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Details Christmastime in Bavaria & Austria
This is one of our most popular seven-day Christmas vacations in Germany's winter wonderland. Enjoy two-night
stays in Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna. Sightseeing with Local Guides includes Marienplatz in Munich, Mirabell
Gardens and Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, and St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. A scenic drive through the
Bavarian and the Tyrolean Alps takes you to Innsbruck, a quaint medieval city famous for its crystal. In Salzburg
choose to take an excursion to the house of Gruber, the composer of Silent Night, Holy Night. Your hotels are
centrally located, and there is ample time to explore the Christmas markets in all cities.
Departure 1220 is in Vienna on Christmas Eve.
Day 1
Arrival in Munich, Germany
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| Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Tour Director and traveling
companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
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Day 2
Munich
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| Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Germany's "secret capital" features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot high
Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and New Town Hall, and the Gothic Frauenkirche. Afternoon to explore
the town's well-known Christmas market at your own pace and try the famous Lebkuchen and Gluhwein. Tonight
is your chance to sample hearty Bavarian fare in one of Munich's lively restaurants. (BB)
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Day 3
Munich-Innsbruck, Austria-Salzburg
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| Drive into the winter wonderland of the Bavarian Alps and Tyrolean Mountains to Innsbruck. Enjoy a pleasant
walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian's GOLDEN ROOF. Time for a stroll through the local
Christmas market and for a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon take the scenic route to Sound of Music Salzburg.
(BB,D)
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Day 4
Strasbourg
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| Walk with a Local Guide through the historic center. Admire exquisite
MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER'S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit
MOZART'S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. This afternoon, soak up the atmosphere of the Adventszeit
(Advent season) and spend some time in the beautiful Christmas market famous for its local handicrafts and
imaginative Christmas presents. You may want to join an optional excursion through the Salzburg region to
the house of Gruber, the composer of Silent Night, Holy Night. (BB)
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Day 5
Salzburg-Vienna
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| Morning drive to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start
your afternoon sightseeing with vistas of the Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations
City on the banks of the Danube River. Then drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, the
Jewish Quarter and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial Family. Marvel at
the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN'S CATHEDRAL. An optional
excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is a possibility tonight. (BB)
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Day 6
At Leisure in Vienna
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| A whole day at leisure gives you an opportunity to discover the various Christmas markets located throughout
the city. Hear well loved Christmas carols and marvel at the local festive decorations! Why not join the
Viennese in one of their famous coffee houses-don't forget to savor Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd.
Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner with the companions of a week well spent. (BB,D)
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Day 7
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| Tour ends. (BB)
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Additional Information
Meals
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| - 6 buffet breakfasts (BB); 3 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Munich and a farewell
dinner in Vienna
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City Highlights
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MUNICH -
Welcome dinner; Christmas market; guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz
INNSBRUCK -
Christmas market; orientation including the Golden Roof
SALZBURG -
Christmas market; guided sightseeing, visit Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter's Churchyard, Mozart's birthplace
VIENNA -
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral; one full day at leisure to explore the Christmas markets; farewell dinner
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- Please note surcharges may apply due to special events -
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