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Christmas Markets of Austria and Bavaria

Summary:

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. Warm up with a mug or two of Glühwein at the Innsbruck Chris...

Duration
8 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
25-Nov-2025
Starting at
± EUR 2,449.00
Price per day
± EUR 306.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Insight Vacations
Tour
Christmas Markets of Austria and Bavaria
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Horse

Summary

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. Warm up with a mug or two of Glühwein at the Innsbruck Christmas Market before indulging in an exclusive Insight Choice, taking a horse and carriage ride through the romantic streets of the Old Town or a tour of the world of Swarovski Crystal. At the Salzburg Market Tasting experience, meet a local market stallholder for an exclusive sampling of gingerbread, washed down with a glass of mulled wine. 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.

Map: Christmas Markets of Austria and Bavaria (Insight Vacations)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Vienna
Day 2
Vienna Sightseeing
Day 3
To Enchanting Salzburg Relaxed Start
Day 4
The City Of Mozart Relaxed Start
Day 5
A Scenic Drive To Innsbruck Relaxed Start
Day 6
Neuschwanstein Castle And Oberammergau
Day 7
Munich Relaxed Start
Day 8
Auf Wiedersehen Munich!

Countries (2): Austria, Germany

Travel Cities (7): Innsbruck, Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau, Salzburg, Seefeld, Vienna

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)

Authentic Dining

  • Vienna: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
  • Salzburg: At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and taste the delicious gingerbread with a fragrant cup of Glühwein.
  • Innsbruck: Indulge in regional specialties 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.

Insight Experiences

  • Experience a Musical Demonstration at Mozart's Birthplace in Salzburg
  • Salzburg: 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.

Make Travel Matter

  • Munich: Stop to taste seasonal treats as you discover the lost and forgotten Advent traditions that play a significant role in regional cultural revitalisation. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Top Rated Highlights

  • Vienna: A guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
  • Vienna: Join your Local Expert for a city tour that reveals both the renowned sights and hidden gems of Vienna's historic core. Travel along the Ring Road to 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 English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.

Travel Package

 

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Vienna

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Munich

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