HOLIDAY MARKETS OF SALZBURG AND VIENNA ITINERARY
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1
Depart your gateway city for Munich, Germany. (Flight provided for Air-Inclusive participants only.)
Day 2
Upon arrival, transfer to Salzburg and the Crowne Plaza Salzburg~The Pitter. (Transfer provided for Air-Inclusive participants only.)
The remainder of the day is free to explore Salzburg. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for a festive Welcome Reception.
Day 3
Optional Excursion: Salzburg Walking Tour. Cobbled streets, broad promenades and charming squares provide Salzburg’s endless appeal. Discover the stately 17th-century Mirabell Palace and the bustling Getreidegasse. In Mirabell Square, explore the Christkindlemarkt and try some warming glühwein, delicious mulled wine.
Optional Excursion: Mozart Walking Tour. Discover the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on this afternoon tour. Visit his home in Markt Square, which is now a museum documenting his family’s life.
Day 4
Lecture and Performance: The Family von Trapp and a Christmas Concert. Learn about the von Trapp family, immortalized in the movie, The Sound of Music.
The remainder of the morning and the early afternoon are at your leisure.
Included Excursion: Schloss Hellbrunn. This beautiful, 17th-century Renaissance palace has a spacious park which hosts one of Austria’s most celebrated Christkindlmarkts.
Day 5
Optional Excursion: Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride. There’s no better way to enjoy the beauty of the Austrian Alps than by sleigh. The horses will take you through breathtaking forests and farmland where you will pass chalets and even cross-country skiing parties. Break for lunch at a picturesque inn before resuming your sleigh ride.
Day 6
Included Excursion: Highlights of Steyr. Delightful Steyr has a variety of architectural styles that make this town a charming stop on the way to Vienna. Steyr is famous for its Christkindl church, a pilgrimage destination and the site of celebrated Nativity scenes.
Early this evening, arrive in Vienna and check into the InterContinental Wien hotel.
Day 7
Optional Excursion: Vienna City Tour. This morning, take a panoramic tour of Vienna to see St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg Palace’s Imperial Apartments, the city hall, opera house and more.
Included Excursion: Vienna’s Holiday Market. A shuttle will take you to the Christkindlmarkt in front of the Vienna city hall. Wander through the many booths to find the perfect Christmas presents and decorations to bring home for yourself, family and friends.
Day 8
Optional Excursion: Schönbrunn Palace and Christmas Market Tour. Explore the opulent 17th-century Schönbrunn Palace before stopping at the palace’s Christmas market.
Tonight, gather for a festive Farewell Reception at the hotel.
Day 9
Transfer to the airport for the return flight to your gateway city. (Transfer and flight provided for Air-Inclusive participants only.)
