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Christmas Markets Tour, Vienna to Munich

From $3,749 AUD
  • 8 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Vienna, Salzburg, Nuremberg, Munich

    Group Size:
    1 to 25
    Age Range:
    8 to 99
    Languages: English
    Type: Guided Group Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Get into the festive spirit at the lively Christmas markets of Austria and southern Germany

  • 7 nights accommodation in superior class hotels
  • Visit elegant Vienna and take a guided tour of Hofburg Palace, Belvedere Palace and more
  • Explore Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg
  • Visit the UNESCO old town of Regensburg, and it’s traditional Christmas market
  • Be moved by historical Nuremburg
  • Be carried away by the aroma of roasting chestnuts at Munich’s numerous Christmas markets
  • Visit the oldest Christmas markets in Munich – Christkindl Market at Marienplatz
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  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

Day 1, Sunday                                   VIENNA

Upon arrival in Vienna, you will be transferred to your hotel. Welcome dinner and overnight in Vienna. (D)

Day 2, Monday                                 VIENNA

After breakfast, begin your day with a morning sightseeing tour of Vienna. Start with a visit of Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Then view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and other reminders of the city’s Imperial History. The rest of the day at leisure and stroll through Christmas Markets of Vienna. Overnight in Vienna. (B)

Day 3, Tuesday                                 VIENNA – SALZBURG

After breakfast, we drive to Salzburg, the city of Mozart. We will visit the famous “Silent Night” chapel before checking in to your hotel. In the late afternoon, visit Salzburg’s Christmas Market, mentioned as far back as the 15th century, located at the foot of the Hohensalzburg fortress and around the venerable Cathedral of Salzburg. Overnight in Salzburg. (B)

Day 4, Wednesday                          SALZBURG – NUREMBERG

As we depart Salzburg in the morning, we head to Regensburg for an orientation tour of the city. Afterwards, visit its impressive Christmas market, settled in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Nuremberg and check into our hotel. The evening is free to visit one of the many Christmas markets. Overnight in Nuremberg. (B)

Day 5, Thursday                               NUREMBERG  

Today, a morning sightseeing tour features major sites, including medieval city of Nuremberg, a trip to the Nazi Party rally grounds and the Nuremberg trials. Afternoon, visit the main square and it’s Christkindl market, one of the oldest and best in Europe. Don’t miss tasting the famous Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and mulled wine. Overnight in Nuremberg. (B)

Day 6, Friday                                      NUREMBERG – MUNICH

Late morning drive to Munich. Check in to your hotel. Afternoon visit to one of the Christmas markets. Farewell dinner in a local restaurant in Munich. Overnight in Munich. (B, D)

Day 7, Saturday                                MUNICH

Join an extensive city tour of Munich – the capital of the state of Bavaria. We will see Nymphenburg castle which in past times, the baroque palace was the residence of the monarchs of Bavaria. Next will see the Residence, Maximilian and Leopold Street, the Opera, the Olympic grounds, the Marienplatz with the city hall and the famous Carillon, church of St. Peter, the Viktualien-market and many more. The afternoon is dedicated to visiting the oldest of the Christmas markets in Munich, Christkindl Market at Marienplatz (main square). (B)

Day 8, Sunday                                   MUNICH

After breakfast, transfer to Munich airport. End of services. (B)

Accommodation (or similar):

VIENNA: Max Brown Hotel 7th District

SALZBURG: Hotel Mercure Salzburg City

NUREMBERG: Holiday Inn Nürnberg City Centre, an IHG Hotel

MUNICH: Maritim Hotel München

INCLUSIONS:

  • Assisted arrival and departure airport transfers on the first and last day of the tour
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Service charges and hotel taxes
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • 1 glass of wine/beer/soft drink with dinner, where dinner is included
  • Transfers per program with modern motorcoach as per itinerary
  • Professional tour director throughout
  • Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides as per program
  • Visit Christmas markets (escort and roundtrip transfers included)
  • Entrance fees indicated in bold letters
  • Whisper technology enhanced touring
  • Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person in/out)

Things to Note:

–          Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.

–          Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.

–          Tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–          Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

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Christmas Markets Tour, Vienna to Munich

From $3,749 AUD
  • 8 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Vienna, Salzburg, Nuremberg, Munich

    Group Size:
    1 to 25
    Age Range:
    8 to 99
    Languages: English
    Travel Style: Guided Group Tours

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