CENTRAL EUROPE CHRISTMAS MARKETS
and WINTER TALE
(5 Days 4 Nights)
Austria – Slovakia – Hungary – Czechia
Vienna City Tour Included Budapest City Tour Included
Prague Tour Included
December 9 – December 23
After meeting at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Terminal, we complete our baggage and passport procedures and depart for Vienna at 12:15 with AJet's flight VF17. After arriving at Vienna International Airport, we move to the center of Vienna, the elegant capital of Austria, with our private bus waiting for us. We start our panoramic city tour in Vienna, one of Europe's most exclusive capitals, shaped by the Habsburg Dynasty for centuries, with its magnificent palaces, wide boulevards, classical music heritage, and historical cafes. During our tour, Ringstrasse, Vienna State Opera, Parliament Building, City Hall, Hofburg Palace, Maria-Theresien-Platz, and the historical city center are among the places to be seen. Then, we give free time to discover the enchanting atmosphere of Vienna during the Christmas period. In the evening, guests who wish can participate in the Christmas Market Under the Lights and Classical Music Concert tour (65 Euro), which will be organized as an extra by our guide. As part of our tour, we first visit the Rathausplatz Christmas Market, which is set up in front of the magnificent City Hall. With its square decorated with lights, traditional wooden huts, hot drinks, and Austrian delicacies, it stands out as one of Europe's most impressive Christmas markets. Then, we step into the enchanting world of classical music, one of the most important values that make Vienna special. On this night, where we will experience the city's deep-rooted music tradition in a special atmosphere, we have the opportunity to watch the performance of one of Vienna's famous symphony orchestras in an exclusive concert hall that draws attention with its historical atmosphere. This special experience, where music, history, and architecture come together, takes us to the magnificent periods of Vienna and adds an unforgettable and elegant touch to the first night of our trip. After the concert, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we vacate our rooms and depart for Budapest. Guests who wish can participate in the Bratislava & Christmas Market tour (35 Euro), which will be organized as an extra by our guide on the way. We reach Bratislava, the elegant capital of Slovakia, located on the banks of the Danube River. During the walking tour we will carry out in the historical center, Bratislava Castle, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, Old Town Hall, Main Square, and the city's famous bronze statues are among the places to be seen. After our city tour, we give free time at the Bratislava Christmas Market set up in historical squares. We find the opportunity to taste traditional flavors of Slovak cuisine and do Christmas shopping among colorful wooden huts where the scents of cinnamon and hot drinks spread. Guests who do not participate in our extra tour will have free time at a suitable rest facility on the route during the tour. After our Bratislava trip, we pick up our guests who do not participate in our extra tour and depart for Budapest, one of the most impressive capitals of Central Europe. In the panoramic city tour we will carry out after arriving in Budapest, Heroes' Square, Andrassy Avenue, Opera House, Parliament Building, Chain Bridge, and the Danube banks are among the places to be seen. After our city tour, we move to our hotel. Guests who wish can participate in the Christmas Markets and Danube River Boat Tour Under the Lights (65 Euro), which will be organized as an extra by our guide. We give free time for the Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market and St. Stephen's Basilica Christmas Market, which are shown among the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. We discover the enchanting winter atmosphere of Budapest accompanied by historical buildings decorated with lights, traditional Hungarian delicacies, and Christmas music. After the Christmas market visit, you, our valued guests, can participate in the Danube River Boat Tour with drinks. We discover the unique city silhouette of Budapest, known as the "Pearl of the Danube," this time from the river. During our boat tour, we have the opportunity to see and photograph the illuminated Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, Gellért Hill, Chain Bridge, Elizabeth Bridge, and historical structures on the Danube banks from a different perspective. Especially the magnificent view Budapest offers from the Danube under the evening lights forms one of the unforgettable moments of our tour. After our tour, we move to our hotel. Accommodation at our hotel in Budapest or its surroundings.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we vacate our rooms and depart for Prague. After our arrival, we start to discover Prague, which is accepted as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with its historical texture and architectural richness. In the city tour we will carry out, Prague Castle panorama, Hradčany District, Lesser Town, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Týn Church, Wenceslas Square, and the historical city center are among the places to be seen. With its Gothic towers, Baroque palaces, historical bridges, and unique silhouette extending along the Vltava River, Prague turns into a fairy-tale city, especially during the Christmas period. After our city tour, we give free time to discover Prague's world-famous Christmas markets. Especially the Old Town Square Christmas Market offers one of the most special moments of our tour with its giant Christmas tree, illuminated facades of historical buildings, traditional wooden huts, and local delicacies of Czech cuisine. After free time, transfer to our hotel and check-in. Accommodation at our hotel in Prague or its surroundings.
