SOLD OUT!!!!! Christmas Markets Through Europe DEC. 8 - DEC. 16, 2024

DETAILS
LET has thought of everything on this weeklong holiday getaway- traveling through four countries, Austria, Switzerland, France, and Germany. Join LET to pay tribute to centuries-old traditions and local craftsmanship at some of the top Christmas Markets. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you don't want to pass up!

LET 4 COUNTRY CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2024

Itinerary & Details:

Day 1- December 8- Willkommen in Osterreich! Arrive at Vienna International Airport (VIE). Private transport will take you to your accommodations in central Vienna. After settling in, you will explore the city during a walking tour and see all Vienna offers. You will join your new travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant before witnessing the grandeur of the Belvedere Christmas Market.

DAY 2- December 9 - A Birds Eye view of the city is a great way to get acquainted with Vienna! Join your group this morning for a ride on Vienna's Ferris wheel before exploring the city's largest Christmas market: Christkindlmarkt on the Rathausplatz. We will attend a Christmas concert at St. Peters' Church and then have dinner.

DAY 3- December 10 - Today you will travel to charming Salzburg, Austria to see the city and Christmas market. After enjoying your time in Salzburg, you will travel to beautiful Zurich, Switzerland. After checking into your accommodations, you will join your travel friends for dinner before witnessing the traditional Swiss Christmas village at Sechselautenplatz.

DAY 4- December 11- Today will be your day to explore Zurich. You will go on a city tour and explore the Christmas markets. You will visit the heart of Zurich's main shopping strip. There you will find the Zurich City Christmas Market, where rustic wooden chalets sell a wide variety of unique handicrafts and tasty food items to fuel you as you shop. Later in the day, you will explore another Christmas market in Zurich's old town, the charming Dorfli Weinachtsmarkt. You will meet your travel companions for a group dinner.

DAY 5- December 12- Today we will catch a train to Strasbourg, France. This town is magical. Its Christmas markets are the first in France dating as far back as the 12th century. After going on a city tour, you will enjoy the Christmas markets. The oldest and most historic Christmas market is the Christkindelsmarik at Place Broglie. You will meet your travel companions for a group dinner.

DAY 6- December 13- Let's see some magical Christmas markets today. First, the Strasbourg Christmas market at Place de la Cathedrale, one of the most famous landmarks in Strasbourg is its towering Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg. Next, you will visit the Alsatian Delicacies market at Place du Marche-des-Poissons and the Patio of Palais Rohan. This idyllic market can be found along the water, with chalets selling local wines, craft beers, and other lovely gifts to bring home. You will have the afternoon free to enjoy this beautiful city on your own or just relax. Later, meet up with your travel companions for a group dinner.

DAY 7- December 14 - Today you will travel to Cologne, Germany. You will check into your accommodations and then explore the city on a Christmas Market & Kolsch Beer tour. Starting at the second-oldest brewery in town, you'll munch on local appetizers as you dive into your first pint. Then it is off to several Christmas markets, where you will catch live music, see the vendors and sample mulled wine. The tour wraps up in another brewhouse, warming you back up for dinner. You will have a group dinner to end the evening.

Day 8- December 15- FREE DAY to enjoy the city, visit museums, relax, or revisit your favorite Christmas market. You will then meet your travel companions for a Farewell dinner this evening.

Day 9- December 16 - You will have transportation to Cologne Bonn International Airport (CGN) for your flight to the US. It is not goodbye, it is see you later!

*Please note that this is a tentative itinerary and it is subject to change.

PRICING: $4995.00

WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 9 days & 8 nights accommodations
- Single occupancy, boutique hotels
-Airport transfer
- Local Guides for each city
- Visit Christmas markets in each city
- Walking tours of Vienna
- Christmas concert at St. Peters church in Vienna
- Walking tour of Salzburg
- Christmas market and Beer tour in Cologne
- Walking tour of Zurich
- Local train transportation to each city
- Free time to explore on your own
- Daily breakfast
- 5 lunches
-Daily group dinner

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
- Airfare from Colonge Bonn International Airport (CGN) to home
- Travel Insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Meals not listed above
- Optional excursions and tours not listed above
- Gratuities and tips for personal services