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The world is full of wonderful festivals and we’ll take you to some of the best. Join our Local Specialists and get under the skin of the most famous celebrations from Christmas in Europe to Holi in India.

Christmas in Europe

An enchanting winter wonderland awaits in Europe with our Christmas travel experiences. Indulge in mulled wine and gingerbread as you wander the city squares, Christmas stalls and magical fairy lights. See handcrafted toys, hear joyful carols and discover old-world traditions. From Dresden's Striezelmarkt to Vienna’s Christkindlmarkt, this will be your best Christmas vacation yet.

Colorful festivals in Asia

You’re never too far away from a festival in Asia, with a calendar packed with spiritual events. We’ll meet local families in India who will show you how to perform the puja sacred ritual of Diwali, or celebrate Holi by throwing bright powder. In Japan, we’ll experience the ancient Takayama Festival and admire the beautifully carved floats that date back to the 17th century.

Party in the USA

The United States loves to celebrate and you’ll find a wonderful variety of festivals across the country. We’ll take you to Albuquerque to see the spectacular Balloon Fiesta, where hundreds of hot air balloons take to the sky. If you’re in the mood for some music, head to New Orleans for their annual Jazz Festival that celebrates the music and culture of the Southwest.

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How do they celebrate christmas in europe.

Christmas is celebrated differently all over Europe, from the traditional Christmas Eve feast in France to the arrival of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands on December 5th. Other popular Christmas traditions include the Queen of Lights festival on December 13th in Norway and St Nicholas Day on December 6th in Germany.

Where is the best place in Europe to spend Christmas?

The best places in Europe for a Christmas vacation are Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Russia. You’ll find enchanting Christmas markets, magical fairy lights, delicious festive food, a blanket of snow, and plenty of Yuletide cheer. Enjoy a mug of mulled wine, go shopping for handmade crafts, and keep watch for Santa Claus.

What are the best European festivals?

Europe is known for its incredible festivals, full of music, food and drink, and old-world traditions. Some of the best European festivals include the Christmas markets of Germany, Switzerland and Austria, St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, and the Carnival of Venice in Italy.

Where is the best place to go for Christmas markets?

Our Christmas market breaks take you to the best places to experience the beautiful Christmas markets including Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Russia. The cities with our favorite Christmas markets include Vienna in Austria, Dresden and Munich in Germany, Lucerne in Switzerland, and Moscow in Russia.

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Trafalgar Christmas Market Tours 2023, 2024 - Trafalgar Christmas Travel Packages | Christmas Market Tours

With the variety of tours and top quality Trafalgar is known for, of course the company offers two of the most inclusive, thorough Christmas Market tours on the market. Below we have detailed our two featured Trafalgar Christmas Market Tours for 2023.. 

Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland

On Trafalgar's Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland Christmas Market tour, expect local specialists to show you the special sights and sounds throughout the countrysides of Central Europe. Expect to visit Vienna's Parliament and City Hall, Mozart's beloved Salzburg, and the home to Passion Play, Oberammergau, between visits to the many different Christmas Markets of the region. 

German Christmas Markets

A more specific experience awaits on Trafalgar's German Christmas Markets tour!  Visit the most recognizable cities in Germany like Berlin, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, and more. Expect to ascend the Berlin TV Tower, visit Zwinger Palace in Dresden, connect with a local family for special dinners, and visit the world-renowned German Christmas Markets on this specially designed Trafalgar Christmas Markets Tour. 

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• Enjoy a festive foray filled with holiday cheer
• Indulge in steamy Bratwurst and gingerbread hearts
• Share the festive spirit and Gemütlichkeit of the locals
• Discover treasures amidst fairy lights and oompah music
• Introduction
• Day 1 Welcome to Frankfurt
• Day 2 Venture to Nuremberg
• Day 3 Off to Weimar
• Day 4 Journey to Dresden
• Day 5 Discover the Festive Atmosphere at Dresden Christmas Markets Dive Into Culture
• Day 6 Admire Magical Leipzig and on to Berlin
• Day 7 Explore Berlin Connect with Locals
• Day 8 Farewell to Germany

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Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland tour with Trafalgar

• 8 Day Trafalgar Guided Holiday
• 7 Nights in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• 7 Breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners
• Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Optional Experiences at an additional cost during your free time
• Sightseeing Highlights
• Visit the Christmas Markets of Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne and Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, and join a local family for an exclusive Be My Guest experience in their home
• Explore Vienna and Salzburg with a Local Specialist
• Discover Munich, Oberammergau, Vaduz, Innsbruck and Lucerne
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• 7 Nights in cherry-picked hotels

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Day 2 : discover vienna's spectacular christmas markets, day 3 : journey to munich, day 4 : enjoy bavarian munich's magical christmas markets, day 5 : off to innsbruck, day 6 : venture to lucerne, day 7 : explore lucerne's festive glittering lights, day 8 : journey home, terms & conditions, make an enquiry.

