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Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest

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From Munich to Budapest
5.0 (1 review)
  • Christmas market sign with festive lights at night in Munich.
  • Christmas market with festive lights and decorations at night.
  • Christmas market with festive lights and decorations at night.
  • Beautifully lit Christmas market in front of a historic building.
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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.

    Marilyn•traveled in December5.0
  • Festive Christmas market with large sign wishing 'Merry Christmas'.
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Altes Rathaus
    • Visit Neues Rathaus
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Neues Rathaus
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  2. Day 2

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Munich with leader
    • Gluehwein (Mulled Wine) Tasting
    • Christmas Market Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Special alpine Christmas market concert from Munich town hall balcony (Sunday to Thursday)
    Landmarks
    Kripperlmarkt
    Tollwood Christmas Market
    Munich Town Hall
  3. Day 3

    Munich to Salzburg

    Munich to Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train travel to Salzburg
    • Orientation walk with leader
    • Christmas Market Visit
    • Hohensalzburg Fortress Visit
    • Hohensalzburg Cable Car
    • Christmas Market small tasting
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Square
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
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  4. Day 4

    Salzburg

    Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit salt mine in Berchtesgaden
    • Mirabell Gardens visit
    • Pegasus Fountain visit
    • Leopoldskron Palace visit
    • Hellbrunn Palace visit
    • Return to Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Salt Mine
    Mirabell Gardens
    Pegasus Fountain
    Leopoldskron Palace
    Hellbrunn Palace
  5. Day 5

    Salzburg to Vienna

    Salzburg to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train travel to Vienna
    • Leader-led walking tour of Vienna
    • Christmas Market Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hofburg Palace
    • Visit Leopold Museum
    • Prater Ferris Wheel visit
    Landmarks
    Hofburg Palace
    Leopold Museum
    Prater Ferris Wheel
    Vienna City Hall
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  6. Day 6

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Schoenbrunn Palace and gardens
    • Browse over 12 Christmas markets in Vienna
    Landmarks
    Schoenbrunn Palace
  7. Day 7

    Vienna to Budapest

    Vienna to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train travel to Budapest
    • Orientation walk of Budapest
    • Christmas Market Visit
    Landmarks
    Vorosmarty Square
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  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Marilyn5.0•December 2017
    This trip was great! We met in Munich - 3 Aussies, 2 Americans and Tajna, our tour leader. An orientation walk and a...
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    What vehicles are used for the transfers and touring? Does the guide travel with the guests?

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

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    • 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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      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

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    we need a custom tour as we have children under 15

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      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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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?

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    • 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.

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    Samuel

    Asked on February 3rd, 2015

    Does this tour operate in the opposite direction?

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    • 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?

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    • 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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