Europe's Christmas Markets
Featuring Austria, Germany, France and Switzerland
Travel Date: December 4th to 12th , 2010 9 Days, 12 Meals
Air 1: Overnight Flight (Air on your own) Our Travel agent can help arrange air travel from your gateway.
Welcome to the holiday program featuring the traditional Christmas markets, historic towns and
spectacular scenery of Europe.
Day 2: Oberammergau, Germany - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the charming town of Oberammergau. This evening, join your fellow travelers for
dinner featuring local delicacies.
Day 3: Oberammergau - Innsbruck, Austria - Oberammergau
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the
language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you
communicate with the locals. Travel through the spectacular Bavarian Alps to Innsbruck, located in the
heart of the Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. A local guide provides a tour highlighting the city’s rich
history, culture, and popular attractions including Maria Theresienstrasse, the Hofburg, and the “Golden
Roof,” all set against the backdrop of the majestic Austrian Alps. The remainder of the day is at leisure to
shop in the many specialty stores and the Christmas market.
Day 4: Oberammergau - Munich - Oberammergau
Begin your day with leisure time to explore Oberammergau. This small town of craftsmen owes its fame to
the internationally-known Passion Play which is performed only once every ten years. Later, return to
Munich and enjoy a panoramic tour featuring the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel and Olympic Park. The
remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Munich’s historic area.
Day 5: Oberammergau - Black Forest
Today's highlights include a picture stop at Wies Church, proclaimed as a World Heritage Site. You also
view perhaps the most famous castle in Bavaria, Neuschwanstein, with its beautiful turrets and pinnacles.
Continuing along the scenic route, you traverse southern Germany, skirting the northern shores of Lake
Constance to the Black Forest, and proceed to the heart of the mysterious Black Forest region - the
setting of legends and stories of yore! Don't forget to shop for authentic cuckoo clocks, Hummels and
wood carvings. Your evening begins with a private choir concert performed in an 850-year-old church
and ends with a traditional Black Forest dinner
Day 6: Black Forest - Strasbourg, France - Black Forrest
Travel the picturesque valleys of the Black Forest and the vineyard fields of the Alsace to the provincial
capital city of Strasbourg, France where centuries of Roman, French, German and Alsatian influences
blend together to lend this city its unique local character. Enjoy a guided tour of the charming old
quarter, "Petite France," featuring the Cathedral of Notre Dame, considered to be one of the noblest
achievements of Western architecture. Time is available for you to explore the wonderful Christmas
market before dinner at the Gurtlerhoft Restaurant, one of Strasbourg's finest.
Day 7: Black Forest - Bern, Switzerland
Travel to Bern, one of Europe's most beautiful capital cities. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic city tour
featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit and the impressive Cathedral.
Afterwards you may explore more of the area or shop for handmade items at the local Christmas market.
Day 8: Bern - Lucerne - Bern
This morning you travel to Lucerne, the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake." Enjoy a scenic walking tour of
picturesque Lucerne, highlighted by a walk through the romantic old town. The balance of the day is at
leisure to do some last minute shopping or simply enjoy the wonderful setting of this beautiful city on a
lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. This evening, after returning to Bern, join your fellow
travelers in celebrating the end of a marvelous trip with dinner, complete with the region's famous
cheese fondue, at a popular local restaurant.
Day 9: Bern - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Bern.
Package Includes:
12 Meals
Hotels
Sightseeing per itinerary in luxury motor coach
Services of English-speaking tour managers throughout
Services of local guides per itinerary
Entrance fees per itinerary
Package Price does not include:
Air, domestic or International, airport taxes and fees, transfers, Travel Protection Plan Package.
Travel protection coverage is highly recommended, if declined a waiver must be signed.
These Christmas Market tours are offered for a limited time each year and a very popular to women’s
groups and women that like to shop! But men are defiantly welcome!!
California Sellers of Travel Number 2019108-10
We are licensed to sell travel though out the U.S. and abroad.
Donna Touchette
Cruise N Travel Experts
Your Travel Center
A Full Service Agency
Affiliations:Travel Leaders / Virtuoso
Group & Fund Raising Specialist
928-377-3923 office
928-757-3368
groupspecialist@hotmail.com
California Sellers of Travel Number 2019108-10
Featuring Austria, Germany, France and Switzerland
Travel Date: December 4th to 12th , 2010 9 Days, 12 Meals
Air 1: Overnight Flight (Air on your own) Our Travel agent can help arrange air travel from your gateway.
