Christmas Markets Tour, Budapest to Prague – 6 nights | Guided Group Tour | 8 Days

DAY 1:                                BUDAPEST

Upon arrival in Budapest, transfer to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight in Budapest. (D)

DAY 2:                                BUDAPEST

Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the city’s main highlights, including the Parliament, Royal Palace, Castle Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Heroes’ Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. This afternoon, explore Budapest’s enchanting Christmas markets. (B)

DAY 3:                                BUDAPEST – VIENNA 

Travel by motorcoach to Vienna, the elegant “City of Waltz.” Enjoy free time to discover the city’s charms, from grand architecture and boutique shopping to its famous pastries. In the afternoon, visit one of Vienna’s festive Christmas markets. (B)

DAY 4:                                VIENNA

Begin the day with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral before taking in highlights including the Hofburg Palace, Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, and the UN Buildings. In the afternoon, enjoy time at one of Vienna’s charming Christmas markets. (B)

DAY 5:                                VIENNA – PRAGUE   

After breakfast, depart for Prague, the capital of Czechia. Upon arrival, enjoy the evening at the Christmas markets. (B)

DAY 6:                                PRAGUE

Begin the day exploring the historic heart of the city, including Old Town Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jewish Quarter, St. Nicholas Church, and the iconic Charles Bridge. Spend the afternoon discovering Prague’s magical Christmas markets before ending the day with dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)

DAY 7:                                PRAGUE

After breakfast, transfer to Prague airport. End of services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

BUDAPEST: Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel

VIENNA: Renaissance Vienna Schönbrunn Hotel

PRAGUE: OREA Hotel Andel’s

INCLUDES:

• 6 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Arrival and departure transfers on first and last day of tour
• Meals as per itinerary
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Guided in English only
• Visits to festive Christmas markets, including escort and return transfers
• Sightseeing tours of Budapest, Vienna and Prague
• Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Service charges and hotel taxes

THINGS TO NOTE:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
• Tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Due to the narrow cobblestone streets, much of the sightseeing is done on foot, so comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.