Alpine Christmas Markets - Classic Group
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There is nothing quite like Christmas among the Alps with the festive Munich Christmas Market, Salzburg’s snow-capped spires and an indulgent cup of Glühwein. Your Local Expert brings Mozart’s history to life before a visit to Salzburg's Christmas market. After tasting the festive treats, the culinary delights continue with a traditional dining experience at Swarovski Crystal Worlds. If that is not enough to summon your holiday spirit, a stroll through the medieval cobbled streets of Freiburg will certainly do the trick, not to mention the fairytale surroundings of Strasbourg, where the sweet scent of cinnamon is carried on the breeze at the oldest Christmas market in France.
Duration 9 days
Destination Zurich
Company Insight Vacations
Availability From 24/11/2025 to 18/12/2025
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What's Included?
- Highlights
- 5 Dinner (D)8 Breakfast (B)Munich: Embark on a culinary walking tour in the heart of the city
- Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency
- We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available)
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times
- If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport
- Munich: Join your Travel Director for a warm and friendly Welcome Dinner, an opportunity to get to know each other over a meal with wine
- Salzburg: Taste traditional Glühwein, a spiced wine recipe dating to the 15th century, in Salzburg’s Christmas market
- With your Travel Director, learn how warming blends of cinnamon, clove and citrus have become a hallmark of Austria’s festive season, as you explore one of Europe’s oldest Advent markets
- Innsbruck: Savour a special dinner at Swarovski Crystal World
- Black Forest: Indulge in a delightful dinner of local German specialities, accompanied by wine
- Zürich: You'll enjoy good food, wine and a well-laden table with a touch of Grossmünster charm during your cosy dinner
- Munich: Embark on a culinary walking tour in the heart of the city
- Munich: Visit the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria
- Experience a musical demonstration at Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg
- Salzburg: Visit the house where Mozart was born in 1756
- Enjoy a pianoforte demonstration and examine letters, memorabilia, and musical instruments of the great composer, plus a fascinating collection of portraits
- Zürich: Uncover the old town of Zürich during a fun and educational walking tour
- Join Diana and her team who are raising awareness on social issues, such as food insecurity, and supporting the community
- Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10 & 12: Reduced Inequalities & Responsible Consumption and Production
- Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the Hofbräuhaus, St
- Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz
- Salzburg: With a Local Expert, see Mozart's family home and the 500-year-old Christmas market in front of the cathedral
- You'll also view the Hohensalzburg fortress and see Residenz Fountain when you spend some time in the Old Town
- Innsbruck: Nestled amidst majestic mountains, Innsbruck is a beautiful city offering a unique combination of nature, history, and culture
- Stroll the streets of the picturesque Old Town, with your Travel Director, learn about its history and admire the Baroque and Gothic architecture
- Innsbruck: Step into the wonder of Swarovski Crystal World, conceived by multimedia artist André Heller to mark the centenary of the Swarovski brand
- Wander through the Chambers of Wonder, where international artists, designers and architects reinterpret crystal in spellbinding forms, from immersive light shows to kinetic sculptures, celebrating over 125 years of Austrian artisanship and innovation
- Innsbruck: Meet your coachman and enjoy a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride, surrounded by the mountains and valleys of Tyrol
- Lorrach: Explore the town located on the borders of Germany, France and Switzerland and see the ruins of Rotteln Castle
- Lindau: Your Travel Director takes you to the Harbour and Old City Hall
- Walk the medieval streets of this island-town and browse the shops on Maximillium Strasse
- Freiburg im Breisgau: Enjoy a romantic walk through the medieval cobbled streets of Freiburg and soak in the magic of its Christmas Markets
- See the medieval Münster and spend time in the historic old quarter
- Strasbourg: Exploring the Christmas markets is like stepping directly into a fairytale, where glittering lights and the scent of cinnamon enchant your senses
- Here you visit France's oldest Christmas Markets, set in front of the Cathedral
- Spend time in the atmospheric neighbourhood of La Petite France
- Zürich: Enjoy the traditional Christmas markets in Zürich's Old Town
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom
- Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards
- Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day
Availability
- From 24/11/2025 to 18/12/2025
Visit Zurich
Day 1
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
Explore Munich with Insight Choice.
Choose to join a Local Expert for a foodie walking tour in the city centre. 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
Travel past Lake Chiemsee, often called the Bavarian Sea, en route to Salzburg.
With your Local Expert, stroll through the baroque Old Town and visit Mozart’s Birthplace on Getreidegasse. Inside, enjoy a rare musical demonstration on his original pianoforte, a moment that brings Salzburg’s most famous son vividly to life. Afterwards, explore the city’s renowned Christmas markets and enjoy a warming Glühwein, a traditional mulled wine dating back to the 15th century, with your Travel Director. Explore the market with your free time where you can browse handcrafted decorations and shop for local delicacies. Continue to Swarovski Crystal World, a visionary museum and art space conceived by André Heller to celebrate the artisanship and creativity of the Swarovski legacy.
Day 4
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
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 harbour. 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
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 colourful stalls offering a range of festive goodies from the Black Forest.
Day 7
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 cosy neighbourhood 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 specialities, accompanied by wine.
Day 8
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
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out.
Transfers are available from your hotel to Zürich Airport every 20 minutes between 4:00am and noon and from 4:00pm to 11:30pm.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 24th November, 202524/11/2025 | Tue 2nd December, 202502/12/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Wed 26th November, 202526/11/2025 | Thu 4th December, 202504/12/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$5185* | |
| Fri 28th November, 202528/11/2025 | Sat 6th December, 202506/12/2025 | available | Per person from$5185* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2nd December, 202502/12/2025 | Wed 10th December, 202510/12/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Wed 3rd December, 202503/12/2025 | Thu 11th December, 202511/12/2025 | available | Per person from$5385* | Enquire » |
| Thu 4th December, 202504/12/2025 | Fri 12th December, 202512/12/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$0* | |
| Sat 6th December, 202506/12/2025 | Sun 14th December, 202514/12/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sun 7th December, 202507/12/2025 | Mon 15th December, 202515/12/2025 | Sold Out | Per person from$0* | |
| Tue 9th December, 202509/12/2025 | Wed 17th December, 202517/12/2025 | available | Per person from$5185* | Enquire » |
| Wed 10th December, 202510/12/2025 | Thu 18th December, 202518/12/2025 | available | Per person from$5185* | Enquire » |
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- Prices quoted valid for sale until 17 August 2025 unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
- Price is per person and subject to availability. Accommodation (if included) is based on twin share unless otherwise stated.
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