Step into the magic of the season on this guided journey from Venice to Vienna. Together, we’ll wander candlelit streets, explore festive Christmas markets, travel by train through winter landscapes, and experience the beauty of Northern Italy and Austria at one of the most enchanting times of year. From the canals of Venice to the grand cafés and glittering markets of Vienna, this tour is designed to feel relaxed, joyful, and filled with the kind of moments that make Christmas in Europe unforgettable.

• A fully guided small-group experience with Heather accompanying the group from arrival in Venice through departure from Vienna

• A women-only group limited to six travelers

• Single-occupancy accommodations throughout the tour, no roommates required

• Pre-departure guidance and support before you travel

• A detailed digital itinerary with daily plans, confirmations, and important travel information

• On-tour support throughout the journey

Our journey begins in Venice, where private water taxis and winding canals create an unforgettable arrival. After settling into our centrally located hotel, we’ll gather for a welcome dinner to toast the start of our holiday journey together.

Over the next two days, we’ll experience Venice at Christmastime with a private guided tour of Venice that includes festive markets and local traditions. We’ll also take part in a private mask-making workshop, where each guest will craft a traditional Venetian mask. (No artistic skills required!)

It is a beautiful and memorable introduction to our journey, filled with Venice’s charm.

• Private water taxi transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to the hotel upon arrival

• Two nights at the four-star Dona Palace Hotel, located in the heart of Venice, in a classic double room with breakfast included each day

• Unlimited two-day Vaporetto pass for traveling around Venice and the lagoon

• Welcome dinner at one of my favorite restaurants in Venice as we begin our journey together

• Private guided city tour of Venice, introducing you to the city’s rich history while exploring the festive holiday markets that bring seasonal charm to its canals and piazzas.

• Private departure transfer from the hotel to Venice Santa Lucia Train Station

From Venice, we’ll travel first class to Verona and settle into a thermal spa and wine resort in the Valpolicella wine region. This stop offers a balance of relaxation and discovery, with time to enjoy the resort’s thermal pools, spa atmosphere, and countryside setting.

During our stay, we’ll enjoy a wine tasting experience and scheduled time in the resort’s spa area.

We’ll also spend a festive day in Verona, exploring the holiday markets, charming shops, and romantic streets. We will visit a local bakery to taste Pandoro, Verona's buttery holiday cake, and sample more local wines.

It is the perfect blend of Christmas spirit, Italian elegance, and restorative downtime.

• First Class Train Tickets from Venice to Verona

• Private arrival transfer from Verona Porta Nuova train station to the resort

• Two nights at the 4-star Villa Quaranta Tommasi Thermal Spa and Wine resort, located in the Valpolicella Wine Region just outside Verona, in a Superior room with breakfast included

• Thermal Spa Experience with access to the indoor thermal pools, as well as two hours in the Thermarium, which includes saunas, steam baths, emotional showers, an ice waterfall, and more

• Private wine tasting of four Tommasi Wines with local meats and cheeses included

• Private departure transfer from the resort to Verona Porta Nuova train station

Our journey continues by first-class train through the Brenner Pass, one of the most scenic routes between Italy and Austria. As we travel through the Alps, the landscape shifts from Italian vineyards and valleys to mountain villages and winter scenery.

We’ll arrive in Salzburg, a city known for its Baroque beauty, musical heritage, and storybook charm. With our hotel located in the heart of the Old Town, we’ll be perfectly placed to enjoy our overnight stay in Salzburg’s festive atmosphere.

We will spend the evening and the next morning exploring this Alpine town, the setting for The Sound of Music, and board our train to Vienna after lunch.

• First-class train tickets through the Brenner Pass and the Alps from Verona to Salzburg

• Private arrival transfer to our hotel in Salzburg

• One night at Hotel Elefant, located in Salzburg's Aldstadt, or Old Town, in the heart of the city, in a superior room with breakfast included

• Private departure transfer from our hotel to the train station

• First-class train tickets from Salzburg to Vienna

We’ll end our journey in Vienna, a city that feels especially magical in December. With three nights in the heart of the Innere Stadt, Vienna’s historic central district, we’ll have time to enjoy the city’s grand boulevards, elegant cafés, and festive atmosphere.

Together, we’ll visit Christmas markets throughout the city and experience highlights such as Schönbrunn Palace and the Belvedere. We’ll also attend a traditional Viennese concert and gather for a farewell dinner to reflect on our time together.

It is an elegant and festive finale to our Christmas journey from Venice to Vienna.

• Private transfer from the Vienna train station to the hotel upon arrival

• Three nights at Hotel Royal, located in the heart of District 1 in Vienna, in a Deluxe Double Room with breakfast included each day

• Tickets to The Belvedere and a visit to Schönbrunn Palace

• Unlimited transit pass so we can explore Vienna by tram and U-Bahn

• Traditional Viennese concert featuring classical music in one of the city’s atmospheric historic venues

• A farewell dinner to celebrate the final evening of our journey together

• Private departure transfer from the Hotel to Vienna Airport