Overview
8 Days
Vienna
Zurich
Christmas Spectacular
4 Star
Premium
5-99 Years
48
Fully Guided
WCMA
Itinerary
Write your very own Christmas story on a festive foray to some of Europe's most magical Christmas markets. Your journey begins in Vienna. Take the opportunity to explore on your own before meeting your fellow travellers. Today, your Travel Director will provide an orientation drive of the Austrian capital before dinner. (D) Stay: Imperial Riding School
Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, from 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. (B)
Venture to Mozart's beloved Salzburg. Join your 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. (B/D) Stay: Four Points by Sheraton Munich Arabellapark
Bundle up warmly and join a Local Specialist 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 savouring the sights, sounds and smells of Munich's Christmas market—a dazzling display of twinkling lights, carols and a magnificent Christmas tree.
Continue your cultural exploration with an optional visit to enjoy the gemütlich atmosphere at one of Munich's most traditional restaurants. (B)
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. (B/D) Stay: Hilton Garden Inn Innsbruck Tivoli
A winter wonderland beckons as we see the ski jump that towers over Innsbruck before continuing to Vaduz to view its castle, perched perfectly above the Liechtenstein capital. Your final stop today is Lucerne, where you'll spend the next two nights. Our orientation tour of the city takes us past the Lion of Lucerne and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge. (B) Stay: Astoria
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 the heart of the city's Old Town. 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. (B/L)
Bid a festive farewell to our travel companions, returning home with magical Christmas memories. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Explore Vienna and Salzburg
- Discover Munich, Oberammergau, Innsbruck, Vaduz, and Lucerne
- Visit the Christmas Markets of Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne and Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein
- View Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, the Marienplatz in Munich, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck and the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
- See stunning alpine scenery
Be My Guest
- Lucerne: Visit the Meyer family at Küssnachter Alpenhof and learn about the workings of the farm and the animals that live there. Settle into the family's dining room area for a delicious home-cooked meal.
Dive Into Culture
- Salzburg: Waltz through Salzburg with your Local Specialist seeing some of the sights that featured in the filming of the 'Sound of Music'.
Iconic Experience
- Vienna: Bask in the unforgettable sights of Vienna.
- Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
- Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
- Oberammergau: Immerse yourself in the history of Oberammergau.
- Vaduz: Explore Vaduz, the capital city of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
- Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
Make Travel Matter®
- Munich: Join a unique exploration of Munich's old town, away from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas markets, to uncover Munich's forgotten advent traditions. Along the way, get a taste of delicious advent treats from small independent businesses. This experience advances UN Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences (Additional Cost) and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
- 7 Breakfasts (B)
- 3 Dinners (D)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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