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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

    Frankfurt to Mainz
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Mainz)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Mainz Cathedral Quarter with Travel Director
    • Visit to the Dom Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Frankfurt airport (available at scheduled times)
    Landmarks
    Dom Cathedral
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  3. Day 2

    Mainz to Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich

    Mainz to Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Grand, Munich)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Tilman Riemenschneider's 'Holy Blood' altarpiece in St. Jakob's Church
    • Visit to the Christmas shop in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Landmarks
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Town Hall of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    St. Jakob's Church
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  4. Day 3

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Grand, Munich)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Munich including Victory Arch and university
    • Visit to Marienplatz with Town Hall and Glockenspiel
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Local Expert on Advent traditions

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Hofbräuhaus beer hall
    Landmarks
    Victory Arch
    Marienplatz
    Munich Town Hall
    Glockenspiel
    Hofbräuhaus
    St. Peter's Church
    Feldherrnhalle
    Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach
  5. Day 4

    Munich to Lake Chiemsee to Salzburg

    Munich to Lake Chiemsee to Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Taste of traditional Glühwein and Lebkuchen at Salzburg Christmas market)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg)

    Included Activities

    • Travel alongside Lake Chiemsee
    • Walking tour of Mirabell Palace formal gardens with Local Expert
    • View of Hohensalzburg Fortress
    • Visit to Mozart's birthplace on the Getreidegasse
    • Musical performance on Mozart's original pianoforte
    • Visit to Salzburg Christmas market with taste of traditional Lebkuchen and Glühwein (for arrivals before Christmas)
    • Stroll through Old Town to the cathedral and Residenz Fountain

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to an Austrian chalet for dinner, drinks and countryside experience
    Landmarks
    Lake Chiemsee
    Mirabell Palace
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Getreidegasse
    Salzburg Cathedral
    Residenz Fountain
    Salzburg Christmas Market
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  6. Day 5

    Innsbruck

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

    Included Activities

    • Scenic journey through snow-capped mountains to Innsbruck
    • Visit to the Golden Roof in the Old Town
    • Exploration of Innsbruck Christmas markets
    • Visit to Swarovski Crystal World
    • Dinner at Swarovski Crystal World
    Landmarks
    Golden Roof
    Swarovski Crystal World
    Innsbruck Old Town
    Innsbruck Christmas Market
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  7. Day 6

    Innsbruck to Vaduz to Lucerne

    Innsbruck to Vaduz to Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Horse-drawn carriage ride in Innsbruck
    • Travel through delightful scenery to Lucerne via Arlberg Tunnel
    • Stop in Vaduz, Liechtenstein
    • Viewing of Chapel Bridge with Travel Director
    • Visit to Lion Monument with Travel Director

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping for Swiss watches
    • Shopping for Swiss chocolate
    Landmarks
    Vaduz Castle
    Chapel Bridge
    Lion Monument
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  8. Day 7

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride up Mount Pilatus with panoramic views

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Jesuit Church
    • Stroll along lakeside promenades
    • Exploration of medieval fortifications and watch towers
    • Cruise along Lake Lucerne
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Jesuit Church
    Lake Lucerne
  9. Day 8

    Lucerne to Rhine Falls to Heidelberg

    Lucerne to Rhine Falls to Heidelberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner accompanied by wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ATLANTIC Heidelberg)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Rhine Falls
    • Travel through the Black Forest
    • Journey along the Rhine Valley
    • Stroll through Heidelberg Old Town with Travel Director
    • Dinner with wine

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to the old Student Prison
    Landmarks
    Rhine Falls
    Black Forest
    Heidelberg Castle
    River Neckar
    Heidelberg Old Town
    Student Prison
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  10. Day 9

