Christmas in Central Europe, Vienna to Berlin

Christmas in Central Europe, Vienna to Berlin

• Trip code: 4F1X000
• Dauer: 7
• Stil: Classic

What’s the best way to get into the holiday spirit? Easiest answer ever: this seven-day tour of five European cities and their magical Christmas markets. Feel the festive cheer as you wander through the Viennese markets, visit the local Christmas markets just outside of Salzburg, hunt for handmade ornaments in Munich, travel to Nuremberg to experience one of the most famous markets in the world, then sip some warm Glühwein as you explore Gendarmenmarkt square in Berlin. If you’re looking to get totally immersed in the feeling of the holidays and the cultures of Central Europe, well, you’ve found the tour to make it happen.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotels (6 nts)

Checklist

Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Warm waterproof jacket

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

Group Size Notes

Max 18

Introduction

What’s the best way to get into the holiday spirit? Easiest answer ever: this seven-day tour of five European cities and their magical Christmas markets. Feel the festive cheer as you wander through the Viennese markets, visit the local Christmas markets just outside of Salzburg, hunt for handmade ornaments in Munich, travel to Nuremberg to experience one of the most famous markets in the world, then sip some warm Glühwein as you explore Gendarmenmarkt square in Berlin. If you’re looking to get totally immersed in the feeling of the holidays and the cultures of Central Europe, well, you’ve found the tour to make it happen

Meals Included

6 Frühstück, 1 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD265-345 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Vienna
- Vorführung der Wiener Sängerknaben (56-200EUR pro Person)
- Besuch im Hotel Sacher mit Nachtisch (30-50EUR pro Person)
- Besichtigung des Stephansdoms (Gratis)
- Besichtigung von Schloss Belvedere (19EUR pro Person)
- Besuch in der Wiener Staatsoper (8EUR pro Person)

Berlin
- Besuch des Jüdischen Museums (15EUR pro Person)
- Besuch im Fernsehturm (28.50EUR pro Person)
- Besuch am Brandenburger Tor (Gratis)
- Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer (Gratis)
- Besuch im Checkpoint-Charlie-Museum (18.50EUR pro Person)
- Besuch an der East Side Gallery entlang der Berliner Mauer (Gratis)

Start / Finish

Vienna nach Berlin

Transport

Train, private vehicle, walking

What's Included

Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen, Vienna. Welcome meeting and dinner. Orientation walk in Vienna. Christmas markets visit Vienna. Coffee/pastry tasting Vienna. Private transfer to Salzburg. Free time in Salzburg. Salzburg Christmas market visits with CEO. Private transfer to Munich. Free time in Munich. Private transfer to Nuremberg. Christmas market visit in Nuremberg. Train ride to Berlin. Orientation walk in Berlin. Christmas market visit in Berlin. Mug of Glühwein (mulled wine). Free time in Berlin. 24hr transit pack in Berlin and Vienna

Highlights

Explore historic medieval cities, Visit centuries old Christmas markets, Savour the holiday atmosphere of Europe, Try coffee in a famous Viennese coffee house, Travel to local Christmas markets en route to Salzburg, Sip Glühwein and try some Nuremberg Lebkuchen, Visit a cafe working to support seniors at risk of old age poverty and social isolation

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Vienna

Arrive at any time. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting with your CEO before enjoying a local dinner as a group

Day 2 Vienna

It’s all about Vienna today. Set out on a CEO led orientation walk around the city. Choose to visit famous landmarks like, The Vienna State Opera House, Belvedere Palace, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and Vienna City Hall.

Take a break and indulge in some coffee and cake in one of the famous Viennese coffee houses, supporting seniors at risk of old age poverty and social isolation, and then wander around Vienna’s Christmas Markets to experience the lively atmosphere of this European holiday tradition

Day 3 Vienna/Salzburg

Depart for Salzburg in the morning as a group, stopping at some smaller local Christmas markets en route. Once in Salzburg head to more Christmas markets with your CEO before enjoying some free time to become acquainted with the city

Day 4 Salzburg/Munich

Today, take your time and see more of Salzburg on your own. Walk the historic squares and quaint little side streets of Salzburg Old town. Climb Festungsberg Hill to visit Hohensalzburg Castle, or check out the birthplace of Mozart and visit the museum there.

Depart for Munich in the afternoon and stop at a local Christmas market. In the evening, you’ll have a chance to enjoy some free time to explore more Christmas markets in Bavaria’s capital with your CEO

Day 5 Munich/Berlin

This morning, if timing allows, view the streets from above with a climb up to the tower of Old St Peter’s Church.

Then, the group will travel to Nuremberg to visit one of the oldest Christmas Markets in the world and arguably the most famous. Make sure to try some Nuremberg Lebkuchen, a German cake or cookie that is similar to gingerbread, before wandering through this charming winter fairytale filled with wooden stalls, old-fashioned carousels, and if you’re lucky some lazy snowflakes. Afterwards, hop on a train to transfer to Berlin where you’ll stop for the night

Day 6 Berlin

Set out on an orientation walk with your CEO to get your bearings. See famous sights like the Berlin Wall Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, and the historical Museum Island. Enjoy a Bratwurst/Currywurst tasting and do some shopping in Alexanderplatz. End your day with visits to the Christmas Markets in Gendarmenmarkt square searching for handmade souvenirs to bring home as you sip some warm Glühwein (mulled wine) and wander through the little stalls

Day 7 Berlin

Depart at any time

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Vienna

Day 2 Vienna

Day 3 Vienna/Salzburg

Day 4 Salzburg/Munich

Day 5 Munich/Berlin

Day 6 Berlin

Day 7 Berlin