Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
Imagine celebrating the festive season in Europe over Christmas and New Year's Eve! With 3065 Christmas and New Year adventures to choose from lasting 1 days up to 29 days, you're sure to find that enchanting Europe Christmas tour you have always dreamt of.
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Kristi • traveled in November, 2024
This was a wonderful tour through a part of the world I didn't know much about. This was also my first multi-day guided tour. My parents signed up for Sofia to Istanbul Discovery and I decided to join them. Enes was a fantastic guide. He provided valuable insight into the places we visited and the cultural similarities and differences between them. He was energetic yet grounded, flexible where he could be, and had a great sense of humor. This tour covers a lot of ground, and each person in our group had a different "favorite" location. I admit I was sad to part ways with Enes and our driver when we flew to Istanbul. Our group was small and quickly became a family. However, the tour guide we were connected with in Turkey was also fantastic, and Enes checked in with us the whole time we were there. My parents and I extended our stay in Istanbul by a few days, and our guide gave us great recommendations for additional places to visit. I'd highly recommend a tour with Ajdinis. It's clear that they care a lot about their customers' experiences. Enes and the Ajdinis team made us feel safe the entire time. Their tours are thoughtful put together, and they're eager and open to feedback. I'm grateful for the experience exploring with my parents. This was a special trip I'll remember for the rest of my life. Thank you!
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Marilyn • traveled in December
This trip was great! We met in Munich - 3 Aussies, 2 Americans and Tajna, our tour leader. An orientation walk and a dinner at a beer hall got us started. Tajna is confident, reliable, approachable, understanding and flexible. All of which were excellent qualities for this trip. She took us to multiple Christmas markets and offered suggestions for even more. After Munich came Saltzburg where we also got a Sound of Music tour and a trip through a salt mine in addition to amazing Christmas markets. Then on to Vienna - my favorite place in the trip. Great markets, wonderful food and drink, beautiful city. We ended in Budapest where the rain drove me into the thermal baths for the day. Not a bad way to suffer on a cold rainy day
Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
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- Europe Taster Christmas
- Grand Danube Cruise (Christmas Cruise) 2026
- Baltic Capital Cities (Christmas)
- European Christmas Markets featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest (Prague to Budapest)
- Danube Christmas Markets with Prague 2026|2027 - 11 Days
- Athens to Dubrovnik / Split; Semi – Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car
- Rhine Christmas City Experience 2026
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- Sofia to Istanbul Grand Journey FLIGHT INCLUDED - Small Group Tour
- Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas Cruise) 2026
Europe Taster Christmas
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Loved the locales, and the information he provided, and his attitude was top notch.”
Nathan, 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
- US$1,685
Duration 15 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany Age Range Ages 12+ Operator AmaWaterways From
- US$6,498+$500 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
- US$2,330
Tour Prague Castle and walk the medieval cobblestoned streets of Český Krumlov before having dinner at Vienna's Marchfelderhof Restaurant. Learn strudel-making techniques at a rustic Hungarian restaurant that's been celebrating cultural traditions for 200 years, then attend a candy-making demonstration at a family-owned Viennese confectionary workshop using recipes over 150 years old. Budapest's Christmas market at St. Stephen's Basilica features an ice rink, and you'll visit Bratislava's festive markets along the Danube.
Duration 9 days Destinations Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From
- US$3,199
This festive season trip takes place aboard the 5-star Scenic Pearl, Crystal, Jade, Amber, or Opal Space-Ships, cruising the Danube River through five European countries. Attend an exclusive private classical concert at Vienna's opulent Palais Liechtenstein with ballet dancers and orchestra. The 18th-century Melk Benedictine Abbey houses an 80,000-book library that you'll get to see during your stop. UNESCO-listed Regensburg's medieval town center contains over 900 Romanesque and Gothic buildings. Wander through sparkling Christmas markets in Budapest's Várkert Bazár, Bratislava's Hlavné Námestie, and Prague's Old Town Square beneath the city's tallest Christmas tree.
Duration 11 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $4,987
17% Off- US$4,115You save $872
Athens to Dubrovnik / Split; Semi – Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car
27 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The best thing about our tour was the guide. Eraldo was calm, thoughtful, and quietly attentive to everyone's needs.”
Robyn, traveled in November
Seven Balkan countries showcase their holiday spirit, from festive markets in Prizren to seasonal celebrations in Mostar. The UNESCO Meteora monasteries shine with Christmas decorations, while Tirana's historic center comes alive with New Year's festivities.
Duration 14 days Destinations Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Choose Balkans From $6,035
10% Off- US$5,431You save $603
December sailings aboard A-ROSA SENA depart from Cologne. Amsterdam's historic center, Rotterdam's modern port, and Antwerp's diamond district showcase their Christmas markets while special holiday menus enhance the onboard experience.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Operator A-ROSA From
10% Off- US$2,463
A-ROSA AQUA's 6-day holiday cruise visits Europe's festive markets. Antwerp's Grote Markt, Amsterdam's lit canals, and Düsseldorf's holiday boulevards showcase Christmas traditions with seasonal menus and entertainment onboard.
Duration 6 days Destinations Germany, Belgium, Netherlands Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German Operator A-ROSA From
10% Off- US$1,098
Sofia to Istanbul Grand Journey FLIGHT INCLUDED - Small Group Tour
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary was well-planned, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations.”
Kaitlyn, traveled in August
Duration 10 days Destinations Bulgaria, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Greece, Turkey Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Ajdinis From $3,424
20% Off- US$2,739You save $685
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range Ages 12+ Operator AmaWaterways From
20% Off- US$3,898+$250 upfront costs
What our customers ask about Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
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."