Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland

Austria Europe
OVERVIEW
Fill your festive cheer with candles, carols, snowflakes and stollen as you wander past heaving market stalls and pay tribute to old-world traditions, local craftsmanship and mesmerising city backdrops.
EXPERIENCES
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.

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 Hofbräuhaus, 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.

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.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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27/11/2025 04/12/2025 £2,103 Book
28/11/2025 05/12/2025 £2,231 Book
29/11/2025 06/12/2025 £2,231 Book
02/12/2025 09/12/2025 £2,525 Book
03/12/2025 10/12/2025 £2,525 Book
06/12/2025 13/12/2025 £2,103 Book
07/12/2025 14/12/2025 £2,103 Book
08/12/2025 15/12/2025 £2,475 Book
09/12/2025 16/12/2025 £2,103 Book
11/12/2025 18/12/2025 £2,495 Book
13/12/2025 20/12/2025 £2,120 Book
24/11/2026 01/12/2026 £2,195 Book
25/11/2026 02/12/2026 £2,195 Book
26/11/2026 03/12/2026 £2,295 Book
27/11/2026 04/12/2026 £2,350 Book
28/11/2026 05/12/2026 £2,350 Book
29/11/2026 06/12/2026 £2,350 Book
30/11/2026 07/12/2026 £2,350 Book
01/12/2026 08/12/2026 £2,350 Book
02/12/2026 09/12/2026 £2,350 Book
03/12/2026 10/12/2026 £2,350 Book
04/12/2026 11/12/2026 £2,350 Book
05/12/2026 12/12/2026 £2,350 Book
06/12/2026 13/12/2026 £2,350 Book
07/12/2026 14/12/2026 £2,350 Book
08/12/2026 15/12/2026 £2,350 Book
09/12/2026 16/12/2026 £2,350 Book
11/12/2026 18/12/2026 £2,350 Book
13/12/2026 20/12/2026 £2,350 Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Imperial Riding School - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Imperial Riding School - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Leonardo Royal , Holiday Inn Westpark - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: Leonardo Royal - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Tivoli Innsbruck - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6: Astoria - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Astoria - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ITINERARY

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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