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Alpine Christmas Markets (Classic)

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From Munich to Zurich
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Munich

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • City orientation with Travel Director
    • Marienplatz visit
    • Christkindlmarkt exploration
    • Welcome dinner with wine
    Landmarks
    Marienplatz
    Munich Town Hall
    Glockenspiel
    Christkindlmarkt
  2. Day 2

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Culinary walking tour in city centre
    • Residenz visit with museum and Treasury

    Optional Activities

    • Bavarian Alps royal palaces excursion (EUR 47.00)
    Landmarks
    Residenz
  3. Day 3

    Munich to Salzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner at Swarovski Crystal World)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC, Innsbruck)

    Included Activities

    • Lake Chiemsee viewing
    • Salzburg Old Town stroll with Local Expert
    • Mozart's Birthplace visit
    • Musical demonstration on original pianoforte
    • Christmas market exploration
    • Traditional Glühwein tasting with Travel Director
    • Swarovski Crystal World visit
    Landmarks
    Lake Chiemsee
    Salzburg Old Town
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Salzburg Cathedral
    Swarovski Crystal World
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  4. Day 4

    Innsbruck

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner at Swarovski Crystal World)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC, Innsbruck, Hotel Grauer Bär, Innsbruck), Hotel (AC, Innsbruck)

    Included Activities

    • Horse-drawn carriage ride
    • Old Town exploration
    • Christmas Market visit at Golden Roof

    Optional Activities

    • Nordkette Alps & Heritage excursion (EUR 54.00)
    • Tyrolean Evening with traditional entertainment (EUR 45.00)
    Landmarks
    Golden Roof
    Innsbruck Old Town
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  5. Day 5

    Innsbruck to Black Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Delightful dinner of local German specialities, accompanied by wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Stadt Lörrach, Loerrach.)

    Included Activities

    • Arlberg tunnel passage
    • Lindau visit
    • Medieval streets exploration
    • Harbour visit
    • Bodensee shores journey
    Landmarks
    Lindau
    Lindau Harbour
    Lake Bodensee
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  6. Day 6

    Freiburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Stadt Lörrach, Loerrach.)

    Included Activities

    • Freiburg city visit
    • Medieval Münster exploration
    • Historic old quarter walk
    • Christmas market browsing
    Landmarks
    Freiburg Münster
    Freiburg Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Black Forest to Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner of local specialities, accompanied by wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Stadt Lörrach, Loerrach.)

    Included Activities

    • Rhine crossing
    • Strasbourg arrival
    • Christmas Market visit
    • La Petite France neighbourhood exploration
    • Gingerbread bakery visit
    • Dinner of local specialities with wine

    Optional Activities

    • Colmar Excursion (EUR 36.00)
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Christmas Market
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
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  8. Day 8

    Black Forest to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Festive dinner with wine at local restaurant with microbrewery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Airport.), Hotel (Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport)

    Included Activities

    • Swiss border crossing
    • Zurich walking tour
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience
    • Zurich Old Town Christmas Market visit
    • Festive dinner with wine at local restaurant with microbrewery
    Landmarks
    Zurich Old Town
    Zurich Christmas Market
  9. Day 9

    Zürich

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  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
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  • Alpine Christmas Markets (Classic) reviewer 1
    December 18th, 2025
    We had another very fun and wonderful tour from Insight Vacation. Greg Colgin was a great guide. So fun! I have...
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    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for being our guest, it is wonderful to know you have enjoyed your Alpine Christmas Markets tour. We appreciate your kind regarding the Travel Director; they are a great assist to our company. We hope you will travel with us again.
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    December 17th, 2025
    Greg is a wonderful guide. In addition to having a great sense of humor, he is able to roll with any situation that...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear such positive comments about the Travel Director. It is wonderful to know that his great sense of humour, adaptability and ability to handle any situation contributed positively to your experience. Your recommendation means a great deal to us and we will be sure to pass on your kind words to the Travel Director and the wider team. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another journey in the future.
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  • Alpine Christmas Markets (Classic) reviewer 3
    December 17th, 2025
    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Greg. He was highly professional and engaging with all members of our...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you and your wife thoroughly enjoyed your trip and that the Travel Director made such a positive impression. It is wonderful to know that his professionalism, engaging manner and excellent communication skills enhanced your experience and helped everyone feel included and well supported throughout the tour. Your comment that you would happily travel with him again is the highest recommendation we could receive, and we will be sure to share your kind words with the Travel Director and the wider team. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to welcome you both back on another journey in the future.
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  • H
    December 17th, 2025
    What a well planned and well organised trip guide Greg 10 stars always thoughtful and took his role to another...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found the trip so well planned and well organised. It is especially pleasing to know that the Travel Director made such a positive impression, taking his role to another level with his thoughtfulness and dedication. Your generous praise will certainly be shared with him. We are also pleased to hear that the Coach Driver made you feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey, as the professionalism of our drivers is a vital part of the overall experience. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another tour in the future.
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  • Alpine Christmas Markets (Classic) reviewer 5
    December 17th, 2025
    Greg is a superb tour facilitator - knowledgeable, personable and professional. I recommend him in the highest regard!
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, we hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you again on another trip.
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  • S
    December 17th, 2025
    Completely satisfied! Well done!
    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your positive ratings and great feedback. We hope you will travel with us again.
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  • Alpine Christmas Markets (Classic) reviewer 7
    December 7th, 2025
    The Christmas Markets were wonderful, the trip was good but needed a little down time between all the tours.
    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Christmas Markets and that the trip overall was a positive experience for you. We truly appreciate your comments regarding the pace of the itinerary. Your perspective is important, and we understand how valuable a little more downtime between tours can be, especially on a holiday designed to be both enriching and relaxing. Please be assured that we will share your thoughts with our team, as feedback such as yours helps us continually refine and improve our guest experience. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another journey in the future.
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  • E
    December 9th, 2024
    Greg and Jozsef were amazing. Greg was an excellent guide, very organized, knowledgeable and fun. Jozsef was a safe...
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    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback, and it warms our hearts to hear that you enjoyed the companionship of our On The Road Team. Their commitment to creating unforgettable tours is something we take pride in, and it’s wonderful to know they made a positive impact on your journey. We understand that exploring multiple captivating cities and sights in a limited timeframe can be overwhelming, and it’s perfectly natural to wish for a bit more time in the places that resonate with you. While we always aim to provide comfortable accommodations, we realise that sometimes the available hotels may not meet the expectations we strive for, as we understand that hotel standards differ from country to country. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment this may have caused. Your concerns have been shared with our Contracting and Quality Departments, as we want to ensure that our valued guests receive the highest quality of service and accommodation. Thank you again for choosing Insight Vacations as your travel partner. We genuinely hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future.
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  • J
    December 9th, 2024
    The places we went to were really lovely, did most of the extras and that was totally worth it. Colmar France and...
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    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We appreciate your review and love hearing from our guests. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience at the Alpine Christmas Markets. Thank you for choosing to travel with us.
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  • J
    December 8th, 2024
    We had an exceptional time exploring the European Christmas Markets. I highly recommend the Alpine Christmas tour. We...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We sincerely appreciate your feedback and value the opportunity to hear from our esteemed guests. It brings us great joy to know you had a wonderful experience at the Alpine Christmas Markets. Thank you for entrusting your travel plans to us. We appreciate your review and love hearing from our guests. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience at the Alpine Christmas Markets. Thank you for choosing to travel with us.
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    Adriana

