Alpine Christmas Markets

Tour OperatorTrafalgar ToursLogo Trafalgar
Starting atUSD 3,465
Average rate per dayUSD 385
Tour TypeGroup Tours
Travel StyleBus Tours
Duration9 days
CountriesGermany, Switzerland, Austria, France
Next Departure24-Nov-2027
Starting atUSD 3,465USD 385 / Day

Overview

Travel Style
Bus Tours
Activities
tour category: Horsetour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guide

Summary

Munich#s Christmas Market will draw you into the season before Salzburg carries that Christmas feeling into the Alps. Here, Glühwein warms your hands while the scent of roasted nuts, spice and sweet pastries draws you through the market beside snow-capped spires. Your Local Specialist connects the city#s music-filled streets with Mozart#s story before a traditional dining experience at Swarovski Crystal World, where sparkling installations play with light and colour. In Freiburg, medieval cobbles are underfoot as you pass steep-roofed houses and painted shutters. Further west in Strasbourg, France#s oldest Christmas market welcomes you with the sweet scent of cinnamon drifting along streets lined with half-timbered façades.

Map: Alpine Christmas Markets (Trafalgar)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Munich At Christmas: Marienplatz And Beyond
Day 2
Discover Munich: The Bavarian Capital
Day 3
Chiemsee To Salzburg: Mozart And Markets
Day 4
Ride Through The Old Town Of Innsbruck
Day 5
Lindau, Bodensee And The Black Forest
Day 6
Follow Freiburg#S Cobbled Christmas Streets
Day 7
Alsace#S Borderlands: Rhine To Strasbourg
Day 8
Toast Your Journey In Zurich
Day 9
Depart Switzerland

Countries (4): Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland

Rivers: Rhine

Travel Cities (9): Chiemsee, Freiburg, Innsbruck, Lindau, Munich, Münster, Salzburg, Strasbourg, Zurich

What are some of the highlights?

Authentic Dining

  • Munich: Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly dinner, an opportunity to get to know each other over a meal with wine.
  • Salzburg: Taste traditional Glühwein, a spiced wine recipe dating to the 15th century, in Salzburg#s Christmas market. With your Travel Director, learn how warming blends of cinnamon, clove and citrus have become a hallmark of Austria#s festive season, as you explore one of Europe#s oldest Advent markets.
  • Innsbruck: Savour a special dinner at Swarovski Crystal World.
  • Black Forest: Indulge in a delightful dinner of local German specialities, accompanied by wine.
  • Zürich: You'll enjoy good food, wine and a well-laden table with a touch of Grossmünster charm during your cosy dinner.

Choice Highlights

  • Munich: Embark on a culinary walking tour in the heart of the city.
  • Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria.

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)

How You'll Travel

  • Business class coach with extended leg room
  • Top-rated dining, from farm-to-table to local restaurants
  • 4 & 5-star stays

Insight Experiences

Experience a musical demonstration at Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

Zürich: Uncover the old town of Zürich during a fun and educational walking tour. Join Diana and her team who are raising awareness on social issues, such as food insecurity, and supporting the community. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

Premium Experience

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.

Top Rated Highlights

  • Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
  • Salzburg: With a Local Specialist, 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: Step into the wonder of Swarovski Crystal World, conceived by multimedia artist André Heller to mark the centenary of the Swarovski brand. Wander through the Chambers of Wonder, where international artists, designers and architects reinterpret crystal in spellbinding forms, from immersive light shows to kinetic sculptures, celebrating over 125 years of Austrian artisanship and innovation.
  • Innsbruck: Meet your coachman and enjoy a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride, surrounded by the mountains and valleys of Tyrol.
  • Lorrach: Explore the town located on the borders of Germany, France and Switzerland and see the ruins of Rotteln Castle.
  • Lindau: Your Travel Director takes you to the Harbour and Old City Hall. Walk the medieval streets of this island-town and browse the shops on Maximillium Strasse.
  • Freiburg im Breisgau: Enjoy a romantic walk through the medieval cobbled streets of Freiburg and soak in the magic of its Christmas Markets. See the medieval Münster and spend time in the historic old quarter.
  • Strasbourg: Exploring the Christmas markets is like stepping directly into a fairytale, where glittering lights and the scent of cinnamon enchant your senses. Here you visit France's oldest Christmas Markets, set in front of the Cathedral. Spend time in the atmospheric neighbourhood of La Petite France.
  • Zürich: Enjoy the traditional Christmas markets in Zürich's Old Town.

Trafalgar Choice

  • Munich: Embark on a culinary walking tour in the heart of the city.
  • Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria.

What is included in the price?

Whats Included

  • Air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door
  • From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with a local specialty representing the destination.
  • Complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi where available

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This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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