Welcome to the holiday program featuring the traditional Christmas markets, historic towns and
spectacular scenery of Europe.
Day 2: Oberammergau, Germany - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the charming town of Oberammergau. This evening, join your fellow travelers for
dinner featuring local delicacies.
Day 3: Oberammergau - Innsbruck, Austria - Oberammergau
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the
language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you
communicate with the locals. Travel through the spectacular Bavarian Alps to Innsbruck, located in the
heart of the Alps in the Austrian state of Tyrol. A local guide provides a tour highlighting the city’s rich
history, culture, and popular attractions including Maria Theresienstrasse, the Hofburg, and the “Golden
Roof,” all set against the backdrop of the majestic Austrian Alps. The remainder of the day is at leisure to
shop in the many specialty stores and the Christmas market.
Day 4: Oberammergau - Munich - Oberammergau
Begin your day with leisure time to explore Oberammergau. This small town of craftsmen owes its fame to
the internationally-known Passion Play which is performed only once every ten years. Later, return to
Munich and enjoy a panoramic tour featuring the Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel and Olympic Park. The
remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Munich’s historic area.
Day 5: Oberammergau - Black Forest
Today's highlights include a picture stop at Wies Church, proclaimed as a World Heritage Site. You also
view perhaps the most famous castle in Bavaria, Neuschwanstein, with its beautiful turrets and pinnacles.
Continuing along the scenic route, you traverse southern Germany, skirting the northern shores of Lake
Constance to the Black Forest, and proceed to the heart of the mysterious Black Forest region - the
setting of legends and stories of yore! Don't forget to shop for authentic cuckoo clocks, Hummels and
wood carvings. Your evening begins with a private choir concert performed in an 850-year-old church
and ends with a traditional Black Forest dinner
Day 6: Black Forest - Strasbourg, France - Black Forrest
Travel the picturesque valleys of the Black Forest and the vineyard fields of the Alsace to the provincial
capital city of Strasbourg, France where centuries of Roman, French, German and Alsatian influences
blend together to lend this city its unique local character. Enjoy a guided tour of the charming old
quarter, "Petite France," featuring the Cathedral of Notre Dame, considered to be one of the noblest
achievements of Western architecture. Time is available for you to explore the wonderful Christmas
market before dinner at the Gurtlerhoft Restaurant, one of Strasbourg's finest.
Day 7: Black Forest - Bern, Switzerland
Travel to Bern, one of Europe's most beautiful capital cities. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic city tour
featuring the Bundeshaus (the Swiss Parliament), the famous Bear Pit and the impressive Cathedral.
Afterwards you may explore more of the area or shop for handmade items at the local Christmas market.
Day 8: Bern - Lucerne - Bern
This morning you travel to Lucerne, the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake." Enjoy a scenic walking tour of
picturesque Lucerne, highlighted by a walk through the romantic old town. The balance of the day is at
leisure to do some last minute shopping or simply enjoy the wonderful setting of this beautiful city on a
lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. This evening, after returning to Bern, join your fellow
travelers in celebrating the end of a marvelous trip with dinner, complete with the region's famous
cheese fondue, at a popular local restaurant.
Day 9: Bern - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in Bern.
Package Includes:
12 Meals
Hotels
Sightseeing per itinerary in luxury motor coach
Services of English-speaking tour managers throughout
Services of local guides per itinerary
Entrance fees per itinerary
Package Price does not include:
Air, domestic or International, airport taxes and fees, transfers, Travel Protection Plan Package.
Travel protection coverage is highly recommended, if declined a waiver must be signed.
These Christmas Market tours are offered for a limited time each year and a very popular to women’s
groups and women that like to shop! But men are defiantly welcome!!
California Sellers of Travel Number 2019108-10
We are licensed to sell travel though out the U.S. and abroad.
Donna Touchette
Cruise N Travel Experts
Your Travel Center
A Full Service Agency
Affiliations:Travel Leaders / Virtuoso
Group & Fund Raising Specialist
928-377-3923 office
928-757-3368
groupspecialist@hotmail.com
California Sellers of Travel Number 2019108-10
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