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Golden Eagle Danube Express - Christmas Markets of Central Europe from Munich with Paris and Zurich

12-day Christmas markets rail journey from Paris to Budapest via Zurich

Railbookers runs this 12-day, 11-night rail package as a Christmas Markets journey aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express, starting in Paris. The operator's description names the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral as Paris highlights, before the route continues to two nights in Zurich, where travellers indulge in Swiss delicacies and the city's Old Town, then on to Munich and Budapest. It is listed as an Independent rail package rather than an escorted tour, so travellers manage their own days between stops. It suits travellers who want a named luxury train combined with an independent, landmark-led Christmas markets holiday across France, Switzerland, Germany 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 the Munich stage as the start of 'your luxury adventure on 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 landmarks does the trip visit?
In Paris, the operator names the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
How long is the trip?
12 days and 11 nights, from Paris to Budapest via Zurich and Munich.
What is the starting price?
From $14,399 per person, according to the operator's listing.

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