Program Overview
The deadline to register for this program is December 1st!
Kick-off the holiday season this winter in Austria and Hungary with TFT. The bustling cities of Vienna and Budapest transform into winter wonderlands in December, and their world-famous Christmas markets are filled with twinkling lights, festive stalls, and plenty of holiday cheer. Come experience the vibrant energy of these cities with Travel For Teens.
There are hidden treasures and rich history around every corner in these imperial cities. Warm-up in Budapest’s relaxing thermal baths, learn the fascinating history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and dive into more recent times to discover how these elegant cities were reborn after the Nazi and Communist occupations. Travel between your destinations on Europe’s modern trains. This program offers a unique and festive experience to a stunning part of Europe best explored during the winter months!
During this program, you will…
- Explore Budapest’s bustling Christmas markets
- Soak in the famous thermal baths in Budapest
- Ice skate in Vienna
- See two European capitals decked in festive holiday lights
- Try your hand at winter sports
- Relax in the world-famous Szechenyi thermal baths
- Take a cooking lesson in Budapest and learn to make your own goulash!
- Explore the Buda Castle District and climb Fishermen’s Bastion for breathtaking views over the Danube River
- Savor a slice of famous Viennese chocolate cake
- Go for a ride at the Prater, the world’s oldest amusement park
- Watch the fireworks light up the sky while ringing in the New Year in Budapest!
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1: DEPART THE USA
DAYS 2-3: Vienna
Welcome to Europe – our first magical city destination is Vienna, where the holiday season transforms the entire city into a winter wonderland. Vienna is home to the world’s largest Christmas Market complete with festive-themed activities and an ice rink.
Sample Austrian delicacies including schnitzel and the famous Viennese chocolate cake, Sachertorte. We’ll explore this winter wonderland of one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals, with a visit to the Naschmarkt Market, riding the world’s oldest ferris wheel at the Prater, and our own private City Holiday tour!
DAYS 4-6: BUDAPEST
Then we’re off to Budapest – this Hungarian capital may be one of Europe’s most understatedly beautiful cities. Dive into the rich cultural center of Budapest while strolling through the historical streets.
To continue the holiday cheer, we will be sure to visit the best part’s of this city! Discover the Lumina Park on Margarite Island and see the city center decked out in holiday lights. Tour the Buda District and try your hand at making your own Hungarian delicacies in our own cooking class. We’ll even make sure to warm-up with a visit to the city’s legendary thermal baths, where we’ll soak and relax in the largest thermal spa in Europe and marvel at the stunning Neo-Baroque architecture surrounding the grand outdoor pools.
Complete the winter trip of a lifetime with a New Year’s Eve dinner to remember, where we’ll check out the stunning fireworks show from the shores of the Danube River and ring in 2023!
DAY 7: RETURN FLIGHT HOME
FAQs
Where do we stay?
Students stay in centrally located, safe, and well-supervised accommodations in each city.
They are well suited to facilitating group supervision and usually within walking distance of the main attractions. We do not use large, impersonal chain hotels on the outskirts of cities; we prefer to select smaller, family-run hotels where we establish personal relationships with the owners.
For safety reasons, we do not publish the names of the accommodations we use. After registering, participants are given access to our secure website where you will be able to see the names of all of the accommodations for the program.
Students stay in centrally located, safe, and well-supervised accommodations in each city.
They are well suited to facilitating group supervision and usually within walking distance of the main attractions. We do not use large, impersonal chain hotels on the outskirts of cities; we prefer to select smaller, family-run hotels where we establish personal relationships with the owners.
For safety reasons, we do not publish the names of the accommodations we use. After registering, participants are given access to our secure website where you will be able to see the names of all of the accommodations for the program.
What is included on the European Winter: Vienna and Budapest?
Tuition cost includes: ground transportation; accommodation; some tours and activities, chaperones and guides; taxes and tips; all breakfasts and dinners.
Not included in cost (this is not intended to be an exhaustive list): airfare; lunches; visas and visa application fees; personal and medical expenses; activities and admissions unless otherwise specified; beverages other than filtered water at meals; participant expenses that are outside of the program description, such as excess baggage fees and damage to hotels; expenses related to unforeseen circumstances, such as transportation strikes and natural disasters.
Tuition cost includes: ground transportation; accommodation; some tours and activities, chaperones and guides; taxes and tips; all breakfasts and dinners.
Not included in cost (this is not intended to be an exhaustive list): airfare; lunches; visas and visa application fees; personal and medical expenses; activities and admissions unless otherwise specified; beverages other than filtered water at meals; participant expenses that are outside of the program description, such as excess baggage fees and damage to hotels; expenses related to unforeseen circumstances, such as transportation strikes and natural disasters.
What is the food like on this program?
The food on this program is genuine, tasty, and a key part of the cultural travel experience. We focus on dining at local, authentic places rather than Americanized chains, encouraging students to try the local specialties wherever
The food on this program is genuine, tasty, and a key part of the cultural travel experience. We focus on dining at local, authentic places rather than Americanized chains, encouraging students to try the local specialties wherever
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