Christmas Markets of Austria and Bavaria Tour by Insight Vacations

8 daysDuration

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48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Vienna, Austria

Ends

Munich, Germany

Highlights

Vienna: Visit Vienna’s grand Baroque palace with your Local Expert and trace the legacy of the Habsburg dynasty. See the Hall of Mirrors where Mozart performed as a child, the richly decorated Great Gallery used for court functions, and the private apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth. Learn how court rituals, politics and personal tastes shaped one of Europe’s most influential empires.

Vienna: Join your Local Expert for a city tour that reveals both the renowned sights and hidden gems of Vienna's historic Ringstrasse. 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: 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 Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.

Oberammergau: Explore the town and see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed since 1634.

Itinerary

Journey through the snow-capped 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-storey-tall Christmas tree. Enjoy an Insight Choice in snow-dusted Seefeld: glide through the countryside on a horse-drawn carriage or savour coffee and cake in a Tyrolean cafe. Then feel the festive magic of Innsbruck, where Glühwein, Swarovski crystal and the Christmas Market’s cheerful bustle await. At the Salzburg Market Tasting experience, meet a local market stallholder for a warm cup of mulled wine accompanied by traditional gingerbread. In Neuschwanstein, follow in Walt Disney’s footsteps on a tour of the fairy-tale-like castle that reputedly inspired him, complete with extravagant decorations and breathtaking views.

day 1 - Welcome to Vienna

Meet your Travel Director and head over to a local restaurant for a delicious dinner. Enjoy the opportunity to mingle with fellow guests over a delightful meal and wine.

Meals:Dinner

Location Visited:Vienna

Accommodation:Hilton Vienna Park

day 2 - Vienna sightseeing

At this time of year, Vienna is a place of nostalgia and romance, alive with concerts, nativity displays and official Advent Markets brimming with seasonal gifts and warming treats. Tour Schnbrunn Palace with your Local Expert, exploring its gilded halls and lavish private apartments. Later, enjoy a panoramic drive around the grand Ringstrasse, built along the line of the former city walls, showcasing the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence and City Hall. The surrounding parklands glow with festive lights, setting the scene for a visit to the Viennese Christmas Market. You may choose to join an Optional Experience to St. Stephens Cathedral, where you'll enjoy a warming cup of Glhwein at the Christmas market in the shadow of Viennas most iconic landmark.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Vienna

Accommodation:Hilton Vienna Park

day 3 - To Enchanting Salzburg Relaxed Start

Journey through the rich farmlands of eastern Austria towards the lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut and the enchanting city of Salzburg. Visit Mozart's birthplace to learn more about his life, and sit down to a musical demonstration on his original pianoforte.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Vienna, Salzburg

Accommodation:ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre

day 4 - The City of Mozart Relaxed Start

Come December, the spires and domes of Salzburgs old town are often draped in snow. Walk with your Local Expert to see Mozarts family home on the Getreidegasse, beautifully decorated at this time of year.Then head on to the rosy hues of the 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of the cathedral. Culinary delicacies, candied fruits, hot mulled wine and the lovingly decorated stalls invite visitors to stop and browse.Here your Travel Director will introduce you to a market stallholder to enjoy sampling a Viennese winter dessert, complemented perfectly with a traditional fragrant glass of Glhwein.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Salzburg

Accommodation:ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre

day 5 - A Scenic Drive to Innsbruck Relaxed Start

A lovely drive brings you to the Inn Valley and the Tyrolean Alps. Explore the Olympic village of Seefeld with Insight Choice. Choose to enjoy a horse & carriage ride to enjoy stunning Alpine scenery, or indulge in a morning tea of coffee and cake in a local cafe. Continue to the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck to enjoy the Christmas Markets in the heart of the old town. In the evening, enjoy dinner featuring Austrian favourites.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Salzburg, Innsbruck

Accommodation:AC, Innsbruck

day 6 - Neuschwanstein castle and Oberammergau

Travel to the Neuschwanstein castle, before continuing into the beautiful scenery of the German Alps to visit Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play since 1634. See the immense theatre and admire the colourful painted chalets before driving on to the Bavarian capital of Munich.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Innsbruck, Oberammergau, Munich

Accommodation:Steigenberger Hotel Munich

day 7 - Munich Relaxed Start

Join a Local Expert for a unique guided journey through Munichs Advent traditions, on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. Explore the quieter streets besides the Christmas Markets to learn about well-known Christmas customs and uncover traditions that have largely been forgotten today. In Marienplatz beside the soaring Town Hall, see the famous Glockenspiel. Beneath the gigantic Christmas tree, Munichs traditional Christmas Market is an entrancing festival of light and music. In the evening, join your travelling companions at a local restaurant for a festive dinner with wine and good cheer.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Munich

Accommodation:Steigenberger Hotel Munich

day 8 - Auf Wiedersehen Munich!

Your departure transfer will be arranged to Munich Airport.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Munich

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Accommodation

Hilton Vienna Park HotelARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre HotelAC, Innsbruck HotelSteigenberger Hotel Munich

Meals

Dinner (x4)Breakfast (x7)Vienna: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant dinner with wine at a local restaurant.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: Indulge in regional specialities during dinner at a local restaurant.Munich: Revel in the celebratory atmosphere of the city's famous markets as you enjoy a festive dinner with wine and good cheer.

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Travel by coach

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Experience a Musical Demonstration at Mozart's Birthplace in SalzburgSalzburg: 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.Munich: Stop to taste seasonal treats as you discover the lost and forgotten Advent traditions that play a significant role in regional cultural revitalisation. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

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