December 1-7, 2024 with Andrew and Gabor
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Christmas is a magical time in Europe. Discover the enchantment of Hungary and Austria through their festive Christmas markets, shops, mouthwatering cuisine, and breathtaking architecture.
Day One
Overnight: Budapest
Isten hozott a Budapest!
Welcome to Budapest! Meet up with your group at our hotel for an orientation meeting. Then we’ll have a guided walking tour around central Budapest with stops at some of the city’s Christmas markets. Following our walking tour we will have dinner and an introduction to Hungarian wines in a private cellar restaurant.
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Day Two
Overnight: Budapest
Today we will enjoy a food walk beginning in the historic Central Market Hall—Budapest’s cathedral of food and one of Europe’s largest and most spectacular indoor markets —and continues through two of its most charming neighborhoods. Following lunch, the afternoon is at your leisure. The evening will continue the fun with a Danube wine cruise to take in all the lights and decorations along the city, bridges, and riverside.
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Day Three
Overnight: Budapest
This morning we will take a guided walking tour to see the other side of this great city – the Buda district – on the opposite side of the Danube. Late afternoon will entail a visit to one of the city’s historic thermal spas where you can soak in the atmosphere as well as the waters.
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Day Four
Overnight: Vienna
Today we depart Budapest and head towards Vienna, just a few hours away. We will stop to visit the historic and charming small city of Sopron in the morning. Back on the bus we then cross into Austria and explore the wines of the Burgenland region. After settling into our hotel in Vienna we will enjoy a group dinner.
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Day Five
Overnight: Vienna
Explore Vienna today with a guided walking tour and stories of some of the city’s renowned Christmas markets. Free time this afternoon to enjoy the atmosphere of the evenings at the Christmas markets or a fantastic dinner in this great city.
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Day Six
Overnight: Vienna
Enjoy the first half of the day at leisure, sightseeing, and shopping, before an afternoon tour of some more of Vienna’s treasures (Vienna State Opera and possibly the Schönbrunn Palace). Tonight we will say goodbye to our newfound friends and make future travel plans at our farewell dinner.
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Day Seven
Tour Over After Breakfast
Your guide will be available this morning to help you with your travel plans. Vielen dank!
Price: $3250 (Air not included) per person for a double room. Single Supplement is $600. We welcome singles and if you do not have a travel partner, please sign up for a single spot. In the event that a roommate is found, your booking can be changed to a double before final payment is due.
What’s included: 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners and 2 lunches (wine included), tastings, and 6 nights lodging in a clean, comfortable, and centrally located hotel. All admissions and fees for group activities. Transport and private guides, tips included.
You can reserve a spot on this tour with a non-refundable deposit of $600.
The tour begins in Budapest (BUD) and ends in Vienna (VIE).
Please email with any questions info@adventureswithsarah.net