovery
November & December
Experience the magic of a European Christmas as you journey through Romania, Germany, Austria and Hungary’s most charming cities.
Delve into the festive atmosphere of Bucharest and explore the ancient Cozia Monastery.
Discover the enchanting beauty of Salzburg, where the Christmas market comes alive with local crafts and traditional delicacies.
Wander through the picturesque Vienna and marvel at the stunning Munich.
Throughout the tour, you’ll be immersed in the rich cultural heritage and timeless traditions of a European Christmas.
With expert guides, comfortable transportation, and carefully planned itineraries, this tour provides a hassle-free way to experience the best of Europe’s Christmas markets and historical sites.
Austria’s capital and most populous city offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Welcome to Bucharest! At the airport, keep an eye out for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the city at your leisure. In the evening, attend a welcome meeting with your fellow travelers to get to know each other and go over the itinerary for the next few days.
Accommodation
Hotel Mercure Unirii – 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
After breakfast, take a guided tour of Bucharest to see the city’s main sights, such as the Palace of the Parliament and the National Village Museum. In the afternoon, visit Bucharest’s Christmas markets, such as the one in the Old Town, to sample local food and drink and pick up some souvenirs.
Accommodation Hotel Mercure Unirii – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Bucharest City Tour
Travel to Cozia Monastery in the morning, an ancient and beautiful Orthodox monastery. After a tour, continue to Sibiu and explore the charming Old Town with a guide, including the famous Christmas market. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and taste local food and drinks.
Accommodation Hotel Golden Tulip Ana Tower – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Visit to Cozia Monastery
Sibiu Sightseeing
Ride the Rasinari Tram to the village of Rasinari, where you can visit a local museum and learn about traditional life in the area. Return to Sibiu for more time in the Christmas market or to explore other parts of the city.
Accommodation Hotel Golden Tulip Ana Tower – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Rasinari Sightseeing
Visit the medieval city of Sighisoara, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler (also known as Dracula). Take a walking tour of the town, including the Clock Tower Museum, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, travel to Brasov for a city tour and visit the Christmas market in the evening.
Accommodation Hotel Ambient – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Visit to Brasov
Sighisoara Sightseeing
Visit the famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, and learn about the history and legends associated with it. Return to Brasov for some free time in the afternoon to explore the city or do some Christmas shopping.
Accommodation Hotel Ambient – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Visit to Bran Castle
Travel to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle, a beautiful Neo-Renaissance palace built in the late 1800s. After the tour, return to Bucharest for some final Christmas market shopping and sightseeing.
Accommodation Hotel Mercure Unirii – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Visit to Peles Castle
Are you ready to say goodbye to Romania and fly to Munich, Germany’s third-largest city? Munich is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and world-famous Oktoberfest. Upon arrival enjoy some free time to explore the city’s famous landmarks, including Marienplatz, the Viktualienmarkt, and the Englischer Garten.
Accommodation Holiday Inn Munchen Sud or Tulip Inn Munchen Messe – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Start your day with a visit to the Frauenkirche, Munich’s iconic cathedral, to kick off your orientation walk of this famed town. Explore the city’s famous Christmas markets including the Christkindlmarkt in Marienplatz and the medieval market at Wittelsbacher Platz. Enjoy a traditional Bavarian lunch and explore the markets at your own apce. In the evening, take a walk through the Schwabing neighborhood and enjoy some local food and drinks.
Accommodation Holiday Inn Munchen Sud or Tulip Inn Munchen Messe – 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
Travel southeast into Austria to Salzburg today. On arrival, check in to your hotel and then head out into the city for an orientation walk with your leader. The city will captivate with its history, cobblestone lanes, bubbling river and charmingly kitsch atmosphere. In the late afternoon, visit the atmospheric Christmas market in Cathedral Square, where the smells of gluehwein, roasted chestnuts, toasted almonds and cinnamon brushed baked apples waft through the marketplace and traditional Salzburg choirs fill the air. Later on, jump in to a cable car and reach the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the city’s most visible landmark. This fully preserved castle hosts a small, intimate Christmas market and if you’re lucky, Christmas themed live music.
Accommodation Austria Trend Hotel Europa Salzburg – 4 star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Salzburg City Tour
Hohensalzburg Fortress Sightseeing
Today is a day for you to freely explore Salzburg and its nearby regions. You may consider taking a trip to the salt mine located in Berchtesgaden, which can be found in the German Alps. Alternatively, you can immerse yourself in the world of the von Trapp family from the classic film “The Sound of Music” by visiting the famous filming locations such as Mirabell Gardens, Pegasus Fountain, Leopoldskron Palace, and Hellbrunn Palace. In the evening, you could return to the bustling Christmas markets to revel in the festive ambiance a bit longer.