After breakfast at our hotel, the day is free for leisure. Guests who wish may participate in the optional Karlovy Vary Culture and Shopping Tour (65 Euro). We begin our journey towards Karlovy Vary, the world-famous thermal city of the Czech Republic, accompanied by our guide's delightful narration. Karlovy Vary, which has been a frequent destination for European aristocracy, artists, composers, and statesmen for centuries, is one of the most exclusive destinations in the Czech Republic with its elegant architecture, thermal galleries, and unique atmosphere. There are 12 thermal springs in the city with temperatures ranging from 30 to 72 °C. During our city tour following our arrival, we will see the hotel where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stayed in 1918 and discover the structures associated with important figures who left their mark on world history and art, such as Mozart, Goethe, Beethoven, and Pushkin. Afterward, we will have the opportunity to visit the thermal galleries where 12 different thermal water sources are located. Karlovy Vary is also one of the most important shopping centers in the Czech Republic, known for its crystal, porcelain, garnet, and amber products. We provide free time for you to shop at factory outlets where crystal, porcelain, garnet, amber, and other traditional Bohemian souvenirs are available. You can find the opportunity to closely examine, see, and purchase different gemstones in shops where unique stones are displayed. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel in Prague. In the evening, guests who wish may participate in the optional Christmas Markets Under the Lights and Authentic Medieval Night Tour (90 Euro). On this special night, which we will hold in a historical inn approximately 600 years old, we will embark on a journey centuries back in time while watching impressive performances by musicians, dancers, and actors dressed in medieval costumes. Accompanied by unlimited beverage service, we will have the opportunity to experience the traditional flavors of Czech cuisine and taste the famous Czech beers and homemade wines. After one of the most memorable nights of our trip with its atmosphere, shows, and flavors, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
After an early breakfast at the hotel, we check out of our rooms and place our luggage on our bus. Bidding farewell to the enchanting Christmas atmosphere of Prague, we depart for the airport. After our luggage and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 13:10 with AJet flight VF336. With our arrival in Istanbul, we come to the end of our Central European Christmas Markets and Winter Tale journey, which extended from the magnificent Vienna of the Habsburgs to Bratislava and Budapest on the banks of the Danube, and from the fairy-tale medieval streets of Český Krumlov to the sparkling squares of Prague, and we say goodbye to meet again on another trip.
Discounted Optional Tour Package 320 Euro instead of 270 Euro
0-2 years free, 3-11 years 240 Euro
For our flight-inclusive tours departing from Istanbul, connecting flight options are offered from all provinces of Turkey and Northern Cyprus for an additional $220.
Note: The stated connection fee is a net price and does not include any commission.
Prices are per person in €. Child prices apply when sharing with two adults.
| Date | Double | Single | Triple | Child 2-11 | Infant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2026 | €449 | €599 | €449 | €449 | €150 | Last 4 seats |
| 23 Dec 2026 | €449 | €599 | €449 | €449 | €150 | Last 5 seats |
- It is sufficient to have Euros for shopping and spending in all countries included in the program during the tour. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the trip. It is useful to have a cardigan or similar clothing with you for the evening.
- In our weekly tours, a rotation (seat change) practice is applied in daily seat planning, and no fixed seat or front seat guarantee is given. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- There is a mandatory stay of at least 1 day to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.
- Free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons, Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine, and champagne), Perfume: 600 ml, Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 pieces, Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg, Coffee: 1 kg, Tea: 1 kg
- During the tour program, guides may make changes to the program flow depending on weather and road conditions, provided that they show all the places mentioned in the program.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before. If there are less than 30 days left until the tour date, a 30% penalty is applied, and if there are 20 days or less, a 100% penalty is applied. Hospital reports, workplace leave documents, etc., obtained from authorities in Turkey and presented with the participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for the cancellation of hotels and services to be received outside of Turkey.
- Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified by EMC Tur.
- In cases where only category information is given without specifying the name in the tour program and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by EMC Tur 2 days before the trip departure.
- During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than those specified. In such a case, information will be provided by EMC Tur 15 days before the tour departure date.
- 3-person rooms can be provided according to hotel availability, and the bed allocated to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. 3-person rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds consist of beds called opening-closing and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted the congestion in the rooms and the bed type for 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for a single child staying with 2 adults who fits the age group.
- Breakfasts taken at the hotel, which are among the services included in the tour package, are presented in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and usually consist of a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, which is called a continental breakfast, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group.
- Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of at most 2-3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities and made panoramically with guide narration from inside the vehicle, not including museum or archaeological site entrances. EMC Tur is not responsible for the non-realization of the aforementioned tours if panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot be performed due to roads closed by local authorities on the day and time of the tour, or due to any event, or if it becomes impossible to perform the tour due to weather conditions. Some tours can be done by public transport or on foot within the possibilities in closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not allowed.
- Waiting times at customs gates passed by road during the trip may exceed standards, and EMC Tur cannot be held responsible for any negativity caused by these waiting times.
- Extra tours are organized by the local EMC Tur from which we receive service with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the sufficient number is not reached, the trips cannot be made, or the extra trip prices, content, and vehicle to be used vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the open/closed status of museums and archaeological sites in the places to be visited and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not want to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted to wait at a suitable rest facility on the way. These passengers are left at the roadside rest facility before the extra tour starts and are picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
- Check-in and boarding procedures for those participating in tours with flights are personal procedures and must be performed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline companies' websites.
- EMC Tur is not responsible for the inability of persons who do not show up at the specified airport at the hours notified by EMC Tur for tour participation, who do not perform check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who perform check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane, to carry out the flight. All expenses related to new round-trip flight tickets and transfers in the region to be visited, which will be necessary for those who miss the flight to join the tour, belong to them.
- EMC Tur is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delay in scheduled and private flights, or times may change before the existing trip and flight. EMC Tur is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip by accepting the risk of time changes. Children between 0-2 years old do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
- Vehicle types used in our tours are classified according to the number of people as follows. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of people in each of our tours.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 People) *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 People) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 People) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
- All guests are deemed to have realized the sale of the tour by accepting the items mentioned above.