Celebrate the season on a rail journey from Munich to Budapest, exploring festive markets in Salzburg and Vienna with leader-led walks and time to discover each city at your own pace.
  • Discover varied Christmas traditions across Germany, Austria and Hungary.
  • Experience Munich’s Christmas markets with Bavarian food, ale and music.
  • Ride the cable car to Salzburg’s hilltop Hohensalzburg Fortress.
  • Explore Salzburg’s Cathedral Square market amid choirs, gluhwein and roasted chestnuts.
  • Explore Vienna’s City Hall markets for hand-crafted toys and candles.
  • Sip Christmas punch and cinnamon biscuits at Vienna’s City Hall market.
  • Stroll Budapest’s Vorosmarty Square market amid lights and Neo-Renaissance architecture.
Accommodation is on a twin/multishare basis, with solo travellers paired by gender; on rare occasions, alternative but similar-standard properties may be used. Facilities may sometimes be shared and not ensuite. European hotels may lack air-conditioning, kettles or fridges. Early check-in isn’t always possible; pre/post stays may require a room change.