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BUDAPEST - VIENNA - PRAGUE €5,700
Danube to Bohemia: A Magical Christmas Journey Through The Imperial Cities
Why Journey With Us
We believe travel is about more than seeing new places, it’s about the friendships you form, the memories you make, and the experiences that stay with you forever.
Curated Journeys
Our journeys are fully hosted, with a dedicated Tour Manager and expert local guides enhancing every moment. Each day blends immersive experiences with personal time, giving you the freedom to explore and unwind at your own pace.
Intimate Small Groups
Our groups are intentionally small, just 8 to 15 women, so you can truly connect, feel supported, and share moments that become lifelong memories. It allows us to 5-star luxury hotels and boutique stays, chosen for their comfort, style, and unmistakable character..
Exclusive Experiences
Enjoy bucket-list moments brought to life by our trusted local guides, drivers, and partners, the people who know each destination intimately. Their stories, insights, and warm hospitality add depth to every experience, giving you a genuine connection.
Day One | Hello Budapest
Arrive in Budapest and settle into your UNESCO listed hotel. Take a gentle afternoon stroll through Budapest's historic streets before gathering for a stylish sunset cruise before we explore Budapest's Christmas Markets
Day Two | Budapest's Historic Highlights
Explore Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, and Matthias Church, then Pest’s Parliament and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Enjoy lunch before relaxing in a thermal bath. End the day at one on Budapest's Christmas festivities.
Day Four | Discover Imperial Vienna
Explore the Hofburg Palace and Austrian National Library, enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Day Five | Vienna
Discover Vienna's historic centre including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, before visiting Schönbrunn Palace. Ending the day at the Christmas Markets.
Day Six | Farewell Vienna, Hello Prague
We depart Vienna for Prague. After checking into your hotel we f enjoy a walking tour of Old Town.
Day Seven | Prague Castle & Malá Strana
Enjoy a private guided tour of Prague Castle and Malá Strana, followed by time free time to enjoy one of Prague's many gallery's or museums.
Day Eight | Day Trip to Český Krumlov
Enjoy a private day trip to Český Krumlov to explore its castle, medieval streets, and artisan shops, with a riverside lunch. Return to Prague before dinner in the evening.
Day Nine | Farewell Prague
Enjoy an optional excursion to the Danube Bend or spend the morning at leisure exploring boutique shops, hidden courtyards, and cafés, before departure home.
Meet your amazing
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Monique
Founder / Tour Director
Monique
Founder / Tour Director
EXPLORE
Add To Your Experience
Aurora Hunting Photo Tour
Chase the Northern Lights across Lapland’s most stunning viewing spots in the comfort from a heated vehicle.
Aurora Ice Floating
Dip yourself into a frozen lake under the Auroras, wearing a rescue suit that covers your whole body and keeps you dry.
Aito Spa
Aito spa delivers transformative experiences that energise the body, delight the senses, and ease the mind.
FAQS
Frequently Asked
Questions
Our itineraries are listed in Euros for accuracy, as this is how we pay our on-ground experts. With fluctuating exchange rates, it’s the simplest approach. We’ll convert everything for you at our bank’s current spot rate.
We match roommates based on the preferences you share with us, from sleep habits to general travel style. This helps us pair you with someone you’ll feel comfortable and connected with throughout the trip.
Each journey offers the opportunity to book a single supplement, providing guests with a private room and a personal space to relax, recharge, and immerse themselves in the experience. Wherever possible, we arrange accommodations to ensure your comfort and tranquillity throughout the trip.
Every itinerary balances curated experiences with the space to explore independently. Step off the beaten path, follow your curiosity, and savour personal discoveries, turning each journey into a deeply personal adventure.
Christmas Markets, Castles & Cobblestones 05 -12 December, 2026
Spend the festive season between Budapest, Vienna and Prague on a beautifully curated Christmas escape, where culture meets celebration and elegance is wrapped in festive magic.
The journey begins in Budapest, where the season sparkles with a champagne sunset cruise along the Danube, private exploration of the Castle District, warming thermal spa experiences, and evenings spent wandering twinkling Christmas markets and iconic ruin bars. Next, Vienna enchants with grand boulevards, palace glamour, traditional Christmas markets, and its famed café culture, with the option to experience classical concerts in one of Europe’s most elegant cities.
The escape concludes in Prague, where storybook streets come alive with festive lights, charming markets, and chic dinners. Guided highlights are perfectly balanced with time to wander, shop for handcrafted gifts, and soak up the magic of the season at your own pace.
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3
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15
GUESTS
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Hotel Selection
W Budapest
W Budapest delivers an elevated city-centre escape where bold, avant-garde design meets historic grandeur inside a UNESCO-listed palace, blending ballet and beats, inviting you to unlock secret bars and unforgettable nights.
Das Triest Hotel, Vienna
Radisson Blu Das Triest, a pioneering boutique design hotel near Karlsplatz, where stylish heritage meets modern comfort, rooftop dining and events, surrounded by bohemian cafés, boutiques, and effortless city access.
NH Collection Prague Carlo IV
NH Collection Prague Carlo IV, set in a grand neo-Renaissance former royal bank, from refined dining to a contemporary spa, an exceptional, centrally located base for exploring Prague in style.
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ACCOMODATION
5 Star Hotels in Budapest, Vienna & Prague.
MEALS
Welcome Dinner in Budapest, one dinner in Vienna, Farewell Dinner in Prague. Daily Breakfasts at each hotel.
TRANSPORT
Airport transfers on arrival and departure days, Internal transport on tours, and a local transport pass and tour pass, trains tickets between Prague & Vienna and Vienna & Budapest.
ACTIVITIES
Private walking tour of Prague, Christmas Markets in Budapest, Vienna & Prague. Budapest and Vienna. Art Galleries that are on your tourist pass. Sunset cruise in Budapest.
GUIDES
Dedicated tour manager and local guides.
EXTRAS NOT INCLUDED
Alcohol, snacks and meals not mentioned in the inclusion section, Taxis, Uber and other transport on personal time, Travel Insurance, Airport transfers outside of tour dates.
HIGHLIGHTS & EXPERIENCES