Operated by G Adventures

Christmas in Central Europe, Vienna to Berlin

From

CAD 2,699

Duration

7 days

Countries

Austria, Germany

Activity

easy

The adventure

What’s the best way to get into the holiday spirit? Easiest answer ever: this seven-day tour of five European cities and their magical Christmas markets. Feel the festive cheer as you wander through the Viennese markets, visit the local Christmas markets just outside of Salzburg, hunt for handmade ornaments in Munich, travel to Nuremberg to experience one of the most famous markets in the world, then sip some warm Glühwein as you explore Gendarmenmarkt square in Berlin. If you’re looking to get totally immersed in the feeling of the holidays and the cultures of Central Europe, well, you’ve found the tour to make it happen.

At a glance

Duration

7 days

Route

Vienna → Berlin

Countries

Austria, Germany

Activity level

easy

Style

Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Food & Drink, Rail Journeys

Group size

Ask

Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

Welcome

Where you'll go

Day by day

Beautiful view of mountains and forests in Klagenfurt, Austria.

Your journey through

Austria & Germany

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting with your CEO before enjoying a local dinner as a group.

Arrive at any time. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting with your CEO before enjoying a local dinner as a group.

Day 2It’s all about Vienna today

Modern tram passing by historic architecture in Prague, showcasing urban transport and elegant buildings.

Vienna

It’s all about Vienna today. Set out on a CEO led orientation walk around the city. Choose to visit famous landmarks like, The Vienna State Opera House, Belvedere Palace, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and Vienna City Hall. Take a break and indulge in some coffee and cake in one of the famous Viennese coffee houses, supporting seniors at risk of old age poverty and social isolation, and then wander around Vienna’s Christmas Markets to experience the lively atmosphere of this European holiday tradition.

Day 3Depart for Salzburg in the morning as a group

Depart for Salzburg in the morning as a group, stopping at some smaller local Christmas markets en route. Once in Salzburg head to more Christmas markets with your CEO before enjoying some free time to become acquainted with the city.

Day 4Today

Today, take your time and see more of Salzburg on your own. Walk the historic squares and quaint little side streets of Salzburg Old town. Climb Festungsberg Hill to visit Hohensalzburg Castle, or check out the birthplace of Mozart and visit the museum there. Depart for Munich in the afternoon and stop at a local Christmas market. In the evening, you’ll have a chance to enjoy some free time to explore more Christmas markets in Bavaria’s capital with your CEO.

Day 5This morningBerlin

Berlin

This morning, if timing allows, view the streets from above with a climb up to the tower of Old St Peter’s Church. Then, the group will travel to Nuremberg to visit one of the oldest Christmas Markets in the world and arguably the most famous. Make sure to try some Nuremberg Lebkuchen, a German cake or cookie that is similar to gingerbread, before wandering through this charming winter fairytale filled with wooden stalls, old-fashioned carousels, and if you’re lucky some lazy snowflakes. Afterwards, hop on a train to transfer to Berlin where you’ll stop for the night.

Day 6Set out on an orientation walk…Berlin

Berlin

Set out on an orientation walk with your CEO to get your bearings. See famous sights like the Berlin Wall Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, and the historical Museum Island. Enjoy a Bratwurst/Currywurst tasting and do some shopping in Alexanderplatz. End your day with visits to the Christmas Markets in Gendarmenmarkt square searching for handmade souvenirs to bring home as you sip some warm Glühwein (mulled wine) and wander through the little stalls.

Day 7Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.

Depart at any time.