Alpine Christmas
Holiday shopping has never been this fun! Settle into an Innsbruck hotel for six nights. Relax as the snow-capped Alpine and Tyrolean scenery passes by and you travel to enchanting, traditional Christmas markets throughout the region. Enjoy dinner at a centurie- old restaurant in Salzburg. Shop for woodcarvings in Oberammergau and stop to photograph King Ludwig II's magnificent castle perched on a gorge, Neuschwanstein. Return home rejuvenated and bearing armloads of Alpine treasures for everyone.
Explore traditional European Christmas markets throughout the Alpine region. Six nights in one hotel in Innsbruck allows you time to shop and explore. Explore Oberammergau, home to the original Passion Play. Explore picturesque Salzburg on a leisurely walking tour.
Highlights
Innsbruck, Golden Roof, Munich, Oberammergau, Salzburg, Christmas Markets
Collette Experience
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- Tour Operator
- Collette Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 8 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Air 1 | Overnight Flight | Overnight Flight : Welcome as you join Collette Vacations in exploring the traditional Christmas markets of Austria and southern Bavaria. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Germany. |
| Day 2 | Innsbruck | Innsbruck, Austria - Tour Begins : Your tour begins in the beautiful city of Innsbruck, located in the state of Tyrol. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included. |
| Day 3 | Innsbruck | Innsbruck : A local guide leads a panoramic Innsbruck city tour of the highlights of the town: Maria Theresienstrasse, the Hofburg, and the "Golden Roof," all set against the backdrop of the lovely Austrian Alps. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore this beautiful city, including its wonderful Christmas Market and many unique specialty shops. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 4 | Innsbruck | Innsbruck - Munich, Germany - Innsbruck : Travel to Munich this morning. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour featuring the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel and Olympic Park. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Munich's lovely historic area. Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Tonight's dinner is at a popular local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 5 | Innsbruck | Innsbruck - Oberammergau - Innsbruck : A delightful day of sightseeing awaits you. You begin with a scenic picture stop of the fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle - its turrets and pinnacles create a dream-like atmosphere. Next, visit Wies Church, proclaimed a World Heritage Site, before proceeding to Oberammergau. This small town of craftsmen owes its fame to the internationally-known Passion Play, performed only once every ten years. Upon arrival, enjoy a brief orientation tour of this quaint, picturesque village. Today breakfast will be included. |
| Day 6 | Innsbruck | Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck : Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to Salzburg, a city filled with beautiful gardens and wondrous architecture. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely-paced walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in the Sound of Music), the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart's birthplace), and many other highlights of this beautiful city. The afternoon is at leisure to explore and enjoy Salzburg's fabulous Christmas market. Your day concludes with a delightful dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter's Restaurant, located in the historic city center. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 7 | Innsbruck | Innsbruck : Your day is at leisure to relax, explore Innsbruck's hidden treasures, or return to the Christmas markets for some last-minute shopping. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner, celebrating the end of a wonderful trip. Today breakfast and dinner will be included. |
| Day 8 | Tour ends | Innsbruck - Tour Ends : Your tour ends in Innsbruck this morning. Today breakfast will be included. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Hotel Innsbruck, Innsbruck
- Hotel Grauer Bar, Innsbruck
- Disclaimer
- NOTE: Specials are marked with a *
NOTE: NOTE: Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
