Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
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10 best Christmas & New Year Europe tour packages
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- Europe Taster Christmas
- Baltic Capital Cities (Christmas)
- Christmas on the Rhine Basel to Amsterdam
- Christmas on the Rhine Amsterdam to Basel
- European Christmas Markets featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest (Prague to Budapest) (2026)
- Christmas on Danube - MS Albertina
- New Year's Eve with Sicilian Secrets 25/26 - 8 Days in Sicily
- New Year's Eve with Sicilian Secrets 25/26 - 6 days in Sicily
- Flat 15% off -[Self-Guided] Best of Western Europe in a week- Paris, Brugge and Amsterdam: Christmas and New Year Sale
- Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026 Start Basel, End Amsterdam
Europe Taster Christmas
21 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Our trip far exceeded my expectations. We can't wait to go on another tour, and may track down tours that Steve runs.”
Stephanie, traveled in December
Ring in Christmas Eve in a Swiss mountain village and spend Christmas Day at Jungfraujoch's Ice Palace. Paris dazzles with festive lights, while the Rhine Valley and Amsterdam's canals sparkle with winter charm. The tour features holiday-themed dinners and seasonal activities.
Duration 7 days Destinations England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range 10 to 75 year olds Operator Expat Explore Travel From
- NZ$2,775
Three Baltic capitals shine during Christmas, from Vilnius' Cathedral Square to Riga's original Christmas tree location. Boxing Day unfolds in medieval Tallinn with candlelit monastery tours and marzipan painting. This eight-day festive journey includes three traditional holiday dinners.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia Age Range 16 to 85 year olds Operator Explore! From $3,240
14% Off- NZ$2,800You save $440
The Rhine sparkles during Viking's 8-day holiday cruise through four countries. Browse Europe's oldest Christmas market in Strasbourg, listen to traditional music in Rüdesheim's Drosselgasse, and admire Cologne's twinkling cathedral markets. Regional specialties and mulled wine enhance each stop.
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator Viking Cruises From $7,224
36% Off- NZ$4,635You save $2,590
Viking's luxury longship carries holiday traditions across four countries. The route features Strasbourg's Christkindelsmärik, Cologne's Cathedral markets, and Basel's medieval festivities. Seasonal specialties and traditional crafts highlight the Amsterdam to Basel voyage.
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator Viking Cruises From $7,224
36% Off- NZ$4,635You save $2,590
European Christmas Markets featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest (Prague to Budapest) (2026)
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Duration 9 days Destinations Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Collette From
36% Off- NZ$5,449
Christmas on Danube - MS Albertina
16 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The boats we've sailed in were both clean. The food being served were excellent.”
Rosalie, traveled in December
Duration 7 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia Age Range up to 95 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Crucemundo From $2,236
50% Off- NZ$1,118+$202 upfront costsYou save $1,118
Delve into cultural immersion and festive celebrations in this comfort-level group tour. The itinerary weaves together UNESCO site visits, wine tastings, and traditional holiday experiences, maintaining an easy physical rating ideal for cultural enthusiasts.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone, Agrigento, Marsala, Monreale, Palermo, CefaluSee all destinations Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From
50% Off- NZ$2,691
Duration 6 days Destinations Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone, Agrigento, Marsala, Monreale, Palermo Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From
50% Off- NZ$2,265
Flat 15% off -[Self-Guided] Best of Western Europe in a week- Paris, Brugge and Amsterdam: Christmas and New Year Sale
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a customized trip accordingly to our needs and timeline. The planning was meticulous and made the trip memorable.”
Krithika, traveled in May
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The Seine River reflects Paris's illuminated landmarks as visitors tour medieval Christmas markets in Bruges and Amsterdam's twinkling canal lights. Skip-the-line Eiffel Tower summit access and cozy three-star hotels enhance the experience.
Duration 7 days Destinations France, Belgium, Netherlands Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator WiseYatra From $2,720
15% Off- NZ$2,312You save $408
The Rhine's Christmas Markets shine during this 8-day voyage. Strasbourg's historic Christkindelsmarik, Baden-Baden's festive stalls, and Cologne's renowned market await. Luxury river ship accommodations include seasonal specialties.
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator AmaWaterways From
15% Off- NZ$6,645+$407 upfront costs
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What people love about Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
- Europe Taster Christmas
An amazing company to travel with. The coach was clean and very comfortable. Garry the driver was very friendly and a great driver. And gayle is fantastic full of knowledge and very helpful. I think it's safe to say I will be booking my next tour with expat in the very near future.
- Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
This trip was great! We met in Munich - 3 Aussies, 2 Americans and Tajna, our tour leader. An orientation walk and a dinner at a beer hall got us started. Tajna is confident, reliable, approachable, understanding and flexible. All of which were excellent qualities for this trip. She took us to multiple Christmas markets and offered suggestions for even more. After Munich came Saltzburg where we also got a Sound of Music tour and a trip through a salt mine in addition to amazing Christmas markets. Then on to Vienna - my favorite place in the trip. Great markets, wonderful food and drink, beautiful city. We ended in Budapest where the rain drove me into the thermal baths for the day. Not a bad way to suffer on a cold rainy day
Just returned from a wonderful week in Paris, Brugge, and Amsterdam. We couldn’t be more pleased with our tour company Wise Yatra. Whether it was the communication prior to booking, the pre-travel Google Meet to answer last minute questions or provide trip advice, or their imorespinses to questions that popped up while we were in Europe. It was like have our own personal travel concierge. Thank you so much to the Wise Yatra staff for helping us have a wonderful European holiday.
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What our customers ask about Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
What are the most magical Christmas markets to visit during a Europe Christmas & New Year tour?
Europe's historic cities come alive with traditional Christmas markets in December. The grounds of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace feature local artisans selling handmade crafts while the Rathaus market draws visitors with its seasonal Austrian delicacies. In Bratislava the Old Town square of Hlavné námestie transforms into a festive gathering spot where locals and tourists browse wooden stalls. Budapest's Vorosmarty Square hosts one of Europe's oldest markets where visitors can sample traditional mulled wine and shop for authentic gifts. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The Christmas markets in Vienna were absolutely magical - the perfect combination of tradition festive food and unique gifts."