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Christmas Markets of Central Europe (Small Groups, 13 Days)

13 days
From Zagreb to Munich
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and 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

    Zagreb

    Zagreb
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with wine

    Optional Activities

    • Ice skating at King Tomislav Square
    Landmarks
    King Tomislav Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Zagreb

    Zagreb
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Zagreb's two-tiered capital
    • Visit to Mimara Art Museum in Roosevelt Square
    • Visit to Ban Josip Jelacic Square and cathedral in Lower Town
    • Funicular ride to medieval Upper Town
    • View of former Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St. Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower
    • Walk back through Stone Gate

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience to Zagorje region to learn about local traditions and visit Marshall Tito's house
    Landmarks
    Mimara Art Museum
    Ban Josip Jelacic Square
    Zrinjevac Park
    St. Mark's Church
    Lotrščak Tower
    Stone Gate
  3. Day 3

    Zagreb to Ljubljana

    Zagreb to Ljubljana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Slovenian specialities with wine)

    Included Activities

    • Entry to Postojna Caves by mini-train
    • Walking tour through illuminated Postojna Caves with stalactites and stalagmites
    • Dinner of Slovenian specialities with wine
    Landmarks
    Postojna Caves
    Brilliant stalagmite
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  4. Day 4

    Ljubljana

    Ljubljana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Ljubljana's Baroque elegance with Local Expert
    • Visit to Ljubljana Castle
    • Visit to City Hall and Cathedral of St. Nicholas
    • Visit to Triple Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Ljubljana Castle
    City Hall
    Cathedral of St. Nicholas
    Triple Bridge
  5. Day 5

    Ljubljana to Bratislava

    Ljubljana to Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation of Graz's UNESCO World Heritage listed historic city centre
    • Visit to Castle Hill and Town Hall in Graz
    • Walk along River Mur in Graz

    Optional Activities

    • Explore festive market stalls in Graz
    • Browse Christmas markets in Bratislava Old Town
    Landmarks
    Castle Hill, Graz
    Town Hall, Graz
    River Mur
  6. Day 6

    Bratislava to Vienna

    Bratislava to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided exploration with Local Expert: Bratislava Castle, Old Town, 19th century palaces, Slovak National Theatre, Michael's Gate, Old Town Hall
    • Christmas food tour of Bratislava market with avid foodie
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Slovak National Theatre
    Michael's Gate
    Old Town Hall, Bratislava
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  7. Day 7

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Private guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace
    • Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, with Local Expert
    • Ring Road tour featuring Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche
    • City Hall and surrounding parklands orientation

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Viennese Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Ring Road
    Opera House, Vienna
    Hofburg Imperial Residence
    Parliament Building, Vienna
    Karlskirche
    City Hall, Vienna
  8. Day 8

    Vienna to Salzburg

    Vienna to Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mozart's birthplace
    • Pianoforte demonstration on Mozart's original instrument
    Landmarks
    Mozart's Birthplace
  9. Day 9

    Salzburg

    Salzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Snack (Viennese winter dessert and traditional fragrant Glühwein at Christmas Market)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk to Mozart's family home on Getreidegasse with Local Expert
    • Visit to 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of cathedral
    • Tasting of Viennese winter dessert with Glühwein with market stallholder
    Landmarks
    Mozart's Family Home, Getreidegasse
    Salzburg Cathedral
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
    Residenz Fountain
  10. Day 10

    Salzburg to Innsbruck

    Salzburg to Innsbruck
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Highlight Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Swarovski Crystal Worlds featuring installations by international artists, designers and architects
    • Horse-drawn carriage ride surrounded by mountains and valleys of Tyrol
    Landmarks
    Swarovski Crystal Worlds
    Innsbruck Old Town
  11. Day 11

    Innsbruck to Munich

    Innsbruck to Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Linderhof Palace
    • Exploration of Oberammergau and its theatre where the Passion Play has been performed since 1634
    • View of colourfully painted chalets in Oberammergau
    Landmarks
    Linderhof Palace
    Oberammergau
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Munich

    Munich
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Festive Celebration Dinner with wine and good cheer)

    Included Activities

    • Guided journey through Munich's Advent traditions with Local Expert (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
    • Exploration of quieter streets beside Christmas Markets to learn about Christmas customs and forgotten traditions
    • Visit to Marienplatz and view of famous Glockenspiel and Town Hall
    • Visit to Munich's traditional Christmas Market beneath gigantic Christmas tree
    • Festive Celebration Dinner with wine and good cheer
    Landmarks
    Marienplatz
    Glockenspiel, Munich
    Town Hall, Munich
    Feldherrnhalle
    Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach
    English Garden, Munich
    Hofbräuhaus
    St. Peter's Church, Munich
  13. Day 13

    Departure from Munich

    Departure from Munich

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    December 2nd, 2023
    Well organised. Great director. Too early for some of the Christmas markets
    Traveled in December 2023

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