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Day 1
DEPART CANADA
Overnight flight to Vienna.
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Day 2
ARRIVE VIENNA (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to the magical Austrian capital, Vienna. Relax after your journey. Later, meet your fellow travellers and your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal.(Welcome Reception)
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Day 3
VIENNA SIGHTSEEING AND CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Explore the Ringstrasse during your festive sightseeing tour of Vienna. Your expert Local Guide shows you the Hofburg which was the former home of the Hapsburgs. You will also see the Parliament, City Hall and the grand State Opera House. Visit the 'Christkindlmarkt' and buy handmade wooden toys, seasonal gifts, delicious gingerbread and warming Glühwein from traditional decorated wooden stalls.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 4
VIENNA - SALZBURG - MUNICH (2 NIGHTS)
Drive along the scenic Danube Valley to the beautiful city of Salzburg. Visit the enchanting Christmas market. See the beautifully manicured Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace and the Old City on your walking tour with an expert Local Guide. Then cross fairytale Alpine landscapes to Munich, capital of Bavaria. Dine this evening at your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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Day 5
MUNICH ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME
Discover Munich on an orientation with your Travel Director. Admire the Marienplatz with its impressive Town Hall and the ornate Glockenspiel. Spend the rest of your day enjoying the festive spirit at the Christmas market. Consider a visit to a famous beer hall and experience the warmth and hospitality for which this city is renowned.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 6
MUNICH - NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE - OBERAMMERGAU - INNSBRUCK
Visit King Ludwig's castle. Standing on a rugged hilltop and set against dramatic snow-capped mountains, this Gothic Revival building is every inch the fairytale castle! Visit Oberammergau, where the seven-hour long Passion Play is performed every 10 years. Admire the 15th century Golden Roof at Innsbruck. Visit the Christmas Market in the Old Town Square and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere!(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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Day 7
INNSBRUCK - ZURICH CHRISTMAS MARKET - LUCERNE (2 NIGHTS)
Travel through alpine landscapes into Switzerland. Explore the Christmas market in Zurich, held inside the main train station - the biggest indoor festive market in Europe before continuing on to lakeside Lucerne.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 8
LUCERNE ORIENTATION AND FREE TIME
Visit the Lion Monument in Lucerne. See the 14th century wooden Chapel Bridge and the beautiful Baroque Jesuit Church. Shop for souvenirs in Lucerne's quaint Christmas market. This evening, join your companions and Travel Director for a delicious festive ?Farewell Dinner? with wine.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
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Day 9
LUCERNE - DEPART ZURICH - CANADA
Say farewell to your traveling companions as you return home full of the joys of Christmas! There is a morning transfer to Zurich airport from Lucerne. Conditions apply. ?Please do not book flights which depart before 10.00am from Zurich airport.(Buffet Breakfast)
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