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Christmastime in Bavaria and Austria
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
XT |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
8 |
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Starting Price |
$1029 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$271 |
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Triple room disc. |
$24 |
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Countries Visited |
Austria
Germany
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City Highlights |
Innsbruck, Munich, Salzburg, Vienna |
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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
MEALS
6 buffet breakfasts (BB); 3 three-course dinners (D), including a Welcome Dinner in Munich and a Farewell Dinner in Vienna
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included when you make your flight arrangements.
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable.
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Day 1
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 Arrival in Munich, Germany
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)
Day 3 Munich
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 Glühwein. Tonight is your chance to sample hearty Bavarian fare in one of Munich’s lively restaurants. (BB)
Day 4 Munich–Innsbruck, Austria–Salzburg
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)
Day 5 Salzburg
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)
Day 6 Salzburg–Vienna
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 the Ringstrasse, 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)
Day 7 At Leisure in Vienna
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)
Day 8
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
| Receive 10% off any Listed Land Price if you purchase Land & Air or receive 10% off any land price if land only is purchased.These deals sell out fast and prices on all of our tour specials can only be guaranteed once deposit has been made, so hurry now! Please call us toll-free at 1 800 935 2620 to book one of our discounted specials. |
Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
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Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Dec 04 - Dec 11, 2007 | Call Us | $1029 | Call Us | $1300 | | Dec 08 - Dec 15, 2007 | Call Us | $1029 | Call Us | $1300 | | Dec 11 - Dec 18, 2007 | Call Us | $1029 | Call Us | $1300 | | Dec 15 - Dec 22, 2007 | Call Us | $1029 | Call Us | $1300 | | Dec 18 - Dec 25, 2007 | Call Us | $1099 | Call Us | $1370 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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