Christmastime in Bavaria & Austria (XT) - 2011
7 days from Munich to Vienna or 8 days incl. travel
Starting at: $1,229.00 (not including roundtrip airfare from the US)*
*Prices are subject ot change without notice unless paid in full.
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Starting at: $1,229.00 (not including roundtrip airfare from the US)*
*Prices are subject ot change without notice unless paid in full.
Click for Dates and Details!
Day 1 ~ Arrive in Munich, Germany
Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)
Day 2 ~ Munich
Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Germany’s "Secret Capital" features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Afternoon to explore the town’s well-known Christmas market at your own pace and try the famous Lebkuchen and Glühwein. Tonight is your chance to sample hearty Bavarian fare in one of Munich’s lively restaurants. (Breakfast)
Day 3 ~ Munich-Innsbruck, Austria-Salzburg
Drive into the winter wonderland of the Bavarian Alps and Tyrolean Mountains to Innsbruck. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Time for a stroll through the local Christmas market and for a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, take the scenic route to Sound of Music Salzburg. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 ~ Salzburg
Walk with a Local Guide through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit MOZART’S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. This afternoon, soak up the atmosphere of the Adventszeit (Advent season) and spend some time in the beautiful Christmas market, famous for its local handicrafts and imaginative Christmas presents. You may want to join an optional excursion through the Salzburg region to the house of Gruber, the composer of Silent Night, Holy Night. (Breakfast)
Day 5 ~ Salzburg-Vienna
Morning drive to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish Quarter, and stop at Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. An optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is a possibility tonight. (Breakfast)
Day 6 ~ At Leisure in Vienna
A whole day at leisure gives you an opportunity to discover the various Christmas markets located throughout the city. Hear well-loved Christmas carols and marvel at the local festive decorations! Why not join the Viennese in one of their famous coffee houses - don’t forget to savor Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with the companions of a week well spent. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7 ~ Vienna
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)
Day 2 ~ Munich
Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Germany’s "Secret Capital" features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Afternoon to explore the town’s well-known Christmas market at your own pace and try the famous Lebkuchen and Glühwein. Tonight is your chance to sample hearty Bavarian fare in one of Munich’s lively restaurants. (Breakfast)
Day 3 ~ Munich-Innsbruck, Austria-Salzburg
Drive into the winter wonderland of the Bavarian Alps and Tyrolean Mountains to Innsbruck. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Time for a stroll through the local Christmas market and for a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, take the scenic route to Sound of Music Salzburg. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4 ~ Salzburg
Walk with a Local Guide through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit MOZART’S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. This afternoon, soak up the atmosphere of the Adventszeit (Advent season) and spend some time in the beautiful Christmas market, famous for its local handicrafts and imaginative Christmas presents. You may want to join an optional excursion through the Salzburg region to the house of Gruber, the composer of Silent Night, Holy Night. (Breakfast)
Day 5 ~ Salzburg-Vienna
Morning drive to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish Quarter, and stop at Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. An optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is a possibility tonight. (Breakfast)
Day 6 ~ At Leisure in Vienna
A whole day at leisure gives you an opportunity to discover the various Christmas markets located throughout the city. Hear well-loved Christmas carols and marvel at the local festive decorations! Why not join the Viennese in one of their famous coffee houses - don’t forget to savor Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with the companions of a week well spent. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7 ~ Vienna
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
