Christmas Market Delights! Austria & Germany

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Malta

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Munich

CHRISTMAS MARKET DELIGHTS! AUSTRIA & GERMANY

FREE VISIT TO MUNICH’S CITY CENTRE

FROM € 669

WHEN 4TH-11TH DECEMBER & 11TH-18TH DECEMBER

(8TH DECEMBER PUBLIC HOLIDAY-13TH DECEMBER NATIONAL HOLIDAY)

VISITING Munich, Flachau, Hallein Salt Mines, Berchtesgaden, Zell am See, Mondsee, St Wolfgang, Hallstatt, Salzburg, Klagenfurt, Rosenheim & Bad Reichenhall

WEDNESDAY | ARRIVAL & MUNICH`S OLYMPIC PARK

We meet at the airport at 7.30 am for our KM Malta Airlines flight to Munich Airport departing at 9 am. On arrival at 11.30 am, our coach takes us to visit Munich`s Olympic Park. We have time for lunch(extra) and to visit the area. One may opt to enter one of the main attractions which is the Olympic Tower(extra) standing at a height of 182m where we can admire the marvellous panorama. We later proceed to our 4-star Unterberghof Hotel in Flachau in Austria, for check-in.

THURSDAY | HALLEIN SALT MINES & BERCHTESGADEN

Our first optional full-day excursion will take us first to visit the Hallein Salt Mines in Austria (entrance extra). Together with the local guide, we will follow the miners’ footsteps by first board an electric train for this fun-filled tour through this brilliant 7,000-year-old underground salt mine. After this 400-metre ride we straddle two wooden rails and slide down to the lower level of the mine (one can opt to use the steps). We will see an interesting multivision show and board a raft and cross the fascinating subterranean lake before exiting the mine. We will later cross the border to Bavaria in Germany to visit Berchtesgaden. This festive season in Berchtesgaden is characterized by rich traditions and customs that have been passed on for many generations. At the Christmas Market stalls, you can find original Berchtesgaden Christmas tree decorations that have been crafted according to the folk art traditions that have existed in the region for centuries. Horse-drawn carriage rides, local wood crafts, and Christmas carol singers create an atmosphere that will fill you with joy and peace.

FRIDAY | ZELL AM SEE

Today’s full-day optional excursion will take us to the region of Salzburgland in Austria. We start first by experiencing a unique Romantic Advent Market at Hohenwerfen Castle (entrance extra), the filming site of the famous film “Where Eagles Dare”. (The castle will be closed for the second group- will be replaced with an excursion to St Johan in Pangau) The medieval castle courtyard sets the stage for atmospheric “Romantic Advent Market” by a friendly atmosphere, enjoying Original Pongau customs, Salzburg handcraft, local delicacies, a Nativity scene and genuine folk music. We will later proceed to visiting Zell am See with its snow-covered mountains, and crystal-clear water. In the picturesque alleys you will find artistic decorations, lovingly adorned stalls serving tasty titbits, traditional craftsmanship, and deliciously spiced mulled wine, and freshly baked Christmas cookies.

SATURDAY | MONDSEE, ST WOLFGANG & HALLSTATT

Our optional full-day excursion today will take us to visit three villages in Salzkammergut – the Lake District in Austria, where locals and visitors from far away meet to enjoy the Christmas spirit. Our first stop will be in Mondsee. A must to visit St Michael’s Basilica which reached international fame because of the wedding scene in the movie “The Sound of Music” with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Its square in front of the church also hosts a Christmas Market. We later proceed to St Wolfgang, where we have time to visit the Gothic Winged Altar and see the White Horse Inn. Here we enjoy the picturesque village set up for Christmas, together with the Christmas Market offering a rich selection of exquisite arts and crafts, regional specialties, and wonderful Christmas tree decorations too. Our last stop will be in Hallstatt. Musical entertainment, arts and crafts, a winter wonderful, traditional delicacies, cookies, and mulled wine invite you to linger around.

SUNDAY | SALZBURG

Another wonderful optional full-day excursion takes us to Austrian Salzburg, the heart in the heart of Europe. The Christmas Market in Salzburg, also known as Nikolaimarkt (St Nicholas Market), goes all the way back to the 15th century. Here we will experience local Christmas folk customs, traditional decorations, gifts, incense to help conjure up a festive atmosphere and all Austrian specialities like mulled wine, hot punch gingerbread biscuits and more. During our stay in Salzburg, we will walk through and see Mirabel Gardens, St Peter’s Abbey, Mozart’s birth house and the cemetery which made part of the setting of the film “The Sound of Music”. One can also take the funicular up to Hohensalzburg, the majestic fortress overlooking the city (extra). No doubt that the visit to Salzburg will be a perfect and a memorable one.

MONDAY | VELDEN & KLAGENFURT

Our full-day optional excursion takes us into the region of Carinthia in Austria, with a short stop in Velden. Velden is a market town in Villach-Land District, situated on the western shore of the Wörthersee lake. We will then proceed to Klagenfurt; the town that was awarded the prestigious Europa Nostra Diploma for its beautifully restored Renaissance courtyards. Klagenfurt’s Neuer Platz is dominated by the Lindwurm, a winged dragon statue which is the emblem of the city. It was modelled on the legendary dragon, said to have resided in a swamp here long ago. Here, we will also find the Christmas market, nicely set up in the square with some lovely enticing scents to tingle your senses. We will have time for shopping and later make our way back to Flachau.

TUESDAY | ROSENHEIM & BAD REICHENHALL

We board the coach for another full-day optional excursion visiting two Bavarian German cities. Our first stop will be in Rosenheim in Germany. We walk towards Max Josef Platz, the market square surrounded by arcades, cafes, various shops and centuries old townhouses. This square together with its surrounded street form a pedestrian area where beautifully decorated stalls offer all-time favourites Christmas delicacies, and decorations – pure bliss! Opportunity to pop into shops for a good shopping spree. In the afternoon we will drive towards the Alpine Town of Bad Reichenhall, an eye-catching attire during the weeks leading up to Christmas. It is also known for the scenic alpine landscape that surround the town as well as the springs that gave rise to tourism in the 19th century.

WEDNESDAY | DEPARTURE

After breakfast, we check out of our rooms and make our way towards Munich Airport for our flight departing at 12.20 pm and arriving in Malta at 2.40 pm.

PRICE PER PERSON *SPECIAL PRICE

Adult in Quad € 769 /*€ 669

Adult in Triple € 799/* € 699

Adult in Twin € 839/* € 739

Adult in Single € 899/* € 799

Child sharing with 2 adults € 599/* € 499

Half Board (7 meals) € 140 /€ 70

*Special price applies when the half board and all excursions are taken.

EXCURSIONS

ADULT/ CHILD

Hallein Salt Mines/Berchtesgaden € 50/ € 25

Zell am See/Hohenwerfen Castle € 47/ € 25