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Winter Wonderland (Small Groups)

9 days
Start and end in Frankfurt-am-Main
4.0
11 traveler reviews

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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 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Mainz

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

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Cathedral Quarter to witness Dom architecture
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Mainz Dom (Cathedral)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Mainz to Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Grand, Munich)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit St. Jakob's Church to see Tilman Riemenschneider's Holy Blood altarpiece
    • Visit the Christmas shop
    Landmarks
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber Town Walls
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber Town Hall
    St. Jakob's Church, Rothenburg
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Westin Grand, Munich)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation with Travel Director: Victory Arch, university, Marienplatz, Town Hall, Glockenspiel
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience: discover lost and forgotten Advent traditions with Local Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Hofbräuhaus
    • Bavarian Dinner at traditional restaurant - EUR 65.00
    • The Dachau Memorial - EUR 33.00
    • Linderhof and Oberammergau - EUR 47.00
    Landmarks
    Victory Arch (Siegestor)
    Ludwig Maximilian University
    Marienplatz
    Munich Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)
    Glockenspiel
    Hofbräuhaus
    St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche)
    Feldherrnhalle
    Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach
  4. Day 4

    Munich to Salzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre), Hotel (ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Mirabell Palace formal gardens with Local Expert
    • View Hohensalzburg Fortress from gardens
    • Visit Mozart's birthplace (Getreidegasse)
    • Pianoforte demonstration on Mozart's original instrument
    • Visit Mozart's family home
    • View 500-year-old Christmas market and cathedral
    • View Residenz Fountain
    • Explore Old Town lanes and cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Taste traditional Lebkuchen and Glühwein at Christmas market
    • Evening in an Austrian Chalet - EUR 61.00
    Landmarks
    Lake Chiemsee
    Mirabell Palace
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
    Salzach River
    Mozart's Birthplace (Getreidegasse)
    Salzburg Cathedral
    Residenz Fountain
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Salzburg to Innsbruck

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

    Included Activities

    • Scenic journey through snow-capped mountains
    • View Golden Roof in Old Town
    • Explore Christmas markets
    • Visit Swarovski Crystal World
    • Dinner at Swarovski Crystal World

    Optional Activities

    • Nordkette Alps & Heritage - EUR 54.00
    Landmarks
    Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)
    Swarovski Crystal World
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Innsbruck to Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Horse-drawn carriage ride through mountains and valleys
    • Stop in Vaduz to admire Vaduz Castle
    • See Chapel Bridge with Travel Director
    • Learn about Lion Monument history

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for Swiss watches
    • Shop for chocolate
    • Secret Switzerland - underground fallout shelter tour - CHF 46.00
    Landmarks
    Vaduz Castle
    Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)
    Lion Monument
    Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche)
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Astoria Lucerne)

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride up Mount Pilatus with panoramic views

    Optional Activities

    • Admire baroque Jesuit Church
    • Stroll along lakeside promenades
    • Explore medieval fortifications and watch towers
    • Lake Lucerne Cruise and Drinks with two drinks included - CHF 49.00
    Landmarks
    Mount Pilatus
    Lake Lucerne
    Jesuit Church
  8. Day 8

    Lucerne to Heidelberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Rousing dinner with wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Atlantic, Heidelberg), Hotel (ATLANTIC Heidelberg)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rhine Falls
    • Tour of Black Forest
    • Stroll through Heidelberg old town with Travel Director
    • Dinner with wine

    Optional Activities

    • See the old Student Prison
    Landmarks
    Rhine Falls
    Schaffhausen
    Heidelberg Castle
    River Neckar
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Heidelberg to Frankfurt

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Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
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    4.7
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
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  • Winter Wonderland (Small Groups) reviewer 1
    January 10th, 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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  • R
    January 5th, 2026
    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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  • M
    December 28th, 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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  • D
    November 29th, 2023
    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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  • A
    June 11th, 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
  • K
    January 9th, 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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  • E
    January 7th, 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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  • S
    December 3rd, 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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  • Winter Wonderland (Small Groups) reviewer 9
    February 27th, 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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  • Winter Wonderland (Small Groups) reviewer 10
    December 14th, 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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      We have an available and definite status for the tour on November 25, 2023, with a single room supplement of $440.00. Single room means 1 guest in their own room.

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      We do not have any waiting lists and would not open an additional trip. Since this trip focuses on Winter we do not have any earlier departures. We do not do private tours and any custom tour would require a minimum of 12 people.

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