<strong>Winter</strong>wonderl<strong>and</strong>with Christmas Markets departuresTour Pace - This is a well paced tour with twonight stays in Munich <strong>and</strong> Lucerne, allowing plentyof time to explore the Christmas Markets in each ofthese towns. The driving distances between theother cities are relatively short.Hotels - A mostly modern selection. TheSheraton <strong>and</strong> Hilton hotels are fine examples fromthese prestigious chains. Salzburg’s CasetellaniParkhotel combines modern architecture withclassical elegance.Fellow Passengers - This tour is popularwith visitors from warmer climes, who wish toexperience the snowy, ‘Christmas card’ scenes <strong>and</strong>‘olde worlde’ charm of Europe, not readily found intheir own countries.Highlights - Seeing medieval Rothenburgin its finest winter setting! Pulling on your hat,coat <strong>and</strong> gloves to rub shoulders with the locals<strong>and</strong> to sip the warm mulled wine at the colorfulChristmas Markets.Munich Christmas Marketsff8-9DAY 1 – DEPART CANADA. Overnight flight to Frankfurt.DAY 2 – ARRIVE FRANKFURT. Welcome to Germany! From the Rhine Valley to the Alpinepeaks of Austria <strong>and</strong> Switzerl<strong>and</strong>, you will experience lively cosmopolitan cities, historic old towns, aswell as breathtaking natural scenery. Transfers from Frankfurt Airport to the tour hotel depart at 09:30& 12:00. Later your Frankfurt orientation tour shows you Romerberg Square, St Paul’s Church <strong>and</strong>Goethe’s birthplace. This evening, join your Tour Director <strong>and</strong> fellow travelers for a Welcome Drink.Hotel: Sheraton. (D)DAY 3 – FRANKFURT – MUNICH. Head to Rothenburg where you are plunged back to the16th century. Enter through medieval walls <strong>and</strong> follow the cobblestone streets to the Market Squarewith its Town Clock. Perhaps visit St Jakob's Church to see the amazing 16th century masterpiece ofTilman Riemenschneider, a representation of the Last Supper set into the altar of the Holy Blood. Orpop into the Christmas Shop which brings the glitz <strong>and</strong> glamour of the festive season all year round. Nowfollow the Romantic Road to fun loving Munich. Hotel: Westin Gr<strong>and</strong> Arabella Park/Hilton City. (BB)DAY 4 – MUNICH SIGHTSEEING. Your orientation tour shows you the Olympic Stadium,Victory Arch <strong>and</strong> university concluding, in the heart of Munich - the Marienplatz with its Gothic TownHall <strong>and</strong> Glockenspiel. For those arriving before Christmas there is time to shop in the festiveChristmas market. Tonight, why not join the locals <strong>and</strong> enjoy a foaming stein of beer at the worldfamous Hofbrauhaus? (BB)DAY 5 – MUNICH – SALZBURG. Drive past Lake Chiemsee <strong>and</strong> cross the Austrian borderto Salzburg, "alive with the sound of music". Here, your local guide walks you through the gardensof the Mirabell Palace where you have a great chance to photograph the city skyline crowned by thecastle heights. Then cross the Salzach River to see Mozart’s birthplace on the Getreidegasse, a livelyshopping street lined with attractive wrought iron signs. Now follow the narrow lanes to theCathedral Square to view the ornate domed cathedral <strong>and</strong> the splendid Residenz Fountain. Thisafternoon is at leisure. Hotel: Castellani Park. (BB)DAY 6 – SALZBURG – INNSBRUCK. A scenic drive takes you through snow cappedmountains to Innsbruck. Visit the Wilten Basilica, its interior richly decorated with cherubs <strong>and</strong> angels<strong>and</strong> see the Imperial Palace <strong>and</strong> delightful Golden Roof. The rest of the afternoon you are at leisureto relax among the typical Austrian cafes of the Old Quarter, with its narrow arcades <strong>and</strong> gabled shopfronts. Tonight enjoy a Highlight Dinner of traditional Tyrolean cuisine! Hotel: Hilton. (BB,HD)DAY 7 – INNSBRUCK – LUCERNE. More delightful scenery abounds as you make your wayto the Arlberg Tunnel. Stop in Vaduz, capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, at 16 square miles inarea, one of Europe's smallest countries. After a chance to explore the town, cross the Swiss border <strong>and</strong>continue to lakeside Lucerne. Your Tour Director will show the covered Chapel Bridge <strong>and</strong> the stirringLion Monument, dedicated to the Swiss guards who died defending the French King. Then you are atleisure to shop for watches <strong>and</strong> chocolate. Tonight why not join your Tour Director for a Swiss fondue?Hotel: Astoria. (BB)DAY 8 – LUCERNE SIGHTSEEING. This morning take the cable car to the summit ofimpressive Mount Pilatus, offering stunning views of Lake Lucerne, the countryside <strong>and</strong> hills around.Later, back in Lucerne you