Is there a lot of walking etc.

This itinerary requires a moderate level of fitness. Most days include city walking tours that last between 1.5 to 3 hours, often over cobblestone streets, uneven surfaces, and steps—especially when visiting historic sites like castles and old towns. Winter weather (snow, ice, cold) can also add to the challenge, so sturdy, comfortable walking shoes are important. While the pace is relaxed and there's free time built in, this tour is not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or those who need walking assistance, as many areas are not wheelchair accessible. Overall, if you're comfortable walking and standing for a few hours at a time, you should find the tour manageable and enjoyable.

Is $150 deposit refundable? Only meal in this plan is breakfast, correct? Why is this tour 50% discounted?

The $150 deposit is non-refundable. The included meals for this tour consist of 14 breakfasts. All of our tours are currently 50% discounted as part of our Cyber Black Friday Sale.

Interested in finding out the possibility of children going with us on this trip. We would have an almost 3 year old and a 17 year old.

Unfortunately this operator cannot accommodate travellers under the age of 18.

How will you know when my flight arrives so that you can pick me up at the airport? If I arrive a day or 2 early will you pick me up at the airport?

We provide airport transfer only on the first day of the tour for the flights landing between 5 am and 23.30. You can provide your flight details such as flight number, arrival date, and landing time after booking the tour.

We are older than age 59. why do you have an age limit that is so low?? Can we still go on this Xmas markets tour??

Our age range for this tour is 18 to 59 but we are trying to be flexible depending on the demography of the departure. Could you please clarify the age of the passengers and the departure you are willing to attend?

Cost for a single supplement traveler?

The cost of a single supplement on the 25th of November is an additional 1094 USD. Please note that a single supplement can only be added after booking the tour.

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Best Christmas Markets of Europe: Bucharest to Budapest

