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Christmas in an Italian Castle

Number of days: 11 Days

Departs from: Munich

Avg distance travelled / day: 169km

Tour departures: 18 December

Tour ends: Luzern

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Castelbrando Hotel, Italy

Castelbrando Hotel, Italy

Tour Overview

Imagine... staying four nights over Christmas in a glorious Italian Castle set in the charming foothills of the Italian Dolomites. Now add the picturesque Austrian Lakes District, the Christmas Markets of baroque Salzburg and medieval Innsbruck, the chic ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the canals and hump backed bridges of Venice plus elegant, stylish Milan. An awesome experience!

Tour Highlights

  • Christmas in a stunning Italian Castle
  • Picturesque Austrian Lakes District
  • Baroque city of Salzburg
  • Innsbruck Christmas Markets
  • Swarovski Crystal World
  • Horse and buggy ride to Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Passion Play village of Oberammergau
  • Torch light walk with mulled wine in Fuschl
  • Canals and hump backed bridges of Venice
  • Chic ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo
  • Special hot chocolate and biscuits in Salzburg
  • The stylish city of Milan

Tour Inclusions

  • All sightseeing, scenic drives and excursions described in the itinerary
  • Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
  • First class touring coach for excursions and touring
  • End of tour tips to Tour Manager, drivers and guides
  • 10 nights in selected accommodation
  • Hotel porterage (1 bag per person)
  • Full buffet breakfasts daily
  • Special Christmas Day lunch with drinks
  • 9 dinners including Welcome dinner and Farewell dinner
  • Tea, coffee and water with all dinners
  • Welcome drink in Munich, CastelBrando, torch light walk with mulled wine in Fuschl, special hot chocolate and biscuits in Salzburg
  • Entrance to Swarovski Crystal, horse and buggy ride and entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle

Itinerary Outline

  • Day 1: Munich
  • Day 2: Lake Mondsee – Hallstatt - Fuschl
  • Day 3: Oberndorf - Salzburg
  • Day 4: Innsbruck
  • Day 5: Hohenschwangau - Oberammergau
  • Day 6: Bolzano - Castelbrando
  • Day 7: Venice
  • Day 8: Castelbrando
  • Day 9: Cortina d’Ampezzo
  • Day 10: Desenzano – Milan
  • Day 11: Milan

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