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This is one of our most popular Christmas vacations in Germany's winter wonderland. Enjoy 2-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 Sound of Music Salzburg, consider an excursion to the house of Gruber, composer of Silent Night, Holy Night. There is ample time to explore the Christmas markets in all cities.

Day 1

Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2 Arrive in Munich  Story about"Munich, Germany's Secret Capital", Germany

Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, 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 View Marienplatz in Munich, Germany with the Old and the New Town Halls, 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. (B)

Day 4 Munich–Innsbruck

Enjoy some time exploring the beautiful Innsbruck, Austria

A church on an Austrian mountaintop–Salzburg

The Hohensalzburg Fortress is the largest fully preserved fortress in Europe

Drive into the winter wonderland of the Bavarian Alps and Tyrolean Mountains

View the majestic mountains of the Tyrolean Valley 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. (B,D)

Day 5 Salzburg

Walk with a Local Guide through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS

Visit the world famous Mirabell Gardens, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit MOZART’S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse
Shop along the cobbled Getreidegasse Street in downtown Salzburg. 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. (B)

Day 6 Salzburg–Vienna

The Vienna City Hall

Morning drive to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing with vistas of Prater Park Visit Vienna's famous ferris wheel, also known as the Riesenrad

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
View the Romanesque and Gothic architecture of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. An optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is a possibility tonight. (B)

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. (B,D)

Day 8

Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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