Itinerary
Group Flight from Chicago to Zagreb
Your holiday adventure begins! Meet your Tour Coordinator at Chicago O’Hare International Airport for check-in and a smooth start to your journey. Board your overnight flight to Croatia and get ready for a festive European escape filled with holiday charm and cultural delights.
Highlights:
- Meet your Tour Coordinator at O’Hare International Airport
- Overnight international flight from Chicago to Zagreb, Croatia
Private Airport Transfer | Overnight in Zagreb | Welcome Dinner included
Touch down in Croatia and step into the holiday magic of Zagreb! After a warm airport welcome, settle into your elegant hotel and take your first festive steps through Europe’s Best Christmas Market.
Highlights:
- Arrival at Zagreb Airport and private group transfer to hotel
- Check-in at Sheraton Zagreb 5* (or similar luxury hotel)
- Orientation walk through central Zagreb
- Visit to Zagreb’s award-winning Christmas Market
- Enjoy mulled wine, local holiday treats, and festive cheer
- Welcome dinner featuring traditional Croatian cuisine
Overnight in Zagreb | Breakfast & Lunch included
Discover the layered beauty of Zagreb through a guided city tour, local market strolls, and a festive afternoon filled with sweet treats and seasonal delights.
Highlights:- Guided walking tour of Zagreb’s Upper and Lower Towns
- Visits to St. Mark’s Church, Zagreb Cathedral & Ban Jelačić Square
- Stroll through Dolac Market and vibrant Tkalčićeva Street
- 2-course lunch at Vinodol or a similar local favorite
- Afternoon visit to Zagreb’s Christmas Markets
- Included dessert tasting and hot alcoholic beverage
- Free time to explore Zagreb’s shops, cafés, and holiday scenes
- Return to hotel for overnight stay
Overnight in Zagreb | Breakfast & Dinner included
Travel to Slovenia’s charming capital for a day of architectural beauty, holiday markets, and festive cheer—then return to Zagreb for a special farewell dinner.
Highlights:- Scenic drive from Zagreb to Ljubljana (approx. 2 hours)
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana’s old town
- Admire works by famed architect Jože Plečnik and medieval landmarks
- Free time to explore Ljubljana’s Christmas markets and local holiday fare
- Return to Zagreb in the late afternoon
- 3-course dinner at a premier local restaurant
- Private transfer back to your hotel for overnight stay
Overnight in Vienna | Breakfast & Dinner included
Cross the border into Austria with stops in Graz. Explore charming old towns, festive markets, and enjoy a warm Austrian welcome with your first dinner in Vienna.
Highlights:
- Breakfast and hotel check-out in Zagreb
- Scenic transfer from Zagreb to Graz, Austria
- Guided walking tour of Graz’s historic old town
- Free time at Graz Christmas Market with lunch on your own
- Afternoon transfer to Vienna
- Check-in at your 4-star hotel in Vienna
- 3-course welcome dinner at the hotel
Overnight in Vienna | Breakfast & Lunch included
Experience the elegance and festivity of Vienna through a guided city tour, classic coffeehouse culture, and its world-famous Christmas markets.
Highlights:
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Guided walking tour of Vienna’s historic center
- Visits to Albertina, Hofburg Palace, Kohlmarkt, Graben, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral
- Stop for a traditional Wiener Melange coffee in a local café
- 2-course lunch at a Viennese restaurant
- Afternoon tour of Vienna’s Christmas Markets
- Included dessert tasting and cup of hot punch or glühwein
- Free time for shopping, museums, or exploring at your own pace
- Dinner on your own
- Return to hotel for overnight stay
Overnight in Vienna | Breakfast & Lunch included
Cross into Slovakia for a day of castle views, hands-on cooking, and festive cheer in Bratislava’s Old Town and Christmas markets.
Highlights:
- Breakfast at your hotel in Vienna
- Morning transfer to Bratislava (approx. 1 hour)
- Panoramic city tour including Bratislava Castle
- Hands-on cooking class with 3-course lunch
- Walking tour of Bratislava’s Old Town
- Free time to explore Bratislava Christmas Markets
- Late afternoon return to Vienna
- Evening at leisure in Vienna (dinner on your own)
- Overnight stay in Vienna
Overnight in Vienna | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
From market tastings to palace halls, immerse yourself in Vienna’s imperial elegance and holiday warmth.
Highlights:
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Panoramic city bus tour of Vienna’s historic sites (external views only)
- Visit to Naschmarkt with time to explore and lunch on your own
- Apple strudel demonstration and tasting with coffee/tea
- Audio-guided “Imperial Tour” of Schönbrunn Palace (22 rooms)
- Free time at Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market
- Return to hotel to relax
- 3-course dinner at a traditional Viennese restaurant featuring Wiener Schnitzel
- Overnight stay in Vienna
Breakfast included | Private Airport Transfer | Group Flight to Chicago
Bid farewell to the festive charm of Europe as your Christmas journey comes to a close. Enjoy one last breakfast in Vienna before heading home with a heart full of memories and holiday cheer.
Highlights:
- Breakfast at your hotel in Vienna
- Private transfer to Vienna Airport
- Group flight from Vienna (VIE) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD)