Christmas in Central Europe, Vienna to Berlin
Experience Overview
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.
Highlights
- Explore historic medieval cities
- Visit centuries old Christmas markets
- Savour the holiday atmosphere of Europe
- Try coffee in a famous Viennese coffee house
- Wander the Hellbrunner Christmas market outside Salzburg
- Travel to local Christmas markets en route to Salzburg
- Sip Glühwein and try some Nuremberg Lebkuchen
- Stay in Magdas Hotel in Vienna; a Planeterra project
Trip Details
Product Code: 2136
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, private vehicle, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EAVC
Starts: Vienna, Austria
Finishes: Berlin, Germany
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Magdas Hotel Stay Vienna, Magdas Hotel Vienna Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group, Vienna
- Welcome meeting and dinner
- Orientation walk in Vienna
- Christmas markets visit Vienna
- Coffee/pastry tasting Vienna
- Private transfer to Salzburg
- Free time in Salzburg
- Salzburg Christmas market visits with CEO
- Private transfer to Munich
- Hellbrunner Christmas Market visit
- Free time in Munich
- Private transfer to Nuremberg
- Christmas market visit in Nuremberg
- Train ride to Berlin
- Orientation walk in Berlin
- Christmas market visit in Berlin
- Mug of Glühwein (mulled wine)
- Free time in Berlin
- 24hr transit pack in Berlin and Vienna
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
- Train, private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,499 ($357 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Vienna
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 2: 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 and then wander around Vienna's Christmas Markets to experience the lively atmosphere of this European holiday tradition.
Day 3: Vienna/Salzburg
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 4: Salzburg/Munich
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 the Hellbrunner Christmas Market. This especially atmospheric Christmas Market has been held here for almost 20 years and features over 700 conifers decorated with red Christmas balls and lights immersing the area in a warm glow. In the evening, you'll have a chance to enjoy some free time to explore the Christmas markets in Bavaria's capital with your CEO.
Day 5: Munich/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 6: 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 7: Berlin
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Peter S. - Traveled, December 2023
Exceptional lots to see and many highlights. Only the time spend in Salzburg and Munich was to short.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023
Christopher C. - Traveled, December 2023
Wonderful Christmas tour and fun group dinners. However, a bus tour to Hallstatt and Melk on my own added a much needed excursion that should be part of the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/25/2023
Sally M. - Traveled, November 2023
On the whole, I enjoyed my experiences. I liked seeing the Christmas markets, and I felt the itinerary was generally well-paced. I had hoped to see more cultural, arts, and historical venues and sites, particularly in Germany. Daya was not the best tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/18/2023
Rebecca A. - Traveled, November 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. The Christmas markets were very special and I enjoyed that we had time to do other things in the cities we visited. I added extra days to the beginning in Vienna and at the end in Berlin to be able to see everything I want...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/16/2023
Miranda S. - Traveled, December 2023
This was a great tour! There was time for both the Christmas markets and to explore some history of the cities. I liked that fact that city transport was explained well or that you could walk a lot of places. Would for sure recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Brenda S. - Traveled, November 2023
Incredible tour. Lots to see and do. Might want to warn people that there is lots of walking so if they struggle it might not be the best for them. Tour leader was really great at his job. So kind and understanding to everyone. Felt more like ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/13/2023
Sharon W. - Traveled, December 2023
Christmas markets tour was magical. So many different and varied markets to explore in some of the most beautiful towns. Our CEO, Elena was very organized, knowledgeable and friendly. Such a great group to spend time with. Fabulous memories to keep.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/23/2024
Cheryle G. - Traveled, December 2023
Great time was had by all 18 of us, which probably doesn't happen all the time . Keep up the good work and maybe think about bus all the way. Have a great 2024 to all at G adventures and thank you
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/10/2024
Debra M. - Traveled, December 2023
Very beautiful tour! Would recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/08/2024
Nancy M. - Traveled, December 2023
It is a good trip, you got a great experience exploring the Christmas markets. The cities are nice and the locals friendly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/24/2023
Dana W. - Traveled, December 2023
I loved traveling with g adventures, they provided a safe way to travel and see new things. I have always been hesitant to use tour groups but g adventures has changed my mind. I would recommend them to anyone that would ask!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/21/2023
Michelle L. - Traveled, December 2023
Had a great time, however lack of detail prior meant we booked activities as we thought we had a lot more free time. This was wasted expense.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/19/2023
Patricia M. - Traveled, November 2023
It was fast paced but a lot of fun. I met a lot of great people. And our CEO Izzy really made the trip extra special
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/18/2023
Kaitlyn E. - Traveled, November 2023
I think G Adventures delivered us a wonderful week filled with Christmas markets, incredible views, amazing food and so many laughs.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Leona M. - Traveled, November 2023
This was a perfect trip to kick off Christmas. Not only did I get my shopping done at the Christmas Markets but also saw some beautiful cities, scenery and amazing food. My daughter and I loved it
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Sharon M. - Traveled, November 2023
Tour guide was great but there really needed to be more information about timings, inclusions and activity levels.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Sandra M. - Traveled, November 2023
Had a great time bonding with daughters and meeting new friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Vicki H. - Traveled, February 2024
I did enjoy the trip with a nice bunch of people but the hotels were not up to standard. The person at reception in Munich was checking everyone in and manning the phones and the Bar.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/12/2024
Lindsay T. - Traveled, December 2023
I had a great time on this trip. It was the perfect way to experience Europe for my first time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023
Vincent A. - Traveled, December 2023
It’s was a great experience with great people. Wish it was longer!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/26/2023
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