When will you be taking reservations for the 2026 Christmas tour?

We are able to books dates for this tour in 2026. Is there a departure date you are interested in?

Are there any possible discounts available? The price is almost $4,000 ($400 a day)

We are unable to apply any discounts to this tour. The price you see on the tour description page is the best possible price at this point in time. We recommend booking sooner rather than later to avoid possible increases.

Is this your accessible for an ambulatory wheelchair user who can do a few stairs and walk short distances?

We would not recommend this tour to anyone with mobility impairments. The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you're an on-the-go traveler who can walk and stand for 2-3 hours, cover several miles on uneven surfaces, climb three flights of stairs, and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

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US $3,599 per person

European Christmas Markets featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest (Prague to Budapest) (2027)

9 days

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From Prague to Budapest

4.5

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Gold Operator: Collette
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Grandium)
Day 2
Prague
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Grandium)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Prague
Day 3
Prague
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Grandium)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Prague's Castle District
- Visit to St. Vitus Cathedral
- Guided tour of Prague Castle
- Walk across Charles Bridge
Optional Activities
- Visit Christmas market in Old Town Square
- Independent exploration of Prague
Landmarks
St. Vitus Cathedral
Prague Castle
Charles Bridge
Old Town Square
Day 4
Prague - Dresden - Prague
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Imperial Riding School Autograph Collection)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dresden's Baroque architecture
- Visit to Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady)
- Visit to Royal Palace
- Visit to Striezelmarkt Christmas market
Optional Activities
- Browse and purchase items at Striezelmarkt
- Sample local sweets at market stalls
Landmarks
Frauenkirche
Royal Palace
Striezelmarkt
Day 5
Prague - Český Krumlov - Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a traditional Viennese restaurant known for its historic ambiance and classic Austrian cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Imperial Riding School Autograph Collection)
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Český Krumlov
- Visit to Český Krumlov castle
- Evening stroll with Tour Manager in Vienna
Landmarks
Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov Castle
Day 6
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott City Center)
Included Activities
- Scenic bus and walking tour of Vienna's city center
- Guided visit to family-owned candy workshop with candy-making demonstration
Optional Activities
- Visit to Christkindlmarkt at Rathaus City Hall
- Evening tour of Schönbrunn Palace interiors
- Classical music performance at the Orangery
- Exploration of Christmas markets
Landmarks
Rathaus City Hall
Schönbrunn Palace
Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace
Day 7
Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Typical Hungarian fare at a rustic local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott City Center)
Included Activities
- Learn to make traditional Hungarian strudel at a rustic local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Bratislava's historic streets
- Visit charming Christmas markets in Bratislava
- Evening walk with Tour Manager in Budapest
Landmarks
Bratislava
Day 8
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Classic Budapest city tour with local guide (including Fisherman's Bastion and Old Buda) OR musical history tour with visit to The House of Music Hungary
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Budapest's Christmas markets
- Visit to St. Stephen's Basilica
- Exploration of Vörösmarty Square
Landmarks
Fisherman's Bastion
Old Buda
The House of Music Hungary
St. Stephen's Basilica
Vörösmarty Square
Day 9
Budapest

Landmarks
St. Vitus Cathedral
Prague Castle
Charles Bridge
Old Town Square

Landmarks
Frauenkirche
Royal Palace
Striezelmarkt

Landmarks
Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov Castle

Landmarks
Rathaus City Hall
Schönbrunn Palace
Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace

Landmarks
Bratislava

Landmarks
Fisherman's Bastion
Old Buda
The House of Music Hungary
St. Stephen's Basilica
Vörösmarty Square

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Grandium
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
Imperial Riding School Autograph Collection
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Courtyard by Marriott City Center
Hotel
Days 6, 7

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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 45 Reviews

Guide
4.6
Accommodation
4.5
Tour Operator
4.6

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Cynthia
June 5th, 2025
The Christmas markets in Germany were outstanding. We were given plenty of free time to explore on our own.
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Jane
June 5th, 2025
This was a wonderful trip!
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Dawn
June 5th, 2025
Just had issue with the Air Condition in the rooms, which was reported by many in the group, but other than that it...
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Kelly
June 5th, 2025
I found Collette to be a solid company. I liked everything included in one price and what was not included was...
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Janice
June 5th, 2025
Christmas markets
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Carrie
June 5th, 2025
Excellent organization of events and good use of time. Tour manager Vili was fabulous at getting us where we needed...
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David
June 5th, 2025
Enjoyed it all beautiful time to visit the cities xmas markets and tour other areas of the countries. Great tour...
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Margaret
June 5th, 2025
What an outstanding experience! Loved all of the locations! Loved the variety. If I had to choose, I'd pick Vienna....
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Linda
June 5th, 2025
Opera concert
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Virginia
June 5th, 2025
They need to change the name of the tour which featured much more touring than market shopping. The architecture and...
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Bob
Asked on November 10th, 2025
When will you be taking reservations for the 2026 Christmas tour?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- ColletteOperator•Written November 2025
  We are able to books dates for this tour in 2026. Is there a departure date you are interested in?
- B
  Bob
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  Can you put specific dates to the 2026 itinerary? Since this is a Christmas tour we want to be sure that we are there during the ideal times.
- ColletteOperator•Written November 2025
  The available departure dates we currently have are: 5 Dec 2026, 7 Dec 2026, 12 Dec 2026
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Diane
Asked on October 1st, 2025
Are there any possible discounts available? The price is almost $4,000 ($400 a day)
Price / Availability
- ColletteOperator•Written October 2025
  We are unable to apply any discounts to this tour. The price you see on the tour description page is the best possible price at this point in time. We recommend booking sooner rather than later to avoid possible increases.
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Jackie
Asked on September 1st, 2024
Is this your accessible for an ambulatory wheelchair user who can do a few stairs and walk short distances?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- ColletteOperator•Written September 2024
  We would not recommend this tour to anyone with mobility impairments. The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you're an on-the-go traveler who can walk and stand for 2-3 hours, cover several miles on uneven surfaces, climb three flights of stairs, and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

From

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Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Replies within 1 day •88% response rate

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Tour ID: 272913

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Plugs & Adapters
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Hungary and Slovakia
Type E
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Type F
Hungary and Slovakia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before August 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of $349 is required to confirm your booking with Collette. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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European Christmas Markets featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest (Prague to Budapest) (2027)

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Overnight Flight

Prague

Optional Activities

Prague

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Prague - Dresden - Prague

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Prague - Český Krumlov - Vienna

Optional Activities

Vienna

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Budapest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Budapest

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