Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland

Immerse yourself in festive joy as you embrace the warm glow of candles, the melody of carols, delicate snowflakes, and the rich sweetness of stollen.

Stroll through bustling market stalls, each laden with holiday treasures, and pay homage to time-honored traditions, local craftsmanship, and enchanting city backdrops. Let the festive spirit surround you, creating a magical atmosphere that celebrates the beauty of the season and the charm of cherished customs.

Highlights

Explore Vienna and Salzburg with a Local Specialist

Discover Munich, Oberammergau, Vaduz, Innsbruck and Lucerne

Visit the Christmas Markets of Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne and Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, and join a local family for an exclusive Be My Guest experience in their home

View Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, the Marienplatz in Munich, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck and the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

See stunning alpine scenery

Pricing

8 Days

from

$5,050*

per person share twin

Based on 24 Nov 26 departure

What's Included

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optional Experiences and free time

Be My Guest
Visit the Meyer family at their Swiss farm for a home-hosted meal, learning about local traditions and rural life in a warm, festive setting.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Discover Munich’s forgotten Advent traditions with a Local Specialist 

Day-to-day Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Vienna

Write your very own Christmas story on a festive foray to some of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets. Our journey begins in Vienna. Take the opportunity to explore on your own before meeting your fellow travellers. Today, your Travel Director will provide an orientation drive of the Austrian capital before dinner. Accommodation: Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel. Included Meals: Dinner.

Day 2: Discover Vienna's Spectacular Christmas Markets

Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the Austrian capital, from its Parliament and City Hall to the grand State Opera House and Hofburg Palace, once the winter palace the Habsburgs, one of the most powerful royal houses of Europe. We feed our Christmas spirit with a visit to the enchanting Christkindlmarkt this afternoon and feast on delicious gingerbread and Glühwein, wandering past wooden stalls piled high with handcrafted toys, seasonal gifts and tasty festive fare. Accommodation: Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel. Included Meals: Breakfast.

Day 3: Journey to Munich

Venture to Mozart's beloved Salzburg. Dive Into Culture with a Local Specialist on a walking tour to see the Mirabell Gardens and iconic sights that featured in the filming of the 'Sound of Music'. Later, dramatic vistas accompany your journey as you travel past alpine landscapes to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. This evening, dinner is served at the hotel. Accommodation: Leonardo Royal. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 4: Enjoy Bavarian Munich's Magical Christmas Markets

Bundle up warmly and join a Local Expert on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to discover lost and forgotten Advent traditions. Embrace the festive cheer in Marienplatz with its impressive Town Hall and the ornate Glockenspiel. Then, spend the rest of your day savouring the sights, sounds and smells of Munich’s Christmas market – a dazzling display of twinkling lights, carols and a magnificent Christmas tree. Continue your feast and indulge in Munich’s unrivalled hospitality with an optional visit to enjoy the Gemütlichkeit atmosphere at one of Munich's most traditional restaurants. Accommodation: Leonardo Royal. Included Meals: Breakfast.

Day 5: Off to Innsbruck

We leave Munich behind and travel through the romantic Bavarian countryside en route to Oberammergau, which hosts the poignant Passion Play every ten years. Admire the village’s intricate woodcarvings and elaborate frescoes depicting Bavarian themes before continuing to Innsbruck. Indulge in delicious Kiachl doughnuts at the bustling Christmas market before returning to your hotel for dinner. Accommodation: Tivoli Hotel Innsbruck. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 6: Venture to Lucerne

A winter wonderland beckons as we see the ski jump that towers over Innsbruck before continuing to Vaduz to view its turreted castle, perched perfectly above the Liechtenstein capital. Our final stop today is Lucerne, where we’ll spend the next two nights. Our orientation tour of the city takes us past the sad Lion of Lucerne and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge. Accommodation: Hotel Astoria Lucerne. Included Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Explore Lucerne's Festive Glittering Lights

This morning choose to join your Travel Director for an Optional Experience to the peak of a nearby mountain top. Embrace the Yuletide cheer in true Swiss-style during a visit to Lucerne’s Christmas market at Franziskanerplatz, in the heart of the city’s Old Town. Ramble past traditional wooden stalls, a warm mug of Glühwein in hand, and admire the swirling Christmas carousel, filled with the joyful sounds of happy children. For lunch we celebrate our magical journey together during an exclusive Be My Guest experience filled with Christmas cheer as you Connect With Locals in their home. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure or perhaps join an optional cruise on Lake Lucerne. Accommodation: Hotel Astoria Lucerne. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 8: Journey Home

We bid a festive farewell to our travel companions, returning home with magical Christmas memories. Included Meals: Breakfast

Terms and Conditions

Prices are in NZD (unless specified otherwise) per person, in complete twin/double share accommodation (or single occupancy where specified), valid for new bookings only, subject to availability. Offers are capacity-controlled and may be reduced, changed, extended or withdrawn at any time, without notice. Unless specified, airfares (and often transfers) are additional. Pricing variations may occur due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Prices include savings/discounts where applicable and all taxes/charges (which are subject to change). Offers valid for travel originating in New Zealand only. Required deposit amounts and deposit/final payment dates vary by product booked. Deposits may or may not be refundable. Amendment and cancellation fees apply, which vary based on supplier. All products and itineraries are subject to change at the discretion of the supplier. Prices are based on cash, Eftpos, or Direct Credit payment only. We accept all major credit cards, however, processing fees apply. To be read in conjunction with the booking terms and conditions applicable for Insight Vacations. Please always refer to your World Travellers Consultant for full details. Travel documents & vaccination requirements are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Professional service fees may apply.on airfares or extra night accommodations, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. The extra discount is combinable with the standard 5% GTR past guest discount, but is not combinable with other offers including Big Travel Sale and multiple trip discount. Other conditions may apply.

Global Tour Rewards Discount: **Past guests of Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, AAT Kings, Inspiring Journeys, Costsaver and Contiki receive a 5% Global Tour Reward (GTR) discount on any new tour booking with any of the aforementioned brands. The GTR 5% discount is valid on the land portion of the tour and can be used for multiple trips taken within any given year. Discount is not combinable with multiple tour discount, must be applied at the time of booking and is not valid on all trips and/or departures, airfares, surcharges, taxes, extensions, optional experiences, extra night accommodations, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and are subject to change. The 5% GTR discount replaces all previous Past Guest/Frequent Traveller Discounts and is not in addition to. Other conditions may apply.