Christmas Holiday Trio: Prague, Vienna & Budapest

Arrival
Welcome to Christmas Budapest! Upon arrival, you check in to your centrally-located hotel. The rest of the day is free to have a good rest.

Budapest Walking City Tour with Christmas Market Visit

Enjoy a 4-hour guided walking tour around the main Budapest attractions, with a festive twist for the holiday season. Start by visiting the Opera House, followed by a short ride on the Millennium metro. Walk through Heroes' Square and City Park to see the splendid Vajdahunyad Castle, and stroll along Andrassy Boulevard to admire the beautiful St. Stephen's Basilica.

Then, head to the Danube River embankment, offering breathtaking views of Gellert and Buda Hills. After crossing the Chain Bridge, explore the charming Buda Castle District with time to wander its cobbled streets and explore the exteriors of the Royal Castle. Entry fees for public transport with your guide are included.

During the tour, you’ll visit the Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion in the Castle District, and enjoy the magical atmosphere of Budapest’s Christmas Market, where you can browse seasonal stalls filled with handcrafted gifts, festive foods, and warm beverages. 

Budapest Cruise & Folk Night

Today you have a free day to explore a Christmas Budapest on your own. After breakfast you can do some independent sightseeing, shop for souvenirs or have a good rest.

In the evening, experience an hour-long Hungarian Folk Entertainment on the Danube River in Budapest during a popular evening cruise. The Folk Dinner Cruise program includes dinner served at your private table. Enjoy a delightful meal and live entertainment while cruising past the iconic landmarks of Budapest, beautifully illuminated by evening lights. 

Please note that the cruise is not available on December 25–26 and December 31.

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and, your driver takes you to the station for a train to Vienna.

Arrival
Upon arrival to the European capital of music, you check in to the hotel in the very heart of the city.

The rest of the day is free for you to either relax or start exploring glorious Vienna on your own.

Vienna Walking Tour on Advent

Following breakfast at the hotel, your guide takes you on a 4-hour walking tour through the downtown area of Vienna.

You start at the State Opera House and walk through the Kärntnerstrasse, a shopping street in the pedestrian zone of the city centre, to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. You continue your walk along the Graben und the Kohlmarkt, a very exquisite shopping area, to Imperial Palace Hofburg, the former winter residence of the Habsburgs. It now houses the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, Imperial Silver Chamber, Austrian National Library and much more.

The next on your list is Ring avenue with its numerous magnificent buildings, such as the Museums of Fine Art and National History, the Parliament and the Burgtheater, to name a few. During the tour you also see Neuer Markt and the Capuchin monastery.

The next on your list is Neo-Gothic City Hall and Viennese Christmas Market set on a square in front of it. During advent season the City Hall Square is beautifully turned into a magical place with Christmas decorations, illumination, crafts  and delicacies. On Saturdays and Sundays you have a chance here to listen to choirs singing famous carols. As a special treat you taste traditional Christmas delicacies - classic mulled wine and a ginger cake.

After the tour you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

*Please note: Viennese Christmas Market is opened from mid-November to end of December. 

Schonbrunn Palace & Vienna Woods Exploration

After breakfast your guide and driver take you on a 4-hour touring program around the most significant sites within the boundaries and in the surrounding area of Vienna.

During the tour you explore the Vienna Woods, which are the most eastern foothills of the Alps. You enjoy a stunning view over the city and Danube River from Kahlenberg, the highest hill in the city.

Then you drive through the wine area in the foot of the Vienna Woods, the town of Grinzing, and learn why Vienna is called the 'Wine-Growing Capital of the World'.

Next on your list is the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer royal residence, that gives you a historical impression of the glorious imperial times. A highlight is a guided inside visit to the showrooms of the Palace.

After the tour you return to your hotel in Vienna. The rest of the day is free.

Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and, your driver takes you to the station for a train to Prague.

Arrival
Welcome to the fairy-tale capital of the Czech Republic - Prague!

Upon arrival, you are transferred to your neat Prague hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Prague Christmas Walking Tour

Prague is always ranked as one of the most romantic cities, though Advent brings a special charm to its Old Town dressed in Christmas colours. Following breakfast you embark on a 4-hour voyage of discovery with your guide.

You start walking the famous Royal Route, originally used for the king's coronation procession, and see the Municipal House, the Gothic Tyn Cathedral, the cubist House at the Black Madonna and the Old Town Hall tower with its legendary Astronomical clock. During Advent season the Old Town Square, set in front of the town hall, hosts the main Christmas Market in Czech Republic. Here you have time to stroll between shopping arcades, taste gastronomical specialties from Old Czech cuisine and get a bit closer to local culture.

Then you explore Parizska street modeled after a Parisian boulevard, the Josefov area - the former Jewish ghetto, the Rudolfinum concert hall and the famous Charles Bridge with the splendid Prague Castle (no entrance included). Fee for public transport to travel between the sites with your guide is included.

After the tour you return to your hotel. You have the evening free to enjoy Prague.

*Please note: Christmas Market at the Old Town Square is opened from beginning of December to beginning of January. 

Kutna Hora Exploration with Christmas Market Visit

Embark on a magical day trip to Kutna Hora, a UNESCO World Heritage site brimming with medieval charm and festive spirit. Start your journey with a scenic drive through the Czech countryside before arriving in Kutna Hora, a historic town renowned for its stunning Gothic architecture and rich silver mining heritage. Visit iconic sites, including the hauntingly beautiful Sedlec Ossuary, adorned with human bones, and the impressive St. Barbara's Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece that stands as a symbol of the town’s prosperous past.

As the day unfolds, dive into the enchanting atmosphere of the Kutna Hora Christmas Market. Stroll among charming wooden stalls adorned with twinkling lights, where local artisans offer unique holiday crafts, decorations, and delicious seasonal treats.

Advent and Christmas Mozart Dinner

Today you have a free day to explore a Christmas Budapest on your own. After breakfast you can do some independent sightseeing, shop for souvenirs or have a good rest.

In the evening, experience the festive magic of Prague with a variety of Christmas concerts held daily across the city. These concerts offer an enchanting selection of holiday-themed performances in unique, historic venues such as grand churches, baroque halls, and atmospheric theaters. Each day brings a new concert with its own style, genre, and ensemble, ranging from classical orchestras and choirs to solo instrumentalists performing beloved Christmas carols, classical masterpieces, and traditional Czech holiday music.

Departure

As your Christmas holiday comes to the end, enjoy a final breakfast before we take you to the airport.  

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season! Hope to see you again soon!