MIR Corporation
Christmas Markets from Budapest to Munich by Private Train
8 daysfrom $11,600
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains · Escorted tour
Christmas Markets of Central Europe
Journey between Central European Christmas markets by train, hopping aboard the nostalgically appointed Golden Eagle Danube Express.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, Budapest
Budapest
Arrivals day in Budapest; transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace (or similar) for a two-night stay. Welcome reception dinner in the art nouveau landmark.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, Budapest
Budapest
Panoramic city tour including the Castle District, St. Mathias Church and Fishermen's Bastion, the Parliament, Opera House, St Stephen's Cathedral, Heroes Square and City Park. Leisure time to visit Christmas markets and thermal baths.
- Day 3railovernight: Golden Eagle Danube Express (on board)
Vienna
Transfer to Budapest's Nyugati station for a drinks reception before boarding the Golden Eagle Danube Express with a private brass band send-off. Evening exclusive after-hours tour of Schönbrunn Palace.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Golden Eagle Danube Express (on board)
Vienna
Fiaker horse and carriage ride through the city; private classical concert at Palais Daun-Kinsky; panoramic city tour with options including the Museum of Fine Arts, Maria-Theresien-Platz Christmas market or Hofburg Palace.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Golden Eagle Danube Express (on board)
Salzburg
Visit Mirabell Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Fortress Hohensalzburg. Free time at the Salzburger Christkindlmarkt; lunch in a local restaurant; guided visit to the Residenzgalerie Salzburg and Domorgel Empore, concluding with a private Turmblasen brass performance.
Meals: Lunch
- Day 6overnight: Hotel in Munich
Salzburg & Munich
Panoramic coach tour to Hellbrunn Palace and its Christmas market, and the Sound of Music Gazebo. Transfer to Oberndorf bei Salzburg for a guided visit to the Stille Nacht Chapel and Museum. Lunch on board en route to Munich; evening guided tour and dinner at Paulaner am Nockherberg brewery.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Hotel in Munich
Munich
Visit to Motorworld Munich; lunch at Golding Restaurant; Munich's Christmas markets at Marienplatz. Evening Farewell Dinner.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8
Munich
Breakfast in the hotel before transfer to the airport for onward departures.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Five-star pre and post tour accommodation
- Private en-suite accommodation on the Golden Eagle Danube Express train
- Cabin attendant service including evening turndown
- Experienced Tour Management team
- Services of a UK-registered Doctor and medical facilities on board
- Arrival and departure transfers
- All gratuities – on and off the train
- Luggage porterage throughout the journey
- Freshly prepared meals on board, using the finest local ingredients
- Authentic dining experiences in local restaurants
- Inclusive alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Expertly guided off-train excursions as detailed in the itinerary
