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6-Nights Christmas in Central Europe, Vienna to Berlin - Classic from $1,849
G Adventures
OFFER ID 1532781
Christmas in Central Europe, Vienna to Berlin
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.
Highlights
Explore historic medieval cities, Visit centuries old Christmas markets, Savour the holiday atmosphere of Europe, Try coffee in a famous Viennese coffee house, Wander the Hellbrunner Christmas market outside Salzburg, 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
Accommodation
Hotels (6 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 18.
Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 1 dinner
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. Hellbrunner Christmas Market visit. 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.
6 nights from $1,849 per person
G Adventures: Christmas in Central Europe, Vienna to Berlin
Day 1: 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.
Day 2: 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.
Day 3: 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.
Day 4: 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 the Hellbrunner Christmas Market. This especially atmospheric Christmas Market has been held here for almost 20 years and features over 700 conifers decorated with red Christmas balls and lights immersing the area in a warm glow. In the evening, you’ll have a chance to enjoy some free time to explore the Christmas markets in Bavaria’s capital with your CEO.
Day 5: 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.
Day 6: 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.
Day 7: Berlin
Depart at any time.
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Moderate facilities have modest enhancements to amenities and décor. These hotels or resorts are dependable, comfortable and some may offer standard features, such as select business services, Continental breakfast or coffee service and may have a swimming pool or small fitness center on-site. Guestrooms are comfortable, moderately spacious, in-room telephones, televisions and limited amenities. Moderate establishments provide suitable accommodations and service for budget-minded travelers.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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