Is this trip mostly by train?

The evidence lists both train and minibus for transport between cities but does not break down which days use which, so an exact rail share cannot be confirmed.

Yes. An English-speaking tour escort accompanies the group throughout, with a maximum group size of 18.

Which Christmas markets does it visit?

Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Nuremberg and Berlin.

What food and drink are included?

A welcome dinner in Vienna, a coffee and pastry tasting in Vienna, and a mug of Gluhwein (mulled wine).

What hotels are used?

The evidence names only Hotel Lasserhof, without a city. The tour uses 3 nights in a 3-star hotel and 3 nights in a 4-star hotel, but does not say which city has which.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from 1,749 EUR per person, about $2,002 USD, roughly $286 per day.

Authentic Europe · Guided

Christmas Market Tour in Central Europe

Guided 7-day Christmas market tour from Vienna to Berlin

Authentic Europe runs this guided, 7-day, 6-night Christmas market tour from Vienna to Berlin, with an English-speaking tour escort accompanying the group of up to 18 travelers throughout. After two days in Vienna, including a guided walk through its Christmas market on day 2, the tour travels to Salzburg on day 3 to explore its markets, then on to Munich on day 4 by way of the Hellbrunner Christmas market. Day 5 takes in Nuremberg before the tour continues to Berlin, where a guided walk through the Christmas market fills day 6 ahead of departure on day 7. Along the way, the tour includes a welcome dinner in Vienna, a coffee and pastry tasting, and a mug of Gluhwein, the German mulled wine. Transport between cities is a mix of train and minibus, though the evidence does not say which days use which. This suits travelers who want a guided introduction to five cities' Christmas markets in one trip, with accommodation split between 3-star and 4-star hotels along the route.

What to know before you look closer

The evidence names only one hotel, Hotel Lasserhof, without stating which city or whether it is the 3-star or 4-star property named in the inclusions. Confirm exact hotels with Authentic Europe before booking.
The itinerary does not say which travel days use the train and which use the minibus. The transport list and inclusions describe both together without a day-by-day breakdown.
Given the name and content, this is a seasonal Christmas market departure; confirm exact dates with Authentic Europe, as no specific departure dates are listed in the evidence available to us.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Vienna
Willkommen in Wien!
Day 2overnight: Vienna
Guided walk & Christmas Market in Vienna
Day 3overnight: Salzburg
Travel to Salzburg and explore Christmas Markets
Day 4overnight: Munich
Hellbrunner Christmas market and Munich
Day 5overnight: Berlin
Visit Nuremberg and travel to Berlin
Day 6overnight: Berlin
Guided walk & Christmas Market in Berlin
Day 7
Departure from Berlin

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2A guided walk visits the Christmas Market in Vienna.
Day 3The tour travels to Salzburg to explore its Christmas markets.
Day 4The day includes the Hellbrunner Christmas market before continuing to Munich.
Day 5The tour visits Nuremberg before traveling on to Berlin.
Day 6A guided walk visits the Christmas Market in Berlin.

Included

3 nights accommodation (3-star hotel) in a standard room with private shower or bath/WC, including breakfast
3 nights accommodation (4-star hotel) in a standard room with private shower or bath/WC, including breakfast
Services of an English-speaking tour escort throughout the whole tour
Welcome dinner in Vienna
Orientation walk in Vienna
Orientation walk in Berlin
Christmas markets visit Vienna, Munich, Nuremberg and Berlin
Salzburg Christmas market visits with your tour escort
Coffee & pastry tasting in Vienna
Mug of Glühwein (mulled wine)
Transport between destinations and to/from included activities (train, mini-bus)
24 hour public transport pass in Vienna and Berlin
Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers
24/7 Emergency phone service while travelling

Questions travellers ask

Is this trip mostly by train?: The evidence lists both train and minibus for transport between cities but does not break down which days use which, so an exact rail share cannot be confirmed.
Is it guided?: Yes. An English-speaking tour escort accompanies the group throughout, with a maximum group size of 18.
Which Christmas markets does it visit?: Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Nuremberg and Berlin.
What food and drink are included?: A welcome dinner in Vienna, a coffee and pastry tasting in Vienna, and a mug of Gluhwein (mulled wine).
What hotels are used?: The evidence names only Hotel Lasserhof, without a city. The tour uses 3 nights in a 3-star hotel and 3 nights in a 4-star hotel, but does not say which city has which.
How much does it cost?: Prices start from 1,749 EUR per person, about $2,002 USD, roughly $286 per day.

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