Enchanting Christmas Markets

Be met on arrival in Berlin and transfer to your hotel. This evening get to know your Tour Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception.

Today, discover the vibrant city of Berlin on a guided sightseeing tour. Marvel at the iconic Brandenburg Gate and stroll along the historic Unter den Linden boulevard in the central Mitte district. Continue to bustling Alexanderplatz, then visit a preserved section of the Berlin Wall. Delve into the city’s Cold War history at Checkpoint Charlie, the former crossing point between East and West Germany, and its museum.

Travel to Dresden and visit the Striezelmarkt, Germany’s oldest Christmas market. Continue on to the historic spa town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic. On arrival, visit the Christmas house, where beautifully decorated rooms, handcrafted ornaments and year-round festive displays celebrate Christmas traditions from around the world. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Enjoy a tour of Karlovy Vary today. Ride the historic funicular for panoramic views over the colonnades and river valley, discover the city’s renowned Bohemian craftsmanship at a glass museum, and then enjoy free time to soak up the atmosphere of the Christmas market, with its local treats, festive stalls and twinkling lights.

This morning, travel to Munich, Germany. On arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. This evening, you may wish to join an optional Bavarian dinner.

Enhance Your Journey – Bavarian Dinner

Enjoy an authentic Bavarian dining experience at a traditional Munich restaurant. Set in classic surroundings, the evening features hearty regional specialities and warm Bavarian hospitality.

Begin your day with a guided tour of Munich’s highlights, followed by a visit to the Bavarian National Museum to view its renowned collection of traditional nativity scenes. The afternoon is yours at leisure to explore Munich’s atmospheric Christmas markets.

Head to Salzburg today, stopping en route for a festive Insider Experience. Upon arriving in Salzburg, enjoy a city tour, followed by free time at the Christmas market before dinner at a local restaurant.

Insider Experience – Silent Night Chapel

Visit the Silent Night Chapel in Oberndorf, built on the site of the former Nikolauskirche church where the carol Silent Night was first performed on Christmas Eve in 1818.

Travel from from Salzburg for your Insider Experience today.

Insider Experience – Ramsau Excursion

Enjoy a full-day excursion into the Bavarian Alps, beginning with a visit to the picture-perfect village of Ramsau, renowned for its alpine scenery and the iconic Church of St Sebastian. Continue to Berchtesgaden for a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride through the historic area, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. The day concludes with a memorable cruise across the Königssee, gliding between towering mountain walls and crystal-clear waters in one of Germany’s most spectacular natural settings.

Travel from Salzburg to Ljubljana, crossing into Slovenia along the way. Pause for a scenic stop at idyllic Lake Bled, renowned for its emerald waters and lakeside promenade beneath the Julian Alps, before continuing to the Slovenian capital.

Enjoy a guided city tour of Ljubljana, exploring the charming old town with its riverside setting, historic squares and distinctive architecture. The tour includes a visit to Ljubljana Castle, perched above the city, where you can take in panoramic views over the capital and surrounding countryside. The afternoon is at leisure, perhaps to visit Ljubljana’s festive Christmas market. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner.

This evening, travel by coach to the Hungarian capital, Budapest. Settle into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure to relax or explore at your own pace.

After breakfast, your tour concludes with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.