Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive at Vienna airport with transfers to your hotel scheduled at 10:00, 13:00, and 15:30, so timing depends on your flight. Later that evening at 18:00, you'll meet your Travel Director and head to a local restaurant for your Welcome Dinner. It's a good chance to connect with the other guests on the tour.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner served with wine at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant
- Day 2
Vienna
Your day focuses on Vienna's holiday charm. A private guide will take you through Schönbrunn Palace to see the frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and gilded details. From there, you'll take a scenic drive around the famous Ring Road, passing the Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence, City Hall, and the Viennese Christmas Market. There's plenty to see and photograph throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace
- Ring Road drive viewing Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Vienna Opera House Hofburg Imperial Residence Vienna City Hall Karlskirche Viennese Christmas Market - Day 3
Vienna to Salzburg
You'll travel through Austria's farmlands heading toward the Salzkammergut region with its lakes and mountains. Once you reach Salzburg, you'll visit Mozart's birthplace and learn about his life, including a musical demonstration on his original pianoforte. It's a nice way to connect with the city's cultural heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mozart's birthplace with musical demonstration on original pianoforte
Landmarks Mozart's Birthplace - Day 4
Salzburg
A local guide walks you through Salzburg's snow-covered old town to see Mozart's family home on the Getreidegasse, which is decorated for the season. Then you'll check out the 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of the cathedral and meet a local vendor to try a Viennese winter dessert with traditional Glühwein. It's one of those experiences where you get both the sights and the local food and drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk to Mozart's family home on Getreidegasse
- Visit 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of the cathedral
- Tasting of Viennese winter dessert and Glühwein with a local stallholder
Landmarks Getreidegasse Salzburg Christmas Market Salzburg Cathedral Hohensalzburg Fortress Residenz Fountain - Day 5
Salzburg to Innsbruck
The drive takes you through scenic mountain landscape to Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital in the Inn Valley. You'll have choices for how to spend your time here with Insight Choice options like visiting Swarovski Crystal Worlds or taking a horse-drawn carriage ride through the city. In the evening, you'll join your group for a Highlight Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in Innsbruck
- Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Landmarks Swarovski Crystal Worlds - Day 6
Innsbruck to Munich
You'll drive to Linderhof Palace first, then continue into the German Alps to visit Oberammergau. The town is known for hosting the famous Passion Play since 1634. You'll see the impressive theatre and colorfully painted chalets throughout the village. After exploring, you'll head on to Munich, the Bavarian capital, where you'll be based for the next couple of days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Linderhof Palace
- Explore Oberammergau and view the Passion Play theatre
Landmarks Linderhof Palace Oberammergau Passion Play Theatre - Day 7
Munich
A local expert guides you through Munich's Advent traditions on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. You'll walk quieter streets to learn about Christmas customs and forgotten traditions, then head to Marienplatz to see the famous Glockenspiel and Munich's traditional Christmas Market with its gigantic tree. By evening you'll gather with your group for a festive Celebration Dinner with wine and good cheer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive Celebration Dinner with wine and good cheer)
Included Activities
- Guided journey through Munich's Advent traditions and lost Christmas customs
- Visit Marienplatz and Glockenspiel
- Munich Christmas Market
- Celebration Dinner with wine at a local restaurant
Landmarks Marienplatz Glockenspiel Munich Town Hall Munich Christmas Market Feldherrnhalle Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach English Garden Hofbräuhaus St. Peter's Church - Day 8
Munich
Your departure transfer will arrive at Munich Airport at 07:00 or 09:00 depending on which time works for your flight. You'll check out of your accommodation and head to the airport for your departure.
