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Christmas Markets of Austria & Bavaria

Summary:

Journey through the snowcapped peaks of the Austrian Alps on this grand tour of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, Salzburg’s 500-year-old Christmas Market and Munich’s six-story tall Christmas tree. Warm up with a mug or two of Glühwein at the Innsbruck Christm...

Duration
8 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
17-Nov-2024
Starting at
USD 2,750.00
Price per day
USD 344.00
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Christmas Markets of Austria & Bavaria
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Summary

Journey through the snowcapped peaks of the Austrian Alps on this grand tour of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, Salzburg’s 500-year-old Christmas Market and Munich’s six-story tall Christmas tree. Warm up with a mug or two of Glühwein at the Innsbruck Christmas Market before indulging in an exclusive Insight Choice, taking a horse and carriage ride through the romantic streets of the Old Town or a tour of the world of Swarovski Crystal. At the Salzburg Market Tasting experience, meet with a local market stallholder for an exclusive sampling of gingerbread, washed down with a glass of mulled wine. In Neuschwanstein, follow in Walt Disney’s footsteps on a tour of the fairytale-like castle that reputedly inspired him, complete with extravagant decorations and breathtaking views.

Map: Christmas Markets of Austria & Bavaria (Insight Vacations)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Vienna
Day 2
Vienna Sightseeing
Day 3
To Enchanting Salzburg Relaxed Start
Day 4
The City Of Mozart Relaxed Start
Day 5
A Scenic Drive To Innsbruck Relaxed Start
Day 6
Linderhof And Oberammergau
Day 7
Munich Relaxed Start
Day 8
Auf Wiedersehen Munich!

Travel Countries (2): Austria, Germany

Travel Cities (6): Innsbruck, Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau, Salzburg, Vienna

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)

Authentic Dining

  • Vienna: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant Welcome Dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.
  • Salzburg: At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and taste the delicious gingerbread with a fragrant cup of Glühwein.
  • Innsbruck: At a local restaurant, join your newfound friends for Highlight Dinner.
  • Munich: Join your newfound friends for a festive Celebration Dinner with wine and good cheer!

Insight Experiences

  • Experience a Musical Demonstration at Mozart's Birthplace in Salzburg
  • Salzburg: Visit the house where Mozart was born in 1756. Enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia, and musical instruments of the great composer, plus a fascinating collection of portraits.

Make Travel Matter

  • Munich: Discover Munich through Bavaria’s lost and forgotten Advent traditions, playing a significant part of regional cultural revitalisation, and stop for tastings along the way.

Top Rated Highlights

  • Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
  • Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Expert reveals why this is the historic core of the city. You will also tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
  • Salzburg: With a Local Expert, see Mozart's family home and the 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of the cathedral. You'll also view the Hohensalzburg fortress and see Residenz Fountain when you spend some time in the Old Town.
  • Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
  • Innsbruck: Visit the magical Swarovski Crystal Worlds. This attraction features installations by international artists, designers and architects who have interpreted the crystals in their own ways.
  • Innsbruck: Meet your coachman and enjoy a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride, surrounded by the mountains and valleys of Tyrol.
  • Oberammergau: Explore the town and see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed since 1634.
  • 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 Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.

Travel Package

 

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Munich

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Christmas Markets of Austria and Bavaria (8 Days)

Journey through the snowcapped peaks of the Austrian Alps on this grand tour of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, Salzburg’s 500-year-old Christmas Market and Munich’s six-story tall Christmas tree. Warm up with a mug or two of Glühwein at the Innsbruck Christm...

Next Departure: 26-Nov-2024
Starting at: USD 3,025.00

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