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Christmas Markets in 5 European Capitals
A festive journey through the very heart of Central Europe.
This winter itinerary connects Zagreb, Ljubljana, Graz, Vienna, Bratislava, Brno, and Prague into one atmospheric holiday experience filled with lights, traditions, and seasonal flavors. Travel comfortably between historic capitals while discovering how each city celebrates Advent in its own distinctive style.
From Zagreb’s award winning Christmas markets to Vienna’s grand imperial squares, from Bratislava’s intimate Old Town atmosphere to Prague’s fairytale setting, the program blends guided city highlights with time to explore beautifully decorated market squares at your own pace. Along the way, enjoy regional winter cuisine, traditional music, festive treats, and unforgettable.
You will love:
- Five European capitals dressed in Christmas lights
- Zagreb’s celebrated Advent atmosphere
- Vienna’s imperial markets and Schönbrunn setting
- Bratislava and Ljubljana’s charming Old Town markets
- Prague’s iconic Christmas square and castle views
- Comfortable transfers and well paced festive sightseeing
Itinerary
Day 1, Zagreb Airport – Zagreb
- Orientation walking tour of the area and first evening visit to Zagreb’s Christmas markets (often ranked among the best in Europe).
- Welcome dinner in a local-style restaurant.
Day 2, Zagreb
- Walking tour of Zagreb, ending in the city center.
- Free time to visit several Christmas markets in Zagreb and enjoy seasonal street food such as Croatian sarma (minced meat and rice wrapped in pickled cabbage leaves).
Day 3, Zagreb – Ljubljana (Slovenia) – Zagreb
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana’s Old Town.
- Farewell dinner in Zagreb.
Day 4, Zagreb – Graz (Austria) – Vienna
- Guided walking tour of Graz’s Old Town.
- Free time to visit the Christmas market.
Day 5, Vienna
- Vienna walking city tour: Albertina, Hofburg, Kohlmarkt, Graben, St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
- 40-minute horse-drawn carriage ride in the center of Vienna.
- Guided tour of the Spanish Riding School.
- Afternoon and evening visit to Vienna’s Christmas markets.
Day 6, Vienna – Bratislava (Slovakia) – Vienna
- Bratislava bus city tour including Bratislava Castle Hill, followed by a 1-hour guided walking tour of Bratislava Old Town.
- Afternoon at leisure at Bratislava Christmas markets.
Day 7, Vienna
- Vienna bus city tour, finishing in the Schönbrunn Palace area.
- Visit of Schönbrunn Palace.
- Christmas markets at Schönbrunn.
- Free time in the Schönbrunn Gardens.
- Dinner together in a traditional Viennese restaurant with real Wiener schnitzel.
Day 8, Vienna – Brno – Prague
- Transfer to Prague; first part of the Prague city tour focused on the Old Town.
- Free time for Christmas markets.
Day 9, Prague
- Second part of the Prague city tour: Prague Castle area.
- Farewell dinner.