Accommodation Austria Trend Hotel Europa Salzburg – 4 star
Meals Included Breakfast
Optional Activities House of Mozart – €25
Once you arrive in Vienna today, take part in a guided walking tour led by your guide. During the tour, you will get to see magnificent buildings, parks, and monuments that pay homage to celebrated composers and notable historical figures. During your leisure time, consider visiting the stunning Hofburg Palace or the Leopold Museum, or you can take in stunning city views from the top of the Prater Ferris Wheel. Later in the day, make your way to the Christmas markets located in front of the City Hall. There, you can peruse the various stalls, indulge in some delicious freshly baked cinnamon biscuits, and enjoy a warm cup of Christmas punch.
Accommodation Eventhotel Pyramide or Austria Trend Hotel Ananas – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Vienna City Tour
You have a full day to spend exploring Vienna, so why not consider visiting Schoenbrunn Palace, personally designed by Empress Maria Theresa? While the gardens are open to all visitors free of charge, there is a fee for entering the palace and taking tours. To avoid lengthy queues, it’s recommended to book your tickets in advance through schoenbrunn.at. Return to the sparkling Christmas markets in the afternoon, with more than 12 Christmas markets scattered throughout the city, you’re bound to discover the perfect holiday gift!
Accommodation Eventhotel Pyramide or Austria Trend Hotel Ananas – 4 Star
Travel from Vienna to Bratislava today, where you’ll have a few hours to explore the Slovakian capital on your own. Stroll along the Danube promenade, visit the Bratislava Castle, or try some traditional Slovakian food. In the afternoon, continue on to Budapest, known as the ‘Pearl of the Danube’. After a short orientation walk around the city, it’s time to visit the Christmas markets.
Accommodation Hotel City Inn or Novotel Budapest City – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Budapest Orientation Walk
Check out of your accommodation and say goodbye to your fellow travelers. If you have some extra time, you may want to visit some of Budapest’s other attractions, such as the Fisherman’s Bastion or the Hungarian National Museum. Alternatively, you could head back to the Christmas markets to pick up any last-minute souvenirs or indulge in some more traditional Hungarian food and drink. When it’s time to depart, your tour leader will be on hand to offer any assistance with transport arrangements or recommendations for further travel in the region.
Meals Included Breakfast
Day 1 Bucharest
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Bucharest
Welcome to Bucharest! At the airport, keep an eye out for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the city at your leisure. In the evening, attend a welcome meeting with your fellow travelers to get to know each other and go over the itinerary for the next few days.
Accommodation
Hotel Mercure Unirii – 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 2 Bucharest City Tour
Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 Bucharest City Tour
After breakfast, take a guided tour of Bucharest to see the city’s main sights, such as the Palace of the Parliament and the National Village Museum. In the afternoon, visit Bucharest’s Christmas markets, such as the one in the Old Town, to sample local food and drink and pick up some souvenirs.
Accommodation Hotel Mercure Unirii – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Bucharest City Tour
Day 3 Cozia Monastery, Sibiu Old Town & Christmas Market
Detailed Itinerary
Day 3 Cozia Monastery, Sibiu Old Town & Christmas Market
Travel to Cozia Monastery in the morning, an ancient and beautiful Orthodox monastery. After a tour, continue to Sibiu and explore the charming Old Town with a guide, including the famous Christmas market. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and taste local food and drinks.
Accommodation Hotel Golden Tulip Ana Tower – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Visit to Cozia Monastery
Sibiu Sightseeing
Day 4 Rasinari Tram, Sibiu
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4 Rasinari Tram, Sibiu
Ride the Rasinari Tram to the village of Rasinari, where you can visit a local museum and learn about traditional life in the area. Return to Sibiu for more time in the Christmas market or to explore other parts of the city.
Accommodation Hotel Golden Tulip Ana Tower – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Rasinari Sightseeing
Day 5 Sighisoara, Brasov City Tour & Christmas Market
Detailed Itinerary
Day 5 Sighisoara, Brasov City Tour & Christmas Market
Visit the medieval city of Sighisoara, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler (also known as Dracula). Take a walking tour of the town, including the Clock Tower Museum, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, travel to Brasov for a city tour and visit the Christmas market in the evening.
Accommodation Hotel Ambient – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Visit to Brasov
Sighisoara Sightseeing
Day 6 Bran Castle, Brasov
Detailed Itinerary
Day 6 Bran Castle, Brasov
Visit the famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle, and learn about the history and legends associated with it. Return to Brasov for some free time in the afternoon to explore the city or do some Christmas shopping.
Accommodation Hotel Ambient – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Visit to Bran Castle
Day 7 Sinaia, Peles Castle, Bucharest
Detailed Itinerary
Day 7 Sinaia, Peles Castle, Bucharest
Travel to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle, a beautiful Neo-Renaissance palace built in the late 1800s. After the tour, return to Bucharest for some final Christmas market shopping and sightseeing.