are at leisure in this beautiful city. Spend some time exploring the old walls<strong>and</strong> watch towers of the medieval fortifications, lake-side walks <strong>and</strong> excellent shops. (BB,D)DAY 9 – LUCERNE – FRANKFURT. First stop is at Schaffhausen to see the Rhine Riverthundering over the Rhine <strong>Fall</strong>s, before crossing the border into Germany <strong>and</strong> driving deep into theBlack Forest. Now follow the Rhine Valley north to the Student Prince's town of Heidelberg,dominated by its magnificent red s<strong>and</strong>stone castle. From the castle terrace, there is a wonderfulpanoramic view over the old town <strong>and</strong> the Neckar River. Then return to your hotel in Frankfurt in timefor dinner. Hotel: Sheraton. (BB,D)DAY 10 – RETURN TO CANADA. After breakfast, your transfer to Frankfurt Airport’sTerminal 1 arrives at 09.00 <strong>and</strong> Terminal 2 at 09:15. (BB)
10 Days ~ Germany - Austria - Switzerl<strong>and</strong>Enjoy views over Heidelberg’s Old TownFRANKFURT(Day 2, 9 <strong>and</strong> 10)f RothenburgVisit the pretty Marktplatz with its animated town clockFranceHeidelbergRothenburgCzechRepublicRomantic RoadGermanyBlack ForestMUNICH(Day 3 <strong>and</strong> 4)LUCERNE(Day 7 <strong>and</strong> 8)Rhine <strong>Fall</strong>sVaduzArlberg TunnelINNSBRUCK(Day 6)Lake ChiemseeSALZBURG(Day 5)AustriaMount PilatusSwitzerl<strong>and</strong>Enjoy a dinner of traditional Tyrolean cuisine at a local restaurant!KeyCENTRAL HOTELS & NIGHTSGateway hotelLOCALLY GUIDED TOURfPREMIUM HIGHLIGHTSHIGHLIGHT DINNERSf Mount Pilatus ExcursionAn exhilarating ride to the summit of Mount Pilatus,for stunning panoramas of snow capped peaks,including the Eiger <strong>and</strong> JungfrauItalyEnjoy our f Premium Highlightsplus these extra tour featuresExcursions & SightsDrive along part of Germany’s Romantic RoadVisit Munich’s Marienplatz <strong>and</strong> see the Olympic Stadium, Victory Arch <strong>and</strong> universityVisit Salzburg’s Old Town & see Mozart’s birthplaceVisit Innsbruck’s Wilten Basilica & see the Golden RoofDrive through the Arlberg Tunnel <strong>and</strong> stop in Vaduz to see the CastleView the emotive Lion Monument, Jesuit Church & Chapel Bridge in LucerneVisit the Rhine <strong>Fall</strong>s <strong>and</strong> enjoy a scenic Black Forest driveViews over Heidelberg <strong>and</strong> River Neckar from the terrace of the castleGuided City ToursIndepth sightseeing tour in SalzburgOrientation tours in Frankfurt, Rothenburg,Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne & Heidelberg<strong>Insight</strong>'s First Class ServicesEscorted by a professional Tour DirectorLuxury 40 seat touring coach with extra legroom & onboard toiletFirst Class hotels with all service charges, taxes <strong>and</strong> porterage<strong>Insight</strong> Traveler document wallet, map book journal <strong>and</strong> information packComplimentary transfers on Day 2 & Day 10 between the airport <strong>and</strong> your tour hotelQuality DiningHighlight Dinner in Innsbruck at a Tyrolean restaurant (HD)8 Buffet breakfasts (BB), 3 three course table d’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)Starts - Ends L<strong>and</strong> Air+L<strong>and</strong>Canada Canada Only from †Oct 31- Nov 09 $1599 $2299Nov 07-Nov 16 $1699 $2399❄Nov 28-Dec 07 $1599 $2299❄Nov 30-Dec 09 $1610 $2315❄Dec 02- Dec 11 $1699 $239910 days from C$160 per daySupplementsSingle Room Nov 07. $540All other departures $440Pre & post tour accommodation in Frankfurt:Per person per night Twin Single TripleSheraton $93 $140 $93NotesREF: W600. Prices are C$ per person sharing atwin room.❄Dec 04-Dec 13 $1599 $2299❄Dec 05-Dec 14 $1599 $2299❄Dec 06-Dec 15 $1599 $2299❄Dec 08-Dec 17 $1699 $2590❄Dec 10-Dec 19 $1625 $2515❄Dec 12-Dec 21 $1599 $2490Dec 22-Dec 31 $1599 $24902009Jan 23-Feb 01 $1599 $2299Feb 20-Mar 01 $1599 $2299Mar 06-Mar 15 $1599 $2299Mar 20-Mar 29 $1599 $2299Mar 27-Apr 05 $1599 $2299Apr 03-Apr 12 $1599 $2299Reductions (See page 4)Share a Triple RoomN/AYoung Travelers 5-17 yrs SAVE up to $170Early Payment SAVE up to $85 p.p.Frequent TravelerSAVE 5% p.p.Extra Tour Discount SAVE up to $85 p.p.†All L<strong>and</strong> & Air PricesIncludes economy class transatlantic roundtrip air travel from Toronto. For supplementsfrom other Canadian gateways, see page 5.Christmas Market Departures ❄These departures have the opportunity to explore thecolourful Christmas markets in Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck & Lucerne.f Included Premium Highlights are worth approx. C$127Exchange news, views <strong>and</strong> valuable travel information with other <strong>Insight</strong> travelers on our ‘Bulletin Board’ at www.insightvacations.com
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