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Christmas Markets of Austria and Bavaria (Small Groups)

8 days
From Vienna to Munich
4.5
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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 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    Meals
    Dinner (Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant dinner with wine at a local restaurant.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at local restaurant with Travel Director and fellow guests
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Vienna Park)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace including frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames
    • Guided city tour of Vienna's Ringstrasse revealing renowned sights and hidden gems
    • See Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche
    • Drive around Ring Road
    • Visit Viennese Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Hofburg Imperial Residence
    Vienna State Opera House
    Vienna City Hall
    Karlskirche
    Ringstrasse
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  3. Day 3

    Vienna to Salzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ARCOTEL Castellani, Salzburg), Hotel (ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mozart's birthplace
    • Musical demonstration on Mozart's original pianoforte
    • Examine letters, memorabilia, and musical instruments of Mozart, plus collection of portraits
    Landmarks
    Mozart's Birthplace
    Salzkammergut
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  4. Day 4

    Salzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Taste traditional Glühwein, a spiced wine recipe dating to the 15th century, in Salzburg's Christmas market. With your Travel Director, learn how warming blends of cinnamon, clove and citrus have become a hallmark of Austria's festive season, as you explore one of Europe's oldest Advent markets.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ARCOTEL Castellani, Salzburg), Hotel (ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour with Local Expert to see Mozart's family home on the Getreidegasse
    • Visit 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of the cathedral
    • Taste Viennese winter dessert and traditional Glühwein with Travel Director at market
    • See Hohensalzburg fortress
    • See Residenz Fountain
    • Explore Old Town
    Landmarks
    Getreidegasse
    Salzburg Cathedral
    Hohensalzburg Fortress
    Residenz Fountain
  5. Day 5

    Salzburg to Innsbruck

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Indulge in regional specialities during dinner at a local restaurant.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC, Innsbruck)

    Included Activities

    • Horse-drawn carriage ride through Alpine scenery around Seefeld
    • Explore Olympic village of Seefeld
    • Visit Christmas Markets in Innsbruck's old town
    • Orientation of Innsbruck with Travel Director including Old Town streets, Baroque and Gothic architecture
    • Dinner featuring Austrian specialities at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Morning tea with coffee and cake at local cafe in Seefeld (alternative to carriage ride)
    Landmarks
    Seefeld
    Innsbruck Old Town
    Tyrolean Alps
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  6. Day 6

    Innsbruck to Munich via Neuschwanstein and Oberammergau

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Steigenberger Hotel Munich)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
    • Explore Oberammergau
    • See the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed since 1634
    • Admire colourfully painted chalets
    Landmarks
    Neuschwanstein Castle
    Oberammergau
    German Alps
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  7. Day 7

    Munich

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Revel in the celebratory atmosphere of the city's famous markets as you enjoy a festive dinner with wine and good cheer.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Steigenberger Hotel Munich)

    Included Activities

    • Guided journey through Munich's Advent traditions with Local Expert (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
    • Explore quieter streets to learn about Christmas customs and forgotten traditions
    • Visit Marienplatz and see the Glockenspiel
    • Visit Munich's Christmas Market beneath the giant Christmas tree
    • Orientation of Munich with Travel Director
    • See Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz
    • See Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach
    • See Hofbräuhaus
    • See St. Peter's Church
    • Festive dinner with wine and good cheer at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Marienplatz
    Glockenspiel
    Munich Town Hall
    Feldherrnhalle
    Odeonsplatz
    Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach
    Hofbräuhaus
    St. Peter's Church
  8. Day 8

    Departure

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