Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany & Switzerland – 8 days land only

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- Return airport/hotel transfers
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily & 4 dinners
- Touring by by luxury air-conditioned coach 
- Assistance of a professional Travel Director & local guides
- Sightseeing & VIP entry, including Insider Experiences
- All hotel service charges & tips, baggage handling & local taxes
- VISITS: Vienna, Salzburg, Munich , Innsbruck & Lucerne

** It's Insider moments like…chatting to the stallholders of Vienna's Christkindlmarkt about the origins of their traditional toys, made of wood just as they have been for centuries, or their spicy gingerbread & mulled wine.

Are you travelling in a group?  Book a group of 5-8 travellers and get 5% off per person.  Frequent traveller and young traveller discounts also available. **

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Arrive Vienna

Welcome to the magical Austrian capital, Vienna. After check-in this afternoon, relax & unwind after your journey. Later, meet your fellow travellers & Travel Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks & a light meal followed by an evening orientation drive.

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Vienna sightseeing & Christmas Markets

Explore the Ringstrasse during your festive sightseeing tour of Vienna. Your Local Specialist shows you the Hofburg Palace which was the former home of the Habsburgs. You will also see the Parliament, City Hall & the grand State Opera House. Visit the ‘Christkindlmarkt' & buy handmade wooden toys, seasonal gifts, delicious gingerbread & warming Glühwein from traditional decorated wooden stalls.

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Vienna - Salzburg - Munich

Drive along the scenic Danube Valley to the beautiful city of Salzburg & visit the enchanting Christmas market. See the beautifully manicured Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace & the Old City on your walking tour with a Local Specialist. Then cross fairy tale Alpine landscapes to Munich, capital of Bavaria. Dine this evening at your hotel.

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Munich orientation & free time

Discover Munich on an orientation with your Travel Director. Admire the Marienplatz with its impressive Town Hall & the ornate Glockenspiel. Spend the rest of your day enjoying the festive spirit at the Christmas market. Consider a visit to a famous beer hall & experience the warmth & hospitality for which this city is renowned.

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Munich - Oberammergau - Innsbruck

Leave Munich behind & travel through the picturesque Bavarian countryside en route to Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play that takes place in the village every ten years. This village is also famous for a long tradition of woodcarving &  has homes with elaborate frescoes depicting traditional Bavarian themes. Spend free time exploring the quaint streets before arriving in Innsbruck. Admire the 15th century Golden Roof. Visit the Christmas market in the Old Town Square & immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere. Tonight dinner will be served at your hotel.

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Innsbruck - Vaduz - Lucerne

This morning see the ski jump that towers over Innsbruck before visiting Vaduz, the capital city in the mountain principality of Liechtenstein. See the picturesque castle that sits above the city. Later arrive in Lucerne where your orientation tour will visit the Lion Monument & view the famous wooden Chapel Bridge.

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Lucerne orientation & free time

Visit the Christmas markets at Franziskanerplatz, located in the Old Town of Lucerne. Swiss delights are on offer at the wooden stalls, as well as a carousel which plays traditional music while children enjoy the ride. Later enjoy free time or join your Travel Director for an Optional Experience to the peak of a nearby mountain top. Tonight join your fellow travellers for a festive Farewell Dinner.

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Lucerne - Depart Zurich

Say farewell to your travelling companions as you return home with magical Christmas memories! There is a morning transfer to Zurich airport from Lucerne. Conditions apply. Please do not book flights which depart before 10am from Zurich airport.

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