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Experience a Musical Demonstration at Mozart’s Birthplace in Salzburg Salzburg: Visit the house where Mozart was born in 1756. Enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia, and musical instruments of the great composer, plus a fascinating collection of portraits. Munich: Stop to taste seasonal treats as you discover the lost and forgotten Advent traditions that play a significant role in regional cultural revitalisation. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy. Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Expert reveals why this is the historic core of the city. You will also tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche. Salzburg: With a Local Expert, see Mozart’s family home and the 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of the cathedral. You’ll also view the Hohensalzburg fortress and see Residenz Fountain when you spend some time in the Old Town. Innsbruck: Visit the magical Swarovski Crystal Worlds. This attraction features installations by international artists, designers and architects who have interpreted the crystals in their own ways. Oberammergau: Explore the town and see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed since 1634.

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Innsbruck: Meet your coachman and enjoy a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride, surrounded by the mountains and valleys of Tyrol.

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4 Dinner with Wine (DW) 7 Breakfast (B) Vienna: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant dinner with wine at a local restaurant. Salzburg: At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and taste the delicious gingerbread with a fragrant cup of Glühwein. Innsbruck: Indulge in regional specialties during dinner at a local restaurant. Munich:

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7 nights accommodation

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Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture. 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.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Vienna

Meet your Travel Director at 18:00 and travel to a local restaurant for your Welcome Dinner. Enjoy the opportunity to mingle with fellow guests over a delightful meal and wine.
Day 2 Day 2: Vienna Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Vienna Sightseeing

At this time of year, the Austrian capital is a place of nostalgia and romance, with concerts, nativity displays and many official Advent Markets selling a vast array of seasonal gifts and mouth-watering treats. Tour Schönbrunn Palace and marvel at its frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded ornaments. Then ready your camera for a dazzling drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard is built along the lines of the old city walls and showcases many of the capital’s architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House and Hofburg Imperial Residence. You also see the City Hall and its surrounding parklands, festively decorated in a sea of lights – the perfect setting for the Viennese Christmas Market.
Day 3 Day 3: To Enchanting Salzburg Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: To Enchanting Salzburg Relaxed Start

Journey through the rich farmlands of eastern Austria towards the lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut and the enchanting city of Salzburg. Visit Mozart’s birthplace to learn more about his life, and sit down to a musical demonstration on his original pianoforte.
Day 4 Day 4: The City Of Mozart Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: The City Of Mozart Relaxed Start

Come December, the spires and domes of Salzburg’s old town are often draped in snow. Walk with your Local Expert to see Mozart’s family home on the Getreidegasse, beautifully decorated at this time of year. Then head on to the rosy hues of the 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of the cathedral. Culinary delicacies, candied fruits, hot mulled wine and the lovingly decorated stalls invite visitors to stop and browse. Here your Travel Director will introduce you to a market stallholder to enjoy sampling a Viennese winter dessert, complemented perfectly with a traditional fragrant glass of Glühwein.
Day 5 Day 5: A Scenic Drive To Innsbruck Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: A Scenic Drive To Innsbruck Relaxed Start

A lovely drive brings you to the Inn Valley and the mountain-ringed Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck. Explore Innsbruck with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the magical world of Swarovski Crystal or enjoy a horse & carriage ride. In the evening, enjoy dinner featuring Austrian favourites.
Day 6 Day 6: Neuschwanstein Castle And Oberammergau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Neuschwanstein Castle And Oberammergau

Travel to the Neuschwanstein castle, before continuing into the beautiful scenery of the German Alps to visit Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play since 1634. See the immense theatre and admire the colourful painted chalets before driving on to the Bavarian capital of Munich.
Day 7 Day 7: Munich Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Munich Relaxed Start

Join a Local Expert for a unique guided journey through Munich’s Advent traditions, on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Explore the quieter streets besides the Christmas Markets to learn about well-known Christmas customs and uncover traditions that have largely been forgotten today. In Marienplatz beside the soaring Town Hall, see the famous Glockenspiel. Beneath the gigantic Christmas tree, Munich’s traditional Christmas Market is an entrancing festival of light and music. In the evening, join your travelling companions at a local restaurant for a festive dinner with wine and good cheer.
Day 8 Day 8: Auf Wiedersehen Munich!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Auf Wiedersehen Munich!

Your departure transfer will be arranged to Munich Airport.

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Christmas Markets Of Austria And Bavaria (Classic, 8 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Christmas Markets Of Austria And Bavaria (Classic, 8 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To Vienna

Day 2: Vienna Sightseeing

Day 3: To Enchanting Salzburg Relaxed Start

Day 4: The City Of Mozart Relaxed Start

Day 5: A Scenic Drive To Innsbruck Relaxed Start

Day 6: Neuschwanstein Castle And Oberammergau

Day 7: Munich Relaxed Start

Day 8: Auf Wiedersehen Munich!

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