There’s something about a Christmas market that no beach holiday can match: the smell of mulled wine, fairy lights over cobblestone squares, stalls selling handmade everything. This year there isn’t just one option, there are a few. Have a look through what’s on offer and tell me which one speaks to you.
Guided Tours (travel Nov & Dec 2026)
| Tour | Duration | Highlights | From (pp sharing) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Markets of Croatia, Slovenia & Austria (Insight Vacations) | 8 days | Festive retail therapy across 3 countries | R45,100 |
| German Christmas Markets (Trafalgar) | 8 days | 1 country, 7 cities | R44,460 |
| Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany & Switzerland (Trafalgar) | 8 days | 4 countries, 8 cities | R47,515 |
| Christmas Markets of Germany (Insight Vacations) | 8 days | Sip Glühwein across Germany | R55,440 |
| French Christmas Markets (Insight Vacations) | 9 days | France, Germany and Austria | R57,420 |
All prices per person sharing, exclude flights, T&C’s apply. Exact departure dates vary by tour, ask me for the specifics on whichever one catches your eye.
One thing worth knowing early: South Africans need a Schengen visa for all of these destinations, and processing can take up to 3 weeks. The sooner you decide, the smoother that part goes, and I’ll walk you through exactly what’s needed once you’ve picked your trip.
Whether it’s the whole thing or just a piece of it, I’ll help you plan it around whichever of these speaks to you. Get in touch and let’s find your Christmas market.
Ready to Find Your Christmas Market?
Tell me which one caught your eye, or if you’re still deciding, and I’ll take it from there.