Accommodation Hotel Mercure Unirii – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Visit to Peles Castle
Day 8 Bucharest, Munich ( By Flight )
Detailed Itinerary
Day 8 Bucharest, Munich ( By Flight )
Are you ready to say goodbye to Romania and fly to Munich, Germany’s third-largest city? Munich is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and world-famous Oktoberfest. Upon arrival enjoy some free time to explore the city’s famous landmarks, including Marienplatz, the Viktualienmarkt, and the Englischer Garten.
Accommodation Holiday Inn Munchen Sud or Tulip Inn Munchen Messe – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Day 9 Munich
Detailed Itinerary
Day 9 Munich
Start your day with a visit to the Frauenkirche, Munich’s iconic cathedral, to kick off your orientation walk of this famed town. Explore the city’s famous Christmas markets including the Christkindlmarkt in Marienplatz and the medieval market at Wittelsbacher Platz. Enjoy a traditional Bavarian lunch and explore the markets at your own apce. In the evening, take a walk through the Schwabing neighborhood and enjoy some local food and drinks.
Accommodation Holiday Inn Munchen Sud or Tulip Inn Munchen Messe – 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
Day 10 Munich-Salzburg
Detailed Itinerary
Day 10 Munich-Salzburg
Travel southeast into Austria to Salzburg today. On arrival, check in to your hotel and then head out into the city for an orientation walk with your leader. The city will captivate with its history, cobblestone lanes, bubbling river and charmingly kitsch atmosphere. In the late afternoon, visit the atmospheric Christmas market in Cathedral Square, where the smells of gluehwein, roasted chestnuts, toasted almonds and cinnamon brushed baked apples waft through the marketplace and traditional Salzburg choirs fill the air. Later on, jump in to a cable car and reach the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the city’s most visible landmark. This fully preserved castle hosts a small, intimate Christmas market and if you’re lucky, Christmas themed live music.
Accommodation Austria Trend Hotel Europa Salzburg – 4 star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Salzburg City Tour
Hohensalzburg Fortress Sightseeing
Day 11 Salzburg
Detailed Itinerary
Day 11 Salzburg
Today is a day for you to freely explore Salzburg and its nearby regions. You may consider taking a trip to the salt mine located in Berchtesgaden, which can be found in the German Alps. Alternatively, you can immerse yourself in the world of the von Trapp family from the classic film “The Sound of Music” by visiting the famous filming locations such as Mirabell Gardens, Pegasus Fountain, Leopoldskron Palace, and Hellbrunn Palace. In the evening, you could return to the bustling Christmas markets to revel in the festive ambiance a bit longer.
Accommodation Austria Trend Hotel Europa Salzburg – 4 star
Meals Included Breakfast
Optional Activities House of Mozart – €25
Day 12 Salzburg, Vienna
Detailed Itinerary
Day 12 Salzburg, Vienna
Once you arrive in Vienna today, take part in a guided walking tour led by your guide. During the tour, you will get to see magnificent buildings, parks, and monuments that pay homage to celebrated composers and notable historical figures. During your leisure time, consider visiting the stunning Hofburg Palace or the Leopold Museum, or you can take in stunning city views from the top of the Prater Ferris Wheel. Later in the day, make your way to the Christmas markets located in front of the City Hall. There, you can peruse the various stalls, indulge in some delicious freshly baked cinnamon biscuits, and enjoy a warm cup of Christmas punch.
Accommodation Eventhotel Pyramide or Austria Trend Hotel Ananas – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Vienna City Tour
Day 13 Vienna
Detailed Itinerary
Day 13 Vienna
You have a full day to spend exploring Vienna, so why not consider visiting Schoenbrunn Palace, personally designed by Empress Maria Theresa? While the gardens are open to all visitors free of charge, there is a fee for entering the palace and taking tours. To avoid lengthy queues, it’s recommended to book your tickets in advance through schoenbrunn.at. Return to the sparkling Christmas markets in the afternoon, with more than 12 Christmas markets scattered throughout the city, you’re bound to discover the perfect holiday gift!
Accommodation Eventhotel Pyramide or Austria Trend Hotel Ananas – 4 Star
Travel from Vienna to Bratislava today, where you’ll have a few hours to explore the Slovakian capital on your own. Stroll along the Danube promenade, visit the Bratislava Castle, or try some traditional Slovakian food. In the afternoon, continue on to Budapest, known as the ‘Pearl of the Danube’. After a short orientation walk around the city, it’s time to visit the Christmas markets.
