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Length
9 Days
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Starts in
Munich (Germany)
Ends in
Zurich (Switzerland)
Available Tour Start Dates
NOV 30, 2026 to DEC 4, 2026 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Insight Vacations sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).
Activity Level
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Language
English
Guaranteed Date(s)
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Yes
Special Interest(s)
Christmas Markets, Small Group
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From
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$3,225.25
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Overview
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.
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Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
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From
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on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price available on
this tour date. Price is for the tour only, unless noted otherwise. Additional items,
including but not limited to, airfare, travel insurance, and more, are additional.
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cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).
FridayDec 4, 2026
SaturdayDec 12, 2026
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No Booking Fees!
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$3,225.25
No
(Departure #20261204)
MondayNov 30, 2026
TuesdayDec 8, 2026
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unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the
application of any applicable promotions. Additional
restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to
each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the
right to correct errors.
No Booking Fees!
No Booking Fees!
We do not charge booking fees on any Insight Vacations tours.
You're sure to enjoy an affordable Insight Vacations tour package when booking with us!
Available for new bookings made starting 10/22/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.
Bonus Offers are not combinable,
unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the
application of any applicable promotions. Additional
restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to
each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the
right to correct errors.
$3,372.50
Yes
(Departure #20261130)
Tour Itinerary
Note: The version of the tour that is currently selected (via the "Select Season" options above) will be in the reverse order of what is listed below. Please select a different version of this tour above (that doesn't indicate "Reverse") if you'd prefer the tour in the order listed below.
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.
Meals Included:
Dinner
Accommodations:Munich Marriott
Day 2
Free Time in the Bavarian Capital Relaxed Start
Explore Munich with Insight Choice. Choose to join a Local Expert for a foodie walking tour in the city center. 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.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Munich Marriott
Day 3
Lake Chiemsee, Salzburg and Innsbruck
Travel alongside the tranquil waters of Lake Chiemsee on your way to Salzburg in Austria, where the spires and domes of the Old Town are often draped in snow in December. Visit Mozart's birthplace to learn more about his life, and sit down to a musical demonstration on his original pianoforte. Enjoy a visit to Swarovski in the afternoon followed by a highlight dinner. Head through the mountains to your Innsbruck hotel.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:AC, Innsbruck
Day 4
Innsbruck at Leisure Relaxed Start
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.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:AC, Innsbruck, Hotel Grauer Bär, Innsbruck
Day 5
The Black Forest via Lindau
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 harbor. 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.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Hotel Stadt Lörrach, Loerrach
Day 6
Freiburg Sightseeing
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 colorful stalls offering a range of festive goodies from the Black Forest.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Hotel Stadt Lörrach, Loerrach
Day 7
Strasbourg and Alsace Experience Relaxed Start
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 cozy neighborhood 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 specialties, accompanied by wine.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Hotel Stadt Lörrach, Loerrach
Day 8
The Swiss City of Zürich Relaxed Start
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.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Mövenpick Hotel Zürich-Airport
Day 9
Depart Zürich Relaxed Start
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out. Transfers are available from your hotel to Zürich Airport.Transfers are available from your hotel to Zurich Airport every 20 minutes between 4:00am and noon and from 4:00pm to 11:30pm.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
More Details
Insight Vacations is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Alpine Christmas Markets - Small Group tour:
Travelers Notes
* ARRIVAL: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Munich Airport (MUC) from Munich Airport Terminal 2 at 10:00 and 13:00 and Terminal 1C at 10:15 and 13:15 on the first day of the tour. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Insight Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. Guest should arrive by the last transfer time on the first day of the tour, or they will miss out on the included orientation tour and Welcome Dinner.* DEPARTURE: Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Insight Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. Chargeable departure transfers are not available through Insight Vacations.* CHRISTMAS MARKETS: Christmas markets are typically open from the start of Advent until December 24, but their exact dates are usually announced only a few months in advance. In general, some cities have only one main square/area with a Christmas Market, while others feature multiple markets dotted throughout the city, each with its own operating dates. Christmas markets are free to enter, and if guests have specific markets they want to see, they can discuss their preferences with their Travel Director for assistance during the tour.* NOTE: This Trip falls under Tour Deposit Level 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment, and Cancellations Policies on our Website.
Meals Included
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