Globus > CHRISTMASTIME IN BAVARIA and AUSTRIA (XT2008)

CHRISTMASTIME IN BAVARIA and AUSTRIA (XT2008)
8 Days starting from $1,169

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Length: 8 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: WINTER VACATION
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: XT-2008
   
 
About This Tour



Vacation Overview
This is one of our most popular Christmas vacations in Germany's winter wonderland. Enjoy 2-night stays in Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna. Sightseeing with Local Guides includes the Marienplatz in Munich, Mirabell Gardens and Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, and St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. A scenic drive through the Bavarian and the Tyrolean Alps takes you to Innsbruck, a quaint medieval city famous for its crystal. In Salzburg, consider an excursion to the house of Gruber, the composer of Silent Night, Holy Night. Your hotels are centrally located, and there is ample time to explore the Christmas markets in all cities.

Special Departure:
December 20 - Christmas Eve in Salzburg

 
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  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
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  • SPECIALS

Hotels
Munich Holiday Inn Munich City Centre (F), Salzburg Best Western Stieglbräu (F), Vienna Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier (F)

Meals
Buffet breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners (D), including a welcome dinner in Munich and a farewell dinner in Vienna
Day 1:
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2:
Arrival in Munich, Germany. Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

Day 3:
Munich. Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Germany’s “Secret Capital” features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Hall, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Afternoon to explore the town’s well-known Christmas market at your own pace and try the famous Lebkuchen and Glühwein. Tonight is your chance to sample hearty Bavarian fare in one of Munich’s lively restaurants. (B)

Day 4:
Munich–Innsbruck, Austria–Salzburg. Drive into the winter wonderland of the Bavarian Alps and Tyrolean Mountains to Innsbruck. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian’s GOLDEN ROOF. Time for a stroll through the local Christmas market and for a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, take the scenic route to Sound of Music Salzburg. (B,D)

Day 5:
Salzburg. Walk with a Local Guide through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER’S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit MOZART’S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. This afternoon, soak up the atmosphere of the Adventszeit (Advent season) and spend some time in the beautiful Christmas market, famous for its local handicrafts and imaginative Christmas presents. You may want to join an optional excursion through the Salzburg region to the house of Gruber, the composer of Silent Night, Holy Night. (B)

Day 6:
Salzburg–Vienna. Morning drive to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial Family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN’S CATHEDRAL. An optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is a possibility tonight. (B)

Day 7:
At Leisure in Vienna. A whole day at leisure gives you an opportunity to discover the various Christmas markets located throughout the city. Hear well-loved Christmas carols and marvel at the local festive decorations! Why not join the Viennese in one of their famous coffee houses—don’t forget to savor Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with the companions of a week well spent. (B,D)

Day 8:
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)


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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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Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$309

Triple room reduction per person:
$27

Extra nights per person in Munich:
in single room $176, in twin room $118, in triple room $110

Extra nights per person in Vienna:
in single room $166, in twin room $106, in triple room $102

City Highlights
Munich:
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz; Christmas market

Innsbruck:
Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof; Christmas market

Salzburg:
Guided walking tour, visit Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Churchyard, Mozart’s birthplace; Christmas market

Vienna:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral; one full day at leisure to explore the Christmas markets; farewell dinner

Price Details US
Single room supplement:
$309

Triple room reduction per person:
$27

Extra nights per person in Munich:
in single room $176, in twin room $118, in triple room $110

Extra nights per person in Vienna:
in single room $166, in twin room $106, in triple room $102

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Save $200 per couple on the air-inclusive price of 2009 Europe Vacations

*Book a 2009 Globus air-inclusive European vacation to receive the $100 per person discount. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between October 8, 2008 and November 30, 2008 for travel commencing between January 1, 2009 and October 31, 2009. Offers not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 European bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!


Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75

Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book a 2009 vacation between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


   
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