Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland

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  • Itinerary
  • What's Included
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  • Dates

Embark on a festive journey through the enchanting Christmas markets of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Begin your adventure in Vienna, exploring its iconic sights and vibrant Christkindlmarkt. Discover the musical charm of Salzburg and the Bavarian allure of Munich, where forgotten Advent traditions come to life. Delight in the intricate woodcarvings of Oberammergau and the alpine beauty of Innsbruck. In Lucerne, experience Swiss Yuletide cheer and enjoy a home-cooked meal with the Meyer family. This tour offers a blend of cultural exploration and festive celebration, with visits to markets in Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne, and Vaduz. Enjoy the comfort of cherry-picked hotels, expert guidance, and the flexibility of optional experiences, all while savoring the stunning alpine scenery and festive atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Explore the enchanting Christmas markets of Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne, and Vaduz.
  • Discover the historic and cultural sights of Vienna, including the State Opera House and Hofburg Palace.
  • Visit Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg and enjoy a walking tour of the city's iconic sights.
  • Experience the festive atmosphere of Munich's Marienplatz and its impressive Christmas market.
  • Admire the intricate woodcarvings and frescoes in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau.
  • View the stunning alpine scenery and the ski jump in Innsbruck.
  • Explore Lucerne's Old Town and its famous wooden Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument.
  • Enjoy a unique Be My Guest experience with the Meyer family at Kussnachter Alpenhof in Lucerne.
Dining Summary
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
Mode of Transport
Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, ensuring a comfortable journey as you explore the enchanting Christmas markets across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Accommodation
Stay in cherry-picked hotels such as the Imperial Riding School in Vienna, Leonardo Royal in Munich, Tivoli Innsbruck, and Astoria in Lucerne, offering comfort and convenience throughout your festive journey.
Airport transfers
Airport transfers are not included in the tour package.
Dive into Culture
  • Salzburg: Waltz through Salzburg with your Local Specialist seeing some of the sights that featured in the filming of the 'Sound of Music'.
Iconic Experience
  • Vienna: Bask in the unforgettable sights of Vienna.
  • Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
  • 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 HofbrÀuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
  • Oberammergau: Immerse yourself in the history of Oberammergau.
  • Vaduz: Explore Vaduz and admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital.
  • Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
Destinations
  • Austria
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • Liechtenstein
  • Switzerland
Tour Types
  • Special Events
  • Festive and New Year
  • Cultural
  • Sightseeing
  • Europe Coach Tours (departing UK)
  • History

Location: Vienna

Write your very own Christmas story on a festive foray to some of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets. Our journey begins in Vienna. Take the opportunity to explore on your own before meeting your fellow travellers. Today, your Travel Director will provide an orientation drive of the Austrian capital before dinner.<br/>

Accommodation: Imperial Riding School

Accommodation Name: Imperial Riding School

Meals: Dinner

Location: Vienna

Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, from Parliament and City Hall to the grand State Opera House and Hofburg Palace, once the winter palace the Habsburgs, one of the most powerful royal houses of Europe.

Accommodation: Imperial Riding School

Accommodation Name: Imperial Riding School

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Salzburg

Venture to Mozart's beloved Salzburg. Join your Local Specialist on a walking tour to see the Mirabell Gardens and iconic sights that featured in the filming of the 'Sound of Music'. Later, dramatic vistas accompany your journey as you travel past alpine landscapes to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. This evening, dinner is served at the hotel.

Accommodation: Leonardo Royal

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal , Holiday Inn Westpark

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Munich

Bundle up warmly and join a Local Specialist on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to discover lost and forgotten Advent traditions. Embrace the festive cheer in Marienplatz with its impressive Town Hall and the ornate Glockenspiel. Then, spend the rest of your day savouring the sights, sounds and smells of Munich’s Christmas market—a dazzling display of twinkling lights, carols and a magnificent Christmas tree. Continue your cultural exploration with an optional visit to enjoy the gemütlich atmosphere at one of Munich's most traditional restaurants.

Accommodation: Leonardo Royal

Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Innsbruck

We leave Munich behind and travel through the romantic Bavarian countryside en route to Oberammergau, which hosts the poignant Passion Play every ten years. Admire the village’s intricate woodcarvings and elaborate frescoes depicting Bavarian themes before continuing to Innsbruck. Indulge in delicious Kiachl doughnuts at the bustling Christmas market before returning to your hotel for dinner.<br/>

Accommodation: Tivoli Innsbruck

Accommodation Name: Tivoli Innsbruck

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Lucerne

A winter wonderland beckons as we see the ski jump that towers over Innsbruck before continuing to Vaduz to view its castle, perched perfectly above the Liechtenstein capital. Our final stop today is Lucerne, where we’ll spend the next two nights. Our orientation tour of the city takes us past the Lion of Lucerne and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge.

Accommodation: Astoria

Accommodation Name: Astoria

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Lucerne

This morning, choose to join your Travel Director for an Optional Experience to the peak of a nearby mountain top. Embrace the Yuletide cheer in the heart of the city’s Old Town. For lunch we celebrate our magical journey together during an exclusive Be My Guest experience filled with Christmas cheer as you Connect With Locals in their home. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure or perhaps join an optional cruise on Lake Lucerne.

Accommodation: Astoria

Accommodation Name: Astoria

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Location: Zürich

We bid a festive farewell to our travel companions, returning home with magical Christmas memories.

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

Not Included
  • Airport transfers
    -Airport transfers are not included in the tour package.
No, airport transfers are not included in the tour package.
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
The 'Be My Guest' experience in Lucerne involves visiting the Meyer family at Küssnachter Alpenhof, where guests gain insights into farm life and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal.
In Munich, the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience involves discovering lost and forgotten Advent traditions with a Local Specialist, supporting sustainable cities and communities.
The tour provides breakfast daily, up to half of your evening meals, and includes a special lunch during the 'Be My Guest' experience in Lucerne.
The tour uses a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries, and may include alternative transportation such as rail journeys.
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
The tour includes a unique exploration of Munich's old town to uncover forgotten advent traditions and a visit to the Meyer family at Küssnachter Alpenhof in Lucerne for a home-cooked meal and insights into farm life.
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

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8 days from £2066 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Vienna, Austria
Finish:Zurich, Switzerland
Physical rating:Low
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: WCMAM20
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