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Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest

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From Munich to Budapest
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner
    • Visit Altes Rathaus (optional if arriving early)
    • Visit Neues Rathaus (optional if arriving early)
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Neues Rathaus
  3. Day 2

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk of Munich with leader
    • Visit to Christmas markets
    • Gluehwein tasting
    • Christmas market visit and browsing

    Optional Activities

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

    Munich to Salzburg

    Munich to Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train travel to Salzburg
    • Orientation walk of Salzburg with leader
    • Christmas market visit in Cathedral Square
    • Food crawl in Cathedral Square featuring local specialties
    • Cable car to Hohensalzburg Fortress
    • Hohensalzburg Fortress Christmas market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Christmas themed live music at Hohensalzburg Fortress (if available)
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Square
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
  5. Day 4

    Salzburg

    Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Berchtesgaden salt mine in the German Alps
    • Visit Mirabell Gardens and Pegasus Fountain
    • Visit Leopoldskron Palace
    • Visit Hellbrunn Palace
    • Return to Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
    Mirabell Gardens
    Pegasus Fountain
    Leopoldskron Palace
    Hellbrunn Palace
  6. 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 in front of City Hall

    Optional Activities

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

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Schoenbrunn Palace
    • Explore Schoenbrunn Palace gardens
    • Visit any of the 12+ Christmas markets in Vienna
    Landmarks
    Schoenbrunn Palace
  8. Day 7

    Vienna to Budapest

    Vienna to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train travel to Budapest
    • Orientation walk of Budapest
    • Christmas market visit in Vorosmarty Square
    Landmarks
    Vorosmarty Square
  9. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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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...
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    Frances

    Asked on August 17th, 2026

    we have 02 to 03 couples who wish to do this tour. Their travel dates are flexible, starting from Dec. 19 or 20th. They need to know the Hotel names & require 03 Double rooms.

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2026

      for this tour the departures we have available right now are December 15th to 22nd 2026, and December 16th to December 23rd 2026 (which only has 4 spaces left). December 17th is our last departure until 2027, but this date is completely sold out - so unfortunately we do not have anything available for the 19th or 20th. Are your dates flexible to the 15th of December or earlier in the month even? As we do still have some availability then.

    • F

      Frances

      Traveler•Written August 2026

      After checking with customers, they prefer between Christmas & New Year. Can you tailor make any packages?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2026

      Our Tailor-Made team specializes in creating bespoke itineraries including trip leaders/ guides, transport, accommodation, activities and more! We incorporate all the core elements of Intrepid tours but we also have the ability to customize it to your preferred dates, destinations, travel standard and bucket list experiences. While we typically can create custom Tailor-Made tours, your request is unique - as the period between Christmas and New Years creates some operational issues, this close to departure. Many of our leaders in this region are already booked for these dates - or are on vacations. Additionally, during this period, some of the Christmas Markets begin to close and train schedules are affected as well.

    • F

      Frances

      Traveler•Written August 2026

      Customers are flexible between Christmas & the New Year. Trip Duration 8 days 7 nights. Can you still offer any package?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2026

      Unfortunately, we cannot assist with a Tailor-Made tour during the period between Christmas & New Years.

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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?

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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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    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?

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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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    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

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    • 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.

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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.

    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.

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    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?

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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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