Christmastime In Bavaria & Austria
8 days with Globus
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Tour Itinerary
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Day 1: Depart for Germany
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrive in Munich, Germany
Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 3: Munich
Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Germany’s “Secret Capital” features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Afternoon to explore the town’s well-known Christmas market at your own pace and try the famous Lebkuchen and Glühwein. Tonight is your chance to sample hearty Bavarian fare in one of Munich’s lively restaurants. (B)
Day 4: Munich - Innsbruck, Austria - Salzburg
Drive into the winter wonderland of the Bavarian Alps and Tyrolean Mountains to Innsbruck. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Time for a stroll through the local Christmas market and for a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, take the scenic route to Sound of Music Salzburg. (B,D)
Day 5: Salzburg
Walk with a Local Guide through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit MOZART’S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. This afternoon, soak up the atmosphere of the Adventszeit (Advent season) and spend some time in the beautiful Christmas market, famous for its local handicrafts and imaginative Christmas presents. You may want to join an optional excursion through the Salzburg region to the house of Gruber, the composer of Silent Night, Holy Night. (B)
Day 6: Salzburg - Vienna
Morning drive to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish Quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. An optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is a possibility tonight. (B)
Day 7: At Leisure in Vienna
A whole day at leisure gives you an opportunity to discover the various Christmas markets located throughout the city. Hear well-loved Christmas carols and marvel at the local festive decorations! Why not join the Viennese in one of their famous coffee houses—don’t forget to savor Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with the companions of a week well spent. (B,D)
Day 8: Depart
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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All This Included
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This is one of our most popular Christmas vacations in Germany's winter wonderland. Enjoy 2-night stays in Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna. Sightseeing with Local Guides includes Marienplatz in Munich, Mirabell Gardens and Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, and St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. A scenic drive through the Bavarian and the Tyrolean Alps takes you to Innsbruck, a quaint medieval city famous for its crystal. In Sound of Music Salzburg, consider an excursion to the house of Gruber, composer of Silent Night, Holy Night. There is ample time to explore the Christmas markets in all cities.
- Buffet breakfast (B); 3 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Munich and a farewell dinner in Vienna
- Inside visits and special features shown in UPPERCASE in the tour itinerary, including admission charges where applicable
- Professional Tour Director, Local Hosts, and Local Guides
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Twin-bedded rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handing
- Private deluxe motorcoach with air conditioning, extra leg room, and emergency washroom while touring
- Globus travel bag and travel documents
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Tour Highlights
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- Munich: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz; Christmas market
- Innsbruck: Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof; Christmas market
- Salzburg: Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Churchyard, Mozart’s birthplace; Christmas market
- Vienna: Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral; one full day at leisure to explore the Christmas markets; farewell dinner
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Accommodations on this Tour
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Munich: Holiday Inn Munich City Centre (F)
Salzburg: Best Western Stieglbräu (F)
Vienna: Arcotel Wimberger (F)
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Pre and Post Add-ons
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Extra nights per person in Munich:
in single room $148, in twin room $100, in triple room $92
Extra nights per person in Vienna:
in single room $140, in twin room $90, in triple room $85
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Notes
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- Christmas markets operate from late November until December 25.
- The December 20 departure will spend Christmas Eve in Salzburg.
- Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more details.
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Terms and Conditions
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.
Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your
deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do
not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are
guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major
U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to
offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to
arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of
the package or tour, at the price quoted.
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