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
• Snow Boots
• 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:
• 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
• 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 (For included visit to geothermal baths)
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Quick Covid Test/Antigen Test
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 an der East Side Gallery entlang der Berliner Mauer (Gratis)
- Besuch des Jüdischen Museums (8EUR pro Person)
- Besuch im Fernsehturm (13-23EUR pro Person)
- Besuch am Brandenburger Tor (Gratis)
- Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer (Gratis)
- Besuch im Checkpoint-Charlie-Museum (17.50EUR pro Person)
Start / Finish
Vienna nach Berlin
Transport
Train, private vehicle, walking
What's Included
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Magdas Hotel Stay Vienna, Magdas Hotel Vienna
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. Hellbrunner Christmas Market visit. 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, Wander the Hellbrunner Christmas market outside Salzburg, Travel to local Christmas markets en route to Salzburg, Sip Glühwein and try some Nuremberg Lebkuchen, Stay in Magdas Hotel in Vienna; a Planeterra project
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 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 the Hellbrunner Christmas Market. This especially atmospheric Christmas Market has been held here for almost 20 years and features over 700 conifers decorated with red Christmas balls and lights immersing the area in a warm glow. In the evening, you’ll have a chance to enjoy some free time to explore the 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