8 days tour

Christmas Markets Of Austria, Germany And Switzerland (8 Day

Christmas Markets Of Austria, Germany And Switzerland (8 Day

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Lucerne: Join a local family for an exclusive Be My Guest experience and Farewell Lunch in their home. Salzburg: Waltz through Salzburg with your Local Specialist seeing some of the sights that featured in the filming of the โ€™Sound of Musicโ€™. 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 Hofbrรคuhaus, St. Peterโ€™s Church and the famous Marienplatz. Oberammergau: Immerse yourself in the history of Oberammergau. Vaduz: Explore Vaduz and admire the Royal familyโ€™s residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital. 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. : Explore Vienna and Salzburg with a Local Specialist : Discover Munich, Oberammergau, Vaduz, Innsbruck and Lucerne : Visit the Christmas Markets of Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne and Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, and join a local family for an exclusive Be My Guest experience in their home. : View Mozartโ€™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 : 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 and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Optional Experiences and free time 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 and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Optional Experiences and free time

Meals

3 Dinner (D) 7 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L)

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

Hilton Danube Waterfront Holiday Inn Westpark, Leonardo Royal Holiday Inn Westpark Tivoli Innsbruck Astoria

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Schรถnbrunn Palace And Gardens - Adult Price: โ‚ฌ45.00 Dinner And Viennese Concert - Adult Price: โ‚ฌ103.00 Bavarian Evening - Adult Price: โ‚ฌ62.00 The Dachau Memorial Site - Adult Price: โ‚ฌ31.00 Lake Lucerne Cruise With Drinks - Adult Price: CHF.49.00 Mount Pilatus - Adult Price: CHF.85.00 Swiss Countryside & Carriages - Adult Price: CHF.67.00

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Itinerary of your trip Christmas Markets Of Austria, Germany And Switzerland (8 Day

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

      Day 1: Welcome To Vienna

      Write your very own Christmas story on a festive foray to some of Europeโ€™s most magical Christmas markets. Our 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.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Discover Viennaโ€™S Spectacular Christmas Markets
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Discover Viennaโ€™S Spectacular Christmas Markets

      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 Glรผhwein, wandering past wooden stalls piled high with handcrafted toys, seasonal gifts and tasty festive fare.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Journey To Munich Dive Into Culture
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Journey To Munich Dive Into Culture

      Venture along the scenic Danube Valley to Mozartโ€™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 โ€™Sound of Musicโ€™. 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 Day 4: Enjoy Bavarian Munichโ€™S Magical Christmas Markets
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Enjoy Bavarian Munichโ€™S Magical Christmas Markets

      Bundle up warmly and join your Travel Director on an orientation tour of one of Germanyโ€™s liveliest cities. 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 Munichโ€™s Christmas market โ€“ a dazzling display of twinkling lights, carols and a magnificent Christmas tree. Continue your feast and indulge in Munichโ€™s unrivalled hospitality with an optional visit to enjoy the Gemรผtlichkeit atmosphere at one of Munichโ€™s most traditional restaurants.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Off To Innsbruck
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Off To Innsbruck

      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 villageโ€™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 Day 6: Venture To Lucerne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Venture To Lucerne

      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 weโ€™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 Day 7: Explore Lucerneโ€™S Festive Glittering Lights Connect With Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Explore Lucerneโ€™S Festive Glittering Lights Connect With Locals

      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 Lucerneโ€™s Christmas market at Franziskanerplatz, in the heart of the cityโ€™s Old Town. Ramble past traditional wooden stalls, a warm mug of Glรผhwein 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 Day 8: Journey Home
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Journey Home

      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.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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