
Authentic Europe
Christmas Market Tour in Central Europe
7-day guided Christmas market tour from Berlin to Vienna
Rail Escape

Experience the heart of Central Europe on a tour through Berlin, Munich, Salzburg and Vienna. Full of history, culture and imperial elegance.
Welcome to the German capital! Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay. Get your bearings by exploring the area around the iconic Brandenburg Gate and visiting the moving Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. [Night in Berlin]
Today, experience Berlin's most famous sights like the Reichstag, Berliner Dom cathedral, the East Side Gallery portion of the Berlin Wall, and grand museums like the Pergamon on Museum Island. You could also explore vibrant neighborhoods like Kreuzberg or the Turkish district along the Landwehr Canal. [Night in Berlin]
After breakfast, depart Berlin and take the train to the Bavarian city of Munich. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for two nights. Get your first taste of Munich at the famous Marienplatz square with its New Town Hall glockenspiel clock show. [Night in Munich]
Today, explore highlights like the enormous Nymphenburg Palace, the former summer residence of Bavarian royalty. You could also visit the Alte Pinakothek museum housing a renowned collection of European art. End your day with a stroll through the English Garden, one of the world's largest city parks. [Night in Munich]
Leave Munich after breakfast and travel by train into Austria to the city of Salzburg. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for two nights. Spend the afternoon strolling through Salzburg's UNESCO-listed Old Town, visiting sites like Salzburg Cathedral and seeing some of the filming locations from "The Sound of Music." [Night in Salzburg]
Today, continue exploring Salzburg's top attractions like the incredible Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest preserved castles in Europe. You can also visit Mozart's birthplace and residence, and sample delicious local food specialties like kasnocken pasta. [Night in Salzburg]
After breakfast, depart Salzburg and take the train to the Austrian capital of Vienna. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for two nights. Spend the evening strolling along the grand Ringstrasse and seeing sights like the Hofburg Palace and Rathaus (Town Hall). [Night in Vienna]
Devote today to experiencing the incredible architecture lining Vienna's Ringstrasse including the Opera House, Burgtheater, Volksgarten park, and magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral in the historic center. You may also want to visit one of the city's excellent museums. [Night in Vienna]
On your final morning in Vienna, consider visiting the sumptuous Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs. If time allows, you could also stop at one of Vienna's famed coffee houses like Cafe Central before departing for your next destination.

Authentic Europe
7-day guided Christmas market tour from Berlin to Vienna

Authentic Europe
Guided 7-day Christmas market tour from Vienna to Berlin

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