Alpine Christmas Markets
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Flights, taxes, visas, travel insurance, spending money, items of a personal nature & anything not mentioned in the inclusions
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{ "summary": [ "There is nothing quite like Christmas among the Alps with the festive Munich Christmas Market, Salzburg's snow-capped spires and an indulgent cup of Glühwein. Your Local Expert brings Mozart's history to life before a visit to Salzburg's Christmas market. After tasting the festive treats, the culinary delights continue with a traditional dining experience at Swarovski Crystal Worlds. If that is not enough to summon your holiday spirit, a stroll through the medieval cobbled streets of Freiburg will certainly do the trick, not to mention the fairytale surroundings of Strasbourg, where the sweet scent of cinnamon is carried on the breeze at the oldest Christmas market in France" ], "itinerary": [ { "icon": "tour", "day": "1", "title": "Arrive in Munich", "image": "", "body": "Welcome to Germany. Meet your Travel Director this afternoon for an orientation of the city that will show you some of the city's major sights, culminating in the Marienplatz, with its soaring Town Hall and Glockenspiel. Here, the Christkindlmarkt will be in full swing, an entrancing festival of light and music. In the evening, join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a welcome dinner with wine." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "2", "title": "Free Time in the Bavarian Capital Relaxed Start", "image": "", "body": "Explore Munich with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a foodie walking tour in the city centre. Alternatively, visit the famous Residenz, and see its museum and Treasury. This afternoon, consider joining an optional experience to explore the romantic royal palaces of the Bavarian Alps." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "3", "title": "Lake Chiemsee, Salzburg and Innsbruck", "image": "", "body": "Travel past Lake Chiemsee, often called the Bavarian Sea, en route to Salzburg. With your Local Expert, stroll through the baroque Old Town and visit Mozart's Birthplace on Getreidegasse. Inside, enjoy a rare musical demonstration on his original pianoforte, a moment that brings Salzburg's most famous son vividly to life. Afterwards, explore the city's renowned Christmas markets and enjoy a warming Glühwein, a traditional mulled wine dating back to the 15th century, with your Travel Director. Explore the market with your free time where you can browse handcrafted decorations and shop for local delicacies. Continue to Swarovski Crystal World, a visionary museum and art space conceived by André Heller to celebrate the artisanship and creativity of the Swarovski legacy." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "4", "title": "Innsbruck at Leisure Relaxed Start", "image": "", "body": "Enjoy a horse & carriage ride in the morning. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Old Town and Christmas Markets, set in front of the Golden Roof, graced by beautifully preserved medieval facades." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "5", "title": "The Black Forest via Lindau", "image": "", "body": "Travel through the Alberg tunnel, Austria's longest road tunnel, as you return to Germany and pause in the tiny island-town of Lindau. Walk through the maze of ancient streets down to the harbour. Across the lake, often shrouded in mist, look for the rising silhouette of snow-capped peaks. After time to explore, continue along the shores of the Bodensee to your hotel in the Black Forest." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "6", "title": "Freiburg Sightseeing", "image": "", "body": "Visit Freiburg in the morning, a lively university city with a charming Christmas atmosphere. Walk from the medieval Münster through the heart of the historic old quarter, past colourful stalls offering a range of festive goodies from the Black Forest." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "7", "title": "Strasbourg and Alsace Experience Relaxed Start", "image": "", "body": "Cross the Rhine to the region of Alsace, wedged between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains. This area has changed nationality four times since 1870! Arrive in Strasbourg, the City at the Crossroads, where the Christmas Market is the oldest and one of the largest in France. Spend time in a cosy neighbourhood of timbered fairy-tale buildings, with Christmas shops and a gingerbread bakery, warm with fragrant promise. Return to Germany and venture to a local restaurant for a delightful dinner of local specialities, accompanied by wine." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "8", "title": "The Swiss City of Zürich Relaxed Start", "image": "", "body": "Cross the Swiss border and head for Zurich where a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® visit takes you through the streets of Zurich. Enjoy the traditional Christmas Markets in Zurich's Old Town. Toast to the culmination of your Yuletide journey during a festive dinner with wine at a local restaurant with its own microbrewery." }, { "icon": "tour", "day": "9", "title": "Depart Zürich Relaxed Start", "image": "", "body": "Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out. Transfers are available from your hotel to Zürich Airport every 20 minutes between 4:00am and noon and from 4:00pm to 11:30pm." } ] }
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- ||T&C|| The trip price does not include the costs of international flights (to/from the start or end the trip).
- Price is per person based on a lead in rate and subject to availability depending on the departure date.
- (High and low season rates apply).
- Single supplement rates available on request.
- Trip Itineraries are subject to change.
- Discount can be combined with other brochure discounts where applicable, does not apply to extra nights' accommodation, optional extensions, airfares, flight supplements and surcharges, taxes and fees and airport transfers.
- Subject to availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time.
- All cancellation policies apply as per Insight Vacations.
