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Experience the holiday spirit in Austria and Germany, where the tradition of the Christkindlesmarkt began over 600 years ago. Explore Christmas markets alive with festive cheer and cultural treasures. Uncover the history and tastes of these incredible regions spending five relaxing nights in Innsbruck, where the spirit of Christmas is undeniable. Venture to the Alpine village of Seefeld via train; partake in the traditional taste of schnapps before you’re whisked away on an actual horse-drawn Christmas sleigh. Head to Salzburg for an expert-guided walking tour and delight in dinner at the centuries-old St. Peter’s restaurant. Embark on the journey of a lifetime in this winter wonderland, where twinkling lights illuminate entire regions, and the spirit of Christmas is alive and well.
Your Tour Includes
2 Handpicked Accommodations
10 Meals
Included Highlights
Seefeld
Choice on Tour: Innsbruck City Tour or Museum of Tyrolean Heritage
Experience the Tyrolean culture of Austria during a traditional dinner and show in Innsbruck. In Tyrol, a region of Austria that dates back millennia, cultural heritage is held strong and passed from generation to generation. During a three-course dinner, taste culinary specialties of the region. Then, witness the rich musical traditional of mountainous Austria during a Tyrolean folklore show hosted by a locally well-known musical family. The lively show will take you back in time through music, dance, and excitement.
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Must-See Inclusions
Visit the picture-perfect Bavarian Alpine village of Oberammergau.
Tour Munich to see the Glockenspiel and Olympic Park.
Walk the extraordinary halls of Linderhof Palace.
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Cultural Experiences
Unwind and shop for handmade crafts in the heart of the Alps.
Enjoy an authentic horse-drawn carriage ride and a taste of schnapps.
Venture by train to Innsbruck and experience the 600-year-old holiday tradition of the Christkindlesmarkt.
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Culinary Experiences
Experience a strudel demonstration and learn the history behind the traditional dessert.
Delight in dinner at the 1,200-year-old St. Peter's Restaurant, Austria's oldest.
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Accommodations
Arrive Earlier
Pre Night: Seelos Hotel - NIKO Hotels
From $130 per night
Seelos Hotel - NIKO Hotels
Nights 1-5
Movenpick Hotel Munchen Airport
Night 6
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Post Night: Movenpick Hotel Munchen Airport
From $110 per night
I had the most enjoyable experience... EVER! Our guide, Javier was exceptional, as well as the selected tour guides in the different areas. The accommodations were wonderful, as well as the food, drinks, shows, etc. I would do this again.
Janine Whitehead
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The Christmas markets were great. the rest of the sites we so so. not much going on besides the markets so just stick with that. The included food was not the greatest. best meal we had was when we went on our own. Hotel was very nice and spacious
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Munich tour, guide was very good.
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Great tour accommodations and tour guide
Karla Smith
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This trip was so much more than I expected. Highly recommend
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Would not have ask for anything more
Carol Dymacek Waldrop
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Wish we were at the Munich christmas market longer than one day. That was the best one. Wanted to visit more Christmas markets.
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accomodations were OK, good value for the money. included meals were good, except for the dinner at the Hotel Insbruck. food was dry, , like it had been sitting around for a while. breakfast buffet was ok.
Harold Henenson
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Barbara Kenny
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Loved the history lessons. The scenery was stunning.
Barbara Menke
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There was just not one favorite memorable experience because it was all amazing. The weather was just great and staying close to the airport the last night was outstanding. Hotels was amazing along with the food every morning. So many memories hard to put into words.
Donna Witek
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All memorable - so much to see & such an excellent knowledgeable tour guide - highly recommend
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Loved the carriage ride in Seefeld, and the snowy day of shopping in Oberammergau. Loved the famous Hofbrauhaus atmosphere.
Carole Shaw
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The Christmas markets of Innsbruck were wonderful, but Oberammergau was the true star!! Our most enjoyable day however, was spending the whole afternoon all the way up the mountain in Innsbruck! Just taking it all in, wonderful! Our only complaint was that the need to drive all the way back to Innsbruck from Oberammergau and then get up early the next morning to drive to Munich was a terrible waste of time! It really made no sense. Either way, we really enjoyed the whole tour. If I might add.....if your going to spend the day in Munich, adding a tour of the BMW HQ would have been awesome! It's an incredible place.
Lynn Cole
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Exactly as advertised, loved every minute!
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Too many to choose! Innsbruck to Munich there was so much to see and do! Full days entertaining nights. If I was forced I would say making strudel!
