02 Dec 2026
Twin share
£2,925pp
Single from £3,450
Escorted tour
Christmas Markets of Austria & Bavaria: Vienna to Munich – 8 Days
Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Neuschwanstein and Munich at Christmas, by coach with a tour director.
8 days
From £2,336
Tour overview
This 8-day escorted tour visits the Christmas markets of Austria and Bavaria, where Advent traditions are among the oldest and most charming in Europe. You travel by comfortable coach with a tour director throughout and local experts in the main cities, and several days have a relaxed start. You stay seven nights in well-located hotels: two at the Hilton Vienna Park, two in Salzburg, one at the AC Hotel in Innsbruck and two at the Steigenberger in Munich. Seven breakfasts and four dinners are included, from a welcome dinner with wine in Vienna to Tyrolean specialities in Innsbruck and a festive dinner with wine in Munich, with a market tasting of Glühwein and a Viennese winter dessert.
At this time of year Vienna is a place of nostalgia and romance, alive with concerts, nativity displays and official Advent markets brimming with gifts and treats. You explore the markets with a tasting along the way. Travelling through the farmlands of eastern Austria and the lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut, you reach Salzburg, where the spires and domes of the old town are often draped in snow in December. A local expert shows you Mozart's family home on the Getreidegasse and the markets around the cathedral.
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A scenic drive brings you into the Inn Valley and the Tyrolean Alps. You can explore the Olympic village of Seefeld, perhaps by horse and carriage, before an evening in Innsbruck, whose old town and Golden Roof make a fairy-tale setting for its markets.
Crossing into Bavaria, you visit King Ludwig II's Neuschwanstein Castle and the painted village of Oberammergau, home of the Passion Play since 1634, before arriving in Munich. A local expert guides you through the city's Advent traditions in the quieter streets beyond the Marienplatz, followed by a festive farewell dinner.
The physical rating is low, with walking on cobbles in winter weather. This tour suits travellers who dream of snowy Alpine Christmases, with castles, music and markets along the way. Expect mulled wine, gingerbread, roasted chestnuts and handmade decorations at every stop, with old towns twinkling with lights after dark. The mix of guided visits and free time gives a comfortable pace throughout.
Trip highlights
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Vienna's Advent markets with a Glühwein tasting (Day 2)
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Mozart's Salzburg (Days 3–4)
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Seefeld and Innsbruck in the Tyrol (Day 5)
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Neuschwanstein Castle (Day 6)
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Oberammergau's painted houses (Day 6)
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Munich's Advent traditions (Day 7)
Your route
7 stops from Vienna to Munich
- Vienna Days 1–2
- Salzburg Days 3–4
- Seefeld in Tirol Day 5
- Innsbruck Day 5
- Neuschwanstein Castle Day 6
- Oberammergau Day 6
- Munich Days 6–8
Why choose this tour
Alpine Christmas markets with castles, music and mountain scenery. Four dinners and a market tasting, with relaxed starts.
Best suited to
- Christmas market lovers
- Couples looking for a romantic winter break
- Music and history lovers
- Travellers who prefer coach touring
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Vienna, Austria to Munich, Germany
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Day 1 · Vienna Welcome to Vienna
A welcome dinner with wine.
- Hotel
- Hilton Vienna Park or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Vienna Vienna
Explore the Advent markets with a tasting.
- Hotel
- Hilton Vienna Park or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Salzkammergut, Salzburg To Salzburg
Travel through the lakes to Salzburg.
- Hotel
- ARCOTEL Castellani or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Getreidegasse, Salzburg Salzburg
A guided walk and Mozart's family home.
- Hotel
- ARCOTEL Castellani or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Seefeld, Innsbruck Seefeld to Innsbruck
Explore Seefeld, then Tyrolean specialities in Innsbruck.
- Hotel
- AC Hotel Innsbruck or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau, Munich Neuschwanstein to Munich
Visit Neuschwanstein and Oberammergau.
- Hotel
- Steigenberger Hotel Munich or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Munich Munich
Munich's Advent traditions and a festive dinner.
- Hotel
- Steigenberger Hotel Munich or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Munich Depart Munich
Transfer to Munich airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Vienna (2 nights) Hilton Vienna Park or similar
- Salzburg (2 nights) ARCOTEL Castellani or similar
- Innsbruck (1 night) AC Hotel Innsbruck or similar
- Munich (2 nights) Steigenberger Hotel Munich or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels
- Meals 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Glühwein and Viennese winter dessert tasting
- Coach travel and airport transfers
- Salzburg and Munich with local experts
- Neuschwanstein Castle and Oberammergau
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Flights to Vienna and from Munich
- Optional activities in Seefeld
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group — coach groups can be large
- You dislike the cold — Alpine days are chilly
- You want Christmas Day itself — departures are in late November and December
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £2,336 per person, twin share, tour only. 8 upcoming departures.
05 Dec 2026
Twin share
£2,336pp
Single from £2,891
09 Dec 2026
Twin share
£2,575pp
Single from £3,095
25 Nov 2027
Twin share
£2,550pp
Single from £2,910
30 Nov 2027
Twin share
£2,525pp
Single from £2,995
02 Dec 2027
Twin share
£2,650pp
Single from £3,200
05 Dec 2027
Twin share
£2,675pp
Single from £3,255
07 Dec 2027
Twin share
£2,575pp
Single from £3,065
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
When does this tour run?
During the Christmas market season, from late November through December.
Is Neuschwanstein included?
Yes, a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle is included on Day 6.
Which countries do we visit?
Austria and Germany.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes, a departure transfer to Munich airport is included.
What should I pack?
Warm layers, a hat, gloves and shoes with good grip for snow and cobbles.
How much walking is there?
Moderate walking in old towns, with a steep path at Neuschwanstein.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary