Alpine Christmas (8 Days starting from $949)

Alpine Christmas

An 8-Day tour starting from $949

Length:	8 Days
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Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3354

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About This Tour

Christmas shopping has never been this fun! Settle into an Innsbruck hotel for six nights and sit back and as the snow capped Alpine and Tyrolean scenery passes by and you travel to enchanting, traditional Christmas markets throughout the region. Enjoy dinner at a centuries old restaurant in Salzburg. Shop for woodcarvings in Oberammergau and stop and see King Ludwig II's magnificent castle, Neuschwanstein. Return home relaxed, with armloads of Alpine treasures for everyone.

What's Included
Itinerary
Dates & Prices
Sightseeing
Details

Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Meals
6 Breakfasts (B); 4 dinners (D)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges INNSBRUCK Hotel Innsbruck or Hotel Grauer Bar. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Welcome as you join Collette Vacations in exploring the traditional Christmas markets of Austria and southern Bavaria. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Germany.

Day 2
Innsbruck, Austria - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the beautiful city of Innsbruck, located in the state of Tyrol. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

Day 3
Innsbruck
A local guide leads a panoramic Innsbruck city tour of the highlights of the town: Maria Theresienstrasse, the Hofburg, and the "Golden Roof," all set against the backdrop of the lovely Austrian Alps. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore this beautiful city, its wonderful Christmas Market, and its many unique specialty shops.

Day 4
Innsbruck - Munich, Germany - Innsbruck
This morning you return to Munich. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour featuring the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel and Olympic Park. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Munich’s lovely historic area. LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Tonight’s dinner is at a popular local restaurant.

Day 5
Innsbruck - Oberammergau - Innsbruck
A delightful day of sightseeing awaits you. You begin with a scenic picture stop of the fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle - its turrets and pinnacles create a dream-like atmosphere. Next, visit Wies Church, proclaimed a World Heritage Site, before proceeding to Oberammergau. This small town of craftsmen owes its fame to the internationally-known Passion Play, performed only once every ten years. Upon arrival, enjoy a brief orientation tour of this quaint, picturesque village.

Day 6
Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck
Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to Salzburg, a city filled with beautiful gardens and wondrous architecture. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely-paced walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in the Sound of Music), the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart''s birthplace), and many other highlights of this beautiful city. The afternoon is at leisure to explore and enjoy Salzburg''s fabulous Christmas market. Your day concludes with a delightful dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter''s Restaurant, located in the historic city center.

Day 7
Innsbruck
Your day is at leisure to relax, explore Innsbruck''s hidden treasures, or return to the Christmas markets for some last-minute shopping. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner, celebrating the end of a wonderful trip.

Day 8
Innsbruck - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Innsbruck this morning.

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Welcome as you join Collette Vacations in exploring the traditional Christmas markets of Austria and southern Bavaria. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Germany.

Day 2
Innsbruck, Austria - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the beautiful city of Innsbruck, located in the state of Tyrol. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

Day 3
Innsbruck
A local guide leads a panoramic Innsbruck city tour of the highlights of the town: Maria Theresienstrasse, the Hofburg, and the "Golden Roof," all set against the backdrop of the lovely Austrian Alps. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore this beautiful city, its wonderful Christmas Market, and its many unique specialty shops.

Day 4
Innsbruck - Munich, Germany - Innsbruck
This morning you return to Munich. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour featuring the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel and Olympic Park. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Munich’s lovely historic area. LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Tonight’s dinner is at a popular local restaurant.

Day 5
Innsbruck - Oberammergau - Innsbruck
A delightful day of sightseeing awaits you. You begin with a scenic picture stop of the fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle - its turrets and pinnacles create a dream-like atmosphere. Next, visit Wies Church, proclaimed a World Heritage Site, before proceeding to Oberammergau. This small town of craftsmen owes its fame to the internationally-known Passion Play, performed only once every ten years. Upon arrival, enjoy a brief orientation tour of this quaint, picturesque village.

Day 6
Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck
Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to Salzburg, a city filled with beautiful gardens and wondrous architecture. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely-paced walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in the Sound of Music), the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart''s birthplace), and many other highlights of this beautiful city. The afternoon is at leisure to explore and enjoy Salzburg''s fabulous Christmas market. Your day concludes with a delightful dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter''s Restaurant, located in the historic city center.

