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    Magical Christmas in Vienna & Budapest

    Austria & Hungary in 8 Days, 6 Nights in Destination

    Sophia , Travel Expert

    Sophia
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    A perfect getaway to the heart of Europe, featuring stops in Austria and Hungary to discover the history, culture and markets of these stunning places immersed in the magic and joy of Christmas.

    Trip Highlights

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      Vienna
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      Budapest
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      Danube

    Included

    1. All flights

    2. Accommodation

    3. Airport transfers

    4. Activities

    5. Some meals

    Availability

    1. Departures available until December 2025

    2. Available Group tours

    3. Solo travelers from + $740

    4. Add up to 3 nights to your stay

    5. WHAT'S THIS?

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    1. superior included

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    Itinerary

    Travel to the enchanting center of Europe and experience a true Christmas fairytale. Enjoy its medieval charm and the traditions of the Advent season, when decorations, aromas and music transport you to a world of fantasy. Lose yourself in Vienna’s awe-inspiring Imperial, Belvedere and Schonbrunn Palaces and cruise through Budapest’s iconic Danube river.

    1st Day: Canada - Night on Board

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    Set off for your departure airport, ready to catch a flight to the Austrian capital of Vienna*. Night on board.

    * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

    2nd Day: Vienna

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    Arrival in Vienna, an imperial city famous for its artistic legacy and for the valuable music of Mozart and Beethoven, who spent much of their lives there. Transfer to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

    We recommend strolling through the historic center to relish the architecture coupled with the bundle of lights and decorations of the Christmas markets scattered throughout the city—a tradition that stems from the Middle Ages. Make sure you stop by Christkindlmarkt, the largest Christmas market in the city featuring an ice skating rink, where you can sample some holiday-themed foods and refreshments such as: goulash or meat stew, glühwein or hot spiced wine and lángos, a Hungarian classic with pizza-like dough but fried and eaten as is or topped with cheese. Dinner and overnight stay in Vienna.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Austria Trend Hotel Anato... or similar
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    696 Reviews

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    3rd Day: Vienna

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Today, discover the "City of Dreams" with a guided panoramic tour of the historic center. Begin your exploration on the Ring boulevard (Ringstrasse) to see some of the most important buildings, such as the State Opera, the Museums of Art History and Natural History, the Imperial Palace, which was the former winter residence of the Emperor, the Parliament, the City Hall and the National Theater or Burgtheater. Later, enjoy lunch in a traditional Austrian restaurant and make use of the subsequent free time you will have to visit the enchanting Christmas market in Schonbrunn Palace. This lively market, which post Christmas becomes a New Year's market with different products, offers traditional food and crafts, unique Christmas decorations, concerts and an extensive program of children's activities. Overnight stay in Vienna.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Austria Trend Hotel Anato... or similar
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    696 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Panoramic Tour of Vienna

    Moderate

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    4th Day: Vienna

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Today you have the day at leisure to continue visiting Vienna's Christmas markets, do some shopping and enjoy the atmosphere of its charming streets. We recommend visiting the Altwiener flea market on Freyung square—smaller but very cozy. There you can find lots of handicrafts, traditional nativity scenes and carol concerts. There is also the market overlooking the impressive Belvedere Palace, the Stephansplatz, with numerous stands located next to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Lastly, make sure to also check out the Karlskirche, in front of the church of St. Charles, arguably one of the most photographed Christmas-themed locations offering leather and wool craft stalls and, of course, hot drinks. Another option is to go to Spittelberg, the bohemian district of Vienna, where there is a market with handicrafts, gifts and the best of the local gastronomy in the form of cheeses, sweets and wines from famous local taverns, known as "heurigers". Overnight stay in Vienna.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Austria Trend Hotel Anato... or similar
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    696 Reviews

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    5th Day: Viena - Budapest

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Catch a train this morning to transfer to Budapest, the capital of Hungary, a journey of approximately 3 hours. After enjoying the changing landscapes of the Danube Delta, arrive in Budapest and transfer to the hotel. The city is famously divided in two by the River Danube, Buda and Pest, each with its own distinctive atmosphere.

    Enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure. Use this time to start discovering the capital at your own pace and feel the jolly spirit of Christmas in its festive markets, where hundreds go to fetch their gifts to the rhythm of Christmas carols, eating traditional sweets and drinking hot chocolate or mulled wine to keep warm from the cold. Overnight stay in Budapest.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Estilo Fashion or similar
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    1720 Reviews

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    6th Day: Budapest

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on a fantastic panoramic guided tour of the beautiful city of Budapest. Start the tour at Heroes' Square, the largest and most impressive square in the city and emblem of the Golden Age of Pest. Pass by the spectacular neo-Renaissance theater of the National Opera and the imposing Budapest Parliament, one of the tallest and most iconic buildings in the city. 

    Arrive at the banks of the mighty Danube, where you can appreciate a spectacular panoramic view of the part of Buda, the former capital of Hungary until unification in 1873. See the famous Castle Hill, the Buda Castle and the amazing neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque architecture of the Fisherman's Bastion are located. Finally, enjoy a magnificent view of the oldest and most photographed bridge in the city, the glorious Chain Bridge.  Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Why not sip on some delicious mulled wine while relishing the beauty of one of the city’s magical Christmas Markets. Overnight stay in Budapest.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Estilo Fashion or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    1720 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Panoramic City Tour of Pest and its Christmas Markets

    Moderate

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    7th Day: Budapest

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy this morning at leisure to continue discovering the city at your own pace . In the afternoon, hop on a pleasant cruise on the Danube to see the impressive and emblematic buildings of the capital from another perspective, such as the imposing Parliament and the bridges and the Walls of the Royal Palace. All of this, accompanied by a delectable glass of champagne as you take in the spectacular views. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the Hungarian capital during Advent, where the spirit of Christmas reigns and the streets are transformed into fairy tales. Overnight stay in Budapest.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Estilo Fashion or similar
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    1720 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    included
    Danube River Cruise

    Light

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    8th Day: Budapest - Canada

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    Breakfast at the hotel*. It's time to bring your journey through Central Europe to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Canada. Arrive in Canada and end your trip.**

    * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

    ** Depending on your flight schedule, you may arrive in Canada on the following day.

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    Included activities

    Included

    Panoramic Tour of Vienna

    Included activity for day 3 in Vienna

    Guided tour through the historic center of Vienna to discover its most important buildings, such as the Opera House, the Imperial Palace, the Parliament, the City Hall and the National Theater.

    Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    Before your departure you will receive a voucher with the meeting point and presentation time.

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    Included

    Panoramic City Tour of Pest and its Christmas Markets

    Included activity for day 6 in Budapest

    Discover the main attractions of Pest, continue to the Danube's river banks to enjoy the panoramic views of the Chain Brige and the Buda Castle. Stroll through the famous Christmas markets and soak up the intimate Advent spirit.

    Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    Before your departure you will receive a voucher with the meeting point and presentation time.

    more information
    Included

    Danube River Cruise

    Included activity for day 7 in Budapest

    Spend the afternoon soaking up the sights of Budapest on a relaxing Danube River cruise. Enjoy learning about the history and culture of Budapest with a guide on board. Drink included.

    Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Light

    Before your departure you will receive a voucher with the meeting point and presentation time.

    more information

    The price includes

    • Departures from main Canadian airports.
    • International flights: Canada - Vienna, Budapest - Canada
    • 2nd Class Train Journeys: Vienna - Budapest.
    • 6 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels.
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    • 6 breakfast, 1 lunch y 1 dinner.
    • Airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles and transfers to the train stations.
    • Visits and entrance fees as is indicated in the itinerary.
      See itinerary
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Danube River Cruise
    • Panoramic tours of Vienna & Budapest.
    • Guide/s during the excursions.

    Not included

    Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included. Transfers to meeting points for the panoramic tours or for the Danube river cruise.

    Please note: this itinerary is an independent tour, not a group tour. It includes accommodation, some activities and some transfers, but you will not be accompanied by a guide throughout the entire trip, nor will you be traveling in a group.

  • Austria
  • Hungary
    • Entry requirements

      Valid passport or identity card.

    • Visa

      No visa is required to enter the country.

    • Currency

      Euro.

    • Language

      German

    • Electricity

      220 V. No adapter required.

    • Health

      There are no mandatory vaccinations.

    • Time zone

      UTC + 01:00.

    • Other useful information

      Meals are often eaten quite early in Austria.

    • Tourist Office website

      https://www.austria.info/us

    Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

    Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

    In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.


    Room allocation: We will do our best to accommodate your family in the same room. If availability doesn't permit this, we guarantee your family will be accommodated as close together as possible. Children will always be accomodated in a room with at least 1 adult.

    Booster seats: Not available in all destinations. Feel free to take your own if you need one.

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