Winter Wonderland and Christmas Markets
A 10-Day tour starting from $1,625
Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: 2007-08 European Fall, Winter and Spring
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: W600
   
 
About This Tour
Seeing medieval Rothenburg in its finest winter setting! Pulling on your hat, coat & gloves to rub shoulders with the locals and to sip the warm mulled wine at the colourful Christmas Markets
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury 40 seat touring coach with extra legroom & onboard toilet
  • First Class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary transfers on Day 2 & Day 10 between the airport and your tour hotel

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner in Innsbruck at a Tyrolean restaurant (HD)
  • 8 Buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 three course table d’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

10 Days ~ Germany - Austria - Switzerland

Tour Pace - This is a well paced tour with two night stays in Munich and Lucerne, allowing plenty of time to explore the Christmas Markets in each of these towns. The driving distances between the other cities are relatively short.

Fellow Passengers - This tour is popular with visitors from warmer climes, who wish to experience the snowy, ‘Christmas card’ scenes and ‘olde worlde’ charm of Europe, not readily found in their own countries.

DAY 1 – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Frankfurt.

DAY 2 – ARRIVE FRANKFURT
Welcome to Germany! From the Rhine Valley to the Alpine peaks of Austria and Switzerland, you will experience lively cosmopolitan cities, historic old towns, as well as breathtaking natural scenery. Transfers from Frankfurt Airport to the tour hotel depart at 09:30 & 12:00. Later your Frankfurt orientation tour shows you Romerberg Square, St Paul’s Church and Goethe’s birthplace. This evening, join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Drink. Hotel: Sheraton. (D)

DAY 3 – FRANKFURT – MUNICH
Head to Rothenburg where you are plunged back to the 16th century. Enter through medieval walls and follow the cobblestone streets to the Market Square with its Town Clock. Perhaps visit St Jakob's Church to see the amazing 16th century masterpiece of Tilman Riemenschneider, a representation of the Last Supper set into the altar of the Holy Blood. Or pop into the Christmas Shop which brings the glitz and glamour of the festive season all year round. Now follow the Romantic Road to fun loving Munich. Hotel: Westin Grand Arabella Park/Hilton City. (BB)

DAY 4 – MUNICH SIGHTSEEING
Your orientation tour shows you the Olympic Stadium, Victory Arch and university concluding, in the heart of Munich - the Marienplatz with its Gothic Town Hall and Glockenspiel. For those arriving before Christmas there is time to shop in the festive Christmas market. Tonight, why not join the locals and enjoy a foaming stein of beer at the world famous Hofbrauhaus? (BB)

DAY 5 – MUNICH – SALZBURG
Drive past Lake Chiemsee and cross the Austrian border to Salzburg, "alive with the sound of music". Here, your local guide walks you through the gardens of the Mirabell Palace where you have a great chance to photograph the city skyline crowned by the castle heights. Then cross the Salzach River to see Mozart’s birthplace on the Getreidegasse, a lively shopping street lined with attractive wrought iron signs. Now follow the narrow lanes to the Cathedral Square to view the ornate domed cathedral and the splendid Residenz Fountain. This afternoon is at leisure. Hotel: Castellani Park. (BB)

DAY 6 – SALZBURG – INNSBRUCK
A scenic drive takes you through snow capped mountains to Innsbruck. Visit the Wilten Basilica, its interior richly decorated with cherubs and angels and see the Imperial Palace and delightful Golden Roof. The rest of the afternoon you are at leisure to relax among the typical Austrian cafes of the Old Quarter, with its narrow arcades and gabled shop fronts. Tonight enjoy a Highlight Dinner of traditional Tyrolean cuisine! Hotel: Hilton. (BB,HD)

DAY 7 – INNSBRUCK – LUCERNE
More delightful scenery abounds as you make your way to the Arlberg Tunnel. Stop in Vaduz, capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, at 16 square miles in area, one of Europe's smallest countries. After a chance to explore the town, cross the Swiss border and continue to lakeside Lucerne. Your Tour Director will show the covered Chapel Bridge and the stirring Lion Monument, dedicated to the Swiss guards who died defending the French King. Then you are at leisure to shop for watches and chocolate. Tonight why not join your Tour Director for a Swiss fondue? Hotel: Astoria. (BB)

DAY 8 – LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING
This morning take the cable car to the summit of impressive Mount Pilatus, offering stunning views of Lake Lucerne, the countryside and hills around. Later, back in Lucerne you are at leisure in this beautiful city. Spend some time exploring the old walls and watch towers of the medieval fortifications, lake-side walks and excellent shops. (BB,D)

DAY 9 – LUCERNE – FRANKFURT
First stop is at Schaffhausen to see the Rhine River thundering over the Rhine Falls, before crossing the border into Germany and driving deep into the Black Forest. Now follow the Rhine Valley north to the Student Prince's town of Heidelberg, dominated by its magnificent red sandstone castle. From the castle terrace, there is a wonderful panoramic view over the old town and the Neckar River. Then return to your hotel in Frankfurt in time for dinner. Hotel: Sheraton. (BB,D)

DAY 10 – RETURN USA
After breakfast, your transfer to Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 1 arrives at 09.00 and Terminal 2 at 09:15. (BB)


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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date

 

         
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Hotels - A mostly modern selection. The Sheraton and Hilton hotels are fine examples from these prestigious chains. Salzburg’s Casetellani Parkhotel combines modern architecture with classical elegance.

Highlights - Seeing medieval Rothenburgin its finest winter setting! Pulling on your hat,coat and gloves to rub shoulders with the localsand to sip the warm mulled wine at the colorful Christmas Markets.

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Excursions & Sights

  • Drive along part of Germany’s Romantic Road
  • Visit Munich’s Marienplatz and see the Olympic Stadium, Victory Arch and university
  • Visit Salzburg’s Old Town & see Mozart’s birthplace
  • Visit Innsbruck’s Wilten Basilica & see the Golden Roof
  • Drive through the Arlberg Tunnel and stop in Vaduz to see the Castle
  • View the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church & Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
  • Visit the Rhine Falls and enjoy a scenic Black Forest drive
  • Views over Heidelberg and River Neckar from the terrace of the castle

Guided City Tours

  • Indepth sightseeing tour in Salzburg
  • Orientation tours in Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne & Heidelberg

Insight's First Class Services

  • Escorted by a professional Tour Director
  • Luxury 40 seat touring coach with extra legroom & onboard toilet
  • First Class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, map book journal and information pack
  • Complimentary transfers on Day 2 & Day 10 between the airport and your tour hotel

Quality Dining

  • Highlight Dinner in Innsbruck at a Tyrolean restaurant (HD)
  • 8 Buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 three course table d’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)

CURRENT SPECIALS:

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EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

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Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

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SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

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SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

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PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

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