A Rail Journey to Europe’s Christmas Markets
Dec 1, 2027 to Dec 8, 2027
Designed Exclusively for Women
Step off the train and into a world of glowing lanterns, mulled wine, and centuries-old tradition.
Join Dina Holland and AZ Travel Club for an expertly curated eight-day rail journey designed exclusively for women, through the heart of Central Europe at its most magical. From Bavaria's beloved Christmas markets to Budapest's glittering Vorosmarty Square, every moment has been thoughtfully crafted for the discerning traveler.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ First-class rail travel throughout · ✓ 7 nights boutique hotel accommodation
✓ Daily breakfast · ✓ Welcome dinner in Munich · ✓ Glühwein tasting
✓ Hohensalzburg Fortress & cable car · ✓ Guided city orientation walks
✓ English-speaking local leader throughout · ✓ 24-hour local office support
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
|
DAY |
DATE |
CITY |
HIGHLIGHTS |
|
1 |
Dec 1 |
Munich |
Arrive & welcome meeting · Explore Old Town's Altes & Neues Rathaus · Welcome dinner |
|
2 |
Dec 2 |
Munich |
Orientation walk · Glühwein tasting · Visit to Kripperlmarkt & Tollwood Christmas Market |
|
3 |
Dec 3 |
Salzburg |
Train to Salzburg · Old Town walk · Cathedral Square market · Hohensalzburg Fortress & cable car |
|
4 |
Dec 4 |
Salzburg |
Free day · Optional: Berchtesgaden salt mines or Sound of Music locations · Evening market |
|
5 |
Dec 5 |
Vienna |
Train to Vienna · Leader walking tour · Rathausplatz Christmas Market · Christmas punch & stalls |
|
6 |
Dec 6 |
Vienna |
Free day · Schönbrunn Palace · 12+ Christmas markets to explore across the city |
|
7 |
Dec 7 |
Budapest |
Train to Budapest · Orientation walk · Vorosmarty Square market · Mulled wine & Hungarian pálinka |
|
8 |
Dec 8 |
Budapest |
Farewell breakfast · Free to depart at leisure |
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✓ International airfare · ✓ Airport transfers
✓ Visas required · ✓ Meals and drinks not mentioned · ✓ Tips for leaders, guides and driver
✓ Travel Insurance · ✓ Personal expenses and souvenirs
✓ Airline seat and baggage fees · ✓ Additional nights · ✓ Admission fees to optional activities
- Cancellation prior to final payment due date the deposit will be held as a future credit.
- Cancellation after final payment will incur 100% cancellation fees.
- No shows will be treated as a cancellation and will incur 100% cancellation fees.
- Name changes allowed up until final payment due date.