Alpine Christmas Markets - Classic Group
Alpine Christmas Markets - Classic Group
9 Days Starting in Munich and ending in Zurich
Visiting: Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Lindau, Lorrach, Freiburg im Breisgau, Black Forest, Strasbourg, Zürich
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W550ZN19
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 40
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$3625
$3545 (USD)
Operator discount: -$80
NB: Prices correct on 20-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
There is nothing quite like Christmas among the Alps with the festive Munich Christmas Market, Salzburg’s snowcapped spires and an indulgent cup of Gluhwein in Innsbruck. Your Local Expert brings Mozart’s history to life ahead of an indulgent Salzburg market tasting, with samples of traditional, hand baked gingerbread. After tasting these festive treats, the culinary delights continue with a traditional Innsbruck dining experience, set against the backdrop of a local Tyrolean folk show. If that is not enough to summon your holiday spirit, a stroll through the medieval cobbled streets of Freiburg will certainly do the trick, not to mention the fairytale surrounds of Strasbourg, where the sweet scent of cinnamon treats is carried on the breeze at the oldest Christmas market in France.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Munich
Location: Munich
Accommodation: Munich Marriott Hotel.
Accommodation Name: Munich Marriott Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner with Wine
Welcome to Germany. Transfers leave Munich airport for your hotel at 10:00 and 13:00. Meet your Travel Director at 15:00 for an orientation of the city that will show you all the city’s major sights, culminating in the Marienplatz, with its soaring Town Hall and Glockenspiel. Here, the Christkindlmarkt will be in full swing, an entrancing festival of light and music. In the evening, join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a Welcome Dinner with wine. The next day is at leisure.
Day 2: Free Time In The Bavarian Capital Relaxed Start
Location: Munich
Accommodation: Munich Marriott Hotel.
Accommodation Name: Munich Marriott Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Munich embraces the holiday season with a particular zeal, so the day is all yours to enjoy the vibrant festive markets that abound in this city. On crisp winter days, organ music and carols ring out from the ancient churches. If snow has fallen, the vast English Garden provides lovely winter vistas. Another option is to experience the romantic royal palaces of the Bavarian Alps.
Day 3: Lake Chiemsee, Salzburg And Innsbruck
Location: Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck
Accommodation: AC Hotel Innsbruck.
Accommodation Name: AC Hotel Innsbruck
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Travel alongside the tranquil waters of Lake Chiemsee on your way to Salzburg in Austria, where the spires and domes of the Old Town are often draped in snow come December. Visit Mozart's birthplace to learn more about his life, and sit down to a musical demonstration on his original pianoforte. Your Travel Director will introduce you to one of the market stallholders for a taste of traditional Bavarian Lebkuchen and a fragrant cup of Glühwein. Enjoy a visit to Swarovski in the afternoon followed by a highlight dinner. Head through the mountains to your Innsbruck hotel.
Day 4: Innsbruck At Leisure Relaxed Start
Location: Innsbruck
Accommodation: AC Hotel Innsbruck.
Accommodation Name: AC Hotel Innsbruck
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a horse & carriage ride in the morning. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Old Town and Christmas Markets, set in front of the Golden Roof, graced by beautifully preserved medieval facades.
Day 5: The Black Forest Via Lindau
Location: Innsbruck, Lindau, Lorrach
Accommodation: Hotel Stadt Lörrach, Loerrach.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Stadt Lörrach
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Travel through the Alberg tunnel, Austria’s longest road tunnel, as you return to Germany and pause in the tiny island-town of Lindau. Walk through the maze of ancient streets down to the harbour. Across the lake, often shrouded in mist, look for the rising silhouette of snow-capped peaks. After time to explore, continue along the shores of the Bodensee to your hotel in the Black Forest for three fabulous nights.
Day 6: Freiburg Sightseeing
Location: Lorrach, Freiburg im Breisgau, Black Forest
Accommodation: Hotel Stadt Lörrach, Loerrach.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Stadt Lörrach
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit Freiburg in the morning, a lively university city with a charming Christmas atmosphere. Walk from the medieval Münster through the heart of the historic old quarter, past colourful stalls offering a range of festive goodies from the Black Forest.
