Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland
Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland
8 Days Starting in Vienna, Austria and ending in Zürich, Switzerland
Visiting: Vienna, Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne, Zürich
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Tour code:
WCMAZN19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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From:
$2925
$2769 (USD)
Operator discount: -$10
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$146
Tour Overview
Embark on a magical journey through the Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, with an enchanting stop in Liechtenstein. This festive tour invites you to explore the historic and cultural wonders of Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Oberammergau, Vaduz, Innsbruck, and Lucerne, guided by local specialists. Revel in the holiday spirit as you visit iconic Christmas markets, savoring traditional delights and discovering unique crafts. Highlights include viewing Mozart's birthplace, the Marienplatz, the Golden Roof, and the Lion Monument, amidst stunning alpine scenery. Enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest experience with a local family, adding a personal touch to your holiday. Travel in comfort on a luxury air-conditioned coach, staying in cherry-picked hotels, ensuring a holiday filled with festive cheer and unforgettable memories.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation Name: Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Write your very own Christmas story on a festive foray to some of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets. Our journey begins in Vienna. Take the opportunity to explore on your own before meeting your fellow travelers. Today, your Travel Director will provide an orientation drive of the Austrian capital before dinner.
Day 2: Discover Vienna's Spectacular Christmas Markets
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hilton Danube Waterfront
Accommodation Name: Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the Austrian capital, from its Parliament and City Hall to the grand State Opera House and Hofburg Palace, once the winter palace the Habsburgs, one of the most powerful royal houses of Europe. We feed our Christmas spirit with a visit to the enchanting Christkindlmarkt this afternoon and feast on delicious gingerbread and Glühwein, wandering past wooden stalls piled high with handcrafted toys, seasonal gifts and tasty festive fare.
Day 3 : Journey To Munich
Location: Munich
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Westpark
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Venture to Mozart's beloved Salzburg. Dive Into Culture with a Local Specialist on a walking tour to see the Mirabell Gardens and iconic sights that featured in the filming of the 'Sound of Music'. Later, dramatic vistas accompany your journey as you travel past alpine landscapes to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. This evening, dinner is served at the hotel.
Day 4: Enjoy Bavarian Munich's Magical Christmas Markets
Location: Munich
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Westpark
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bundle up warmly and join a Local Expert on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to discover lost and forgotten Advent traditions. Embrace the festive cheer in Marienplatz with its impressive Town Hall and the ornate Glockenspiel. Then, spend the rest of your day savoring the sights, sounds and smells of Munich’s Christmas market – a dazzling display of twinkling lights, carols and a magnificent Christmas tree. Continue your feast and indulge in Munich’s unrivaled hospitality with an optional visit to enjoy the Gemütlichkeit atmosphere at one of Munich's most traditional restaurants.
Day 5: Off To Innsbruck
Location: Innsbruck
Accommodation: Tivoli Innsbruck
Accommodation Name: Tivoli Hotel Innsbruck
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave Munich behind and travel through the romantic Bavarian countryside en route to Oberammergau, which hosts the poignant Passion Play every ten years. Admire the village’s intricate woodcarvings and elaborate frescoes depicting Bavarian themes before continuing to Innsbruck. Indulge in delicious Kiachl doughnuts at the bustling Christmas market before returning to your hotel for dinner.
Day 6: Venture To Lucerne
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: Astoria
Accommodation Name: Hotel Astoria Lucerne
Meals Included: Breakfast
A winter wonderland beckons as we see the ski jump that towers over Innsbruck before continuing to Vaduz to view its turreted castle, perched perfectly above the Liechtenstein capital. Our final stop today is Lucerne, where we’ll spend the next two nights. Our orientation tour of the city takes us past the sad Lion of Lucerne and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge.
Day 7 : Explore Lucerne's Festive Glittering Lights
Location: Lucerne
Accommodation: Astoria
Accommodation Name: Hotel Astoria Lucerne
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning choose to join your Travel Director for an Optional Experience to the peak of a nearby mountain top. Embrace the Yuletide cheer in true Swiss-style during a visit to Lucerne’s Christmas market at Franziskanerplatz, in the heart of the city’s Old Town. Ramble past traditional wooden stalls, a warm mug of Glühwein in hand, and admire the swirling Christmas carousel, filled with the joyful sounds of happy children. For lunch we celebrate our magical journey together during an exclusive Be My Guest experience filled with Christmas cheer as you Connect With Locals in their home.The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure or perhaps join an optional cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Day 8: Journey Home
Location: Zürich
Meals Included: Breakfast
We bid a festive farewell to our travel companions, returning home with magical Christmas memories. Find out more about available airport transfers at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
What's Not Included
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Flights
International airfare to/from the start/end of your tour
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Insurance
Travel insurance
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Optional Experiences
Costs of optional experiences
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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