    Asked on January 11th, 2026

    Is the single supplement option available for the Alpine Christmas Markets (Classic) tour departing on November 24th, 2026?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten January 2026

      The single room option for November 24, 2026 is already sold out. If you are flexible, we can offer you a twin share option for that departure, or alternatively, we can look at a different departure date where the single supplement is still available.

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    Emma

    Asked on September 21st, 2025

    does the additional services are included or an extra cost ? I saw them in the description below about the food tour in Munich and the palace etc

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten September 2025

      The additional experiences mentioned on the website are included in the tour package unless otherwise noted. These featured activities are part of Insight's signature approach to immersive travel, and you won't need to pay extra for them. If there are any optional experiences with an additional cost, they'll be clearly marked in the itinerary and travel documents.

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    Kathy

    Asked on August 31st, 2025

    Can I clarify the following before booking this tour: 1. If we want to reserve seats for the tour group, how much is the fee per person? How long can you hold the reservation for? 2. When is the full payment expected (ie. Tour starts 3rd December for example) 3. If, by any chance, we cancelled after the full payment, how many days before the tour date is refund applicable?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten August 2025

      To reserve a booking, a deposit of $200.00 per person is required. We can hold the booking for up to 48 hours to give you time to finalize the details. The final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. If you cancel before the final payment deadline, only the deposit amount will be forfeited. If you cancel within the final payment deadline, a cancellation fee will apply, and the amount will vary depending on how many days remain before the tour begins.

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      The tour is classified as leisurely, involving 1-2 miles of walking per day, usually on flat surfaces.

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    Is there a way to check the available spots for the tour?

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      Availability can be checked by contacting us for up-to-date information.

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten December 2024

      You can request to add pre or post accommodations, and we will assist with the details.

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    Kim

    Asked on November 14th, 2024

    Would you look after the logistics of hotel and transport to Munich to meet up with the tour on November 26th if we requested the add on? Also, could you kindly explain the cancellation policy and dates of payment etc?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten November 2024

      Our complimentary arrival transfer is only available on the first day of the tour. If you choose to book an extra night before the start of the tour, we won't be able to provide the complimentary transfer. However, we can arrange for a chargeable arrival transfer. As for our cancellation policy, it is based on how far in advance you request to cancel your booking. The percentage of the cancellation penalty will depend on the specific booking conditions of the tour. For this trip, a deposit of $200 per person is required, with the final payment due 60 days before the start of the trip.

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    Asked on October 3rd, 2024

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten October 2024

      Payment can be made through the website or directly via contact with customer service for additional arrangements.

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    Sherry

    Asked on August 22nd, 2024

    How much time will be spent traveling on the bus versus time on ground? What are the scheduled airport transfer times?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten August 2024

      We do not have the visibility to provide specific details on the exact amount of time spent traveling on the bus versus time on the ground. Complimentary arrival transfers depart Munich Airport (MUC) from Terminal 2 at 10:00 and 13:00 and Terminal 1C at 10:15 and 13:15 on the first day of the tour.

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      Sherry

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      Is this quote for 2 separate rooms?

    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten August 2024

      The quoted price was based on one single room or person.

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    Tony

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    What if you're the only one booking a trip? How can I check the hotel accommodations?

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    • Insight VacationsOperatorWritten August 2024

      The accommodations are included in the trip price. The cost for a single room, including the single supplement, is $5,255.00. You also have the option to purchase pre and post accommodations if needed.

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