Top European Christmas Markets - 12 Day Grand Tour

Dates: 8 - 20 December, 2026 - Small group - max 12

Start in Romania, in Sibiu,  and discover the famous and mysterious Transylvania with the best Christmas Markets from Romania: Sibiu and Oradea. 

Then, continue to Central Europe with two nights in Budapest, one night in Vienna and two nights in magical Prague. 

Our tour continues to discover the famous German Christmas Markets. You will enjoy the charming Christmas Market from Dresden, one of the oldest in the world, close to 600 years old. Then, a stop in the fabulous Rothenburg and the final of our tour will take you to Frankfurt. 

Day 1 
Welcome to Transylvania ! We will be waiting for you in Sibiu Medieval City. On our first day, you will enjoy a walking tour in Sibiu and, in the evening, have a nice time at the Christmas Market of Sibiu Old Town.
OVERNIGHT IN SIBIU 

Day 2 
Today, we have a day trip from Sibiu on the famous Transfagarasan Road to get high up in the Carpathian Mountains. Be ready for breathtaking panoramic alpine views from the cable car ! After our mountain adventure, we go back to Sibiu.
OVERNIGHT IN SIBIU 

Day 3 
Today, we continue to explore Transylvania and we drive to one of the most beautiful cities of Romania: Oradea. The Christmas Market from Oradea is a stunning experience, Oradea considered to be the Art Nouveau Capital of Romania.
OVERNIGHT IN ORADEA 
 

Source: targuldecraciunoradea.ro

Day 4 
Time now to discover some of the most beautiful Christmas Markets from Europe. Our first stop for two nights will be Budapest, the Capital of Hungary. Have a walking tour in Budapest and free time to enjoy the Christmas Market
OVERNIGHT IN BUDAPEST

Day 5 
Today, explore more of Budapest and,  in the afternoon, enjoy a Danube River Cruise in Budapest to admire the monumental architecture of the city. 
OVERNIGHT IN BUDAPEST 
 

Day 6 
Vienna Christmas Market is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful from Europe. Plenty of time to enjoy it Best spot: Vienna Rathaus Christmas Market! 
OVERNIGHT IN VIENNA
 

Source: Vienna Tourist Board www.wien.info | Photographers: Christian Stempel (photo 1,2,3) & Paul Bauer (photo 4)

Day 7
Today, we move into the Czech Republic. On our way to Prague, we will make a stop in Cesky Krumlov, a superb medieval town listed on the Unesco World Heritage list. In the afternoon we arrive in Prague, just in time to discover the Christmas Market.
OVERNIGHT IN PRAGUE 

Source: @TouristWalks

Day 8
We have a full day to explore and discover Prague, a memorable experience. Walking Tour in Prague. 
OVERNIGHT IN PRAGUE 

Source: pragueexperience.com

Day 9
Germany is considered by many as the birthplace of the Christmas Markets in Europe. Our first stop is the famous Dresden Christmas Market. We will.spend two nights in Dresden for you to get a lot of time to enjoy. 
OVERNIGHT IN DRESDEN 

Source: @shewandersabroad / shewandersabroad.com

Day 10 
With a history of almost 600 years, the Christmas Market from Dresden is one of the most beautiful from Europe. Today you will have free time in Dresden. 
OVERNIGHT IN DRESDEN 

Day 11 
A smaller town in Germany is Rothenburg, a hidden gem as for the Christmas Markets. Be ready to step back in medieval time in Rothenburg. 
OVERNIGHT IN ROTHENBURG 
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Source: melisandreea.com

Day 12 
Our Christmas Markets from Europe - Grand Tour finishes in the beautiful city of Frankfurt. You will have a full day to enjoy the Old Town of Frankfurt.
OVERNIGHT IN FRANKFURT & END OF THE TOUR