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European Christmas Markets

featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest
9 DAYS
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$2,464 pp*
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Set out on a grand holiday adventure through the winter wonderland of the Imperial Cities of Central Europe – Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Tour the magnificent Prague Castle and explore its famous Christmas market at the Old Town Square. Experience the world’s oldest Christmas market in Dresden. In Vienna learn the secrets of confectionary at a candy workshop, delight in the Baroque marvels of the Schönbrunn Palace and indulge in dinner at the famous Marchfelderhof. Tour gorgeous Budapest and explore its outdoor markets aglow with lights, where stalls of crafts and delicacies abound. Along the way, immerse yourself in festive Christmas markets, experience cultural traditions, sample local cuisine, and glimpse this region’s rich history.

Your Tour Includes
  • 3 Handpicked Accommodations
  • 11 Meals
Included Highlights
  • Prague's Christmas Markets
  • Prague Castle
  • Choice on Tour: Vltava Boat Tour or Jewish Heritage Tour
  • Dresden's Christmas Markets

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Your Tour at a Glance

Stay

9 Days

8 Nights


Meals

11 Meals

7 Breakfasts

4 Dinners


Activity

3 - Active

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Pre Night: Grandior Hotel
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Intercontinental Hotel Wien

Nights 4-5

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Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center

Nights 6-7

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Trip Reviews

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Rating

31 reviews
Overall Trip Rating
4.3
Out of 5
feefo-stars
Based on 31 independent reviews
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    Overall a wonderful tour.
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    The tour manager was exceptional and so were the first two hotels. The local guide in Vienna was very hard to understand. It especially was unhelpful that she didn't seem to think the placement of her mic mattered. The hotel in Budapest was sub standard.
    Ronnie Meek
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    While I loved visiting the countries and participating in some of the events, I was disappointed in the Christmas markets. The decorations were nice but the markets were mainly food and drink and the quality of the gifts was less than I expected. In hindsight, I would have been better off visiting the local shops and skipping the markets.
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  • Trip Rating:
    3star
    Too expensive for what you get on tour. Last hotel was not good. Too much free time. Too far away from Christmas markets.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    You could had more program at night and some days.
    Michael Lockstone
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    It was a beautiful and historical tour and experience and I would recommend to anyone. All the cities were magnificent in their own ways. Also, our tour guide (Dariusz)
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    The tour experience was amazing overall! I loved having Jana as our Tour Guide- she was very knowledgeable and kind. She was very quick to think on her toes in any type of unforeseen situation and just went with it calmly. The hotels and experiences were amazing. Our Bus Driver was fantastic- I felt like he was a long lost cousin that has always been a part of my family! I also loved the people on our trip- they were a great group of people to travel with. We truly lucked out overall!
    Jacqueline Ryczek
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Jana and all of our gods were fabulous. Also loved our bus, driver and accommodations.
    Mary Francis
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Nice mix of things to see and do
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    First night was beautiful with it snowing, great local guides with great amount of information!
    Keli Greene
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Great local tours telling us history of each country.
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Awesome experience! Great Christmas Markets
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    In my opinion I thought it was a great trip.
    James Benton
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    This was a magical holiday experience and Collette made sure everything went smoothly!
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    The entire trip was great from beginning to end .
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    An enjoyable romp through 5 European countries visiting a different Christmas market each day, while also seeing the significant sights of the city. Our tour guide added so much to the trip with him recounting his time living under communist rule and how that compares the current environment. Trip was perfection.
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    Tour was great and I would recommend it. 2 improvements. It would be helpful to know the daily itinerary before the trip and know what attractions are included in the price of the tour as well as which dinners are included as well as how much free time we have in each destination for planning purposes Also in one hotel we were asked to leave our passports with the tour guide. This is not a good practice in my opinion I was not at all comfortable in doing this I have traveled a lot abroad but only 2 tours but this practice should be re-evaluated. The hotel in Hungary was mediocre at best
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Darius was a fantastic tour guide. He’s knowledgeable and kept everyone informed. His historical knowledge, personal history & sense of humor added a lot to our trip.
    Linda Ciotti
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    I couldn't have asked for a better experience than what I received traveling with Collette. The Christmas Markets, and the many opportunities to experience the history of Europe through castles and churches was incredible.
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  • Trip Rating:
    1star
    Worst tour I have ever been on!
    Martha Adkins
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  • Trip Rating:
    2star
    Christmas markets were only about 15 percent of the tour
    Kay Flowers
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    All of city’s , markets, sightseeing, hotels and food were excellent!
    Susan Koerner
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    going in the snow having hot wine and crackers
    Sandy Bade
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    We had a wonderful time. The experience was great and the tour ran very smoothly. The hotels selected for our stay in Prague and Vienna were amazing and very well located. Budapest hotel was off the beaten path and the rooms were very small.
    Donald Davis
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Excellent and knowledgeable tour guides. Very helpful and considerate of weather issues for those with mobility concerns.
    CAROL MILLER
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    Too many countries in too short a time. Exhausting!
    Carol Bowling
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    It was fantastic tour, however, the Christmas markets in several cities were closed and did not open until days after we were leaving!
    Ana Viteri
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  • Trip Rating:
    3star
    Was to fast of a pace for older adults.
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  • Trip Rating:
    4 stars
    Great trip except it was too early for many of the Christmas markets
    Gail Dwyer
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  • Trip Rating:
    5 stars
    Great tour.. great tour guide.. Collette is the best..
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  • Trip Rating:
    2star
    Sold Christmas Markets that never happened. No markets in Prague or Dresden.
    Patricia Hanks

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