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Golden Eagle Danube Express - Christmas Markets of Central Europe from Munich with Basel and Stuttgart

12-day Christmas markets rail journey from Basel to Budapest via Stuttgart

Railbookers runs this 12-day, 11-night rail package as a Christmas Markets journey aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, starting in Basel. The operator's description sets the city's Christmas markets against the backdrop of the Rhine River, before the route continues to Stuttgart for more Christmas markets and cultural sights, then on to Munich and finishing in Budapest. It is listed as an Independent rail package rather than an escorted tour, so travellers move between stops on their own. It suits travellers who want a named luxury train combined with an independent, multi-city Christmas markets holiday through Germany, Switzerland and Hungary.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator's listing for this trip has no published day by day itinerary; confirm the exact route and stops with Railbookers before booking.
  • No current departure dates are given in the available listing; confirm availability directly with Railbookers.

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. The operator describes this as a rail extravaganza aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express.
Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
It is listed as an Independent rail package, meaning you travel without a tour escort.
Which train is used?
The Golden Eagle Danube Express.
What is the route?
Basel, then Stuttgart, then Munich, ending in Budapest, according to the operator's description.
How long is the trip?
12 days and 11 nights.
What is the starting price?
From $12,349 per person, according to the operator's listing.

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