Accommodation Hotel City Inn or Novotel Budapest City – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Budapest Orientation Walk
Day 15 Budapest
Detailed Itinerary
Day 15 Budapest
Check out of your accommodation and say goodbye to your fellow travelers. If you have some extra time, you may want to visit some of Budapest’s other attractions, such as the Fisherman’s Bastion or the Hungarian National Museum. Alternatively, you could head back to the Christmas markets to pick up any last-minute souvenirs or indulge in some more traditional Hungarian food and drink. When it’s time to depart, your tour leader will be on hand to offer any assistance with transport arrangements or recommendations for further travel in the region.
Air-conditioned coach or mini-bus
Flight from Bucharest to Munich
Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival airport transfer from Bucharest Airport to the hotel on day 1
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access (where available)
What is NOT included?
What is NOT included?
- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary
Dates & Rates
All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender.
A modern-design accommodation, only a few steps away from the city center. The hotel features an on site restaurant & bar and spacious rooms equipped with coffee-tea maker.
HOTEL AMBIENT
Brasov
4 Star
A charming accommodation, located in the heart of Old Town Brasov. The hotel offers its guests rooms equipped with tea/ coffee maker, an on-site restaurant offering delicacies from various cuisines.
HOTEL RIVER PARK
Cluj Napoca
4 Star
An elegant hotel overlooking the Someșul Mic, offering its guests spectacular views. Guest rooms are equipped with flat-screen tv with cable channels, safe deposit box, tea/ coffee maker and free toiletries.
GOLDEN TULIP ANA TOWER
Sibiu
4 Star
A contemporary accommodation, located only a steps away from the Old Town. The hotel offers spacious rooms equipped with tea-coffee maker, an on-site restaurant & bar and a SPA & wellness center.
BEST WESTERN PREMIER PLOVDIV HILLS
Plovdiv
4 Star
A modern & comfortable hotel, offering its guests rooms equipped with electric kettle & flat screen tv with satellite channels, hair dryer & free toiletries, an on-site restaurant and a lounge bar and a fitness center.
Holiday Inn Munchen Sud
Munich
4 Star
Holiday Inn Munchen Sud features an indoor pool, on-site restaurant offering varieties from international cuisines and rooms equipped with flat-screen TV, coffee/ tea maker and a private balcony/ terrace.
Tulip Inn Munchen Messe
Munich
4 Star
A contemporary hotel designed for the comfort of its guests featuring an on-site restaurant & bar, rooms equipped with flat-screen TV, hair-dryer, toiletries.
Austria Trend Hotel Europa Salzburg
Salzburg
3 Star
A modern-design hotel in the charming city of Salzburg. All rooms are equipped with kettle, flat screen TV and safe box.
Eventhotel Pyramide
Wien
4 Star
The luxury hotel features an event center with a fancy Pyramid-shaped roof, wellness center, an indoor & outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant.
Austria Trend Hotel Ananas
Wien
4 Star
A contemporary hotel featuring an on-site restaurant & café offering Viennese delicacies. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV, minibar and safe box.
Hotel City Inn
Budapest
4 Star
A modern-design hotel situated in the heart of the lively city of Budapest. Restaurants, cafés and shopping areas are just steps away.
Novotel Budapest City
Budapest
4 Star
The contemporary hotel features an on-site restaurant, sauna, pool, fitness center and a sun terrace. All rooms are equipped with coffee/ tea maker, smart tv, mini bar and safe box.
Accommodation
Bucharest
HOTEL MERCURE UNIRII
4 Star
Accommodation
Brasov
HOTEL AMBIENT
4 Star
Accommodation
Cluj Napoca
HOTEL RIVER PARK
4 Star
Accommodation
Sibiu
GOLDEN TULIP ANA TOWER
4 Star
Accommodation
Plovdiv
BEST WESTERN PREMIER PLOVDIV HILLS
4 Star
Accommodation
Munich
Holiday Inn Munchen Sud
4 Star
Accommodation
Munich
Tulip Inn Munchen Messe
4 Star
Accommodation
Salzburg
Austria Trend Hotel Europa Salzburg
3 Star
Accommodation
Wien
Eventhotel Pyramide
4 Star
Accommodation
Wien
Austria Trend Hotel Ananas
4 Star
Accommodation
Budapest
Hotel City Inn
4 Star
Accommodation
Budapest
Novotel Budapest City
4 Star
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Experience the magic of a European Christmas as you journey through Romania, Germany, Austria and Hungary’s most charming cities.
Delve into the festive atmosphere of Bucharest and explore the ancient Cozia Monastery.
Discover the enchanting beauty of Salzburg, where the Christmas market comes alive with local crafts and traditional delicacies.
Wander through the picturesque Vienna and marvel at the stunning Munich.
Throughout the tour, you’ll be immersed in the rich cultural heritage and timeless traditions of a European Christmas.
With expert guides, comfortable transportation, and carefully planned itineraries, this tour provides a hassle-free way to experience the best of Europe’s Christmas markets and historical sites.