This tour is the perfect winter getaway and the ultimate way to usher in the Christmas season. Join tour director and MMET Director of Group Travel, Wendy Fracchia to enjoy the magical atmosphere of medieval towns in Germany, Austria & Switzerland that will be lightly dusted with snow, and adorned with decorations and lights, while sampling the local delicacies.
Our days will be full of city tours, concerts, sleigh rides, and of course browsing the European Christmas markets where you will discover contemporary and traditional toys, Christmas decorations, sweets, foods, and presents—everything for the perfect Christmas trip.
This will be an enchanting trip and super fun. While other companies take 2 and 3 buses on their tours, ours has a 1-bus guarantee that ensures you have an intimate experience at the sites as well as with your host. It allows your group to bond as a family and to make fast friends with those you traveling with. You will not come home wishing you had more.
*For this tour, it’s important that participants are comfortable walking independently at a steady pace set by group, covering an average of over 12,000 steps daily on varied surfaces commonly found in Europe. This includes cobblestone, concrete, and natural earth paths. Since the tour takes place in a season with potential for icy or snowy weather, it’s also essential that participants are prepared for such conditions, as these may affect the walking experience.
Highlights of the Tour:
- 1 Bus Group Departure - Group size 25-40
- Morris Murdock tour Director for the whole trip along with local expert guides
- Licensed, insured, and bonded travel agency with 65 years of experience!! YES, IT MATTERS!
- Visit the oldest and most famous of all the Christmas markets in Nuremberg and more
- Experience five different Christmas markets in 3 countries
- Visit the world’s grandest and most historic Christmas store and museum
Tour ID # 9225K29
A CASH DISCOUNT of $100.00 applies for all payments made by check or ACH AFTER the deposit
To Book This Tour, Contact your favorite Morris Columbus Travel advisor or the Group Tour Manager listed below:
Wendy Fracchia, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-5285
Email - wfracchia@morrismurdock.com
Day 1 and 2: Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30,2025
Depart the US and fly overnight to arrive in Frankfurt, overnight in Rothenberg
Today we will depart our home cities and fly overnight to Frankfurt, Germany. Upon arrival, we’ll be met by our tour escort and a comfortable motorcoach to drive to Rothenberg. We’ll check into our hotel and enjoy a brief orientation tour of the hotel area enjoy a welcome dinner and get to know the other guests on the tour.
Meals : Dinner
Day 3: Monday, December 1, 2025
Nuremberg Excursion & Rothenberg Night Watchman Tour
Our first full immersion into the magical German Christmas markets begins in Nuremberg, home to one of Europe’s most famous markets. Spend the day exploring the city and enjoying the festive atmosphere. In the evening, we’ll return to Rothenberg for a traditional Night Watchman tour, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Munich City Tour & Christmas Markets, Transfer to Salzburg
After breakfast, we’ll head to Munich, the capital of Bavaria, for a guided tour of the city’s historic areas. Afterward, you’ll have time to explore Munich's Christmas Markets at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll travel to Salzburg, Austria, where we’ll check into our hotel and have dinner together.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Salzburg Sightseeing & Mozart Concert
Today, we’ll explore Salzburg’s highlights, including a visit to the Silent Night Chapel, where the beloved Christmas carol was first performed in 1818. Enjoy the local Advent market before returning to Salzburg for dinner and a Mozart concert
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Sleigh Ride & Innsbruck Sightseeing
After breakfast, we’ll head to Innsbruck, with a scenic sleigh ride along the way to embrace the holiday spirit. Once in Innsbruck, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the city’s historic sites. You’ll have the evening free to explore and have dinner on your own.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 7: Friday, December 5, 2025
St. Gallen Christmas Markets
We bid farewell to Austria and travel to St. Gallen, Switzerland. Here, we’ll enjoy a city tour, including a visit to the exquisite Abbey Library, home to books dating back to the 8th century. The rest of the day is yours to explore St. Gallen’s beautiful Christmas markets and the city at your own pace.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 8:Saturday, December 6, 2025
Zurich City Tour & Farewell Dinner
After breakfast, we travel to Zurich for a half-day guided tour, taking in the city’s festive Christmas markets. In the evening, we return to St. Gallen for a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Departure
We transfer to Zurich airport for your return flight home, leaving you with memories to last a lifetime and perhaps a few extra items in your bags!
Meals : Breakfast
Included:
- Deluxe/Air Conditioned motor coach transportation
- Licensed Local guides and experienced MMET Tour Host7
- 7 nights Hotel accommodations in 4 Star deluxe-class hotels
- Sightseeing tours as outlined on the itinerary
- Breakfast and most dinners daily
- Entrance fees to all noted locations
Not Included:
- Airfare from your home city to Munich and home from Zurich, Switzerland.
- Any private sightseeing not included on the itinerary
- Tour gratuities
- Items of a personal nature (e.g. phone calls, room service, internet, etc.)
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not included in tour outline
Optional Pricing:
- Single Supplement/Private room $4299.00
Payment Terms:
- $500.00 pp deposit at the time of booking
- Final Payment due August 26, 2025
- This tour is based on a minimum/max of 25
- Terms & Conditions