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Christmas in Eastern Europe: Zagreb to Budapest

7 days, Zagreb to Budapest

7 days

Zagreb to Budapest

From$1359USD
was $1699
Valid on Nov 30 2025
Trip Code: ECZJ

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Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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7 days

Zagreb to Budapest

From$1359USD
was $1699
Valid on Nov 30 2025
Trip Code: ECZJ

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

Special Offers

Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G26SDQ020EUR02

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Trees planted for this trip: 7

Map of the route for Christmas in Eastern Europe: Zagreb to Budapest

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Zagreb

Arrive at any time. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting in the evening with your CEO before heading out to see some of Zagreb's nearby sights en route to one of the city's Christmas Markets. Soak up the festive atmosphere and continue onwards for an optional dinner with the group.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Zagreb

Today is yours to explore. Discover Zagreb's many shops, museums and parks or visit some of the more than 25 Christmas markets spread across the city. Check out the different themes and bask in the jolly atmosphere in Croatia's lively capital.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Zagreb/Ljubljana

Enjoy a free morning in Zagreb for any last-minute sightseeing before boarding a train and travelling onward to Ljubljana, Slovenia. Settle in before exploring the town on foot with your CEO, ending at the local Christmas Market.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Ljubljana/Graz

Bid farewell to Ljubljana this morning before boarding a train to Graz, Austria. Set out with your CEO for a short orientation walk en route to the oldest Christmas Market in the area, surrounding the Franciscan church. Enjoy the Styrian arts and crafts, regional farm products, and hot punch and continue to another market in front of City Hall to see the beautiful Christmas tree and merry-go-round. The remainder of the day is free to continue exploring or try out a local restaurant for dinner.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Graz/Budapest

Climb aboard a train and travel across another border into Hungary, through the countryside to Budapest. After some time to settle in to the hotel, set off with your CEO on foot and by public transport to see some of the city's most iconic and historic landmarks. Finish off at the local Christmas markets in the evening and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Budapest

Today is yours to discover Budapest on your own. Perhaps return to the Christmas Markets, visit the halls of the famous Parliament, take a walk around the Fisherman's Bastion, or take a boat cruise along the Danube. Regroup in the evening for an optional final dinner with the group.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Budapest

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Budapest
  • Zagreb Christmas Markets visit
  • Orientation walk in Ljubljana
  • Ljubljana Christmas Market visit
  • Orientation walk in Graz
  • Graz Christmas Market visit
  • CEO-led sightseeing tour of Budapest
  • Budapest Christmas Market visit
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (6 nts).

Meals

6 breakfasts
Allow USD255-335 for meals not included.

Transportation

Train, private vehicle, public transport, taxi, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $479.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

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Christmas in Eastern Europe: Zagreb to Budapest

| 7 days - Zagreb to Budapest - from $1359 USD