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Alpine Christmas Markets (Small Groups)

9 days
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
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
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
    • Visit Marienplatz and Town Hall
    • Christkindlmarkt festival visit
    • Welcome dinner with wine
    Landmarks
    Marienplatz
    Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)
    Glockenspiel
    Christkindlmarkt
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  2. Day 2

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Munich Marriott)

    Included Activities

    • Foodie walking tour in city centre (choice option)
    • Visit Residenz with museum and Treasury (choice option)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore romantic royal palaces of the Bavarian Alps
    Landmarks
    Residenz
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  3. Day 3

    Munich to Salzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC, Innsbruck)

    Included Activities

    • Travel past Lake Chiemsee
    • Stroll through baroque Old Town with Local Expert
    • Visit Mozart's Birthplace on Getreidegasse
    • Musical demonstration on original pianoforte
    • Explore Christmas markets
    • Taste traditional Glühwein (mulled wine)
    • Visit Swarovski Crystal World
    Landmarks
    Lake Chiemsee
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Getreidegasse
    Salzburg Christmas Markets
    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 and carriage ride
    • Explore Old Town and Christmas Markets
    • Visit Golden Roof and medieval facades
    Landmarks
    Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)
    Innsbruck Old Town
    Innsbruck Christmas Markets
  5. Day 5

    Innsbruck to Black Forest

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

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Arlberg tunnel
    • Explore Lindau island-town
    • Walk through medieval streets
    • Visit Lindau Harbour
    • Travel along Bodensee shores
    Landmarks
    Arlberg Tunnel
    Lindau
    Lindau Harbour
    Lake Bodensee (Lake Constance)
  6. Day 6

    Black Forest

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Freiburg
    • Walk from medieval Münster
    • Explore historic old quarter
    • Browse Christmas market stalls
    Landmarks
    Freiburg Münster
    Freiburg Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Black Forest to Strasbourg to Germany

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner of local specialities with wine at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Stadt Lörrach, Loerrach.)

    Included Activities

    • Cross Rhine to Alsace
    • Visit Strasbourg
    • Explore oldest Christmas market in France
    • Browse timbered fairy-tale neighbourhood
    • Visit gingerbread bakery
    • Dinner of local specialities with wine
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Christmas Market
    La Petite France
  8. Day 8

    Black Forest to Zurich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Cosy dinner with good food, wine and well-laden table with Grossmünster charm at a local restaurant with its own microbrewery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Airport.), Hotel (Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport)

    Included Activities

    • Cross Swiss border
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER walking tour of Zurich
    • Visit Christmas Markets in Zurich's Old Town
    • Festive dinner with wine at local restaurant with microbrewery
    Landmarks
    Zurich Old Town
    Zurich Christmas Markets
    Grossmünster
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  9. Day 9

    Zürich

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    4.6
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.0
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  • Alpine Christmas Markets (Small Groups) reviewer 1
    December 18th, 2025
    5
    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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    Traveled in December 2025
    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
    5
    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 (Small Groups) reviewer 3
    December 17th, 2025
    5
    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
    5
    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 (Small Groups) reviewer 5
    December 17th, 2025
    5
    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
    5
    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 (Small Groups) reviewer 7
    December 7th, 2025
    4
    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
    4
    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
    4
    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
    5
    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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