7-Night Christmas Market Tour of Austria, Germany and Switzerland
Fill your festive cheer with candles, carols, snowflakes and stollen as you wander past heaving market stalls and pay tribute to old-world traditions, local craftsmanship and mesmerizing city backdrops. You’ll discover the charms of Austria, Germany and Switzerland during this winter adventure.
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Itinerary: 7-Nights Christmas Markets Tour
Trip Length: 8 Days / 7 Nights Total, 4 Countries, 8 Cities
Dates: November 28, 2025 or November 29, 2025
Destinations: Vienna, Munich, Salsburg, Oberammergau, Innsbruck, Vaduz, Lucerne, Zurich
Hotel Accommodation Included: 7 nights hotel
Meals Included: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
Land Only From
$2,657
per person land only including all taxes and fees
Sightseeing highlights
Explore Vienna and Salzburg
Discover Munich, Oberammergau, Innsbruck, Vaduz, and Lucerne
Visit the Christmas Markets of Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne and Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein
View Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, the Marienplatz in Munich, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck and the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
See stunning alpine scenery
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| Day | Destination |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Vienna
Write your very own Christmas story on a festive foray to some of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets. Your journey begins in Vienna. Take the opportunity to explore on your own before meeting your fellow travelers. Today, your Travel Director will provide an orientation drive of the Austrian capital before dinner. |
| Day 2 | Discover Vienna's Christmas Charm
Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, from Parliament and City Hall to the grand State Opera House and Hofburg Palace, once the winter palace the Habsburgs, one of the most powerful royal houses of Europe. |
| Day 3 | Journey to Munich
Venture to Mozart's beloved Salzburg. Join your Local Specialist on a walking tour to see the Mirabell Gardens and iconic sights that featured in the filming of the 'Sound of Music'. Later, dramatic vistas accompany your journey as you travel past alpine landscapes to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. This evening, dinner is served at the hotel. |
| Day 4 | Enjoy Bavarian Munich's Magical Christmas Markets
Bundle up warmly and join a Local Specialist on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to discover lost and forgotten Advent traditions. Embrace the festive cheer in Marienplatz with its impressive Town Hall and the ornate Glockenspiel. Then, spend the rest of your day savoring the sights, sounds and smells of Munich’s Christmas market—a dazzling display of twinkling lights, carols and a magnificent Christmas tree. Continue your cultural exploration with an optional visit to enjoy the gemütlich atmosphere at one of Munich's most traditional restaurants. |
| Day 5 | Off to Innsbruck
We leave Munich behind and travel through the romantic Bavarian countryside en route to Oberammergau, which hosts the poignant Passion Play every ten years. Admire the village’s intricate woodcarvings and elaborate frescoes depicting Bavarian themes before continuing to Innsbruck. Indulge in delicious Kiachl doughnuts at the bustling Christmas market before returning to your hotel for dinner. |
| Day 6 | Venture to Lucerne
A winter wonderland beckons as we see the ski jump that towers over Innsbruck before continuing to Vaduz to view its castle, perched perfectly above the Liechtenstein capital. Your final stop today is Lucerne, where you’ll spend the next two nights. Our orientation tour of the city takes us past the Lion of Lucerne and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge. |
| Day 7 | Explore Lucerne's Festive Glittering Lights
This morning, choose to join your Travel Director for an Optional Experience to the peak of a nearby mountain top. Embrace the Yuletide cheer in the heart of the city’s Old Town. For lunch we celebrate our magical journey together during an exclusive Be My Guest experience filled with Christmas cheer as you Connect With Locals in their home. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure or perhaps join an optional cruise on Lake Lucerne. |
| Day 8 | Journey Home
Bid a festive farewell to our travel companions, returning home with magical Christmas memories. |
Travel highlights
- Specific transfer information can be found here:
- Airport Transfers
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
*Prices are in USD per person based on double occupancy, availability and subject to change without notice. Price is land only and includes land-only taxes and fees. Promotions are capacity controlled by Trafalgar Tours and can be pulled at any time without notice. Other restrictions apply. The above pricing is at 15% off the regular per person rate.
