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Christmas Markets with Paris 2026

18 days
From Budapest to Paris
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Landmarks
    Danube River
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Budapest in depth coach tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Hospital in the Rock guided tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided hike of Buda district

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Christmas markets
    • Ride special festive tram through the city
    Landmarks
    Várkert Bazár
    Margaret Bridge
    Széchenyi Square
    Elizabeth Square
    Hospital in the Rock
    Danube River
  3. Day 3

    Budapest to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein

    Optional Activities

    • Wander Vienna's city center
    Landmarks
    Palais Liechtenstein
    Danube River
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Kunsthistorisches Museum visit
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided city tour of Vienna by coach and on foot
    • Scenic Freechoice: Schönbrunn Palace guided tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Shuttle service to Christmas markets (available in afternoon)
    Landmarks
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Ringstrasse
    Urania
    Stadtpark
    Strauss Monument
    State Opera
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Bratislava Castle
    Hlavné Námestie
    Old Town Hall
  5. Day 5

    Krems - Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Göttweig Abbey guided tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Wachau Valley wine tasting at local winemaker
    • Scenic Freechoice: E-bike tour from Krems to Dürnstein

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dürnstein town during free time
    Landmarks
    Göttweig Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Danube River
    Dürnstein Castle
  6. Day 6

    Brandstatt - Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (included with Salzburg excursion)), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant (included with Český Krumlov excursion)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Salzburg
    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Český Krumlov
    • Scenic Freechoice: Highlights of Passau walking tour
    Landmarks
    St Stephens Cathedral
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
    Český Krumlov Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Regensburg
    • Scenic Freechoice: Thurn und Taxis Castle guided tour

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Christmas markets at Neupfarrplatz
    • Browse Christmas market at Thurn und Taxis Palace
    Landmarks
    Old Stone Bridge
    Church of St James
    Porta Praetoria
    Thurn und Taxis Castle
    Neupfarrplatz
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of the Old Town including Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
    • World War II historical tour highlighting key sites from the Nazi regime
    Landmarks
    Imperial Castle
    St. Egidien's Church
    Christkindlesmarkt
    Old Town Nuremberg
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  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Bamberg's famous sites

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bamberg's medieval streets and architecture independently
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Town Hall
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Little Venice
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Würzburg Residence and city
    • Scenic Freechoice: Romantic Road to Rothenburg excursion
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Old Main Bridge
    Romantic Road
    Rothenburg Old Town
    City Hall
    City Councillors' Tavern
  11. Day 11

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Wertheim
    • Guided tour of Miltenberg

    Optional Activities

    • Spa massage
    • Salt Therapy Lounge session
    Landmarks
    Zum Riesen
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mini train ride to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rüdesheim's Christmas market
    • Visit wine taverns and beer gardens
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cologne Old Town and Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Wander wooden stalls of Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Rhine Gorge
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Canal cruise
    • Scenic Freechoice: City walking tour
    • Scenic Freechoice: Excursion to Schermerhorn and Alkmaar

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Amsterdam Christmas markets and decorations independently
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canals
    Schermerhorn Windmills
    Alkmaar
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam to Paris

  16. Day 16

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Paris landmarks

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris independently during afternoon free time
    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Champs-Élysées
    Arc de Triomphe
    River Seine
    Palais Garnier Opera
    Louvre
    Les Invalides
  17. Day 17

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Secrets of Montmartre
    • Scenic Freechoice: Atelier des Lumières digital art exhibition

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paris independently during afternoon free time
    Landmarks
    Montmartre
    Montmartre Vineyard
    Atelier des Lumières
  18. Day 18

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

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