Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
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10 best Christmas & New Year Europe tour packages
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- Europe Taster Christmas
- Baltic Capital Cities (Christmas)
- Christmas Markets on the Rhine 2026 Start Basel, End Amsterdam
- Danube Christmas Delights Budapest to Passau
- Christmas on the Rhine Amsterdam to Basel
- New Year's Eve with Sicilian Secrets 25/26 - 8 Days in Sicily
- New Year's Eve with Sicilian Secrets 25/26 - 6 days in Sicily
- Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
- Semi-Private Balkans Tour; From Athens to Sarajevo or Belgrade
- Private - Hidden Balkan with Greece
Europe Taster Christmas
21 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“An enjoyable tour. Well organised and coordinated. Truly a memorable trip.”
Khee, traveled in December
Ring in Christmas Eve in a Swiss mountain village and spend Christmas Day at Jungfraujoch's Ice Palace. Paris dazzles with festive lights, while the Rhine Valley and Amsterdam's canals sparkle with winter charm. The tour features holiday-themed dinners and seasonal activities.
Duration 7 days Destinations England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Age Range 10 to 75 year olds Operator Expat Explore Travel From
- NZ$2,455
Three Baltic capitals shine during Christmas, from Vilnius' Cathedral Square to Riga's original Christmas tree location. Boxing Day unfolds in medieval Tallinn with candlelit monastery tours and marzipan painting. This eight-day festive journey includes three traditional holiday dinners.
Duration 8 days Destinations Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia Age Range 16 to 85 year olds Operator Explore! From
- NZ$3,240
The Rhine's Christmas Markets shine during this 8-day voyage. Strasbourg's historic Christkindelsmarik, Baden-Baden's festive stalls, and Cologne's renowned market await. Luxury river ship accommodations include seasonal specialties.
Duration 8 days Destinations Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator AmaWaterways From
- NZ$6,706+$410 upfront costs
Holiday traditions flourish at Budapest's Vörösmarty Square, Vienna's Schönbrunn market, and Bratislava's Old Town. Viking's luxury ships cruise past illuminated riverbanks while festive concerts and seasonal delicacies delight passengers.
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator Viking Cruises From $6,943
37% Off- NZ$4,378You save $2,565
Viking's luxury longship carries holiday traditions across four countries. The route features Strasbourg's Christkindelsmärik, Cologne's Cathedral markets, and Basel's medieval festivities. Seasonal specialties and traditional crafts highlight the Amsterdam to Basel voyage.
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator Viking Cruises From $7,157
36% Off- NZ$4,592You save $2,565
Delve into cultural immersion and festive celebrations in this comfort-level group tour. The itinerary weaves together UNESCO site visits, wine tastings, and traditional holiday experiences, maintaining an easy physical rating ideal for cultural enthusiasts.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone, Agrigento, Marsala, Monreale, Palermo, CefaluSee all destinations Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From $2,668
15% Off- NZ$2,268You save $400
Duration 6 days Destinations Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone, Agrigento, Marsala, Monreale, Palermo Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From $2,245
15% Off- NZ$1,909You save $336
Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Great markets, wonderful food and drink, beautiful city. We ended in Budapest where the rain drove me into the thermal baths for the day.”
Marilyn, traveled in December
Europe's most charming Christmas markets await, from Munich's Kripperlmarkt to Budapest's Vorosmarty Square. Alpine concerts fill Munich's Town Hall, traditional treats tempt at Salzburg's Cathedral Square, while Vienna boasts 12 distinct festive markets.
Duration 8 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Hungary Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From
15% Off- NZ$3,680
Semi-Private Balkans Tour; From Athens to Sarajevo or Belgrade
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary was very good and we were very pleased with the whole tour.”
Ariela, traveled in March
Winter holidays sparkle across 7 Balkan countries. Festive markets fill Prizren's bazaar, snow blankets Meteora monasteries, and seasonal traditions thrive in Kotor's UNESCO old town. Christmas activities and cozy 3-star hotels create lasting holiday memories.
Duration 14 days Destinations Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia, Serbia Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operator Choose Balkans From $6,259
15% Off- NZ$5,320You save $938
What people love about Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
- Europe Taster Christmas
An amazing company to travel with. The coach was clean and very comfortable. Garry the driver was very friendly and a great driver. And gayle is fantastic full of knowledge and very helpful. I think it's safe to say I will be booking my next tour with expat in the very near future.
- Europe Christmas Markets: Munich to Budapest
This trip was great! We met in Munich - 3 Aussies, 2 Americans and Tajna, our tour leader. An orientation walk and a dinner at a beer hall got us started. Tajna is confident, reliable, approachable, understanding and flexible. All of which were excellent qualities for this trip. She took us to multiple Christmas markets and offered suggestions for even more. After Munich came Saltzburg where we also got a Sound of Music tour and a trip through a salt mine in addition to amazing Christmas markets. Then on to Vienna - my favorite place in the trip. Great markets, wonderful food and drink, beautiful city. We ended in Budapest where the rain drove me into the thermal baths for the day. Not a bad way to suffer on a cold rainy day
- Great Britain Christmas
Overall the tour was excellent and provided a good, albeit brief, overview of Great Britain. Some of the highlights were punting down the river in Cambridge, stopping in beautiful Inverness, listening to a Beatles tribute band in the famous Cavern Club, and walking through the beautiful streets of Bath. Our tour leader, Kaeleigh, was informative and upbeat and provided necessary information in each city. Although it also seemed as though she was left to handle a lot of mishaps that were mostly caused by misbookings by the main office. In our stop in the Highlands, four of us had to stay in a hotel over a half hour away from the rest of the group due to an overbooking. We also arrived in many cities to have most of the sights closed - understandably as it was the Christmas period but it would have been nice if this had been clearly stated on the itinerary when booking. It was a great tour with a friendly group and helpful guide and driver, but it doesn't seem like the company really has their act together. Some better pre-planning would have made our trip spot on.
What our customers ask about Christmas & New Year Tours in Europe
What are the most magical Christmas markets to visit during a Europe Christmas & New Year tour?
Europe's historic cities come alive with traditional Christmas markets in December. The grounds of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace feature local artisans selling handmade crafts while the Rathaus market draws visitors with its seasonal Austrian delicacies. In Bratislava the Old Town square of Hlavné námestie transforms into a festive gathering spot where locals and tourists browse wooden stalls. Budapest's Vorosmarty Square hosts one of Europe's oldest markets where visitors can sample traditional mulled wine and shop for authentic gifts. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The Christmas markets in Vienna were absolutely magical - the perfect combination of tradition festive food and unique gifts."