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Celebrate the festive season in bucket-list European destinations including Munich, Prague & Vienna!
Celebrate the festive season in bucket-list European destinations including Munich, Prague & Vienna!

The many splendours of Eastern Europe await on this 11-day festive season tour. Celebrate Christmas Day in Prague and New Year's Eve in Ljubljana. Start in Munich and visit Budapest and Krakow, with free time to explore. Experience Nuremberg, Bratislava, Vienna and Salzburg at the most magical time of year!
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Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.
Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.
11 days itinerary trip from Munich to Munich visiting 7 countries
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Munich, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.



















Welcome to Munich! Meet your tour leader at the hotel this morning. Embark on an orientation tour before enjoying free time. To experience the magic of Munich at Christmas, join today’s optional excursion which includes a tour and tasting through the city’s Christmas market and top sights! This evening, enjoy a delicious German welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Explore Munich with your tour leader. Learn more about this fascinating and beautiful Bavarian city and see highlights like Karlsplatz and Marienplatz.

Munich welcomes you with a delicious, three-course German dinner at a local restaurant. Indulge in traditional dishes like pork knuckle (eisbein). Vegetarian options available.

Experience the magic of Munich at Christmas! See the city’s top sights, taste local festive food, visit a Christmas market and more.

Journey towards Prague, stopping off in Nuremberg on the way. Enjoy an orientation tour of this historic city before free time for lunch. Arrive in Prague this evening and discover elaborate Baroque, Gothic, Art Nouveau and Cubist architecture, as well as quirky bars, cobbled lanes and courtyards. Get in the festive spirit and celebrate together with a Christmas Eve dinner!

Join your tour leader on an orientation tour of this historic Bavarian city’s top sights. Start at Kaiserburg and finish in Hauptmarkt.

Experience authentic Czech cuisine at the hotel on the first night in Prague. Take the option to try some famous Czech beer and toast to Christmas Eve on tour!

Merry Christmas! Follow an expert local guide to see Prague’s must-see sights on a walking tour. The rest of the day is free. Join the Prague+ excursion to visit the Mala Strana neighbourhood, enjoy a lunch cruise on the Vltava River and tour Prague Castle! Tonight, celebrate Christmas with an optional four-course dinner and traditional Czech folk show!

Join a local guide and see highlights like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and enjoy views of the iconic Prague Castle.

Tour the incredible Prague Castle, wander through the charming Mala Strana neighbourhood, cruise the Vltava River, enjoy a buffet lunch and more!

Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!

Leaving Prague this morning, travel towards Krakow. The royal capital of Poland for centuries, today Krakow is home to some of Europe’s most impressive Gothic and Renaissance architecture – and over 2.3 million artworks to complement its historic buildings and monuments. Enjoy a walking tour of the city with your tour leader. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant.

Take in some of Europe’s most impressive Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Explore landmarks including the Old town square, Kazimierz (Jewish district) and the Old Synagogue.

This morning, visit Auschwitz concentration camp. A guided tour will offer great insight into the atrocities committed on these grounds and the significance of this camp during WWII. After, join the optional excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Descending underground, walk through 2km of tunnels and admire freestanding sculptures carved from salt rock walls!

Tour this concentration camp operated by Nazi Germany during WW2. Learn the history and see the sites of one of history’s most harrowing events.

Descend into the Wieliczka Salt Mine! With a depth of 327 metres and 300 km long passage, this is one of Krakow’s must-see attractions.

On the way to Budapest, stop in Banska Bystrica in Slovakia, a picturesque town with beautiful buildings dating back to the late Middle Ages. Then it's off to Budapest, the Hungarian capital. Admire this city, blessed with natural beauty as well as Baroque, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau architecture, on a driving tour. Try some local Hungarian cuisine at dinner tonight.

Enjoy a comfort stop in Banska Bystrica in Slovakia. See the Old Town square and admire its historic architecture, some of which dates back to the late Middle Ages.

Marvel at must-see attractions like Budapest Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, the state opera and the castle district on this locally-guided driving tour.

Savour local Hungarian flavours at one of Budapest’s best restaurants!

Enjoy a free day to experience Budapest. Join the Budapest+ optional excursion to visit St. Stephen’s Basilica and indulge in a local food tasting! Or, soak your tired traveller’s bones in one of the city’s renowned thermal baths. Tonight, see the bright lights of Budapest from the water on an optional Danube evening cruise.

Discover Budapest’s top sights, uncover its history and gain an insight into local culture on this locally guided tour!

Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.

Escape to the rejuvenating Szechenyi Baths in Budapest! Experience the healing, mineral-rich thermal pools and enjoy skip-the-line access.

Leave Budapest and head for Austria’s grand capital, stopping first in Bratislava. Enjoy an orientation tour and gaze up at Bratislava Castle which overlooks the city. On arrival in Vienna, embark on a driving tour followed by dinner in a Viennese wine cellar! Later, enjoy the option of attending a classical music concert at the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery.

Join your tour leader for an orientation tour of Bratislava’s charming and historic landmarks. Gaze up at Bratislava Castle which overlooks the city.

Explore Vienna’s Golden Mile, discover the courtyards and passages around the Hofburg (Imperial Castle) and admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a local guide.

Enjoy dinner in a special location tonight! Tuck into a delicious meal in a historic Viennese wine cellar.

Immerse yourself in a magical evening of Mozart and Strauss at the elegant Schönbrunn Palace Orangery.

Head for Ljubljana, stopping in the beautiful city of Graz en route. On arrival in Ljubljana, embark on a walking tour of this quaint European gem. Tonight, ring in the New Year! Ljubljana's celebrations are held throughout the city in public squares before a beautiful fireworks display is launched from the castle hill as the clock strikes midnight.

Enjoy an orientation tour of Austria’s second-largest city. Graz is home to a charming Old Town, palaces and forts coupled with intriguing contemporary art.

Join a local guide to explore Ljubljana’s old town, Preseren Square, the Riverfront, Dragon Bridge and more. Don’t miss St. Nicholas Church’s spectacular Baroque architecture!

Visit the spectacular Lake Bled this morning. Wander around or try the famous Bled Cream Cake! Travel onwards to the picture-perfect city of Salzburg. Featuring gorgeous architecture, a cliff-top fortress and imposing cliffs in the distance, this is a true fairytale city. Arriving back in Munich, the evening is free. Why not arrange a farewell dinner with your group?

Discover this spectacular Alpine city where the UNESCO-listed Old City's medieval architecture faces the 19th-century New City, all overlooked by a fairytale castle.

Situated in the Julian Alps, this dreamy lake surrounds Bled Island and is home to the medieval Bled Castle on the north shore.
Lily
Best Expat Tour Yet
This was honestly my favorite Expat tour so far. Micah our tour leader was so nice and worked so hard to make sure our group had the best experience. Our bus driver Gabor was the absolute best. He navigated busy cities and narrow streets like a pro. I felt like we had plenty of time to explore and opportunities of free time to make it our own. As a solo traveler, I feel this company does a great job of creating a group family and make you feel welcome and not alone. This was my 3rd tour and I am already looking forward to the next. Thank you Expat!
A Guarin
A very amazing and memorable tour of Eastern Europe!
Our family was able to attend this tour with the amazing Mika (from Poland) for our tour guide and Gabor (from Hungary) for our driver! This is our second tour with Expat Explore having done the Classic Europe Tour in 2018, and it is still such worthy of spending the money! Props to Expat for having locals for our tour guide and driver for the tour that passed through both Poland and Hungary! Mika and Gabor navigated our way through Eastern Europe with minimal issues and have even provided solutions on problems that were outside of their control, such as getting to experience the cake in Slovenia as well as alternatives to the rising water levels in the Danube River. The time management as well have been outstanding! We were never late for anything! The locations and excursions on this tour were just perfect! An extra night in Vienna and Ljubljana would have been ideal! The excursion to Auschwitz was initially a paid excursion but then became free was such a welcome surprise. This su
Shell
European Christmas
It was a fantastic way to see Eastern Europe and xmas markets at the same time. It was beautiful sharing a very special time of year with so many new friends. Mika and Gabor were fantastic leaders and made us all feel like family. Be prepared for a fast paced adventure
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Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Classic groups have on average between 35-45 Chasers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
Your accommodation, transport, Tour Leader and driver, breakfast most mornings, select lunches and dinners, and the Included Experiences on the tour page. Everything else is yours to choose. Check the individual tour page before you book for the exact inclusions.
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Maximum value, not minimum comfort. Twenty-one years of supplier relationships mean we know where to find the best for less, and we pass that directly to you. Comfortable hotels, included meals and local experiences, without paying for the premium tier.
Yes. Free time is built into Classic itineraries, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
Absolutely. Many Chasers travel solo, and there’s no compulsory single supplement when you travel with us. For accommodation, solo travellers share a twin room with another solo traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer your own room, you can choose to pay a single supplement instead. Check the individual tour page for pricing.
You might arrive alone. You won't feel that way for long.
Yes. You don't need any previous group travel experience. Your Tour Leader is with you throughout, and you'll have a whole group of people discovering the destination alongside you. If you're not sure which Classic tour is right for you, we can help.
No. Flights aren't included, giving you flexibility over how you get there and when you travel. Your tour information will tell you where and when to meet the group on day one.
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of booking. Your policy should cover the full duration of your trip, including medical expenses, cancellation and repatriation. Find out more about our travel insurance requirements here.
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After this point, your deposit is non-refundable. However, you can always change your tour or departure date free of charge, as many times as you like, up to 60 days before departure on Classic tours and up to 90 days before departure on Premium and Signature tours. Changes may incur an amendment fee. The current website price applies to any new tour or date.
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Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and our head office team.
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Our Classic & Premium tours have a minimum age of 10 years old, while our Signature tours have a minimum age of 18 years old. We may consider younger children on certain tours on a case-by-case basis. Get in touch in writing and we'll let you know what's possible.
Before the tour starts, we'll email you to ask about any dietary requirements. A vegetarian option is available at all included meals. We can't guarantee vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free options, so if your requirements are strict, it's worth bringing snacks as backup.
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