Austria and Germany Tours & Trips

Best time to visit Austria and Germany

• Fall / Autumn 2026

  Fall in Central Europe means perfect weather for exploring both cities and wine regions. Popular autumn routes start in Prague's Old Town before heading through Germany's Rhine Valley, where hillside vineyards turn golden. You'll meet winemakers in Rüdesheim, try new wines in traditional taverns and visit family schnapps distilleries tucked away in medieval towns. Our travelers tell us autumn's their favorite time - there are fewer tourists around and more chances to join in local harvest festivals and wine celebrations, especially in spots like Vienna's Grinzing district.

  • October 2026 72 tours
  • November 2026 popular 114 tours
• Winter 2026 / 2027

  The Christmas market season really brings out the best of Central Europe's winter charm. Our winter routes connect Munich's bustling Marienplatz markets with the more laid-back local scenes in Salzburg and Innsbruck. There's something special about Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where you can find Christmas spirit any time of year in its year-round Christmas shop. The alpine tours mix cultural highlights like Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg with cozy winter traditions - think horse-drawn sleigh rides through snowy Tyrol and evening Glühwein tastings in Vienna's historic Grinzing district. The real magic comes from meeting local market vendors and learning how they've kept traditional crafts alive through generations.

  • December 2026 popular 118 tours
  • January 2027 47 tours
  • February 2027 48 tours
• Spring 2027

  River cruising between Amsterdam and Budapest hits its sweet spot in spring, when riverside flowers bloom and temperatures are just right for exploring. Our travelers love how flexible these trips are - you can start your morning cycling along the Rhine and end up wine tasting in the Wachau Valley that same day. Spring's perfect for exploring riverside towns without the summer crowds; you'll have space to wander through Regensburg's medieval streets or take your time at Bratislava's hilltop castle. The spring programs include some nice touches like private concerts in Vienna's baroque palaces and visits to Schönbrunn Palace when its gardens are showing their best colors.

  • March 2027 102 tours
  • April 2027 128 tours
  • May 2027 popular 177 tours
• Summer 2027

  Summer routes through Austria and Germany make good use of those long daylight hours, connecting Prague's historic areas through Munich's lively beer gardens and into Austria's alpine regions. You'll spend your days cruising Traunsee Lake past four different castles, riding cable cars in the Kitzbühel Alps and exploring the outdoor gardens at Swarovski Crystal World. Our customers really appreciate how these trips balance guided walks through Vienna's grand streets with free time to find their own favorite spots - maybe a family-run café or local wine tavern. The evenings are special too, with boat rides on Budapest's Danube when all the city lights come on.

  • June 2027 200 tours
  • July 2027 popular 216 tours
  • August 2027 208 tours