Elizabeth Aubuchon
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Very knowledgeable of the area, although some facts differ from the local guide. She was helpful in several suggestions and making other people more accommodating.
Richard Ray
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I don't really have a favorite experience. The sights we saw were beautiful
Judith Budlong
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The Church in the Meadow (Scoruged Savior), The walking Tour of innsbruck and the Tour Guide for that was great, the trip up the tram to Hungerberg, making Apple Strudel
Maile Armstrong
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I loved staying in one location and traveling from there. We had enough time to see the cities and explore the Markets. I do wish we could have actually gone into Neuschwanstien but understand why we did not. I would do this tour again
Victoria Monbeck
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My most memorable experience was the day we spent in Salzburg, Austria.
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Horse drawn carriage ride in Selfeld!
Denise Linnabary
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Seefeld and the carriage ride
Terry Nelson
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Really enjoyed the walking tour in Innsbruck , the local tour guide was very informative and interesting. She also pointed out places of interest we could visit after the tour.
The farewell dinner , which also was my sons birthday celebration . The magician at the dinner just made the dinner extra special .
Really could have used more time in Inssbruck and Salzburg. To explore more
Mary Childs
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Tour was very exciting and not just because it was Christmas time. We were in a very beautiful part of Europe with lots of history and the Alps.
Paul Barnes
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The price of the tour was reasonable. The included dinners were first rate and the daily breakfast was very good. Considering all the places we went to, the value was very good.
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Visits to four Alpine cities including sights and Christmas markets. Favorite time was horse drawn sled ride in the Alps while it snowed.
Thomas Kilfoyle
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The snow made the tour exceptional. In Munich I would suggest option to spend time at the markets or tour city. Was disappointed in the bus tour . We just drove by the places. At the summer castle we did not tour the palace. We just used the bathroom! However the rest of the trip was fantastic
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Having always wanted to tour the Christmas markets of Germany this tour gave me a taste of several in Germany and Austria. I would like to take the tour again but would use my free time differently.
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Stephen Blackburn
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our tour guide was excellent, and the driver. our hotel was perfect--right across from one of the markets.
Elissa Lindsay
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I had the most enjoyable experience... EVER! Our guide, Javier was exceptional, as well as the selected tour guides in the different areas. The accommodations were wonderful, as well as the food, drinks, shows, etc. I would do this again.
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My favorite memorable moment was the horse drawn carriage ride in Seefeld. The weather and snow made it magical. Our tour guide was excellent. He was very informative so you knew exactly what our daily events and times were. The transfers to the airport were very welcomed. Our hotel was a good location. I enjoyed this trip very much.
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The carriage ride was great. The first hotel was fantastic but, the second one not the greatest. Tour guide was great. The dinner and play show was superb. It was will worth the money.
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Seeing all the historical buildings and hearing about the history!
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The horse-drawn sleigh ride was awesome! I also loved riding the funicular up the mountain and having lunch at the mid-way restaurant on the way back down. Our tour guide was fun and informative! The Christmas Markets had so many different vendors, there was something for everyone.
Mary Shannon Chicoine
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Great tour, guide Daniel, and tour group! It was beautiful! Local guest guides were wonderful as well. Would definitely recommend. Magical! Danke!
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This was our first time doing a group tour, and EVERYTHING was better than we had hoped.
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Was a great trip. Spent most of the days in Innsbruck with day trips to nearby cities and Christmas markets. The final day hit Munich briefly. The most memorable locations had to be Oberammergau and Salzburg. The wood carvings of Oberammergau & Kathy wolfhaus stores were a big hit. Our exceptional tour guide (Daniel) adjusted the schedule to ensure we hit Oberammergau when the stores were open (as opposed to Sunday when most would be closed). Salzburg had so much to offer we could have easily spent another 10 hours and still barely touched its high points.
A great trip for shopper, gluhwien aficionados, or just the picture perfect views.
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Innsbruck at Christmastime was magical. I will never forget sipping on hot wine under the twinkling lights of the market breathing in the crisp, clean air of the Alps and listening to a choir singing Christmas carols. The day tours from Innsbruck were well planned and quite interesting. Our tour manager was a walking encyclopedia of the sights, customs and history of the areas we visited. More importantly, his genuine enthusiasm and friendliness was contagious. The location of our hotel could not have been better, just around the corner from the Christmas markets. We had a good balance of group time and time on our own. The tour manager was always available to help us plan and navigate our individual time. Definitely recommend this tour.