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Discover Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Weimar, Dresden, Erfurt and Leipzig

Visit the Christmas Markets of Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Wartburg Castle in Eisenach (Sat/Sun only), Weimar, Dresden, Erfurt, Leipzig and ascend the Berlin TV Tower

View the Opera House and Zwinger Palace in Dresden and the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building in Berlin

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Day 1: Welcome To Frankfurt

Location: frankfurt, accommodation: sheraton offenbach, accommodation name: sheraton offenbach frankfurt, meals included: dinner.

Tame your festive wanderlust with the smells of Glühwein and Stollen on this magical journey that begins in Frankfurt. After checking in this afternoon, join your Travel Director on an orientation tour of the city's dynamic financial centre and medieval Römerplatz. Later, join your fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal.

Day 2: Venture To Nuremberg

Location: nuremberg, accommodation: seminaris, accommodation name: seminaris hotel nuremberg, meals included: breakfast, dinner.

Stunning Bavarian landscapes line your journey to the medieval walled town of Rothenburg where you’ll enjoy an orientation walk with your Travel Director past picture-perfect half-timbered houses and the Old Town Hall. Savour a mouthful or two of Schneeballen or shop for gifts at the Reiterlesmarkt before continuing to Nuremberg with its mighty ramparts and St. Sebald’s Church. Our next stop is the famous Christkindlesmarkt where sweet gingerbread hearts hang from the stalls and the famous Zwetschgenmännle prune men pose in all their Christmas splendour.

Day 3: Off To Weimar

Location: weimar, accommodation: leonardo, accommodation name: leonardo hotel weimar.

Embrace hundreds of years of festive spirit at the Eisenach Christmas market* held in the UNESCO World Heritage Wartburg Castle. Ramble past sizzling Bratwurst and steaming vats of Glühwein as you soak up the magical atmosphere. Next on our Christmas wish list is Erfurt’s medieval market – its Weinachtspyramiden is the gateway to delicious aromas of schnitzel, gingerbread and egg punch, enjoyed against the backdrop of St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Severus Church. See the market Ferris wheel and Merchants’ Bridge, the longest inhabited bridge in Europe. Our final stop on our festive foray today is the UNESCO World Heritage town of Weimar, where we dine at our hotel. (*Sat/Sun only)

Day 4: Journey To Dresden

Location: dresden, accommodation: radisson blu park hotel, accommodation name: radisson blu park hotel dresden, meals included: breakfast.

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Weimar before travelling to Dresden, the 'Florence on the Elbe'. Spend the day admiring the magnificent restoration of a city that was all but destroyed during World War II. Consider indulging in traditional German cuisine this evening at a local restaurant.

Day 5 : Discover The Festive Atmosphere At Dresden Christmas Markets

Accommodation: pullman newa, accommodation name: pullman hotel dresden newa.

Germany’s Christmas traditions take centre stage today as we Dive Into Culture and wander through Dresden’s Striezelmarkt, Germany’s oldest Christmas market. Admire the dazzling display of twinkling lights, handcrafted decorations and Christmas carols. If you’re lucky enough to visit on the second weekend in advent, pay homage to the original Dresdner Christstollen.

Day 6: Admire Magical Leipzig And On To Berlin

Location: leipzig, accommodation: sheraton grand esplanade, accommodation name: sheraton berlin grand hotel esplanade.

Immerse yourself in centuries of Yuletide traditions at Leipzig's Christmas market as you wander past more than 250 decorated stalls in the Marktplatz. Take a trip back in time as you savour the scents of Glögi wine and admire the traditional crafts in ‘Ancient Leipzig’. We leave vibrant Leipzig for Berlin where we’ll spend the next two nights.

Day 7 : Explore Berlin

Location: berlin.

You won't need Santa's reindeer to ascend hundreds of metres into the air as you admire 360° views of the city from the Berlin TV Tower. Your Local Specialist will share insights into old East and West Berlin during a sightseeing tour, see the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, the Reichstag building, the Tiergarten and the shopping and entertainment district of Kurfürstendamm. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own or consider joining an Optional Experience delving into 'Berlin's Secret Past'. Our memorable Christmas journey almost at its end, you’ll spend the evening at an exclusive Be My Guest experience and Farewell Dinner as you Connect With Locals in their home.

Day 8: Farewell To Germany

For now, it’s time to bid a festive farewell to our travel companions as we return home filled with magical memories. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

What's Included

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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optional Experiences and free time

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