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Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland

8 Days 34 Departures
From $2,741 per person

Tour Overview

Fill your festive cheer with candles, carols, snowflakes and stollen as you wander past heaving market stalls and pay tribute to old-world traditions, local craftsmanship and mesmerizing city backdrops. You'll discover the charms of Austria, Germany and Switzerland during this winter adventure.

Tour Summary

Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
OperatorTrafalgar
Departures34 in 2026–2027
Starting From$2,741 pp

Tour Route

Map of your 8-day journey

Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland route map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

8 days through your journey

Day 1

Welcome to Vienna

Write your very own Christmas story on a festive foray to some of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets. Your journey begins in Vienna. Take the opportunity to explore on your own before meeting your fellow travelers. Today, your Travel Director will provide an orientation drive of the Austrian capital before dinner.
Day 2

Discover Vienna's Christmas Charm

Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, from Parliament and City Hall to the grand State Opera House and Hofburg Palace, once the winter palace the Habsburgs, one of the most powerful royal houses of Europe.
Day 3

Journey to Munich

Venture to Mozart's beloved Salzburg. Join your Local Specialist on a walking tour to see the Mirabell Gardens and iconic sights that featured in the filming of the 'Sound of Music'. Later, dramatic vistas accompany your journey as you travel past alpine landscapes to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. This evening, dinner is served at the hotel.
Day 4

Enjoy Bavarian Munich's Magical Christmas Markets

Bundle up warmly and join a Local Specialist on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to discover lost and forgotten Advent traditions. Embrace the festive cheer in Marienplatz with its impressive Town Hall and the ornate Glockenspiel. Then, spend the rest of your day savoring the sights, sounds and smells of Munich’s Christmas market—a dazzling display of twinkling lights, carols and a magnificent Christmas tree. Continue your cultural exploration with an optional visit to enjoy the gemütlich atmosphere at one of Munich's most traditional restaurants.
Day 5

Off to Innsbruck

We leave Munich behind and travel through the romantic Bavarian countryside en route to Oberammergau, which hosts the poignant Passion Play every ten years. Admire the village’s intricate woodcarvings and elaborate frescoes depicting Bavarian themes before continuing to Innsbruck. Indulge in delicious Kiachl doughnuts at the bustling Christmas market before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6

Venture to Lucerne

A winter wonderland beckons as we see the ski jump that towers over Innsbruck before continuing to Vaduz to view its castle, perched perfectly above the Liechtenstein capital. Your final stop today is Lucerne, where you’ll spend the next two nights. Our orientation tour of the city takes us past the Lion of Lucerne and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge.
Day 7

Explore Lucerne's Festive Glittering Lights

This morning, choose to join your Travel Director for an Optional Experience to the peak of a nearby mountain top. Embrace the Yuletide cheer in the heart of the city’s Old Town. For lunch we celebrate our magical journey together during an exclusive Be My Guest experience filled with Christmas cheer as you Connect With Locals in their home. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure or perhaps join an optional cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Day 8

Journey Home

Bid a festive farewell to our travel companions, returning home with magical Christmas memories.

Departure Dates & Pricing

34 departures available

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Nov 24, 2026 Dec 1, 2026 Available $2,848per person Get Quote
Nov 25, 2026 Dec 2, 2026 Available $2,886per person Get Quote
Nov 26, 2026 Dec 3, 2026 Available $2,741per person Get Quote
Nov 28, 2026 Dec 5, 2026 Available $2,886per person Get Quote
Nov 29, 2026 Dec 6, 2026 Available $2,886per person Get Quote
Nov 30, 2026 Dec 7, 2026 Available $3,395per person Get Quote
Dec 1, 2026 Dec 8, 2026 Available $2,886per person Get Quote
Dec 2, 2026 Dec 9, 2026 Available $3,395per person Get Quote
Dec 3, 2026 Dec 10, 2026 Available $3,395per person Get Quote
Dec 4, 2026 Dec 11, 2026 Available $3,395per person Get Quote
Dec 5, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 Available $2,886per person Get Quote
Dec 6, 2026 Dec 13, 2026 Available $3,325per person Get Quote
Dec 7, 2026 Dec 14, 2026 Available $3,250per person Get Quote
Dec 8, 2026 Dec 15, 2026 Available $3,250per person Get Quote
Dec 9, 2026 Dec 16, 2026 Available $2,826per person Get Quote
Dec 11, 2026 Dec 18, 2026 Available $3,395per person Get Quote
Dec 13, 2026 Dec 20, 2026 Available $3,395per person Get Quote
Nov 24, 2027 Dec 1, 2027 Available $3,250per person Get Quote
Nov 25, 2027 Dec 2, 2027 Available $3,275per person Get Quote
Nov 26, 2027 Dec 3, 2027 Available $3,375per person Get Quote
Nov 27, 2027 Dec 4, 2027 Available $3,375per person Get Quote
Nov 29, 2027 Dec 6, 2027 Available $3,375per person Get Quote
Nov 30, 2027 Dec 7, 2027 Available $3,350per person Get Quote
Dec 1, 2027 Dec 8, 2027 Available $3,350per person Get Quote
Dec 2, 2027 Dec 9, 2027 Available $3,350per person Get Quote
Dec 3, 2027 Dec 10, 2027 Available $3,375per person Get Quote
Dec 4, 2027 Dec 11, 2027 Available $3,375per person Get Quote
Dec 5, 2027 Dec 12, 2027 Available $3,375per person Get Quote
Dec 6, 2027 Dec 13, 2027 Available $3,375per person Get Quote
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Dec 8, 2027 Dec 15, 2027 Available $3,375per person Get Quote
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Dec 11, 2027 Dec 18, 2027 Available $3,375per person Get Quote
Dec 13, 2027 Dec 20, 2027 Available $3,375per person Get Quote

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