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GLOBUS: CHRISTMASTIME IN BAVARIA & AUSTRIA (XT)
8 days incl. air, or 7 days from Munich to Vienna
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 This is one of our most popular Christmas vacations in Germany's winter wonderland. Enjoy 2-night stays in Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna. Sightseeing with Local Guides includes Marienplatz in Munich, Mirabell Gardens and Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, and St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. A scenic drive through the Bavarian and the Tyrolean Alps takes you to Innsbruck, a quaint medieval city famous for its crystal. In Sound of Music Salzburg, consider an excursion to the house of Gruber, composer of Silent Night, Holy Night. There is ample time to explore the Christmas markets in all cities. Special Departures:December 19 - Christmas Eve in Vienna
HOTELS
Munich Holiday Inn Munich City Centre (F), Salzburg Best Western Stieglbrau (F), Vienna Arcotel Wimberger (F)
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| Call 1 (888) 898-3628 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8196113 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | Board your overnight transatlantic flight. | | Day 2 | Munich | Time to rest or to start exploring the Bavarian capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) | | Day 3 | Munich | Sightseeing with a Local Guide in Germany's 'Secret Capital' features the Olympic Stadium, 1,000-foot-high Television Tower, MARIENPLATZ with the Old and the New Town Halls, and the gothic Frauenkirche. Afternoon to explore the town's well-known Christmas market at your own pace and try the famous Lebkuchen and Gluhwein. Tonight is your chance to sample hearty Bavarian fare in one of Munich's lively restaurants. (B) | | Day 4 | Salzburg | Drive into the winter wonderland of the Bavarian Alps and Tyrolean Mountains to Innsbruck. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the quaint medieval lanes to Emperor Maximilian's GOLDEN ROOF. Time for a stroll through the local Christmas market and for a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon, take the scenic route to Sound of Music Salzburg. (B,D) | | Day 5 | Salzburg | Walk with a Local Guide through the historic center. Admire exquisite MIRABELL GARDENS, the Great Festival Hall, ST. PETER'S CHURCHYARD, and the monumental Domplatz. Also visit MOZART'S BIRTHPLACE in the charming Getreidegasse. This afternoon, soak up the atmosphere of the Adventszeit (Advent season) and spend some time in the beautiful Christmas market, famous for its local handicrafts and imaginative Christmas presents. You may want to join an optional excursion through the Salzburg region to the house of Gruber, the composer of Silent Night, Holy Night. (B) | | Day 6 | Vienna | Morning drive to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Meet your Local Guide and start your afternoon sightseeing with vistas of Prater Park with its giant Ferris wheel, and the United Nations City on the banks of the Danube River. Then, drive along Ring Boulevard, pass the State Opera House, the Jewish Quarter, and stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian Imperial family. Marvel at the impressive courtyards and famous Heldenplatz, and visit awesome ST. STEPHEN'S CATHEDRAL. An optional excursion to the wine village of Grinzing is a possibility tonight. (B) | | Day 7 | Vienna | A whole day at leisure gives you an opportunity to discover the various Christmas markets located throughout the city. Hear well-loved Christmas carols and marvel at the local festive decorations! Why not join the Viennese in one of their famous coffee houses-don't forget to savor Sachertorte and watch the jolly crowd. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with the companions of a week well spent. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Return Home | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $67Triple room reduction per person: $24Extra nights per person in Munich:in single room $148, in twin room $100, in triple room $92Extra nights per person in Vienna:in single room $140, in twin room $90, in triple room $85
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-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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