7 days - from only £719pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Combine awe-inspiring Alpine scenery with festive delights on this Christmas Markets break! Soak up the atmosphere of Munich Christmas Market, browse the chocolate-box stalls of Salzburg Christmas Market, and enjoy tasty local delicacies when we visit Innsbruck Christmas Market. Guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit, this holiday is a must!
TOUR INCLUDES
Please note: The Christmas market information provided is correct at the time of publication, and may be subject to change without notice, by the market organisers and local authorities.
Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2:
Continue to Niederau in the Austrian Tyrol for four nights.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Salzburg
Today we travel to Salzburg, the ‘Sound of Music’ city on our full day included excursion. To make the most of your visit why not join our optional guided walking tour with local English speaking guide?
Afterwards, there will be free time for you to explore the sights at your leisure. Perhaps take a short walk along the Salzach River or take in the panoramic view of the city from the Hohensalzburg Fortress (at own cost). The funicular is a fast and convenient way to get up to the fortress and back down to the Old City. Be sure to saunter along the Getreidegasse, Salzburg’s most popular shopping mile.
During the Advent season, the largest attraction has to be the Christmas markets which are located on Cathedral and Residenz Square in the heart of the historic city centre. Here you can experience the incredible old Austrian traditions and find the most wonderful Christmas presents for your loved ones at home.
Whilst in Salzburg be sure to spend time in one of the city’s traditional coffeehouses set against the backdrop of stunning architecture and busy squares. Order a piece of Mozart cake and a coffee or, if you prefer, relax with a warming Glühwein – the choice is yours!
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Salzburg
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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£21.50 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 4: Innsbruck
Our full day excursion takes us to Innsbruck, the ‘capital of the Tyrol’. Located on the River Inn and at the foot of the Karwendel Alps, Innsbruck is the fifth largest city in Austria. This beautiful city is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and steeped in history. Innsbruck was host to the Olympic Winter Games in 1964 and again in 1976.
During your free time you can explore the array of Christmas stalls, with the traditional market taking place in the heart of the historic Old Town and overlooked by the famous Golden Roof. A cup of Glühwein will keep you warm whilst you browse the stalls, and be sure to wander down Innsbruck’s main shopping street, the Maria-Theresien-Straße. Here you will be dazzled by lights, glass and crystal whilst browsing the modern stalls selling international gifts and delicious treats.
If you fancy escaping the hustle and bustle of the centre, climb aboard the Hungerburgbahn funicular (at own cost) to reach the Hungerburg mountain station where breathtaking views of Innsbruck are guaranteed. From here you can also hop aboard the panoramic cable car and continue on up to the Seegrube, where you can have lunch at the restaurant or go to the highest viewpoint to the Hafelekar at 2,256m.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Munich
Our included excursion takes us over the border into Germany and to Munich, the capital of Bavaria and third largest city after Berlin and Hamburg. A perfect way to get the most of your visit is by joining our guide on an optional sightseeing tour of the city. Afterwards there will be free time for you to explore at your leisure.
At the heart of the city is the Marienplatz, a large open square named after the Mariensäule, a Marian column in its centre. The square is dominated by the New Town Hall or Neues Rathaus as it is locally known. Its tower contains the Rathaus-Glockenspeil which dates from 1908.
After some festive shopping, perhaps take a seat in one of Munich’s famous beer halls and try the regional specialty – wheat beer. We return to the hotel later this afternoon, and this evening you will have the chance to join an optional horse and carriage ride through the local countryside.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Munich
Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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£22.50 |
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£40.00 |
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 6:
We leave our hotel after an early breakfast and commence our journey north through Germany and into Belgium to our overnight hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 7:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £139.00 (7 days).
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Hotel Sonnschein in Niederau.
Overnight stays in Belgium are in city-style hotels.
A warm welcome awaits you at the family run Hotel Sonnschein. Situated in its own gardens and parkland, the hotel is located on the edge of the quiet village of Niederau in the Wildschonau Valley. All bedrooms are beautifully furnished with en-suite facilities, television, and a hairdryer. The spacious restaurant, bar and sun terrace provide the ideal meeting place to relax. Leisure facilities include both indoor and outdoor swimming pools (subject to season), table tennis, mini-golf (small charge), sauna, steam bath and whirlpool.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.