What’s the best way to get into the holiday spirit? Easiest answer ever: this seven-day tour of five European cities and their magical Christmas markets. Feel the festive cheer as you wander through the Viennese markets, visit the local Christmas markets just outside of Salzburg, hunt for handmade ornaments in Munich, travel to Nuremberg to experience one of the most famous markets in the world, then sip some warm Glühwein as you explore Gendarmenmarkt square in Berlin. If you’re looking to get totally immersed in the feeling of the holidays and the cultures of Central Europe, well, you’ve found the tour to make it happen.
Travel Style
Classic
Service Level
Standard
Physical Grading
2 - Light
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Magdas Hotel Stay Vienna, Magdas Hotel Vienna
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group, Vienna. Welcome meeting and dinner. Orientation walk in Vienna. Christmas markets visit Vienna. Coffee/pastry tasting Vienna. Private transfer to Salzburg. Free time in Salzburg. Salzburg Christmas market visits with CEO. Private transfer to Munich. Free time in Munich. Private transfer to Nuremberg. Christmas market visit in Nuremberg. Train ride to Berlin. Orientation walk in Berlin. Christmas market visit in Berlin. Mug of Glühwein (mulled wine). Free time in Berlin. 24hr transit pack in Berlin and Vienna.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Explore historic medieval cities, Visit centuries old Christmas markets, Savour the holiday atmosphere of Europe, Try coffee in a famous Viennese coffee house, Travel to local Christmas markets en route to Salzburg, Sip Glühwein and try some Nuremberg Lebkuchen, Stay in Magdas Hotel in Vienna; a Planeterra project
How large will the group be?
Max 18.
What meals are included in this trip?
6 breakfasts, 1 dinner
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
Train, private vehicle, walking.
Is there an extra cost for travelling solo?
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Where will we stay during the trip?
Hotels (6 nts).
Itinerary
Vienna
Arrive at any time. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting with your CEO before enjoying a local dinner as a group.
Vienna
It’s all about Vienna today. Set out on a CEO led orientation walk around the city. Choose to visit famous landmarks like, The Vienna State Opera House, Belvedere Palace, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and Vienna City Hall.
Take a break and indulge in some coffee and cake in one of the famous Viennese coffee houses and then wander around Vienna’s Christmas Markets to experience the lively atmosphere of this European holiday tradition.
Vienna/Salzburg
Depart for Salzburg in the morning as a group, stopping at some smaller local Christmas markets en route. Once in Salzburg head to more Christmas markets with your CEO before enjoying some free time to become acquainted with the city.
Salzburg/Munich
Today, take your time and see more of Salzburg on your own. Walk the historic squares and quaint little side streets of Salzburg Old town. Climb Festungsberg Hill to visit Hohensalzburg Castle, or check out the birthplace of Mozart and visit the museum there.
Depart for Munich in the afternoon and stop at a local Christmas market. In the evening, you’ll have a chance to enjoy some free time to explore more Christmas markets in Bavaria’s capital with your CEO.
Munich/Berlin
This morning, if timing allows, view the streets from above with a climb up to the tower of Old St Peter’s Church.
Then, the group will travel to Nuremberg to visit one of the oldest Christmas Markets in the world and arguably the most famous. Make sure to try some Nuremberg Lebkuchen, a German cake or cookie that is similar to gingerbread, before wandering through this charming winter fairytale filled with wooden stalls, old-fashioned carousels, and if you’re lucky some lazy snowflakes. Afterwards, hop on a train to transfer to Berlin where you’ll stop for the night.
Berlin
Set out on an orientation walk with your CEO to get your bearings. See famous sights like the Berlin Wall Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, and the historical Museum Island. Enjoy a Bratwurst/Currywurst tasting and do some shopping in Alexanderplatz. End your day with visits to the Christmas Markets in Gendarmenmarkt square searching for handmade souvenirs to bring home as you sip some warm Glühwein (mulled wine) and wander through the little stalls.
Berlin
Depart at any time.
Is travel insurance required for my trip?
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.
