December 9 - 16, 2025 | Travel with: Ashley Switzer
Explore Europe’s most enchanting Christmas destinations.
Get your first taste of the delights of Venice, Florence, Rome, and more on this enchanting Italian tour. You'll get to enjoy the ancient ruins, architectural and artistic masterpieces, and of course, indulge in Italy's legendary food and wine.
Journey through the snowcapped peaks of the Austrian Alps on this grand tour of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, Salzburg’s 500-year-old Christmas Market and Munich’s six-story tall Christmas tree. Warm up with a mug or two of Glühwein at the Innsbruck Christmas Market before indulging in an exclusive Insight Choice, taking a horse and carriage ride through the romantic streets of the Old Town or a tour of the world of Swarovski Crystal. At the Salzburg Market Tasting experience, meet with a local market stallholder for an exclusive sampling of gingerbread, washed down with a glass of mulled wine. In Neuschwanstein, follow in Walt Disney’s footsteps on a tour of the fairytale-like castle that reputedly inspired him, complete with extravagant decorations and breathtaking views.
Included Meals:
4 Dinner with Wine (DW)
7 Breakfast (B)
Vienna:Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a drink, followed by a pleasant Welcome Dinner served with wine at a local restaurant.
Salzburg:At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and taste the delicious gingerbread with a fragrant cup of Glühwein.
Innsbruck:At a local restaurant, join your newfound friends for Highlight Dinner.
Munich:Join your newfound friends for a festive Celebration Dinner with wine and good cheer!
Vienna:A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
Vienna:Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Expert reveals why this is the historic core of the city.You will also tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
Salzburg:With a Local Expert, see Mozart's family home and the 500-year-old Christmas Market in front of the cathedral.You'll also view the Hohensalzburg fortress and see Residenz Fountain when you spend some time in the Old Town.
Salzburg:At the Christmas Market, meet a local stallholder and taste the delicious gingerbread with a fragrant cup of Glühwein.
Innsbruck:Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture. Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Innsbruck: Visit the magical Swarovski Crystal Worlds. This attraction features installations by international artists, designers and architects who have interpreted the crystals in their own ways.
Innsbruck:Meet your coachman and enjoy a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride, surrounded by the mountains and valleys of Tyrol.
Neuschwanstein Castle:Visit the archetypal fairy-tale castle that allegedly inspired many of Walt Disney's castles. Led by a local historian, walk through the magnificent halls, take in the lavish decoration and enjoy spectacular views.
Oberammergau:Explore the town and see the theatre where the Passion Play has been performed since 1634.
Munich:During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hotel porterage where available of 1 bag per person.
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver.
Hotel tips, restaurant tips for included meals, and local taxes.
A group airport transfer on the first and last day of your guided holiday.
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted (Hotels listed to be used as a guide only and are subject to availability. If the quoted hotel is unavailable, we will secure another hotel in the same category).
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
No early check in/late checkout included.
International, domestic and internal airfares.
Travel insurance, visas and items of a personal nature.
Gratuities to Travel Director, Coach Drivers and Local Experts.