Heart Of Europe
Christmas Markets
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• December 3December 3 - 12, 2026• Destination: Budapest - Vienna - Prague • Duration: 10 days / 9 nights • December 3 - 12, 2026• Destination: Budapest - Vienna - Prague • Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Budapest, Vienna & Prague
Dates: Dec 4 - 13, 2025
Dec 3 - 12, 2026
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
DAY 1
THURSDAY,DEC 3, 2026
Arrive Budapest
Arrive at Budapest Airport, meet your driver, and transfer to your hotel in the center of the city. Enjoy some time at leisure, recover from your flights. In the evening, meet your host and fellow travelers at the lobby, then head out for a welcome dinner in a local restaurant. After dinner, we can take a walk to the Christmas Markets, have fun and explore all around.
DAY 2
FRIDAY, DEC 4, 2026
In Budapest
In the morning hours, we’ll meet a licensed local guide and enjoy a 2-hours orientation tour of the city. We will view amazing areas and learn about the history, life and interesting stories about Budapest. The entire afternoon is free for you to enjoy, explore, and have fun at the Christmas Markets. Toward sunset time, we will join a Danube River cruise, and we’ll enjoy the view of illuminated Budapest, it is beautiful!
DAY 3
SATURDAY, DEC 5, 2026
In Budapest
It’s time to get to know Budapest a bit closer. Today, we’ll visit Buda Castle with our licensed local guide, to learn about the fascinating history, and how the city was founded. As the tour ends, we will return to the historic center, and your afternoon is free. Join your host at the Christmas Markets or go on your own and check out some of the amazing Thermal Baths. Whatever you do, enjoy your last day in Budapest.
DAY 4
SUNDAY, DEC 6, 2026
Budapest - Vienna
This morning, we’ll transfer to the train station, and board our train to Vienna. The ride is approx. 3 hours. Sit back and enjoy! Upon arrival in Vienna, we will meet the driver and transfer to our hotel. Take some time to settle in and freshen up. In the afternoon, we will meet our local guide and enjoy walking tour, to discover main city areas, and the different Christmas Markets, try all the food and drinks! It will be a fun evening. We will end at the most beautifully decorated Christmas Market in Europe and have fun exploring it.
DAY 5
MONDAY, DEC 7, 2026
In Vienna
Today we will visit the amazing Schonbrunn Castle, the palace and its beautiful gardens under UNESCO protection. Then, we’ll return to the city. The afternoon is free for you to explore and enjoy Vienna at your own pace. You can head to visit some of the city museums, do some shopping or join your host for some festive time at one of the Christmas markets.
DAY 6
TUESDAY, DEC 8, 2026
In Vienna
This morning, we will meet our foodie guide, and head out to get to know Vienna through its gastronomy. Of course, we will try the staple dishes such as Wiener Schnitzel, Apfelstrudl, along with less known, but delicious local snacks and street food. In the afternoon, we’ll gather and head out to have the most unique Viennese experience as we attend an Opera Concert. Make sure to bring an elegant attire to wear tonight!
DAY 7
WEDNESDAY, DEC 9, 2026
Vienna - Prague
This morning after breakfast, we’ll bid farewell to Austria and Vienna, as we board our high-speed train that will take us all the way to Prague, the beautiful Czech capital. We will transfer to our hotel, and later, we’ll meet a licensed local guide and enjoy a walking tour of the historical center. We will see the iconic Charles Bridge, the Cathedral, the Astronomical Clock and more amazing sights in Prague. Along the way, we will also stop for various food tastings and end the tour with a typical Czech meal at a very authentic local restaurant. The evening is free, let’s have fun together and explore the old town, visit the Christmas Markets and maybe try the local Absinthe.
DAY 8
THURSDAY, DEC 10, 2026
In Prague
Today in the later morning hours, we will board our old timer cars and enjoy a Panoramic drive around Prague and cross the bridge to Mala Strana where we’ll meet our licensed local guide and head on the discovery of Prague Castle, one of the most fascinating structures in Central Europe. We will spend the rest of the day having fun around Prague and exploring the Christmas Markets.
DAY 9
FRIDAY, DEC 11, 2026
In Prague
It’s the last day of our tour, and the entire day is free for you to enjoy this amazing city at your own pace. Explore more, go see some of the museums, or simply relax and have fun in Prague. We will gather one last time in the late afternoon hours and we’ll head out to a local restaurant for our farewell dinner.
DAY 10
DEC 12, 2026
Depart Prague
Individual transfers will be organized from our hotel to the airport.
What's Included
Accommodation at listed hotels or similar, with breakfast daily, based on double occupancy rooms, with the option for single use at a supplement
Customized arrival and departure airport transfers, according to your individual arrival and departure flight timings
All transfers as per program with comfortable air-conditioned mini coach or vans
All high speed, premium train tickets with assigned seating
Welcome dinner at traditional Hungarian restaurant, with drinks
Tickets to an Opera performance in Vienna
Guided walking tour of Historic Prague center with a licensed local guide, with food tastings and a sit down meal included
Panoramic tour of Prague with an old timer car (approx. 1 hour)
Guided tour of Prague Castle with a licensed local guide and entrance fee included
Farewell dinner in Prague, with drinks
Guided tour of Budapest historic center with a licensed local guide
Guided tour of Buda castle, with a licensed local guide, and entrance fee included
Guided walking tour of Vienna center with a licensed local guide
Guided tour of Schonbrunn Castle with a licensed local guide and entrance fee included
Guided food tasting tour of Vienna, with a local foodie guide and all tastings included
Visas, passport, and/or departure taxes
Airfare
Any items not listed above
Expenses of personal nature, including tips to guides and drivers, telephone calls, table drinks, internet, laundry, etc.
Travel insurance – highly recommended! Check out World Nomads.
Not Included
Pricing
Price Per Person In
Double Occupancy Rooms
$880
Single Supplement
$3990
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