Christmas & New Year Tours & Trips in Europe
European Christmas markets are a real vibe! Enjoy Vienna's festive stalls, visit Prague's Old Town Square markets, discover Budapest's thermal baths and lights, tour Salzburg's Christmas atmosphere, and celebrate New Year in Europe's heart. Taste glühwein everywhere, see decorations that make North American efforts look amateur, and experience holiday traditions that go back centuries.
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Europe Taster ChristmasGreat food and comfortable boat, a great way to see the sights with good excursion options. Only downside was Tour advertised as English only with Spanish on request however it was the opposite. Very Spanish heavy and had to request English language, Communication could be difficult to hear on the ship through the speakers as well.
Christmas or New Year Danube Cruise (Vienna-Vienna) MS FidelioIt was very good experience. Thank You
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Europe Taster Christmas
“An enjoyable tour. Well organised and coordinated. Truly a memorable trip.”
Khee, traveled in December
Ring in Christmas Eve in a Swiss mountain village and spend Christmas Day at Jungfraujoch's Ice Palace. Paris dazzles with festive lights, while the Rhine Valley and Amsterdam's canals sparkle with winter charm. The tour features holiday-themed dinners and seasonal activities.
Duration 7 days Destinations England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Expat Explore Travel From $1,950
10% Off- US$1,755
Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
“Great markets, wonderful food and drink, beautiful city. We ended in Budapest where the rain drove me into the thermal baths for the day.”
Marilyn, traveled in December
Europe's most charming Christmas markets await, from Munich's Kripperlmarkt to Budapest's Vorosmarty Square. Alpine concerts fill Munich's Town Hall, traditional treats tempt at Salzburg's Cathedral Square, while Vienna boasts 12 distinct festive markets.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
10% Off- US$3,040
Duration 9 days Destinations Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From
10% Off- US$3,599
European holiday traditions range from German Oktoberfest to Hungarian Christmas markets. Salzburg's festive birthplace of Mozart and Vienna's imperial winter celebrations delight visitors. AmaMagna offers seasonal specialties and regional wines while crossing five countries.
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany Age Range Ages 12+ Operator AmaWaterways From
10% Off- US$4,899+$250 upfront costs
Celebrate Christmas or New Year on the Danube aboard MS Fidelio with stops at Vienna's Hofburg Imperial Palace and festive Christmas markets. You'll cruise the UNESCO Wachau Valley, visiting Melk's hilltop Benedictine Abbey and medieval Dürnstein where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned.
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Spanish Operator Crucemundo From
10% Off- US$1,752+$123 upfront costs
Duration 8 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Spanish Operator Crucemundo From $2,033
30% Off- US$1,423+$146 upfront costs
Three Baltic capitals shine during Christmas, from Vilnius' Cathedral Square to Riga's original Christmas tree location. Boxing Day unfolds in medieval Tallinn with candlelit monastery tours and marzipan painting. This eight-day festive journey includes three traditional holiday dinners.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From
30% Off- US$2,350
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What are the most magical Christmas markets to visit during a Europe Christmas & New Year tour?
Europe's historic cities come alive with traditional Christmas markets in December. The grounds of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace feature local artisans selling handmade crafts while the Rathaus market draws visitors with its seasonal Austrian delicacies. In Bratislava the Old Town square of Hlavné námestie transforms into a festive gathering spot where locals and tourists browse wooden stalls. Budapest's Vorosmarty Square hosts one of Europe's oldest markets where visitors can sample traditional mulled wine and shop for authentic gifts. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The Christmas markets in Vienna were absolutely magical - the perfect combination of tradition festive food and unique gifts."