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Holidays in Bavaria & Austria An Enchanting 8-Day

Christmastime Journey

Lights twinkling, choruses singing, age-old crafts and artisans beckoningenjoy the warmth, tradition and history of Bavaria and Austria this holiday season

main photo: The famous “Weihnachtsmarkt” in Salzburg, Austria. photos from left to right: Moravian stars, Belvedere Palace in Vienna, hot Glühwein, a Bavarian town, Salzburg, St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, candied apples, nutcracker, ornaments, Christmas stollen, Magdeburg Christmas market

Treasures at Christkindlmarkt This year, step out in the tradition of Old Europe to promenade cobbled streets and decorated squares. Enjoy the twinkling lights and warmth of artisans and merchants in bus-tling open-air marketplaces. Browse quaint, wooden stalls for fine crafts and unique, high quality goods—blown glass ornaments, music boxes, hand-carved toys, nutcrack-ers, cuckoo clocks, jewelry, and more—while learning about their connections to age-old customs and traditions.

The Orbridge difference During these ‘eight days of Christmas,’ Orbridge selects four of the most beloved Christmas market towns for a comfortably-paced, delightfully atmospheric journey. A minimum of travel time allows for relaxed exploration of the markets. Centrally-located, first class accommodations are secured to keep you close to the action. And, you can depend on your top-quality Orbridge Guide to enrich your experiences with stories, enter-taining details and informative discussions.

Visit the storied landmarks of Munich, Inns-bruck, Salzburg, and Vienna, delving into the history and culture of these majestic cities. Marvel at the beauty of the Bavarian Alps as you journey through a winter wonderland of picturesque villages, mountains, and lakes. Visit Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg and per-haps attend a concert performance in Vienna. Be sure to sample traditional holiday treats like Lebkuchen, Sachertorte, and Glühwein—spiced and mulled “glow wine.”

“Glow-wine” and snow-capped Alps

Day 1– 2: Welcome to Bavaria!Arrival in Munich. Meet your Orbridge Guide and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your

hotel. (D)

Day 3: Munich and its MarketThis morning, join a local guide for sightseeing in Ger-many’s “secret capital.” Highlights include the Olympic Stadium, 951-foot-high Olympic Tower, Marienplatz with Old and New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche whose two towers have dominated the Munich skyline for centuries. The afternoon is yours to explore the Munich Christmas Market at your own pace and sample tradition-al seasonal delicacies like Lebkuchen and Glühwein. (B)

Day 4: Innsbruck and the AlpsJourney across the border to Innsbruck, nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, which served as the seat of

the imperial court of Maximilian I at the end of the 15th century. Stroll through the quaint, medieval lanes of the Old Town to the Golden Roof, constructed for the Em-peror in 1494. Enjoy browsing beautifully decorated stalls of the local Christmas market, and perhaps a leisurely lunch, before making the scenic drive to Salzburg. (B, D)

Day 5: Festive SalzburgThe majestic alpine scenery surrounding Salzburg pro-vides a stunning backdrop for the Baroque architecture of its well-preserved Old Town. A walking tour includes stops at exquisite Mirabell Palace Gardens, St. Peter’s

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Holidays in Bavaria & Austria An Enchanting 8-Day Christmastime Journey

Enjoy the romance of the Christmasseason in Europe’s grand tradition, as you explore historic cobbled squares filled with artisans, fine handmade goods, and luminous atmosphere.

Our 8-Day Itinerary

Day 1: En route from U.S.

Day 2: Arrive in Munich, Germany

Day 3: Munich

Day 4: Munich / Innsbruck, Austria / Salzburg

Day 5: Salzburg

Day 6: Salzburg / Vienna

Day 7: Vienna

Day 8: Depart Vienna

Optional excursion: Extend your stay with 3 days in Prague (details enclosed)

Call (866) 639-0079 to reserve.Space is limited.

Churchyard, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit the birthplace of one of Salzburg’s most renowned residents – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the afternoon, savor the atmosphere of the Advent season as you wander the en-chanting Salzburg Christmas Market at the foot of Ho-hensalzburg Fortress. Or, you may choose to go for a ride nestled under warm blankets on a horse-drawn sleigh amidst the mountains, lakes and villages that surround Salzburg. (B)

Day 6: Vienna Sights and SoundsA scenic morning drive brings you to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Hapsburg Empire. Enjoy an after-

noon of sightseeing with stops at lavish Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family, the impres-sive Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Austrian capital’s most important Gothic edifice. This eve-ning you may choose to attend an orchestra performance in one of the most beautiful Viennese concert halls. (B)

Day 7: Vienna MarketsA whole day at leisure gives you an opportunity to fully immerse yourself in Vienna’s festive Christmas markets, each with its own unique character, located throughout the city. You may choose to further explore the sights and sounds of Vienna, or relax at one of its famous coffeehouses or traditional wine taverns. Wander along narrow, medi-eval alleyways, sample the city’s cultural attractions, or visit Schönbrunn Palace, a former imperial summer residence. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions. (B, D)

Day 8: Depart from ViennaAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for U.S.-bound flights. Or, board a train

for an optional 3-day extension to Prague, Czech Republic. (B)

Hotels: Munich Holiday Inn City Centre, Salzburg Hotel Stieglbräu, Vienna Hotel am Konzerthaus

Included in the program1. Six nights deluxe hotel accommodations.

2. Fully guided program by local experts and an Orbridge lead guide.

3. All excursion transportation.

4. 6 breakfasts / 3 dinners including a welcome and farewell dinner.

5. Airport transfers as well as gratuities to airport drivers and porters for guests arriving/departing on the suggested group flights.

6. Gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel porters, and hotel housekeeping staff.

Steeped in Old World tradition, the festive open-air Christ-mas Markets (Christkindlmarkt) found throughout Germany and Austria trace their roots to the 14th century, when farm-ers, tradesmen, and artisans would meet around town square churches during the Advent season to sell and exchange homemade goods. Christkindlmarkt translates literally to mean “Christ child market,” and today rustic timber booths draped with fragrant evergreen boughs and twinkling lights fill cobblestone town squares.

Occupied by artists and vendors selling high quality, original handcrafted goods—both traditional and contemporary styles in glass, wood, metal, wool, and more— the fragrant smells of gingerbread and roasting sausages drift through the brisk air as shoppers amble past, transporting visitors back in time to the yesteryear of a bustling outdoor marketplace.

Right: The Christmas Market by Heinrich Hoffmann, 1851

Christmas Markets A Centuries-Old Tradition

For just $995 per person, cap your Holidays in Bavaria & Austria tour with a classic train journey

from Vienna to Prague, and enter the otherworldly splendor of one of the most celebrated capitals of Europe – where spires and copper domes tower snugly over the winding Vltava River. With two nights first-class accommodations just a few minutes walk to the main market square, you have your pick of open-air markets, festive concerts and shows, and endless surprises of beauty and spectacle.

To add Prague to your tour, please indicate it on the enclosed reservation form.

Add three more days of Christmas in

PragueWhat’s included:• Hosted transfer from hotel to train

station in Vienna

• Train ticket Vienna to Prague

• Hosted transfer from train station to hotel in Prague

• 2 nights at Hotel Yasmin or similar, breakfast included

• Luggage porterage in/out at station and hotel

• Local host at your disposal for your 2 days (2 hrs / day at hotel)

• Transfer from hotel to airport

PRAGUE+ 3 Days in

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