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Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol
Number of days: 10 Days
Departs from: Munich
Tour departures: 19 December
Tour ends: Munich
Avg distance travelled / day: 67kms
Neusfit in the Stubai Valley
Tour Overview
IMAGINE….Staying five nights over Christmas in the heart of a Tyrolean village in the snow covered Stubai Valley, Austria. Add two nights in the heart of the baroque Salzburg and another amongst the fairytale castles of Bavaria. Highlights include the wonderful Christmas markets of Salzburg and Innsbruck, going deep under ground in the Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, standing at the very top of the Olympic Ski jump and enjoying the crystal displays in Swarovski Crystal World.
This tour is perfect for anyone wanting a less regulated tour. After a few days of more conventional, inclusive style touring from Munich to Salzburg we spend five nights in the glorious Stubai Valley over Christmas. Most of this stay has been deliberately left open for more independent activities and enjoyment. The Stubai Valley is a winter wonderland with so much to do including winter walking, cross country skiing, skating, day and even night-time tobogganing. For accommodation we have chosen to stay in a delightful Pension (type of guesthouse). Comfort is assured in this family run accommodation house. All rooms have private facilities and are of a very high standard with that warm, traditional Tyrolean feel.
Tour Highlights
- Celebrate Christmas over 5 nights in the heart of Neustift - a delightful Tyrolean village in the snow covered Stubai Valley
- Savour the fabulous Christmas Markets in Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck
- Experience a Christmas Eve dinner in a Tyrolean restaurant, plus dinners in Salzburg and Neustift
- Stay 2 nights in the centre of baroque Salzburg and enjoy a walking tour of the old town through to the Christmas Markets
- Visit the ’Sound of Music’ wedding church in Mondsee and explore the Salt Mines near Berchtesgaden
- Wake up on Christmas Day surrounded by massive snow covered peaks and explore the winter wonderland of the Stubai Valley
- Take in the Swarovski Crystal Worlds experience and stand in awe on top of Innsbruck’s Olympic Ski Jump
- Drive over the beautiful, snow clad Fern Pass into Bavaria and ride on a horse and buggy to visit ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s Fairytale Castle
- Spend your farewell evening in the Bavarian village of Hohenschwangau nestled beneath two beautiful, floodlit Kings’ castles
Tour Inclusions
- All excursions, scenic drives and sightseeing as described in the itinerary.
- Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
- Local guides Salzburg, Neuschwanstein Castle
- First class touring coach
- Hotel porterage Munich, Salzburg and Hohenschwangau (1 bag per person) (Please note porterage not available at the Neustift pension)
- End of tour tips to Tour Manager, drivers and local guides
- 9 nights selected accommodation as described
- Buffet breakfasts daily
- 6 dinners including a welcome dinner, a local restaurant in Neustift, Christmas Eve dinner and farewell dinner
- Welcome drink in Munich
- Entrance to Berchtesgaten Salt Mines, Swarovski Crystal, Innsbruck Ski jump, Neuschwanstein Castle and horse and buggy ride up to Neuschwanstein
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Munich
- Day 2: Salzburg
- Day 3: Salzburg
- Day 4: Neustift im Stubaital
- Day 5: Neustift im Stubaital
- Day 6: Neustift im Stubaital
- Day 7: Neustift im Stubaital
- Day 8: Neustift im Stubaital
- Day 9: Hohenschwangau in Bavaria
- Day 10: To Munich
