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)
- Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
- Magna on the Danube (Christmas Cruise) 2025
- European Christmas Markets featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest (Prague to Budapest) (2026)
- Danube Christmas Markets with Prague 2026|2027 - 11 Days (from Budapest to Prague)
- Festive Christmas Markets with Magnificent Europe Berlin → Amsterdam (2027)
- Danube Christmas Delights Budapest to Passau
- Christmas on the Rhine Amsterdam to Basel
- New Year's Eve with Sicilian Secrets 25/26 - 8 Days in Sicily
Europe Taster Christmas
21 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Although schedule is tight, really enjoy it!”
Cory, 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 Ages 10+ Operator Expat Explore Travel From
- NZ$2,635
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 Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $3,470
14% Off- NZ$3,000You save $470
Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Great markets, wonderful food and drink, beautiful city. We ended in Budapest where the rain drove me into the thermal baths for the day.”
Marilyn, traveled in December
Europe's most charming Christmas markets await, from Munich's Kripperlmarkt to Budapest's Vorosmarty Square. Alpine concerts fill Munich's Town Hall, traditional treats tempt at Salzburg's Cathedral Square, while Vienna boasts 12 distinct festive markets.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $3,680
15% Off- NZ$3,128You save $552
The holiday season comes alive aboard AmaMagna's four restaurants and lounges. Traditional festivities range from Bavarian Oktoberfest in Vilshofen to Vienna's imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Cities glow with holiday lights during evening cruises, particularly Budapest's stunning Castle District.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range Ages 12+ Operator AmaWaterways From
15% Off- NZ$20,197+$425 upfront costs
European Christmas Markets featuring Prague, Vienna & Budapest (Prague to Budapest) (2026)
45 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
Duration 9 days Destinations Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From $5,449
15% Off- NZ$4,632You save $817
Duration 11 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $7,995
16% Off- NZ$6,695You save $1,300
Duration 22 days Destinations Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Netherlands Age Range Ages 8+ Operator APT From
16% Off- NZ$21,704+$2,021 upfront costs
Holiday traditions flourish at Budapest's Vörösmarty Square, Vienna's Schönbrunn market, and Bratislava's Old Town. Viking's luxury ships cruise past illuminated riverbanks while festive concerts and seasonal delicacies delight passengers.
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Viking Cruises From
16% Off- NZ$7,731
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 Ages 18+ Operator Viking Cruises From
16% Off- NZ$7,731
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 All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From $2,887
20% Off- NZ$2,310You save $577
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.
- Christmas on Danube - MS Albertina
Food was good. Personnel good. Cruise Director very good. The ship a little old and run down.
- Great Britain Christmas
Overall the tour was excellent and provided a good, albeit brief, overview of Great Britain. Some of the highlights were punting down the river in Cambridge, stopping in beautiful Inverness, listening to a Beatles tribute band in the famous Cavern Club, and walking through the beautiful streets of Bath. Our tour leader, Kaeleigh, was informative and upbeat and provided necessary information in each city. Although it also seemed as though she was left to handle a lot of mishaps that were mostly caused by misbookings by the main office. In our stop in the Highlands, four of us had to stay in a hotel over a half hour away from the rest of the group due to an overbooking. We also arrived in many cities to have most of the sights closed - understandably as it was the Christmas period but it would have been nice if this had been clearly stated on the itinerary when booking. It was a great tour with a friendly group and helpful guide and driver, but it doesn't seem like the company really has their act together. Some better pre-planning would have made our trip spot on.
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."