Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
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10 best Christmas & New Year Europe tour packages
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- Europe Taster Christmas
- Baltic Capital Cities (Christmas)
- Magna On The Danube (Christmas Cruise) 2025
- Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026
- Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
- Enchanting Christmas Markets of Germany, Switzerland and France (Munich to Lucerne) (2026)
- Semi-Private Balkans Tour; From Athens to Sarajevo or Belgrade
- Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2025
- Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026 Start Basel, End Amsterdam
- Christmas Markets on the Danube 2026
Europe Taster Christmas
21 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“If you want to see the most in the least amount of time, this is your tour! For the price, you can't beat it!”
Shelly, traveled in December
Ring in Christmas Eve in a Swiss mountain village and spend Christmas Day at Jungfraujoch's Ice Palace. Paris dazzles with festive lights, while the Rhine Valley and Amsterdam's canals sparkle with winter charm. The tour features holiday-themed dinners and seasonal activities.
Duration 7 days Destinations England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range 10 to 75 year olds Operator Expat Explore Travel From
- US$1,475
Three Baltic capitals shine during Christmas, from Vilnius' Cathedral Square to Riga's original Christmas tree location. Boxing Day unfolds in medieval Tallinn with candlelit monastery tours and marzipan painting. This eight-day festive journey includes three traditional holiday dinners.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia Age Range 16 to 85 year olds Operator Explore! From
- US$2,040
The holiday season comes alive aboard AmaMagna's four restaurants and lounges. Traditional festivities range from Bavarian Oktoberfest in Vilshofen to Vienna's imperial Schönbrunn Palace. Cities glow with holiday lights during evening cruises, particularly Budapest's stunning Castle District.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operator AmaWaterways From
- US$4,399
The magic of European Christmas Markets unfolds from Strasbourg's historic Christkindelsmarik to Cologne's festive bazaar. Baden-Baden radiates romantic holiday charm, while Rüdesheim showcases international traditions, with seasonal specialties at each market stop.
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator AmaWaterways From
- US$4,099
Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Great markets, wonderful food and drink, beautiful city. We ended in Budapest where the rain drove me into the thermal baths for the day.”
Marilyn, traveled in December
Europe's most charming Christmas markets await, from Munich's Kripperlmarkt to Budapest's Vorosmarty Square. Alpine concerts fill Munich's Town Hall, traditional treats tempt at Salzburg's Cathedral Square, while Vienna boasts 12 distinct festive markets.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$2,625
Duration 9 days Destinations Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Collette From
- US$2,999
Semi-Private Balkans Tour; From Athens to Sarajevo or Belgrade
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Wonderful tour of Balkans! Each day was well planned with interesting sites to explore: old historic centers/ museums/ castles/ churches/ mosques/ markets.”
David, traveled in August
Winter holidays sparkle across 7 Balkan countries. Festive markets fill Prizren's bazaar, snow blankets Meteora monasteries, and seasonal traditions thrive in Kotor's UNESCO old town. Christmas activities and cozy 3-star hotels create lasting holiday memories.
Duration 14 days Destinations Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia, Serbia Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operator Choose Balkans From $2,580
15% Off- US$2,193You save $387
Europe's most magical Christmas markets await your visit. Strasbourg's centuries-old Christkindelsmärik, Colmar's enchanting old town, and Cologne's cathedral market dazzle visitors. Festive onboard dining features regional winter specialties.
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operator AmaWaterways From
15% Off- US$3,899
The Rhine's Christmas Markets shine during this 8-day voyage. Strasbourg's historic Christkindelsmarik, Baden-Baden's festive stalls, and Cologne's renowned market await. Luxury river ship accommodations include seasonal specialties.
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator AmaWaterways From
15% Off- US$3,999
European holiday traditions range from German Oktoberfest to Hungarian Christmas markets. Salzburg's festive birthplace of Mozart and Vienna's imperial winter celebrations delight visitors. AmaMagna offers seasonal specialties and regional wines while crossing five countries.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator AmaWaterways From
15% Off- US$3,899
What people love about Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
- Europe Taster Christmas
An amazing company to travel with. The coach was clean and very comfortable. Garry the driver was very friendly and a great driver. And gayle is fantastic full of knowledge and very helpful. I think it's safe to say I will be booking my next tour with expat in the very near future.
- Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
This trip was great! We met in Munich - 3 Aussies, 2 Americans and Tajna, our tour leader. An orientation walk and a dinner at a beer hall got us started. Tajna is confident, reliable, approachable, understanding and flexible. All of which were excellent qualities for this trip. She took us to multiple Christmas markets and offered suggestions for even more. After Munich came Saltzburg where we also got a Sound of Music tour and a trip through a salt mine in addition to amazing Christmas markets. Then on to Vienna - my favorite place in the trip. Great markets, wonderful food and drink, beautiful city. We ended in Budapest where the rain drove me into the thermal baths for the day. Not a bad way to suffer on a cold rainy day
- Semi-Private Balkans Tour; From Athens to Sarajevo or Belgrade
We had a great tour of the Balkans. Our tour included Montenegro, Albania, Prizren in Kosovo and Ohrid in Macedonia. I loved Komani Lake, Prizren, Gjirokaster, Ohrid Lake and Berat tour. The company is very professional and made sure to check with us during the tour if everything was going well. We loved Tirana day tour also, a very vibrant and dynamic city. Best company for culture tours in the region
What our customers ask about Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
What are the most magical Christmas markets to visit during a Europe Christmas & New Year tour?
Europe's historic cities come alive with traditional Christmas markets in December. The grounds of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace feature local artisans selling handmade crafts while the Rathaus market draws visitors with its seasonal Austrian delicacies. In Bratislava the Old Town square of Hlavné námestie transforms into a festive gathering spot where locals and tourists browse wooden stalls. Budapest's Vorosmarty Square hosts one of Europe's oldest markets where visitors can sample traditional mulled wine and shop for authentic gifts. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The Christmas markets in Vienna were absolutely magical - the perfect combination of tradition festive food and unique gifts."