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Festival & Events: Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 40
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (HOTEL MERCURE UNIRII)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
Day 2
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (HOTEL MERCURE UNIRII)
Included Activities
- Bucharest City Tour
- Visit to Christmas markets in Old Town
Landmarks
Palace of the Parliament
National Village Museum
Old Town Christmas Market
Day 3
Cozia Monastery - Sibiu
Cozia Monastery - Sibiu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (MERCURE AIRPORT HOTEL)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cozia Monastery
- Sibiu Sightseeing with guide
- Visit to Sibiu Christmas Market
Landmarks
Cozia Monastery
Sibiu Old Town
Day 4
Sibiu
Sibiu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (MERCURE AIRPORT HOTEL)
Optional Activities
- Explore Sibiu Christmas Market
- Try traditional Romanian cuisine (sarmale, covrigi)
- Sample local mulled wine
Day 5
Sighisoara - Brasov
Sighisoara - Brasov
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (HOTEL AMBIENT)
Included Activities
- Sighisoara Sightseeing
- Clock Tower Museum visit
- Brasov City Tour
- Visit to Brasov Christmas Market
Landmarks
Sighisoara
Clock Tower Museum
Brasov
Day 6
Brasov
Brasov
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (HOTEL AMBIENT)
Included Activities
- Visit to Bran Castle
Optional Activities
- Christmas shopping in Brasov
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 7
Sinaia - Bucharest
Sinaia - Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (HOTEL MERCURE UNIRII)
Included Activities
- Visit to Peles Castle
Optional Activities
- Christmas market shopping in Bucharest
- Bucharest sightseeing
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Day 8
Bucharest to Munich
Bucharest to Munich
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON)
Included Activities
- Munich City Tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Marienplatz
- Visit Viktualienmarkt
- Explore Englischer Garten
Landmarks
Marienplatz
Viktualienmarkt
Englischer Garten
Day 9
Munich
Munich
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON)
Included Activities
- Frauenkirche visit
- Christmas Markets exploration (Christkindlmarkt in Marienplatz, Wittelsbacher Platz medieval market)
Optional Activities
- Allianz Arena FC Bayern Museum + Arena Tour - €40
- Hofbrauhaus Bavarian Dinner Night - €45
Landmarks
Frauenkirche
Christkindlmarkt Marienplatz
Wittelsbacher Platz Christmas Market
Schwabing neighborhood
Allianz Arena
Hofbrauhaus
Day 10
Munich to Salzburg
Munich to Salzburg
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (NUMA VOGELWEIDER)
Included Activities
- Salzburg City Tour
- Visit to Cathedral Square Christmas Market
- Hohensalzburg Fortress Sightseeing
Landmarks
Cathedral Square
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Day 11
Salzburg
Salzburg
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (NUMA VOGELWEIDER)
Optional Activities
- Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden Salt Mine - €40
- House of Mozart - €25
- Visit to Mirabell Gardens (Sound of Music location)
- Visit to Pegasus Fountain (Sound of Music location)
- Visit to Leopoldskron Palace (Sound of Music location)
- Visit to Hellbrunn Palace (Sound of Music location)
- Explore Christmas markets
Landmarks
Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
House of Mozart
Mirabell Gardens
Pegasus Fountain
Leopoldskron Palace
Hellbrunn Palace
Day 12
Salzburg to Vienna
Salzburg to Vienna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (ARTE HOTEL WIEN)
Included Activities
- Vienna City Tour
Optional Activities
- Visit Hofburg Palace
- Visit Leopold Museum
- Prater Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad)
- Explore Christmas markets in front of City Hall
Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Leopold Museum
Prater Ferris Wheel
Vienna City Hall
Day 13
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (ARTE HOTEL WIEN)
Optional Activities
- Schonbrunn Palace Imperial Tour - €50
- Danube Tower - €30
- Explore 12+ Christmas markets throughout Vienna
- Christmas shopping
Landmarks
Schoenbrunn Palace
Danube Tower
Day 14
Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest
Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (LEONARDO BUDAPEST HOTEL)
Included Activities
- Budapest Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava Old Town
- Visit Bratislava Castle
- Stroll along Danube promenade in Bratislava
- Try traditional Slovakian food
- Explore Budapest Christmas Markets
- Danube River Cruise at Night - €30
Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
Danube Promenade, Bratislava
Day 15
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
- Visit Hungarian National Museum
- Explore Christmas markets for last-minute souvenirs
- Sample traditional Hungarian food and drink
Landmarks
Fisherman's Bastion
Hungarian National Museum

Landmarks
Palace of the Parliament
National Village Museum
Old Town Christmas Market

Landmarks
Cozia Monastery
Sibiu Old Town

Landmarks
Sighisoara
Clock Tower Museum
Brasov

Landmarks
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Peles Castle

Landmarks
Marienplatz
Viktualienmarkt
Englischer Garten

Landmarks
Frauenkirche
Christkindlmarkt Marienplatz
Wittelsbacher Platz Christmas Market
Schwabing neighborhood
Allianz Arena
Hofbrauhaus

Landmarks
Cathedral Square
Hohensalzburg Fortress

Landmarks
Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden Salt Mine
House of Mozart
Mirabell Gardens
Pegasus Fountain
Leopoldskron Palace
Hellbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Hofburg Palace
Leopold Museum
Prater Ferris Wheel
Vienna City Hall

Landmarks
Schoenbrunn Palace
Danube Tower

Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
Danube Promenade, Bratislava

Landmarks
Fisherman's Bastion
Hungarian National Museum

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HOTEL MERCURE UNIRII
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2, 7
MERCURE AIRPORT HOTEL
Hotel 4*
Days 3, 4
HOTEL AMBIENT
Hotel 4*
Days 5, 6
TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Hotel 4*
Days 8, 9
NUMA VOGELWEIDER
Hotel 4*
Days 10, 11
ARTE HOTEL WIEN
Hotel 4*
Days 12, 13
LEONARDO BUDAPEST HOTEL
Hotel 4*
day 14

