How much does it cost?

From A$18,485 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $13,258 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. Railway Adventures includes regional trains through Bavaria, the Zugspitze mountain railway, historic trams in Munich and Budapest, and a river cruise on the Danube.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. Railway Adventures provides a Tour Leader throughout the 14 days; the tour leader is named Rob Clark.

The trip runs in December. The 2027 departure is scheduled for December 2027.

How long is the trip?

14 days and 13 nights, departing Munich and finishing in Budapest.

Which countries are included?

The tour travels through Germany, Austria and Hungary, visiting Munich, Zugspitze, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna and Budapest.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Christmas Markets Along the Danube: A Rail and River Cruise Adventure

14-day Christmas markets rail and river cruise from Munich to Budapest

Railway Adventures operates this 14-day fully escorted Christmas markets tour combining rail and river travel from Munich to Budapest. The journey crosses Germany, Austria and Hungary during December when festive markets fill historic squares. You travel by regional trains through Bavaria, ride the Zugspitze mountain railway into the Alpine peaks, traverse historic tramways in Munich and Budapest, and cruise the Danube through the heart of Central Europe. Along the route you visit Christmas markets, historic towns, grand palaces and museums, with Rob Clark as your Tour Leader throughout. The pace alternates between city exploration and train travel, with scenery ranging from Alpine mountainscapes to riverside villages and Central European capitals. This tour suits couples, history lovers and those seeking the comfort of guided group travel during Europe's most festive season.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at A$18,485 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary; confirm the route details and daily activities with Railway Adventures before booking.
Only one December 2027 departure is currently listed; check availability and confirm dates with the operator.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$18,485 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $13,258 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. Railway Adventures includes regional trains through Bavaria, the Zugspitze mountain railway, historic trams in Munich and Budapest, and a river cruise on the Danube.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. Railway Adventures provides a Tour Leader throughout the 14 days; the tour leader is named Rob Clark.
When does it depart?: The trip runs in December. The 2027 departure is scheduled for December 2027.
How long is the trip?: 14 days and 13 nights, departing Munich and finishing in Budapest.
Which countries are included?: The tour travels through Germany, Austria and Hungary, visiting Munich, Zugspitze, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna and Budapest.