Morning arrival into Frankfurt airport. After customs formalities the group will be welcomed by tour director and board our waiting motor-coach. When we arrive in Rothenburg we will walk to the town square and enjoy some free time in the market before we transfer to our hotel and check in. Tonight enjoy a welcome to Germany dinner. Group Dinner provided

Today is dedicated to exploring medieval Rothenburg. After breakfast it’s free time to wander through Germany’s favorite picture book city. Be sure to go to the famous Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas shop, the Crime and Punishment Museum, and of course the Christmas Market. After dinner we meet in the town square to go on the popular Night Watchman Tour. 

Dinner on your own

Morning transfer to Munich. Upon arrival we will enjoy a guided walking tour of historic downtown Munich. Munich’s Marienplatz is alight with one of Germany’s largest Christmas Markets. Don’t forget to stop in to the world famous Hofbräu Haus for lunch! Take some time to shop the Münchener Christkindlmarkt, visit the iconic Frauenkirche with it twin domed spires, and peruse the famous and historic Viktualienmarkt, a charming outdoor market area just off of the main square. 

Group Dinner provided

Today we’re off to Salzburg, the city of Mozart. On the way we will drive through farming country, then take a horse-drawn wagon ride up the hill to tour the fairy-tale castle that inspired the Disneyland Castle: Schloss Neuschwanstein. We'll enjoy lunch before bidding Germany “Auf wiedersehen”. Later this afternoon we'll arrive in Salzburg and check into our hotel. We'll end our day with an orientation walk through the historic center.  Dinner on your own

After breakfast we will enjoy a tour of historic Salzburg with a local guide - stroll under the wrought-iron signs of the Getreidegasse, stop by the Mozart Geburtshaus, the house where Mozart was born, visit the Salzburg Cathedral, and walk through the Mirabell Gardens. For Sound of Music fans, a verse of Do-Re-Mi may be a must here. After the tour concludes, enjoy free time to explore the Salzburger Christkindlmarkt. This afternoon is a great time to visit the hilltop fortress, or attend one of the many evening concerts going on around the city. Group Dinner provided

Morning transfer to Vienna. After lunch we get back on the bus and meet a local guide for a driving tour of the city. After getting acquainted with the city by bus, we will continue our tour on foot. Stops will be made at the Christmas markets at City Hall and Maria Theresienplatz.  After the tour concludes enjoy the fine dining that Vienna has to offer and a stop into one of the many famous coffee shops. Tonight is a great night to attend a concert or an opera on your own.  Dinner on your own

On our final tour day together we will go to Schönbrunn Palace, former summer residence of the ruling Habsburg Family. During the holidays season there is a Christmas Market on the palace grounds. We will take the tour of the palace and will spend some time wandering the expansive gardens and market. Group Farewell Dinner provided.

Today’s activities will be determined by the flight itinerary.  Departure should be made from Vienna International Airport. After checking out of the hotel, we part ways - Fröhliche Weinachten and Auf Wiedersehen!