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9 Day Christmas Markets of Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana & Vienna - Friday Departure

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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Countries Visited

Austria , Croatia , Hungary , Slovenia

Cities Visited

Budapest , Ljubljana , Vienna , Zagreb

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Hungary
Depart for Hungary

DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Budapest
Arrive in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary that straddles the Danube River, with the Buda Hills to the west and Pest to the east. Transfer to your hotel and spend the balance of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Sunday - Budapest City Tour & Christmas Market
Take a morning city tour of Budapest. Begin in Pest and continue to view the Parliament, Heroes' Square, and Market Hall before crossing the Danube to the Buda Hills. Here, see the Royal Palace and the 13th century Matthias Church. Proceed to the Fisherman's Bastion for enthralling panoramic views of the city. Free time to browse Budapest's Christmas market, filled with wooden stalls richly decorated with traditional wares. Later, join the optional Danube dinner cruise* Matthias Church is closed on Sundays
Optional: Danube Dinner Cruise (PM)
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Monday - Travel to Zagreb & City Tour
This morning, depart Budapest and travel to the charming city of Zagreb, capital of Croatia. Upon arrival, take a sightseeing tour of Zagreb. Stroll through the parks of downtown promenade, next, head to the historic Upper Town. View busy Kaptol Square, and the monumental Zagreb Cathedral, with its soaring twin spires. Walk along Kravi Most, to St. Mark's Square, dominated by St. Mark's Church with its brightly colored roof and the Parliament building. Continue past the 17th century Jesuit Church of St. Catherine and conclude the tour at Ban Jelacic, the main square with free time to explore
Overnight: Zagreb
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Tuesday - Zagreb Christmas Market, Ljubljana
Spend the morning at leisure to visit Zagreb's Christmas market. Learn about Croatian Christmas traditions and shop for handmade Croatian Christmas ornaments. Indulge in some delicious treats like roasted chestnuts and other seasonal delights. Afterward, depart Zagreb and cross into Slovenia. Arrive in Ljubljana late afternoon and check into your hotel for overnight
Overnight: Ljubljana
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Wednesday - Ljubljana City Tour & Christmas Market
Begin the day with a walking tour of Ljubljana. View its open-air market, the Baroque Venetian inspired City Hall, Robba Fountain, the Triple Bridge, which connects the old and new cities, and the Parliament. The afternoon is free to discover the Christmas markets at the Preseren Square, along the Ljubljanica River. Perhaps, join the optional Radovljica & Bled tour. Walk along the cobbled streets of the medieval town of Radovljica, with its preserved moat. Later, head to Bled for a walking tour through the charming town and visit the Christmas market
Optional: Radovljica & Bled (PM)
Overnight: Ljubljana
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Thursday - Graz City Tour & Christmas Market, Travel to Vienna
Today, depart Ljubljana and drive to Graz, a historic city in southern Austria. During the walking tour, view the major sights of the city including the 15th century cathedral, Opera House, medieval clock tower and Altstadt (Old Town) a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Landhaus with its beautiful Renaissance architecture, home to the provincial parliament of Styria. Enjoy free time to browse the Christmas markets with a variety of stalls full of decorations, Styrian handicrafts, holiday gifts and gingerbread. Later, travel to Vienna. Arrive late afternoon and check into the hotel
Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Friday - Vienna City Tour & Christmas Market
Embark on a panoramic tour of Vienna. View Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard, Hofburg Palace, the Opera House, the monument of Empress Maria Theresia, Votive Church, City Hall, Parliament, and Musikverein, the music hall of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Spend the afternoon exploring Vienna's Christmas markets. Perhaps, participate in the optional tour to Schonbrunn Palace, once summer residence of the Habsburgs. Visit the gorgeous Baroque apartments and stroll through the manicured gardens. Be sure to stop at a café to sample the famous Viennese Sacher Torte before returning to the hotel. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Schonbrunn Palace Tour (PM)
Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Saturday - Depart Austria
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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Inclusions

Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.

Escorted Package Includes

  • Flights New York-Budapest, Vienna-New York
    Other departure cities available.
  • 7 nights First Class accommodations
  • 2 nights Budapest
  • 1 night Zagreb
  • 2 nights Ljubljana
  • 2 nights Vienna
  • Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
  • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
  • 10 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of local guides per itinerary
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
  • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
  • Special Features

  • Experience the charm of the world-famous Christmas markets in Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Graz and Vienna
  • View Heroes' Square, the largest and most impressive square in Budapest
  • Stop at Fisherman's Bastion, for enthralling panoramic views of Budapest
  • View the Cathedral of Zagreb, with its soaring twin spires
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of charming Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia
  • View Vienna with its magnificent Baroque palaces, parks and monuments
  • †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

    Not Included:
    Optional tours and gratuities.


    Additional Information:
    Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
    Christmas markets opening vary, and are seasonal

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    Accommodations

    NH Budapest City
    This first class hotel is centrally located in Budapest.

    Sheraton Zagreb Hotel
    This deluxe hotel is a modern attractive building with a mix of glass, steel and concrete. The front of the hotel has a large glass facade that allows natural light to fill the reception area and offers an amazing view of the surrounding wonders of Zagreb.

    Hotel Lev
    This first class hotel is ideally located in the city center of Ljubljana, near many attractions.

    Hotel Savoyen Vienna
    This first class hotel is located in the Diplomatic Quarter next to the Belvedere Palace Park.

    Rainers Hotel Vienna
    This first class hotel is located in Vienna's Favoriten district, just a fifteen minute drive from the city center.

    Rainers Hotel Vienna
    This first class hotel is located in Vienna's Favoriten district, just a fifteen minute drive from the city center.

    Rainers Hotel Vienna
    This first class hotel is located in Vienna's Favoriten district, just a fifteen minute drive from the city center.

    Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna MGallery
    This superior first class hotel is located nearby the Wiener Konzerthaus.

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