Upon arrival in Vienna, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure with a Welcome Dinner this evening at your hotel.
Meal: Dinner
After breakfast, begin your day with a morning sightseeing tour of Vienna. Start with a visit of Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Than view Belvedere Palace, Prater Amusement Park, the UN Buildings, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and other reminders of the city’s Imperial History. The balance of the day is at leisure to stroll through the Christmas Markets of Vienna.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, we drive to Salzburg, the city of Mozart. We will visit the famous “Silent Night” chapel before checking in to your hotel. In the late afternoon, visit Salzburg Christmas Market, mentioned as far back as the 15th century, located at the foot of the Hohensalzburg fortress and around the venerable Cathedral of Salzburg. Overnight in your hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
As we depart Salzburg in the morning, we head to Regensburg for an orientation tour of the city. Afterwards, visit its impressive Christmas market, settled in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Nuremberg and check into our hotel. The evening is free to visit one of the many Christmas markets.
Meal: Breakfast
Today, a morning sightseeing tour features major sites, including medieval city of Nuremberg, a trip to the Nazi Party rally grounds and the Nuremberg trials. Afternoon, visit the main square and it’s Christkindl market, one of the oldest and best in Europe. Don’t miss tasting the famous Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and mulled wine.
Meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a late morning drive to Munich. Upon arrival check in to your hotel. This afternoon we will visit one of the Christmas markets and enjoy a Farewell dinner in a local restaurant.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Join an extensive city tour of Munich – the capital of the state of Bavaria. We will see Nymphenburg castle which in past times, the baroque palace was the residence of the monarchs of Bavaria. Next will see the Residence, Maximilian and Leopold Street, the Opera, the Olympic grounds, the Marienplatz with the city hall and the famous Carillon, church of St. Peter, the Viktualien-market and many more. The afternoon is dedicated to visit the oldest among the Christmas markets is Munich, Christkindl market at Marienplatz (main square).
Meal: Breakfast
Transfer to Munich airport for your return flight home.
Meal: Breakfast
Assisted arrival and departure airport transfers.
First class hotels.
Service charges and hotel taxes.
Breakfast daily.
Welcome Dinner in Vienna (standard 3-course meal, 1 glass of wine/beer/soft drink).
Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant in Munich (standard 3-course meal, 1 beer included).
Transfers per program with modern motorcoach as per itinerary
Professional Tour Director throughout.
Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides as per program.
Visit Christmas markets (escort and roundtrip transfers included).
Entrance fees indicated in bold letters. (Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral).
Whisper technology enhanced touring.
Luggage handling at hotels (one piece per person in/out).
Sightseeing Tours Included: Vienna, Salzburg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Munich.
International / Domestic Airfare
Optional activities
Meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified in the program
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for drivers
Travel and medical insurance.
Hotels*:
Vienna (2 nts) – MAX BROWN or similar
Salzburg (1 nte) –MERCURE SALZBURG or similar
Nuremberg (2 nts) - HOLIDAY INN CITY CENTER or similar
Munich (2 nts) –MARITIM or similar
All prices are indicative and starting from prices. Final price will be available based on availability and dates of travel.