Itinerary :
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Day
1 -
Arrive Vienna
( 2 nights )
Welcome to the Austrian capital city, Vienna, at this festive
time. There is time to relax before enjoying a Welcome Drink with our
Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Hotel: Hilton Danube
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Day 2 -
Vienna
sightseeing and Christmas markets
Our
sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a drive along the
Ringstrasse with views of the Hofburg, the Parliament, City Hall
and the State Opera House. Then there is time to visit Vienna’s ‘Christkindlmarkt’ in
traditional wooden huts which display handmade wooden toys, local
gingerbread and warming ‘Glühwein’. ( Buffet Breakfast )
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Day 3 -
Vienna –
Salzburg – Munich ( 2 nights )
A scenic drive along the Danube
Valley brings us to Mozart’s Salzburg, where the Christmas
markets are held in and around the ancient Cathedral. Our
guided walking tour shows us the
Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s birthplace and the Old City. Then we drive through fairy-tale Christmas
landscapes to the Bavarian capital of Munich, with its festive Christmas markets and bustling beer-halls. ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner )
Hotel: Hilton Munich City
- Day 4 - Munich orientation and at leisure
Our orientation shows us the Hofbräuhaus, the
Marienplatz and the ornate Glockenspiel on the impressive town
hall. Then time at leisure to browse through the stalls at the Christmas
market and maybe visit one of the famous beer halls of this
hospitable and charming city. ( Buffet Breakfast )
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Day 5 -
Munich - Neuschwanstein Castle - Oberammergau - Innsbruck
This morning, with views of snowcapped mountains, we drive to visit Neuschwanstein, the most extravagant of King Lugwig's castles. Then to Oberammergau, where the Passion Play was performed in 2010, and on to Innsbruck, where, after an orientation tour, we have time to enjoy the Christmas Market in the Old Town Square. ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner )
Hotel: Grauer Bar
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Day 6 - Innsbruck - Liechtenstein - Zurich - Lucerne ( 2 nights )
We head westwards to Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, before entering Switzerland and reaching Zurich the financial capital. Time to visit the lively indoor Christmas market before continuing on to lakeside Lucerne in central Switzerland where we spend the next two nights. ( Buffet Breakfast / Dinner )
Hotel: Schiller
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Day 7 - Lucerne orientation and at leisure
This morning our Tour Director shows us the poignant Lion
Monument, the covered wooden Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit
Church, before time to shop for Swiss watches and chocolate.
Tonight, we all enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner with wine
together with our Tour Director and new found friends.
( Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner )
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Day 8 - Lucerne – Depart Zurich
This morning there is a transfer to Zurich airport, conditions
apply, as you return home full of the joys of Christmas! ( Buffet Breakfast )
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Dates & Rates
8
Days from US$1385 |
| Starts Vienna |
Ends Zurich |
Twin Share |
Starts Vienna |
Ends Zurich |
Twin Share |
| Sun 28 Nov 10 |
Sun 05 Dec 10 |
US$1385 |
Fri 10 Dec 10 |
Fri 17 Dec 10 |
US$1385 |
| Tue 30 Nov 10 |
Tue 07 Dec 10 |
US$1385 |
Sun 12 Dec 10 |
Sun 19 Dec 10 |
US$1385 |
| Thu 02 Dec 10 |
Thu 09 Dec 10 |
US$1425 |
Tue 14 Dec 10 |
Tue 21 Dec 10 |
US$1385 |
| Sun 05 Dec 10 |
Sun 12 Dec 10 |
US$1425 |
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Single room supplement ( Departures 2Dec10, 5Dec10 ) : US$265
Single room supplement ( Other Departures ) : US$305 |
Triple room reduction : US$30 |
Early Payment
Discount
10 months
: US$105 |
Early Payment
Discount
6 months :
US$70 |
| 2nd Tour Discount SAVE up to US$71 p.p. |
Young Traveller Discount US$140 |
Important note:
For Trafalgar's other great savings,
extra night accommodation and air details, please refer to
Great Saving pages. |
| All prices are per person, twin share. |
| Airport transfers:
On arrival at Vienna airport transfers will operate at 09.00, 12.00 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Zurich Airport at 08.00. |
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