9 Day Alpine Christmas Markets
9 days
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2 Munich, 1 Innsbruck, 2 Strasbourg, 2 Mainz
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Experience festive Christmas markets in Germany, Austria and France
- At Marienplatz Square in Munich view the Town Hall and the ornate Glockenspiel
- Admire Bavaria's fairytale Linderhof Palace, built by "Mad" King Ludwig
- Stay in the Alsace capital of Strasbourg, on the border of France and Germany
- View the imposing red sandstone ruins of mighty 12th century Heidelberg Castle
- Cruise on the scenic Rhine River with its stunning vistas of hilltop castles †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
What's this trip about?
2 Munich, 1 Innsbruck, 2 Strasbourg, 2 Mainz
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transport
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Destinations
Trip includes
- Flights New York-Munich, Frankfurt-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 7 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Munich 1 night Innsbruck 2 nights Strasbourg 2 nights Mainz Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
- 10 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
Itinerary
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Germany
Depart for Munich, Germany
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Munich
Arrive in the Bavarian capital of Munich and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to rest, relax or explore the decorated streets. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend you select flights that arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Munich
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - Munich City Tour and Christmas Market
Today's tour highlights the landmarks of this city. View the Olympic Stadium in the heart of Olympia Park, the main venue for the 1972 Summer Olympics. Continue to the magnificent Nymphenburg Palace for a photo stop. This palace, summer residence of the rulers of Bavaria...
DAY 4, Monday - Linderhof Castle and Innsbruck City
On the drive south, stop to admire the fairytale Linderhof Palace, a triumph of splendor and extravagance in the secluded Graswang valley, built by "Mad" King Ludwig. On to Oberammergau, where the world-famous Passion play is performed every ten years. Cross into Austria...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Liechtenstein, Rhine Falls
From Innsbruck travel to the tiny storybook Principality of Liechtenstein and its capital Vaduz, a proud remnant of feudal Europe, sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria. Continue on a drive to Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Here, you'll view the thunderous Rhine Waterfa...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Strasbourg City Tour
Embark on a city tour of Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, nestled on the border of France and Germany. Stop at the stunning Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame, an exquisite example of late Gothic architecture housing one of the finest astronomical clocks in existence. The ...
DAY 7, Thursday - Heidelberg Christmas Market
This morning, head to charming Heidelberg, in a picturesque setting nestled between the Neckar river and the foothills of the Odenwald forest. Here, see the imposing red sandstone ruins of mighty Heidelberg Castle perched on the slopes of Mount Königstuhl, originally bui...
DAY 8, Friday - Cruise on the Rhine River
Begin the day with a cruise on the scenic Rhine River. See stunning vistas of hilltop castles, terraced vineyards and villages of timber-framed houses along the course of the river. Pass the mighty Lorelei rock rising vertically from the waters named for the siren "Lorel...
DAY 9, Saturday - Depart Germany
This morning transfer to the airport in Frankfurt for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Price From $2,499
Price per day$278
Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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