Marsha
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This tour was so Magical that I would gladly do it again next year!
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Just being to walk around the Christmas Market and enjoy the festivity and it seems that everyone had the spirit of Christmas. A very enjoyable time.
Vera Simpson
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The tour went smoothly, our guide was great fulfilling requests and giving information plus adding little extras. Highlight was the organ recital in the church - five organs were amazing to listen to. Second in line was the ride up to the top of the peaks in Innsbruck. Great weather and fantastic view. This was an extra with a small bit of guiding to get us started up the hill.
Melanie Barnes
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The most memorable part of the tour was the trip to Soeffit and the carriage ride with the horse with a horse from carriage.
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Every experience was spectacular on this tour. My favorite experience was the Salzberg cathedral organ concert. The christmas markets were an enjoyable experience The optional of the Tyrolean dinner and show was excellent. Going up to Hungerberg mountain was fun. Seeing the Marienplatz was a sight to behold and also the Hofbrauhouse.
James Leifer
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Our Tour Guide, Ivana was absolutely amazing! My husband and I loved her energy and knowledge!
Denise L.
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Excellent experience and enjoyed getting out of the cities and into the villages and mother nature.
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Enjoyed all of it. The sights, the food, the background info provided by the tour manager, the experience of it all.
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The tour was wonderful from start to finish. Our tour guide Joe was resourceful, knowledgeable, and very friendly. Our accommodations were wonderful. When we arrived in Innsbruck and walking out of the hotel had not only a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains but also of one of the main Christkindlmarkts right across the street, I was confident that the tour had been well planned - and it was.
Lora Hitchcock
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Tour guide and driver were excellent. Our room was too warm and with no window to see out. Heard partying one night until 2:30 in the morning. Bathtub was way too high to easily access. No grab bars. Room was too small for 2 people. Breakfast was great. Staff were great. Hotel close to shopping area and Christmas market was great. Walking tours were boring and too long. Too much info to take it all in while among sooo many other tourists. Too much time after the walking tours to shop at the markets. No place to rest while at the markets and waiting for the next event. You can only shop so long. Salzburg was a terrible day out in the rain. Should have cut down the shopping time and had lunch instead of dinner with a free evening. Peterskellter was beautiful but the meal not so. Not worth the day in the rain. The cab ride back to the bus was very awkward. The day to the town of the passion play was the best. The bus ride through the mountains was breathtaking. The short walking tour was perfect followed by lunch and brief time to shop made for a perfect day. While I enjoyed the trip, I would not recommend it to anyone up in age. I am 73 and was exhausted with all the on and off of the coach and walking tours. I would have enjoyed driving through the small towns/villages and seeing daily life. The strudel making was fun. More events like that would be nice. More variety of meals would be nice. No more apple strudel for me, thank you. The folk dinner/show was lots of fun. Tell group to try and find a way to get coins before the trip as the public restrooms require a coin.
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The buildings were unbelievable.
Melvena Clark
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Daniel our tour manager was excellent, he knew so much about the area! The accommodations in Innsbruck were outstanding. Touring all the surrounding area was magical.
SUSAN LOOMIS
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Trip was truly magical. From visiting markets in several towns to learning how to make strudel after a sleigh ride, the pace and activities were perfect. One of my favorite things was the traditional tyrolean dinner show.
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The Christmas Markets were great, it was my first time doing an overseas tour so I didn’t have much experience in that type of traveling. When I got back home, I felt the experience was not long enough and I wanted to go back.
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Visiting the Christmas markets was really nice. The organ concert was exceptional, and seeing some aspects of life in Austria and Bavaria and interacting with residents if the above was very interesting.
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Horse carriage ride. Going to Salzburg dinner and show at tyroleon restaurant
Laura Mohlenhoff
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Taking the funicular and cable car up to the top of Innsbruck.
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Our day on our own. No bus time and not being hearded with 43 other people
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Our tour guide - Cuki - was the best. This was my husband and my 1st trip to Europe and it was perfect. Loved staying in 1 hotel for most of the trip and not having to pack up every day. Our favorite part was getting to explore each town on our own after we had our tours. We felt safe and acclimated to roam on our own. The carriage ride was definitely one of the highlights for me. Finding a local pub was on my husband’s list and we did in Innsbruck. The markets were magical (especially at night). Munich was fun and beautiful too! The market square was filled with Christmas cheer. Hofbrau house was another great adventure. Always wanted to go there. We also found the pink Christmas market which was stunningly beautiful. We met so many fun and nice people on the tour. We also made strudel - which I made for my friends at our Christmas party. Another highlight was the Tyrolean dinner and folklore show hosted by the talented Gundolf family. Dressed in traditional Austrian attire, they delighted us with beautiful songs, energetic dances, and performances on unique instruments—including a saw using a bow! Lastly we happen to see the scary creatures - Krumpus - are part of the Bavarian Christmas traditions. What a fun trip and we’d recommend it to many of our friends!!!