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Kathleen3.0•January 2026
Tour guides were both terrific. Were very informative . Most hotels were comfortable but the NUMO hotels offered no...
Tour guides were both terrific. Were very informative . Most hotels were comfortable but the NUMO hotels offered no bar or restaurant on site. After long time travelling you need to be able to have a drink n something to eat, not have to travel again to do so. Most hotels were out of the city and didn't have food options close by. Not enough time spent in Bratislava at all! Very disappointing. Munich markets can definitely be missed. Way too crowded to enjoy. Romania was lovely and a good pace.Show more
Traveled in December 2025
Reply from: Travel Talk
Hi Kathleen, thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you found both tour guides terrific and informative, and that you enjoyed Romania and its pacing. We appreciate you sharing your perspective on the hotel locations and facilities, as well as the time spent in Bratislava and your experience in Munich. Insights like these help inform how we continue refining accommodation selections and itinerary pacing, particularly during peak travel seasons. Thank you again for travelling with us and for sharing your thoughts, we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour in the future. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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Heather
Asked on June 24th, 2025
Is there a lot of walking etc.
Tour Details
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- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2025
  This itinerary requires a moderate level of fitness. Most days include city walking tours that last between 1.5 to 3 hours, often over cobblestone streets, uneven surfaces, and steps—especially when visiting historic sites like castles and old towns. Winter weather (snow, ice, cold) can also add to the challenge, so sturdy, comfortable walking shoes are important. While the pace is relaxed and there's free time built in, this tour is not recommended for travelers with limited mobility or those who need walking assistance, as many areas are not wheelchair accessible. Overall, if you're comfortable walking and standing for a few hours at a time, you should find the tour manageable and enjoyable.
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Charles
Asked on December 14th, 2024
Is $150 deposit refundable? Only meal in this plan is breakfast, correct? Why is this tour 50% discounted?
Meals
Payments
Price / Availability
- Travel TalkOperator•Written December 2024
  The $150 deposit is non-refundable. The included meals for this tour consist of 14 breakfasts. All of our tours are currently 50% discounted as part of our Cyber Black Friday Sale.
- C
  Charles
  Traveler•Written December 2024
  Can you give me an idea of the cost of museums and sights that are included in this tour? Do all excursions included on the tour require payment of some type? How many nights in each city? Regarding lunch and dinner. Will a guide help with options? Can I assume we will be with a guide during the daytime hours? Will we have every evening on our own (i.e., dinners)? What average level of walking is required?
L
Lesley
Asked on November 20th, 2024
Interested in finding out the possibility of children going with us on this trip. We would have an almost 3 year old and a 17 year old.
Age Range
Tour Details
- Travel TalkOperator•Written November 2024
  Unfortunately this operator cannot accommodate travellers under the age of 18.
S
Sam
Asked on January 21st, 2024
How will you know when my flight arrives so that you can pick me up at the airport? If I arrive a day or 2 early will you pick me up at the airport?
Flights / Transfers
- Travel TalkOperator•Written January 2024
  We provide airport transfer only on the first day of the tour for the flights landing between 5 am and 23.30. You can provide your flight details such as flight number, arrival date, and landing time after booking the tour.
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Eric
Asked on October 6th, 2023
We are older than age 59. why do you have an age limit that is so low?? Can we still go on this Xmas markets tour??
Age Range
Tour Details
- Travel TalkOperator•Written October 2023
  Our age range for this tour is 18 to 59 but we are trying to be flexible depending on the demography of the departure. Could you please clarify the age of the passengers and the departure you are willing to attend?
- E
  Eric
  Traveler•Written October 2023
  We are 72 yrs old, in good health, can walk lots with no problems. Would love to go on this tour!
- E
  Eric
  Traveler•Written October 2023
  Oh yes: we would like the Nov 25 departure from Bucharest
- Travel TalkOperator•Written October 2023
  We would like to welcome you both on the 25th of November departure. You can book your tour with peace of mind.
H
Henry
Asked on June 13th, 2023
Cost for a single supplement traveler?
Single supplement
- Travel TalkOperator•Written June 2023
  The cost of a single supplement on the 25th of November is an additional 1094 USD. Please note that a single supplement can only be added after booking the tour.

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