# 9-Day Guided Tour of France, Germany and Austria’s Christmas Markets from Munich: Salzburg, Innsbruck, Lindau, Strasbourg and Zürich

Tour in EU — Munich → Zurich.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: EU
- Route: Munich → Zurich
- Duration: 9.00 day
- Price from: $3,465
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- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 10327

## Summary

•Wonderful Travel: 9 days, 4 countries and 8 cities •Meal Inclusions: 8 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners •Uncover the old town of Zürich during a fun and educational walking tour •Experience a Musical Demonstration at Mozart's Birthplace in Salzburg •Learn about the landmarks, history and culture that makes your destination special •Great food is at the heart of every journey with us. Sip, savour and sense the local flair with every meal •Stay at highly rated hotels in desirable locations offering superb service and superior rooms with comfy beds to rest in

## Categories

Shared Room Available, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included, Local Specialty Meal

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Arrive in Munich

Welcome to Germany. Meet your Travel Director this afternoon for an orientation of the city that will show you some of the city's major sights, culminating in the Marienplatz, with its soaring Town Hall and Glockenspiel. Here, the Christkindlmarkt will be in full swing, an entrancing festival of light and music. In the evening, join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a welcome dinner with wine.

### Day 2: Munich

Free Time in the Bavarian Capital Explore Munich with us. Choose to join a Local Expert for a foodie walking tour in the city center. Alternatively, visit the famous Residenz, and see its museum and Treasury. This afternoon, consider joining an optional experience to explore the romantic royal palaces of the Bavarian Alps.

### Day 3: Munich - Salzburg - Innsbruck

Travel alongside the tranquil waters of Lake Chiemsee on your way to Salzburg in Austria, where the spires and domes of the Old Town are often draped in snow in December. Visit Mozart's birthplace to learn more about his life, and sit down to a musical demonstration on his original pianoforte. Enjoy a visit to Swarovski in the afternoon followed by a highlight dinner. Head through the mountains to your Innsbruck hotel.

### Day 4: Innsbruck at Leisure

Enjoy a horse & carriage ride in the morning. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Old Town and Christmas Markets, set in front of the Golden Roof, graced by beautifully preserved medieval facades.

### Day 5: Innsbruck - Lindau - Lorrach

The Black Forest via Lindau Travel through the Alberg tunnel, Austria's longest road tunnel, as you return to Germany and pause in the tiny island-town of Lindau. Walk through the maze of ancient streets down to the harbor. Across the lake, often shrouded in mist, look for the rising silhouette of snow-capped peaks. After time to explore, continue along the shores of the Bodensee to your hotel in the Black Forest.

### Day 6: Lorrach - Freiburg im Breisgau - Lorrach

Visit Freiburg in the morning, a lively university city with a charming Christmas atmosphere. Walk from the medieval Münster through the heart of the historic old quarter, past colorful stalls offering a range of festive goodies from the Black Forest.

### Day 7: Lorrach - Strasbourg - Lorrach

Cross the Rhine to the region of Alsace, wedged between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains. This area has changed nationality four times since 1870! Arrive in Strasbourg, the City at the Crossroads, where the Christmas Market is the oldest and one of the largest in France. Spend time in a cozy neighborhood of timbered fairy-tale buildings, with Christmas shops and a gingerbread bakery, warm with fragrant promise. Return to Germany and venture to a local restaurant for a delightful dinner of local specialties, accompanied by wine.

### Day 8: Lorrach - Zürich

Cross the Swiss border and head for Zurich where a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® visit takes you through the streets of Zurich. Enjoy the traditional Christmas Markets in Zurich's Old Town. Toast to the culmination of your Yuletide journey during a festive dinner with wine at a local restaurant with its own microbrewery.

### Day 9: Depart Zürich

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out. Transfers are available from your hotel to Zürich Airport. Transfers are available from your hotel to Zurich Airport every 20 minutes between 4:00am and noon and from 4:00pm to 11:30pm.

## Guide languages

English Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105264045-alpine-christmas-markets-9-day
- WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951