Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and meet up with your group this evening. There's traditional Hungarian cuisine on the menu as you explore the city's nightlife and get to know the other travelers.
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Danube River - Day 2
Budapest
After breakfast, your tour leader takes you through Budapest. You'll check out the Castle District, then head to the thermal baths to relax. Later, browse the Christmas markets where you can pick up traditional crafts, mulled wine, and festive treats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Budapest City Tour
Optional Activities
- Danube River Cruise at Night - €25
- St. Andrea City Visit - €30
Landmarks/POIs Castle District - Day 3
Budapest to Bratislava to Vienna
Today you're traveling to both Bratislava and Vienna. First, you'll walk through Bratislava's charming streets before heading to Vienna. Your guide leads a walking tour covering St. Stephen's Cathedral and Hofburg Palace, and then you'll hit up the Christmas markets for local treats and shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vienna City Tour
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Cathedral Hofburg Palace - Day 4
Vienna
You'll spend the full day exploring Vienna's major sites including Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Schönbrunn Palace. As evening comes around, head to the Christmas markets to enjoy festive treats and find unique gifts to take home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Schonbrunn Palace (Imperial Tour) - €50
- Danube Tower - €30
Landmarks/POIs Hofburg Palace St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace - Day 5
Vienna to Salzburg
Travel to Salzburg in the Austrian Alps today. Your guide leads an orientation walk through the city, showing you Mirabell Palace and Gardens along with Hohensalzburg Fortress. You'll get a good sense of the layout and main attractions on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Salzburg City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Mirabell Palace and Gardens Hohensalzburg Fortress - Day 6
Salzburg
This day is yours to explore Salzburg and the surrounding areas as you like. You can visit the salt mine in Berchtesgaden or follow Sound of Music filming locations like Mirabell Gardens, Pegasus Fountain, Leopoldskron Palace, and Hellbrunn Palace. Stop back by the Christmas markets later.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- House of Mozart - €25
- Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden Salt Mine - €40
Landmarks/POIs Mirabell Gardens Pegasus Fountain Leopoldskron Palace Hellbrunn Palace Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden Salt Mine - Day 7
Salzburg to Munich
Head to Munich for an orientation walk with your guide. You'll see Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, and Viktualienmarkt. In the evening, Munich's Christmas markets are calling with festive treats and traditional Bavarian beer to try.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Munich City Tour
Optional Activities
- Allianz Arena FC Bayern Museum & Arena Tour - €40
- Hofbrauhaus - Bavarian Dinner Night - €45
Landmarks/POIs Marienplatz Frauenkirche Viktualienmarkt - Day 8
Munich to Bucharest
You're flying to Bucharest today. Once you arrive, you have free time to get around the city on your own terms. Wander the grand boulevards, find hidden courtyards, or just sit at a café and take things in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Bucharest
A guided tour takes you to see the Palace of the Parliament and the National Village Museum. In the afternoon, check out Bucharest's Christmas markets, particularly in the Old Town, where you can sample local food and pick up souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bucharest City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Parliament National Village Museum - Day 10
Bucharest to Sibiu
Start the morning with a guided tour of Cozia Monastery, an impressive Orthodox site. Then continue on to Sibiu where you'll walk through the Old Town with its cobbled streets and festive lights. Browse the Christmas market for local delicacies and seasonal items.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Cozia Monastery
- Sibiu Sightseeing
Landmarks/POIs Cozia Monastery - Day 11
Sibiu
Board the Rasinari Tram and travel through scenic landscapes to the quiet village of Rasinari. You'll visit a local museum to learn about the region's traditional way of life, then return to Sibiu with free time for the Christmas market or exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rasinari Sightseeing
Landmarks/POIs Rasinari - Day 12
Sibiu to Sighisoara to Brasov
Visit the medieval city of Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. Take a walking tour including the Clock Tower Museum and have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, travel to Brasov for a city tour and visit the Christmas market in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sighisoara Sightseeing
- Visit to Brasov
Landmarks/POIs Clock Tower Museum - Day 13
Brasov to Bran Castle
Today features Bran Castle, known as Dracula's Castle. You'll explore the fortress and learn about its history and the eerie stories connected to it. Return to Brasov in the afternoon with free time to walk the charming streets or do some festive Christmas shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Bran Castle
Landmarks/POIs Bran Castle - Day 14
Brasov to Sinaia to Bucharest
Journey to Sinaia to see Peles Castle, a Neo-Renaissance masterpiece in the Carpathian Mountains. After the guided tour, you'll head back to Bucharest for one final chance to enjoy the Christmas markets and take in more sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Peles Castle
Landmarks/POIs Peles Castle - Day 15
Bucharest Departure
Check out of your accommodation and say goodbye to your travel group. If time allows, you can visit other attractions in Bucharest. Your tour leader is available to help with transport arrangements or suggest other places to explore in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
