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Itinerary
Welcome to Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps. Settle in for a 5-night stay surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently or relaxing and unwinding.
This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner celebrating the start of your Austrian festive journey.
This morning, it's your choice! Join a cultural Innsbruck tour featuring a scenic drive past the Bergisel Ski Jump and along Maria-Theresien-Strasse before exploring the charming Old Town. See the Imperial Palace courtyard, St. Jacob's Cathedral, and the iconic Golden Roof as your guide shares the city's Habsburg history -OR- ascend to the breathtaking Nordkette. Ride the funicular and cable car to Seegrube, nearly 6300 feet above sea level, where sweeping views of the Inn Valley and surrounding Alpine peaks await.
After lunch on your own, journey by train to the idyllic village of Seefeld at 3600 feet above sea level. Breathe in the crisp Alpine air before climbing aboard a horse-drawn carriage, complete with a warming schnapps. Enjoy an interactive strudel-making (and tasting!) before returning to Innsbruck for an evening at leisure.
Travel through the Austrian countryside to Salzburg's storybook Old Town. Stroll through the baroque heart of the city, including Mozart's birthplace and Mirabell Gardens with the famed “Do-Re-Mi steps” from The Sound of Music. Enjoy a free afternoon exploring Salzburg's festive Christmas markets. Your afternoon concludes at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, Europe's oldest continuously serving restaurant, where you can savor traditional Austrian cuisine in a centuries-old setting.
Spend the day at leisure soaking in Innsbruck's enchanting Christmas markets. Wander among festive stalls filled with seasonal treats, handcrafted gifts, and the sounds of brass bands echoing from the towers. Sip glühwein, sample stollen, and watch for the appearances of St. Nicholas and even Krampus.
This evening, you may choose to attend an optional Tyrolean dinner and folklore show.
Tour Linderhof Palace, the only palace out of three that King Ludwig II lived to see completed. Walk the extraordinary halls, inspired by Versailles, with an expert guide and learn about Bavaria's “Fairy-Tale King”. Continue to Oberammergau, a charming Bavarian village known for its painted façades and rich artistic heritage. Enjoy a lunch featuring regional cuisine, followed by time at leisure to explore.
Willkommen to Munich! Visit Marienplatz to witness the famous Glockenspiel, where life-size figurines spin and dance. Enjoy free time to explore, perhaps stopping at the renowned Hofbrauhaus or browsing one of Europe's largest Christmas markets. Join a local guide for a tour of Munich, passing landmarks such as the Royal Square and the Parliament Building. Close your day by celebrating your journey with a farewell dinner before retiring to your hotel near Munich Airport.
Your tour comes to a close today.
Trip Inclusions
- Embrace the 600-year-old holiday tradition of the Christkindlesmarkt.
- Venture by train to Seefeld for a horse-drawn carriage ride and a taste of schnapps.
- Tour Munich to see the iconic Glockenspiel and Olympic Park.
- Visit the picture-perfect Bavarian Alpine village of Oberammergau.
- Walk through the extraordinary halls of Linderhof Palace.
- Experience a strudel demonstration and uncover the history behind the traditional dessert.
- Delight in dinner at the 1200-year-old St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, Austria's oldest restaurant.
- Enjoy Bavarian cuisine in charming Oberammergau.
- This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestoned streets.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Trip Optionals
- Location: Innsbruck. Cost: $134.
- Experience the Tyrolean culture of Austria during a traditional dinner and show in Innsbruck. In Tyrol, a region of Austria that dates back millennia, cultural heritage is held strong and passed from generation to generation. During a three-course dinner, taste culinary specialties of the region. Then, witness the rich musical traditional of mountainous Austria during a Tyrolean folklore show hosted by a locally well-known musical family. The lively show will take you back in time through music, dance, and excitement. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 1 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. The Tyrolean dinner and folklore show may be scheduled on another evening than the one indicated in the itinerary. Dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. The show will follow from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Trip Reviews (1)
Then this tour was a tour within a tour there where 38 people booked as a group then there where 12 extras. So it was all about the others and we felt left out. I would not recommend this tour I could have done better by myself and cheaper and stayed in the heart of town as the brochure stated. The only upside was the change of the hotel in Munich. That was very nice and in a great position for our further travels. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable but some people walked all over him by not showing up on time and walking off. Finally it was a lot of money for what it was, thanks.
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