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt

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  • Cynthia
    Cynthia3.0•January 2026
    The Tour began in Mainz Germany with a good hotel to begin with the Hilton Mainz. There were 31 passengers & the Tour...
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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 pleased to hear that your tour began comfortably in Mainz and that you were satisfied with the accommodation at the Hilton Mainz. A good start to a journey is important, and we are glad this met your expectations. We also appreciate your comments regarding your Travel Director. Managing a group of 31 guests requires care and organisation, and we are pleased to know that he did his best to coordinate the tour for everyone. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another journey in the future.
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  • Roman4.0•January 2026
    Led by Carl
    On the positive side, it was a good programme to visit 4 countries, great chose of hotels, knowledgeable and...
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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 detailed feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the overall programme and appreciated the opportunity to visit four countries, along with the hotel selection and the knowledge and friendliness of your Travel Director. It is encouraging to know that the trip left you with a generally positive impression and that travelling during the festive period around the New Year was worthwhile. We are, however, sorry to learn of the aspects that did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you highlighting the incorrect information regarding store closures on 1 and 2 January, as well as the inconvenience caused by the early dinner timings. We also understand your comments regarding the repetition of the horse carriage experience and how this may have felt excessive. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with the relevant teams to help us review these elements for future departures. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We value your insights and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another journey in the future.
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  • Maria5.0•December 2023
    Jampacked activities and I really wished it had more free time. More days spent in Switzerland instead of Germany...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. At Trafalgar, we take pride in the professionalism and dedication of our team members, who are committed to providing exceptional service to our guests. However, we understand that trying to visit all the amazing attractions listed in our itineraries can result in busy days and packed schedules. We sincerely apologise that the room set-up was incorrect at the hotel and that your expectations were unmet. We recognise that holidays are meant for relaxation. Our Product Team will look into adjusting the pace of this dynamic tour to ensure that our guests have a more balanced experience. Once again, we appreciate your feedback and will use your valuable comments to improve our services in the future.
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  • Dana5.0•November 2023
    Led by Carl
    Our Winter Wonderland tour was just wonderful under the leadership of Carl with a C. He was so interesting, kind,...
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    Traveled in November 2023
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for providing us with your valuable feedback. We truly appreciate the time you took to share your review with us. We are thrilled you had an exceptional experience with our On The Road Team. At Insight Vacations, we take great pride in creating unforgettable memories for our guests, and we are delighted to have achieved this for you. We hope you and your family have returned home with beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.
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  • Alan1.0•June 2023
    My father passed away over 2 years ago and wasn't planning any travel at the time. Insight Vacations' aggressive...
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    Traveled in February 2021
  • Kenneth4.0•January 2023
    Good tour guide. Most hotels were good except for Arcotel in Salsburg, AC hotel in Innsbruck and the Astoria in...
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    Traveled in December 2022
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your feedback during the Winter Wonderland trip. We are saddened to read that your overall experience was negatively affected by Covid-19, and we hope you have fully recovered. We apologise that certain aspects of your itinerary did not meet your expectations, particularly in the accommodation as mentioned, and meals were different from the high standard we are known for. We will share your feedback with the appropriate department to review the choice of hotels and meals to investigate any suitable improvements that could be made in the future. What’s more, we are incredibly pleased that we were able to help you to create some unforgettable memories.
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  • Elizabeth4.0•January 2020
    Fabulous tour for our 1st time to Europe. Mataja was very knowledgeable on all places we visited. The hotels were...
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    Traveled in December 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are delighted to learn that your experience in Europe with Insight Vacations was a total success. We are even happier to hear that our staff’s passion and knowledge shined throughout your time on the road. Furthermore, we look forward to sharing more amazing destinations with you in the near future.
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  • Stephen5.0•December 2019
    We had a wonderful time. Recommend spending more time in Innsbruck.
    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing this with us. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your complete experience on the road with us. However, we acknowledge your observations which will be shared with our team for further review. Nevertheless, we still hope that you were able to make lots of unforgettable memories of your time in Europe.
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  • Vanessa
    Vanessa5.0•February 2019
    Wonderful and comfortable experience. I would highly recommend!
    Traveled in November 2015
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing this with us, we are extremely pleased to know that you had an excellent time on the Winter Wonderland trip with Insight Vacations. Furthermore, we thank you for your recommendation and we certainly look forward to welcoming you back soon for more amazing destinations.
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  • Janine
    Janine4.0•December 2017
    Tour guide Gary from Insight Vacations had an amazing amount of knowledge, everything was taken care of, tour guide...
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    Traveled in December 2017

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    Asked on August 10th, 2026

    Would it be possible to book private transfer services only, while following my own itinerary? Specifically, I would need transfers such as hotel–airport–hotel in Austria and France, as well as transfers between Austria, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Additionally, I would require transportation in France between Strasbourg and Colmar.

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written August 2026

      Regrettably, we are unable to arrange private transfer services as a standalone booking. Our transfer services are only available for guests who have booked an Insight Vacations tour.

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      Do you not offer any private, tailor-made tours, even if I book the hotels and transfers through you? Are all the tours you offer set itineraries and group tours only?

    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written August 2026

      Insight Vacations specializes in guided touring experiences, and the holidays we offer are generally operated as scheduled departures with fixed itineraries and group travel. While we can assist with certain tour-related arrangements, such as pre- or post-tour accommodations and transfers for guests who have booked an Insight Vacations tour, we do not offer fully private, tailor-made itineraries where hotels, transfers, and sightseeing are customized to an individual travel plan. However, for groups of 9 or more guests, there may be options for a customized or private group journey through our group travel specialists.

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      We are not able to offer a customized trip for below 10 guests, but we are happy to assist you if you would like to travel with one of our groups in the future.

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2023

      The insurance you can always add on at a later time but it will give you less options on what you can add and cover then if you book it at the time of booking your trip. I personally also highly recommend shopping around for travel insurance as their are great plans out there. I would also recommend checking with your credit card company as sometimes they have some great plans if you book and pay using their card.

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      Ben

      Traveler•Written March 2023

      Is there anyplace what will still allow someone not vaccinated to participate? He really wants to do the cable car at Mt Pilatus for example and would be really sad if he is unable to do it. Are there any castles on this tour? Do you explore any of the Sound of Music sites around Salzburg?

    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written March 2023

      At this time, it would be too soon to tell if any of the attractions may impose covid vaccination requirements. This can change at any point, but it is not currently required. You don't get to go into any castles, but some will be pointed out along the way. There is an optional experience in Linderhof to visit the Palace. In Salzburg you do get to see the gardens included in the Sound of Music.

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      Typically it rains about 16 days on average in Germany. We would recommend being prepared for rain and/or snow.

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written June 2022

      The price per adult comes to AUD $ 3,375 per person and for all travelers under that age of 17, the price would be AUD $ 3,055 per child. I was also able to add a savings of AUD $649.40 to the tour. To reserve the tour, only a AUD $200 per person deposit would be due. The final payment would then not be due until October 15th.

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