What vehicles are used for the transfers and touring? Does the guide travel with the guests?

For this trip, the main mode of transportation used is train and metro, which offers a comfortable and efficient way to travel between destinations. For certain transfers, additional local transport may be arranged where required. A tour leader will also accompany the group throughout the journey to assist and guide your clients.

Is the deposit fully refunded if the trip is cancelled due to lack of participants? Or are we given other dates?

Our minimum number of travelers needed is just 1 and we will proceed with the departure as planned. However, if that is the case where yourself and travel partner are the only 2 on the departure we will notify you so you are aware and present you with options should you want to travel with others.

Our adventures do not include the cost of international airfare. You will need to book your own flights to the starting city of your adventure.

we need a custom tour as we have children under 15

We can create a Tailor-Made experience for groups of four or more; the minimum age is 5.

Very interested in this tour but notice only one space available and we are 2. Would like to add one hotel night and plan transportation to the hotel on arrival day.

Our tours are very firm on the limits for travelers. As such, we would not be able to accommodate 2 of you. The next available date with adequate space for both of you is December 9th.

questioning the type of hotels included in this trip since it states that en suite bathrooms cannot be guaranteed. Please give me more information on grade of hotels used.

All the hotels have ensuite rooms. Hotel List: Munich - Hotel Europa, Salzburg - Hotel Lasserhorf, Vienna - Magdas Hotel, Budapest - Star inn Hotel. We have now requested the section about en-suites be removed from the website for this trip.

Is there a maximum age limit for this trip?

There is no upper age limit for trips with Intrepid. As long as your fit and healthy enough to do the tour itinerary then you are more than welcome.

Does this tour operate in the opposite direction?

This tour has a set itinerary and operates only in the one direction.

What is the group size in this tour?

The average group size is 10 travellers but the tour has a maximum size of 12.

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Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest

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Great markets, wonderful food and drink, beautiful city. We ended in Budapest where the rain drove me into the thermal baths for the day.
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Munich
Munich
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Visit Altes Rathaus
- Visit Neues Rathaus
Landmarks
Altes Rathaus
Neues Rathaus
Day 2
Munich
Munich
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Munich
- Christmas market visits
- Gluehwein tasting
Optional Activities
- Alpine Christmas market concert from town hall balcony (Sunday to Thursday)
Landmarks
Kripperlmarkt
Tollwood Christmas Market
Munich Town Hall
Day 3
Munich to Salzburg
Munich to Salzburg
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Salzburg
- Orientation walk of Salzburg
- Christmas market visit in Cathedral Square
- Food crawl with tasting
- Hohensalzburg Fortress cable car
- Hohensalzburg Fortress visit
Landmarks
Cathedral Square
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Day 4
Salzburg
Salzburg
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit salt mine in Berchtesgaden
- Sound of Music tour - Mirabell Gardens
- Sound of Music tour - Pegasus Fountain
- Sound of Music tour - Leopoldskron Palace
- Sound of Music tour - Hellbrunn Palace
- Return to Christmas markets
Landmarks
Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
Mirabell Gardens
Pegasus Fountain
Leopoldskron Palace
Hellbrunn Palace
Day 5
Salzburg to Vienna
Salzburg to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Vienna
- Leader-led walking tour of Vienna
- Christmas market visit in front of City Hall
Optional Activities
- Visit Hofburg Palace
- Visit Leopold Museum
- Prater Ferris Wheel ride
Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Leopold Museum
Prater Ferris Wheel
Vienna City Hall
Day 6
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Schoenbrunn Palace
- Christmas market browsing
Landmarks
Schoenbrunn Palace
Day 7
Vienna to Budapest
Vienna to Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Budapest
- Orientation walk of Budapest
- Christmas market visit
Landmarks
Vorosmarty Square
Day 8
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Altes Rathaus
Neues Rathaus

Landmarks
Kripperlmarkt
Tollwood Christmas Market
Munich Town Hall

Landmarks
Cathedral Square
Hohensalzburg Fortress

Landmarks
Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
Mirabell Gardens
Pegasus Fountain
Leopoldskron Palace
Hellbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Leopold Museum
Prater Ferris Wheel
Vienna City Hall

Landmarks
Schoenbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Vorosmarty Square

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Dr.5.0•December 2017
This trip was great! We met in Munich - 3 Aussies, 2 Americans and Tajna, our tour leader. An orientation walk and a...
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 dayShow more
Traveled in December 2017

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Bianca
Asked on March 31st, 2026
What vehicles are used for the transfers and touring? Does the guide travel with the guests?
Tour Details
Transport
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  For this trip, the main mode of transportation used is train and metro, which offers a comfortable and efficient way to travel between destinations. For certain transfers, additional local transport may be arranged where required. A tour leader will also accompany the group throughout the journey to assist and guide your clients.
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Luis
Asked on December 3rd, 2025
Is the deposit fully refunded if the trip is cancelled due to lack of participants? Or are we given other dates?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  Our minimum number of travelers needed is just 1 and we will proceed with the departure as planned. However, if that is the case where yourself and travel partner are the only 2 on the departure we will notify you so you are aware and present you with options should you want to travel with others.
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Alex
Asked on November 23rd, 2024
Need all transfers
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Our adventures do not include the cost of international airfare. You will need to book your own flights to the starting city of your adventure.
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Rhonda
Asked on March 27th, 2023
we need a custom tour as we have children under 15
Age Range
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2023
  We can create a Tailor-Made experience for groups of four or more; the minimum age is 5.
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Tom
Asked on November 3rd, 2022
Very interested in this tour but notice only one space available and we are 2. Would like to add one hotel night and plan transportation to the hotel on arrival day.
Tour Details
Transport
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2022
  Our tours are very firm on the limits for travelers. As such, we would not be able to accommodate 2 of you. The next available date with adequate space for both of you is December 9th.
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Tracey
Asked on January 1st, 2022
questioning the type of hotels included in this trip since it states that en suite bathrooms cannot be guaranteed. Please give me more information on grade of hotels used.
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2022
  All the hotels have ensuite rooms. Hotel List: Munich - Hotel Europa, Salzburg - Hotel Lasserhorf, Vienna - Magdas Hotel, Budapest - Star inn Hotel. We have now requested the section about en-suites be removed from the website for this trip.
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Nina
Asked on July 1st, 2016
Is there a maximum age limit for this trip?
Age Range
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2016
  There is no upper age limit for trips with Intrepid. As long as your fit and healthy enough to do the tour itinerary then you are more than welcome.
S
Samuel
Asked on February 3rd, 2015
Does this tour operate in the opposite direction?
Other
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2015
  This tour has a set itinerary and operates only in the one direction.
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Emma
Asked on January 2nd, 2015
What is the group size in this tour?
Group size
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2015
  The average group size is 10 travellers but the tour has a maximum size of 12.

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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