Connie Williams
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Very mediocre. Just average.
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The Christmas markets were great. the rest of the sites we so so. not much going on besides the markets so just stick with that. The included food was not the greatest. best meal we had was when we went on our own. Hotel was very nice and spacious
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Munich tour, guide was very good.
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Great tour accommodations and tour guide
Karla Smith
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This trip was so much more than I expected. Highly recommend
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Would not have ask for anything more
Carol Dymacek Waldrop
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Wish we were at the Munich christmas market longer than one day. That was the best one. Wanted to visit more Christmas markets.
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Because I feel there is always room for improvement.
Barbara Kenny
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accomodations were OK, good value for the money. included meals were good, except for the dinner at the Hotel Insbruck. food was dry, , like it had been sitting around for a while. breakfast buffet was ok.
Harold Henenson
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Loved the history lessons. The scenery was stunning.
Barbara Menke
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There was just not one favorite memorable experience because it was all amazing. The weather was just great and staying close to the airport the last night was outstanding. Hotels was amazing along with the food every morning. So many memories hard to put into words.
Donna Witek
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All memorable - so much to see & such an excellent knowledgeable tour guide - highly recommend
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Loved the carriage ride in Seefeld, and the snowy day of shopping in Oberammergau. Loved the famous Hofbrauhaus atmosphere.
Carole Shaw
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The Christmas markets of Innsbruck were wonderful, but Oberammergau was the true star!! Our most enjoyable day however, was spending the whole afternoon all the way up the mountain in Innsbruck! Just taking it all in, wonderful! Our only complaint was that the need to drive all the way back to Innsbruck from Oberammergau and then get up early the next morning to drive to Munich was a terrible waste of time! It really made no sense. Either way, we really enjoyed the whole tour. If I might add.....if your going to spend the day in Munich, adding a tour of the BMW HQ would have been awesome! It's an incredible place.
Lynn Cole
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Exactly as advertised, loved every minute!
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Too many to choose! Innsbruck to Munich there was so much to see and do! Full days entertaining nights. If I was forced I would say making strudel!
Elizabeth Aubuchon
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Very knowledgeable of the area, although some facts differ from the local guide. She was helpful in several suggestions and making other people more accommodating.
Richard Ray
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I don't really have a favorite experience. The sights we saw were beautiful
Judith Budlong
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The Church in the Meadow (Scoruged Savior), The walking Tour of innsbruck and the Tour Guide for that was great, the trip up the tram to Hungerberg, making Apple Strudel
Maile Armstrong
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I loved staying in one location and traveling from there. We had enough time to see the cities and explore the Markets. I do wish we could have actually gone into Neuschwanstien but understand why we did not. I would do this tour again
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My most memorable experience was the day we spent in Salzburg, Austria.
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Horse drawn carriage ride in Selfeld!
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Seefeld and the carriage ride
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Really enjoyed the walking tour in Innsbruck , the local tour guide was very informative and interesting. She also pointed out places of interest we could visit after the tour.
The farewell dinner , which also was my sons birthday celebration . The magician at the dinner just made the dinner extra special .
Really could have used more time in Inssbruck and Salzburg. To explore more
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The price of the tour was reasonable. The included dinners were first rate and the daily breakfast was very good. Considering all the places we went to, the value was very good.
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Tour was very exciting and not just because it was Christmas time. We were in a very beautiful part of Europe with lots of history and the Alps.
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Visits to four Alpine cities including sights and Christmas markets. Favorite time was horse drawn sled ride in the Alps while it snowed.
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The snow made the tour exceptional. In Munich I would suggest option to spend time at the markets or tour city. Was disappointed in the bus tour . We just drove by the places. At the summer castle we did not tour the palace. We just used the bathroom! However the rest of the trip was fantastic
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Having always wanted to tour the Christmas markets of Germany this tour gave me a taste of several in Germany and Austria. I would like to take the tour again but would use my free time differently.
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our tour guide was excellent, and the driver. our hotel was perfect--right across from one of the markets.
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