03 Dec 2026
Twin share
£2,225pp
Single from £2,615
Escorted tour
Christmas Markets of Croatia, Slovenia & Austria – 8 Days
Zagreb, Postojna, Ljubljana, Graz, Bratislava and Vienna at Christmas, by coach with a tour director.
8 days
From £2,225
Tour overview
This 8-day escorted tour follows Advent from the Adriatic hinterland to the Danube, visiting the Christmas markets of four capitals and Graz. You travel by comfortable coach with extra legroom and a tour director throughout, with local experts in key cities and several relaxed starts. You stay seven nights in hand-picked hotels: two at the Sheraton Zagreb, two at the Exe Lev in Ljubljana, one in Bratislava and two at the Hilton Vienna Park. Seven breakfasts and three dinners are included, among them a welcome dinner with wine in Zagreb and a dinner of Slovenian specialities with wine in Ljubljana.
Zagreb's Advent festival has been voted one of the best in Europe, and you can try ice skating on King Tomislav Square before a local expert guides you through the two-tiered capital, past the Art Pavilion, the Academy of Sciences and Arts and the lights of Zrinjevac Park.
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Crossing into Slovenia, you board a little train into the world-famous Postojna Caves, a vast underground world of stalactites and stalagmites, before arriving in Ljubljana. A local expert reveals the Baroque elegance of the capital, from the medieval castle above the city to the City Hall, St Nicholas Cathedral and the bridges over the Ljubljanica river, all strung with festive lights.
Travelling through Austria, you stop in Graz to see the Castle Hill and Town Hall in its UNESCO-listed old town before continuing to Bratislava, the small but historic capital of Slovakia, with its castle and lively market in the main square. Vienna is the grand finale, a city of nostalgia and romance at this time of year, with concerts, nativity displays and Advent markets in front of the City Hall and Schönbrunn Palace, followed by a farewell dinner.
The physical rating is low, with walking on cobbles in winter weather. This tour suits travellers who want to discover less-visited Christmas markets alongside Vienna's classics, with every detail arranged. Expect mulled wine, gingerbread, roasted chestnuts and handmade decorations at every stop, with old towns twinkling with lights after dark. Departures run in early December, when the markets are at their liveliest.
Trip highlights
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Zagreb's Advent festival (Days 1–2)
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The Postojna Caves by cave train (Day 3)
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Ljubljana with a local expert (Day 4)
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Graz's UNESCO-listed old town (Day 5)
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Bratislava's Christmas market (Day 6)
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Vienna's Advent markets (Day 7)
Your route
7 stops from Zagreb to Vienna
- Zagreb Days 1–2
- Postojna Caves Day 3
- Ljubljana Days 3–4
- Graz Day 5
- Bratislava Day 5
- Bratislava Day 6
- Vienna Days 6–8
Why choose this tour
Four capitals' Christmas markets, including less-visited Zagreb and Ljubljana. The Postojna Caves and Slovenian specialities along the way.
Best suited to
- Christmas market lovers
- Travellers looking for somewhere different
- Couples and friends
- Travellers who prefer coach touring
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Zagreb, Croatia to Vienna, Austria
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Day 1 · Zagreb Welcome to Zagreb
A welcome dinner with wine.
- Hotel
- Sheraton Zagreb or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Zagreb Zagreb
A guided tour and the Advent festival.
- Hotel
- Sheraton Zagreb or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Postojna Caves, Ljubljana Postojna to Ljubljana
Ride the cave train, then a Slovenian dinner.
- Hotel
- Exe Lev Ljubljana or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Ljubljana Ljubljana
A guided tour of the capital and its markets.
- Hotel
- Exe Lev Ljubljana or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Graz, Bratislava Graz to Bratislava
See Graz's old town on the way to Bratislava.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Bratislava, Vienna Bratislava to Vienna
Explore Bratislava, then travel to Vienna.
- Hotel
- Hilton Vienna Park or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Vienna Vienna
Vienna's Advent markets and a farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- Hilton Vienna Park or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Vienna Depart Vienna
The tour ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Zagreb (2 nights) Sheraton Zagreb or similar
- Ljubljana (2 nights) Exe Lev Ljubljana or similar
- Bratislava (1 night) Hotel
- Vienna (2 nights) Hilton Vienna Park or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hand-picked hotels
- Meals 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Coach travel with extra legroom
- Zagreb and Ljubljana with local experts
- Postojna Caves with the cave train
- Graz, Bratislava and Vienna
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Flights to Zagreb and from Vienna
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group — coach groups can reach 40
- You dislike the cold — winter days are chilly
- You want Christmas Day itself — departures are in early December
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £2,225 per person, twin share, tour only. 4 upcoming departures.
05 Dec 2026
Twin share
£2,350pp
Single from £2,830
09 Dec 2026
Twin share
£2,225pp
Single from £2,615
11 Dec 2026
Twin share
£2,225pp
Single from £2,615
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
When does this tour run?
Four departures in early December 2026.
Which countries do we visit?
Croatia, Slovenia, Austria and Slovakia.
Is the Postojna Caves visit included?
Yes, including the cave train.
What should I pack?
Warm layers, a hat, gloves and shoes with good grip.
How much walking is there?
Moderate walking in old towns and inside the caves.
How big is the coach group?
Up to 40 travellers, with a tour director.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary