
Christmas Markets: Germany, Italy & Switzerland
10 days, 4 cities |
Which trip style is right for you?
Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.
Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3 or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.
Why go?
What do you get when you combine picturesque Venetian canals, hilltop Bavarian castles, snow-capped Swiss mountain ranges, and bustling Christmas markets? Some would say this trip and, sure, they’d be right. But what do you really get? A Christmas-time fairytale.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 8 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 8 breakfasts
- 2 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- 3 insider city tours with local guides
- Trips to Christmas markets in each destination
Picture yourself
- Riding in a gondola through the canals of Venice
- Yodeling from atop the majestic Swiss Alps
- Raising a toast inside one of Munich’s legendary beer halls
- Living a fairytale on the balcony of a hilltop castle
- Snapping selfies in front of bright and festive holiday lights
Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight Flight
Pack your appetite for adventure (and pasta) and board your overnight flight to Italy. This is the time to rest up—new countries, cultures, and cuisines await.
Day 2: Arrive in Venice + Welcome Dinner
Benvenuto (welcome) to the Venice Region, otherwise known as Veneto. Once one of the richest and largest maritime trade empires in the world, the sheer number of canals, bridges, and boats should come as no surprise. You’ll drop off your bags, stretch your legs, then venture over to an authentic neighborhood on the western side of Venice.
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
- Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Get familiar with the area around your hotel with an introductory walk with your Tour Director.
- Travel to and tour the Santa Margherita neighborhood of Venice.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
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Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
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Reviews
Overall rating based on 40 traveler reviews
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I was on the fence about the trip in general but bucked up the courage to go… and I am so thankful I went. Met so many beautiful and amazing people in my group, seen so many wonderful sights and ate a ton of delicious food! Georgia was the best of the best tour guides, and...
This was my first trip with EF and I loved it! I just got back home yesterday and have already booked another trip if that tells you how much I enjoyed it. It was a nice mix of planned activities and free time. Tyson was a great tour director with lots of knowledge and great...
Gia was the absolute best tour guided, she cared so much about her travelers and gave the best recommendations and was super knowledgeable! I want to travel with her again!
Just book it! This tour was absolutely everything and more. I went during the Christmas Markets, and it was truly magical. The pacing was a great balance of planned activities and free time, although you should do the suggested activities as they are worth it. I really have to...
Fantastic guide fantastic group and so much fun!
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