DAY 1 Sunday 30TH NOVEMBER, ARRIVAL MUNICH

Arriving early in Munich we enjoy a panoramic city tour seeing all the beautiful buildings and get the feeling for this exciting city. 
Afternoon and evening at leisure.

DAY 2  Monday 1ST DECEMBER,  MUNICH (B/D)

Morning city tour of Munich with an inside visit to the opulent Baroque Nymphenburg Palace.
Afternoon at leisure to wander around the Marienplatz and enjoy your first Christmas Market.  We meet later for dinner.

DAY 3  Tuesday 2ND DECEMBER, MUNICH (B/L/D)

Full day trip to Linderhof & Neuschwanstein Castle. Your first castle stop is the elegant Linderhof, King Ludwig's favorite castle. It was built between 1870 and 1879, modelled on the Petit Trianon at Versailles, France.
Later in the afternoon, step into the magical world of Castle Neuschwanstein, the majestic castle built on the ruins of "Vorder und Hinterhohenschwangau". This castle brings back memories of children's fairy tale stories. A breathtaking sight in the Pollat River Gorge, the castle was well equipped with revolutionary (at that time) technical devices. It also shows the admiration the King had for the composer Richard Wagner. Return to Munich and dinner. 

DAY 4  Wednesday 3RD DECEMBER, MUNICH - SALZBURG (B/D)

After breakfast we board our coach for a scenic drive via Seefeld to the mountain rimmed city of Innsbruck, where we have lunch, before we arrive in Wattens at the Swarovski Crystal Exhibition, Museum and factory. After this wonderful experience, we head to the picturesque city of Salzburg.
Our well appointed hotel is situated in the old city and close to all the must see sights.  

DAY 5 Thursday 4TH DECEMBER, SALZBURG (B/D)

 After breakfast we join a local Salzburg lady for a walking tour of the old city.  A walking tour in the pedestrian area is the best way to see all the well known sights, the market square, cathedral, Mozart’s birthhouse, the famous Getreidegasse. In the afternoon we have time to wander around the markets and in the evening we will dress up for a Mozart dinner concert at the Stiftskeller St. Peter,  the oldest restaurant in Europe dating from 803AD. 

DAY 6 Friday 5TH DECEMBER, SALZBURG (B)

Remember all your favourite things, grab your outfits made of curtains and come with us on a tour to the Sound of Music’s famous locations.
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy some more crisp apple strudel. 

DAY 7 Saturday 6TH DECEMBER, SALZBURG - VIENNA (B/D)

This morning we depart Salzburg and arrive in the Imperial city of Vienna. Upon arrival we enjoy a panoramic city tour seeing all the beautiful buildings to get a feeling for this vibrant city.

DAY 8 Sunday 7TH DECEMBER, VIENNA (B/D) 

 We visit the royal summer residence of Schoenbrunn Palace. The Palace is filled with paintings, diversely decorated rooms with 17th and 18th century furniture emphasising the history of the Habsburg families. We enjoy the afternoon at the nearby markets before returning  to our hotel to freshen up for a dinner and  Sound of Vienna concert at the Kursalon.

DAY 9 Monday 8TH DECEMBER, VIENNA (B/AT/D)

Morning at leisure.In the afternoon we meet at the famous Hotel Sacher for afternoon tea and indulge in the traditional, original SacherTorte and Viennese Coffee served in style since 1876. We walk back to the hotel to freshen up for an evening at a traditional Viennese wine tavern or “Heurige”. 

DAY 10 Tuesday 9TH DECEMBER, VIENNA - PRAGUE (B/D)

In the morning we are transferred to the railway station and board the train for the 5 hour train journey into the Czech Republic and on to Prague.On arrival we enjoy a sightseeing  tour in the City of Spires which has a fascinating blend of Gothic, Baroque and Medieval architecture.Dinner at a typical Bohemian Restaurant.

DAY 11 Wednesday 10TH DECEMBER, PRAGUE (B)

Day at leisure. We suggest a walk over the famous Charles Bridge with its unique statues and towers. Enjoy the old town and the Christmas markets. 

DAY 12 Thursday 11TH DECEMBER, PRAGUE (B/D)

A full day tour to Karlovy Vary . The town is famous for its glassware and more importantly spa treatments. Here we will relax in a hot spring and take a visit to the Moser Glass factory. This town was recently showcased in the latest James Bond movie Casino Royale. In the afternoon we return to Prague and enjoy a farewell evening dinner cruise on the Vltava River with entertainment and see the city beautifully illuminated by night. 

DAY 13 Friday 12TH DECEMBER, PRAGUE (B)

After breakfast transfer provided to airport for onwards destination.                               

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