Day 7
Innsbruck
Your day is at leisure to relax, explore Innsbruck''s hidden treasures, or return to the Christmas markets for some last-minute shopping. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner, celebrating the end of a wonderful trip.

Day 8
Innsbruck - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Innsbruck this morning.

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Welcome as you join Collette Vacations in exploring the traditional Christmas markets of Austria and southern Bavaria. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Germany.

Day 2
Innsbruck, Austria - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the beautiful city of Innsbruck, located in the state of Tyrol. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner.

Day 3
Innsbruck
A local guide leads a panoramic Innsbruck city tour of the highlights of the town: Maria Theresienstrasse, the Hofburg, and the "Golden Roof," all set against the backdrop of the lovely Austrian Alps. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore this beautiful city, its wonderful Christmas Market, and its many unique specialty shops.

Day 4
Innsbruck - Munich, Germany - Innsbruck
This morning you return to Munich. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour featuring the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel and Olympic Park. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Munich’s lovely historic area. LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Tonight’s dinner is at a popular local restaurant.

Day 5
Innsbruck - Oberammergau - Innsbruck
A delightful day of sightseeing awaits you. You begin with a scenic picture stop of the fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle - its turrets and pinnacles create a dream-like atmosphere. Next, visit Wies Church, proclaimed a World Heritage Site, before proceeding to Oberammergau. This small town of craftsmen owes its fame to the internationally-known Passion Play, performed only once every ten years. Upon arrival, enjoy a brief orientation tour of this quaint, picturesque village.

Day 6
Innsbruck - Salzburg - Innsbruck
Travel through the picturesque Austrian countryside to Salzburg, a city filled with beautiful gardens and wondrous architecture. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely-paced walking tour featuring Mirabell Gardens (seen in the Sound of Music), the quaint Getreidegasse (site of Mozart''s birthplace), and many other highlights of this beautiful city. The afternoon is at leisure to explore and enjoy Salzburg''s fabulous Christmas market. Your day concludes with a delightful dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter''s Restaurant, located in the historic city center.

Day 7
Innsbruck
Your day is at leisure to relax, explore Innsbruck''s hidden treasures, or return to the Christmas markets for some last-minute shopping. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner, celebrating the end of a wonderful trip.

Day 8
Innsbruck - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Innsbruck this morning.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
11/28/2008 - 12/5/2008	$949
11/30/2008 - 12/7/2008	$949
12/4/2008 - 12/11/2008	$949
12/7/2008 - 12/14/2008	$949
11/27/2009 - 12/4/2009	$1,149
11/30/2009 - 12/7/2009	$1,149
12/3/2009 - 12/10/2009	$1,149
12/6/2009 - 12/13/2009	$1,149
12/7/2009 - 12/14/2009	$1,149

Know Before You Go... Due to tour scheduling, flights must arrive prior to 4:00 PM. Return flights should not be booked prior to 10:00 AM. Travel time from Innsbruck to Munich is approximately 2.5 hours. Colette Air passengers will fly in and out of the Munich, Germany airport and all Collette transfers will depart from/return to that airport. Due to annual fluctuations on the opening dates of some Christmas Markets and tour scheduling, if one is unavailable on a specific departure, other regional Christmas Markets may be substituted. Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.

Highlights:

Innsbruck, Golden Roof, Munich, Oberammergau, Salzburg, Christmas Markets

Explore traditional European Christmas markets throughout the Alpine region. Six nights in one hotel in Innsbruck allows you time to shop and explore. Shop for the famous woodcarvings of Oberammergau, home of the original Passion Play. Visit picturesque Saltzburg on a leisurely walking tour.

Know Before You Go...

Due to tour scheduling, flights must arrive prior to 4:00 PM. Return flights should not be booked prior to 10:00 AM.
Travel time from Innsbruck to Munich is approximately 2.5 hours.
Colette Air passengers will fly in and out of the Munich, Germany airport and all Collette transfers will depart from/return to that airport.

Due to annual fluctuations on the opening dates of some Christmas Markets and tour scheduling, if one is unavailable on a specific departure, other regional Christmas Markets may be substituted.

Itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing walking shoes.

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