Austria Tours in December 2026

Had an absolutely fabulous time. Austria was so beautiful, it was hard to take it all in. My friends and I had so much fun walking through the Christmas Markets in Innsbruck and sampling the delicious gluhwein and other hot drinks offered. We saw Krampus on more than one occasion - very exciting! I loved that we stayed in the same hotel for five nights. Not having to have our luggage out every other day at 7 AM made for an easier adjustment to the time change. Our hotel was very comfortable and we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast buffet every morning. I couldn’t recommend this trip more.

The towns we stopped in were great. The Christmas markets were fabulous and did not disappoint. We walked a lot and I was a little concerned having had both knees replaced in the last year, but it was great. I had no problems. The tour guide was great, very knowledgeable. Our local guides were great, very knowledgeable and you could tell they loved their country. The staff on the boat was so accommodating and the food was very good. I would definitely recommend this trip.

This was my first Collette Tour and I thought it was very good. Our tour manager was excellent, the hotel was beautiful, the tours were nice. My least favorite thing was traveling by motorcoach. It is not a favorite mode of transportation for me but I understand the necessity when you have that many people. Prefer smaller groups.

During our final walking tour in Vienna, I was excited to hear we would see a part of where some is the Lipizzan Stallions were kept while being trained. I was going to be in awe just to see the area. My Father had fought in WWII and he had told me he had seen the horses. I always tried to get more information from him about his time in the war but that was the one and only thing he ever mentioned about it. I guess that came out about the time I had gotten a solid white Quarter Horse for a new competition horse. Anyway, I had also seen the Disney movie that came out about the Lipizzan Stallions and Riders escape from those who were trying to stop them from reaching Austria so I was living a childhood dream just to be near them. But, to my surprise, when we got to the small training type area, I was greeted with a wonderful sight that absolutely made my day!

Just getting there at my age!!! Practiced walking alll summer and fall. Leanne was verypround of me that I could walk to the 6 blocks fast to the Munic Glockenspiel. Gave me a big hug. She was the greaest person!!!

There are two: - the old town and markets were amazing. The walking was easy and so pleasant from our lovely hotel. There was so much to see and experience, - the top of the Alps experience was breathtaking and having lunch topped this once in lifetime thrill!