Welcome to the ultimate German and Austrian Christmas Markets tour! Start your adventure in Germany and soak up the festive spirit at its famous markets in Munich, Nuremberg, and Dresden. Explore the charming streets adorned with twinkling lights and the sweet scent of mulled wine and gingerbread cookies. From there, head to Austria and discover the magical Christmas markets of Salzburg, Vienna, and Innsbruck. Shop for unique handcrafted gifts, savor traditional cuisine, and marvel at the enchanting atmosphere of the holiday season. This tour offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and holiday cheer in two of Europe’s most stunning countries. Book your trip today and create unforgettable memories!
Duration
Destination
Start/Ends in
8 Days
Christmas Markets
Munich / Budapest
Hotels
Group Size
Age Requirement
4 Star
12-42 People
18+
Trip Rating
Trip Theme
Departs
4
1 reviews
Discovery
November to December
Why You’ll Love This Tour
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you explore some of the best Christmas markets in Germany and Austria. From Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt to Vienna’s famous Rathausplatz, you’ll experience the festive atmosphere that these markets are known for.
Discover the unique history and culture of Germany and Austria as you travel from one city to another. See the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, stroll through the streets of Salzburg, and explore the charming city of Innsbruck.
Indulge in traditional holiday treats like gingerbread, roasted chestnuts, and mulled wine. You’ll also get to try some of the best local cuisine in each city, including schnitzel, bratwurst, and strudel.
Take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage in Salzburg, visit a historic brewery in Munich, and attend a classical concert in Vienna. This tour is packed with unforgettable experiences that you won’t find anywhere else.
Our knowledgeable guides will show you the best of each city and provide insight into the local history and culture. They’ll also be on hand to answer any questions and help you make the most of your trip.
Stay in comfortable hotels in each city, with all the amenities you need to relax after a day of exploring. You’ll be well-rested and ready to take on the next adventure.
Austria’s capital and most populous city offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Arrive in Munich and check into your hotel. Enjoy some free time to explore the city’s famous landmarks, including Marienplatz, the Viktualienmarkt, and the Englischer Garten. In the evening, meet with your guide and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Munchen Sud or Tulip Inn Munchecn Messe – 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
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 Munchecn 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
Optional Activities St. Andrea City – €30
Danube River Cruise at Night – €25
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 Munich
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Munich
Arrive in Munich and check into your hotel. Enjoy some free time to explore the city’s famous landmarks, including Marienplatz, the Viktualienmarkt, and the Englischer Garten. In the evening, meet with your guide and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Munchen Sud or Tulip Inn Munchecn Messe – 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 2 Munich
Detailed Itinerary
Day 2 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 Munchecn 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 3 Munich-Salzburg
Detailed Itinerary
Day 3 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 4 Salzburg
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4 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 5 Salzburg-Vienna
Detailed Itinerary
Day 5 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 6 Vienna
Detailed Itinerary
Day 6 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
Optional Activities St. Andrea City – €30
Danube River Cruise at Night – €25
Day 8 Budapest
Detailed Itinerary
Day 8 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.
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Wifi
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )
Highlights
Christmas Markets
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.
The rates listed are for solo travellers, the 2 for 1 deal will be applied when you select 2 or more travellers during the booking process.
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
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
Tour Reviews
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4/51 reviews
Accomodation 4
Transportation 5
Value for Money 4
Guide 5
Overall 4
Robyn Casey
A really good trip and the guide, Nikola, was great at helping us.
There was a lot of free time to do own activities, the only thing that would have made a great trip even better was having a clearer idea of what each of the excursions actually entailed, i.e. the salt mine was so much more than just seeing a mine with trains, slides and a boat ride.
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Why You’ll Love This Tour
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you explore some of the best Christmas markets in Germany and Austria. From Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt to Vienna’s famous Rathausplatz, you’ll experience the festive atmosphere that these markets are known for.
Discover the unique history and culture of Germany and Austria as you travel from one city to another. See the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, stroll through the streets of Salzburg, and explore the charming city of Innsbruck.
Indulge in traditional holiday treats like gingerbread, roasted chestnuts, and mulled wine. You’ll also get to try some of the best local cuisine in each city, including schnitzel, bratwurst, and strudel.
Take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage in Salzburg, visit a historic brewery in Munich, and attend a classical concert in Vienna. This tour is packed with unforgettable experiences that you won’t find anywhere else.
Our knowledgeable guides will show you the best of each city and provide insight into the local history and culture. They’ll also be on hand to answer any questions and help you make the most of your trip.
Stay in comfortable hotels in each city, with all the amenities you need to relax after a day of exploring. You’ll be well-rested and ready to take on the next adventure.
Robyn Casey
A really good trip and the guide, Nikola, was great at helping us.
There was a lot of free time to do own activities, the only thing that would have made a great trip even better was having a clearer idea of what each of the excursions actually entailed, i.e. the salt mine was so much more than just seeing a mine with trains, slides and a boat ride.
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