Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol & Bavarian Castles

Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol & Bavarian Castles

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Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol & Bavarian Castles

8 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Belgium, Tyrol, Brenner Pass, Innsbruck, Zillertal, Füssen

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

xta

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

Everyone

Activities:

Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Experience the magic of Christmas with our enchanting tour through the Austrian Tyrol and Bavarian Castles. Departing from the UK, this coach tour takes you on a festive journey through the heart of Europe. Begin with an overnight stay in Belgium before heading to the picturesque Austrian Tyrol, where you'll spend five nights in a charming 4-star hotel. Delight in the festive atmosphere of Brixen, explore the historic streets of Innsbruck, and enjoy a traditional Christmas Day horse and carriage ride. On Boxing Day, discover the fairy-tale castles of Bavaria, including the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle. With optional excursions and plenty of free time to explore, this tour offers a perfect blend of guided experiences and personal discovery, ensuring a memorable holiday season amidst stunning alpine landscapes.

Highlights

  • Travel over the spectacular Brenner Pass to the picturesque town of Brixen, one of the oldest towns in the south Tirol.

  • Experience the festive atmosphere of Brixen's Christmas market with aromas of gluhwein, cinnamon, and gingerbread.

  • Explore Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol, with its charming arcaded streets and the famous Golden Roof.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views over Innsbruck from the Hungerburgbahn funicular.

  • Take an optional horse and carriage ride through the Austrian Tyrol on Christmas Day.

  • Visit the Bavarian town of Fussen and the village of Hohenschwangau, home to the spectacular Hohenschwangau Castle and Neuschwanstein Castle.

  • Photograph the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration behind Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty’s Palace.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Dec 21

Brussels, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

Location: Belgium

Accommodation Name: hotel

Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : Dec 22

Location: Tyrol

Accommodation Name: Hotel Cafe Zillertal

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Continue to our hotel in the Austrian Tyrol for a five-night stay.

Day 3 : Italian Süd Tirol & Brixen

Location: Brenner Pass

Accommodation Name: Hotel Cafe Zillertal

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning our included excursion takes us over the spectacular Brenner Pass, scenically one of the most beautiful routes in Europe. We travel to the small picturesque town of Brixen, which was founded over 1,000 years ago and is one of the oldest towns in the south Tirol.

At this time of year the town has a wonderful festive atmosphere. There are the aromas of glühwein, cinnamon and gingerbread in the air as the café’s, restaurants and inns around the Domplatz tempt visitors in. The annual Christmas market takes place in Cathedral Square and with around 40 stalls you are sure to find something to suit your taste. There will be free time for you to stroll around the quaint medieval alleys and explore the town centre. We return to our hotel later this afternoon in time for our evening meal.

Day 4 : Christmas Eve Free Time or Innsbruck

Innsbruck, Austria

Location: Innsbruck

Accommodation Name: Hotel Cafe Zillertal

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our optional excursion takes us to Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol. Located on the River Inn and at the foot of the Karwendel Alps, Innsbruck is the fifth largest city in Austria. Perhaps visit the Swarovski crystal shop, which is turned into a Christmas grotto during the festive period.

If you fancy escaping the hustle and bustle of the centre, climb aboard the Hungerburgbahn funicular (at own cost) where you are guaranteed breathtaking views over Innsbruck. Be sure to discover the old quarter with its charming arcaded streets, the famous Golden Roof, stroll along the Maria Theresien Strasse with its bustling shops or climb the Tower of the City for magnificent views of the city. Please remember that Christmas Eve in Austria is a traditional religious festival. This may mean that facilities in towns, villages and hotels may close early. After free time we return to the hotel for our evening meal.

Day 5 : Christmas Day Horse & Carriage Ride

Location: Zillertal

Accommodation Name: Hotel Cafe Zillertal

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

‘Merry Christmas’! Enjoy an optional horse and carriage ride through the local area before tonight’s Christmas turkey dinner at our hotel.

Day 6 : Boxing Day Bavarian Castles, Füssen

Location: Füssen

Accommodation Name: Hotel Cafe Zillertal

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join us today on our superb included excursion to Germany and to the Bavarian town of Füssen. En route we pause at the village of Hohenschwangau home to the spectacular Hohenschwangau Castle and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.

King Maximilian, the father of King Ludwig II, acquired Hohenschwangau castle as a ruin in 1832. He rebuilt it according to the original plans and after completion the castle was used as the summer and hunting residence of the Bavarian royal family. Neushwanstein castle is the famous fairy-tale castle built by Mad King Ludwig and is one of Germany’s most popular images. It was the inspiration behind Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty’s Palace and also seen in the film ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’.

There will be time at leisure in Hohenschwangau village where you can photograph Neuschwanstein castle (weather permitting). We continue to nearby Fussen, a charming town located on the edge of the Alps and also the highest in Bavaria! There will be free time to explore before we return to our hotel later this afternoon. Please note that entrance to the castles is not included.

Day 7 : Dec 27

Brussels, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

Location: Belgium

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel north to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 8 : Dec 28

Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4*

  • Meals
    7 breakfasts, 5 dinners

  • Excursion to Italian Süd Tirol & Brixen

    The tour includes an excursion over the Brenner Pass to the picturesque town of Brixen, one of the oldest towns in the south Tirol.

  • Excursion to Bavarian Castles, Füssen

    The tour includes an excursion to the Bavarian town of Fussen, with a stop at the village of Hohenschwangau, home to the Hohenschwangau Castle and Neuschwanstein Castle.

What's Not Included

  • Entrance to Castles

    Entrance to the castles in Hohenschwangau is not included in the tour.

  • Optional Excursion to Innsbruck

    The excursion to Innsbruck, including activities such as visiting the Swarovski crystal shop and the Hungerburgbahn funicular, is optional and not included in the tour.

  • Optional Horse & Carriage Ride

    The horse and carriage ride on Christmas Day is optional and not included in the tour.

Accommodation

You will stay for five nights in the Austrian Tyrol at the 4* Hotel Cafe Zillertal, with overnight stays in Belgium in city-style hotels.

Mode of Transport

Travel by coach with a local departure or Door-to-Door service, including overnight stays in Belgium en route to and from the Austrian Tyrol.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    You will stay for five nights in the Austrian Tyrol at a hotel such as the 4* Hotel Cafe Zillertal. Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

  • What activities are available on Christmas Day?

    On Christmas Day, you can enjoy an optional horse and carriage ride through the local area before having a Christmas turkey dinner at the hotel.

  • Is there an excursion to see the Bavarian Castles?

    Yes, on Boxing Day, there is an included excursion to the Bavarian town of Füssen, where you can see the Hohenschwangau Castle and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. However, entrance to the castles is not included.

  • What can I do during the visit to Brixen?

    During the visit to Brixen, you can enjoy the festive atmosphere with aromas of glühwein, cinnamon, and gingerbread. You can explore the Christmas market in Cathedral Square and have free time to stroll around the quaint medieval alleys and the town center.

  • What should I be aware of if I choose to visit Innsbruck on Christmas Eve?

    If you visit Innsbruck on Christmas Eve, remember that it is a traditional religious festival in Austria, which may mean that facilities in towns, villages, and hotels may close early.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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