Day 7: Strasbourg And Alsace Experience Relaxed Start
Location: Black Forest, Strasbourg, Black Forest
Accommodation: Hotel Stadt Lörrach, Loerrach.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Stadt Lörrach
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Cross the Rhine to the region of Alsace, wedged between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains. This area has changed nationality four times since 1870! Arrive in Strasbourg, the City at the Crossroads, where the Christmas Market is the oldest and one of the largest in France. Spend time in a cosy neighbourhood of timbered fairy-tale buildings, with Christmas shops and a gingerbread bakery, warm with fragrant promise. Return to Germany and venture to a local restaurant for a delightful dinner of local specialties, accompanied by wine.
Day 8: The Swiss City Of Zürich Relaxed Start
Location: Black Forest, Zürich
Accommodation: Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Airport.
Accommodation Name: Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Cross the Swiss border and head for Zurich where a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® visit takes you through the streets of Zurich. A highlight is Europe’s biggest indoor Christmas extravaganza held in the main railway station, with over 160 wooden chalets. Toast to the culmination of your Yuletide journey during a festive Celebration Dinner with wine at a local restaurant with its own microbrewery.
Day 9: Depart Zürich Relaxed Start
Location: Zürich
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out. Transfers are available from your hotel to Zürich Airport. Transfers are available from your hotel to Zurich Airport every 20 minutes between 4:00am and noon and from 4:00pm to 11:30pm.
What's Included
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Welcome Dinner in Munich
Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly Welcome Dinner, an opportunity to get to know each other over a meal with wine.
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Salzburg Christmas Market
Meet a local stallholder and taste the delicious gingerbread with a fragrant cup of Gluhwein.
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Dinner in the Black Forest
Indulge in a delightful dinner of local German specialties, accompanied by wine.
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Highlight Dinner in Innsbruck
At a local restaurant, join your newfound friends for Highlight Dinner.
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Celebration Dinner in Zurich
The Swiss just love good food and wine, a decorative, well-laden table, and a touch of Grossmunster - all of which you will find at your warm Celebration Dinner.
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride in Innsbruck
Meet your coachman and enjoy a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride, surrounded by the mountains and valleys of Tyrol.
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Visit Europe's Biggest Indoor Christmas Market in Zurich
Attend Europe's biggest indoor Christmas Market with its magnificent Swarovski crystal-decorated Christmas tree.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International and domestic airfare not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Items of a personal nature, including souvenirs, laundry, and gratuities, are not included.
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Meals Not Listed
Any meals not listed in the inclusions are not covered.
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Optional Excursions
Costs for optional excursions and activities are not included.
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Visa Fees
Any applicable visa fees are not included.
Check out our Q&As
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What are some highlights of the tour?
Some highlights of the tour include a Welcome Dinner in Munich, tasting gingerbread and Gluhwein at the Salzburg Christmas Market, a dinner of local German specialties in the Black Forest, a Highlight Dinner in Innsbruck, and a Celebration Dinner in Zurich.
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What activities are included in Innsbruck?
In Innsbruck, activities include a horse-drawn carriage ride and a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.
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How many dinners with wine are included in the tour?
The tour includes 5 dinners with wine.
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What is the starting location of the tour?
The starting location of the tour is Munich.
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What are the pick-up and drop-off times for the tour?
Pick-up times in Munich are at 10:00 and 13:00. Drop-off times in Zurich are at 4:00 and 11:30.
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Are there any meals included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes 8 Breakfasts (B) and 5 Dinners with Wine (DW).
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What is the ending location of the tour?
The ending location of the tour is Zurich.
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What type of accommodation is provided in Munich?
Accommodation in Munich is provided at the Munich Marriott Hotel.
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What are the main themes of the tour?
The main themes of the tour are Luxury, History, Music, Sightseeing, and Walking.
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What countries will the Alpine Christmas Markets tour visit?
The Alpine Christmas Markets tour will visit Germany, Austria, France, and Switzerland.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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