European Christmas Markets – 9 days

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- Return flights to Munich
- Pre-payable airport/security taxes
- 8 nights accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Touring by by air-conditioned coach 
- Visits: Prague, Vienna & Budapest

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Arrive in Munich, Germany

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or start discovering Munich. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

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Munich area - Nuremberg - Prague, Czech Republic

The first city visited on this tour is Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady's Church. Next, head east across the border into the Czech Republic. Evening arrival in Prague. (B)

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Prague

The wealth of gothic and baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK. (B,D)

Prague - Vienna, Austria 

Travel from Bohemia into Moravia and continue southeast before crossing into Austria on to Vienna, where included sightseeing starts with the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town Hall. Stop for a stroll in Heroes' Square to view the Hofburg. Reserve some energy for an exciting evening optional excursion. (B)

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Vienna - Budapest, Hungary

A free morning to further explore the city of "waltz" or maybe just to do some shopping on the Karntnerstrasse. In the afternoon, head for the Hungarian border and its capital city, Budapest. (B)

Buda Castle dominates the twin cities of Buda and Pest, separated by the broad ribbon of the Danube. Heroes' Square typifies the modern capital, while along the riverbank you find the old inns. Included sightseeing takes in the Parliament building, Margaret Island, Fishermen's Bastion, and the Royal Castle. (B)

Budapest - Salzburg, Austria 

Skirt the banks of the Danube and cross the border back into Austria. Enjoy spectacular alpine scenery on the way to Salzburg. (B)

Salzburg - Munich, Germany

Morning at leisure in Salzburg or maybe join the optional Sound of Music excursion. Then, continue past Lake Chiemsee to Munich. Tonight, an included typical Bavarian dinner at a local restaurant is a must to celebrate a successful holiday. (B,D)

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Munich

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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